Snookmeister

Sorry Fin, but I was singing that last week at the Swindon game !!!

That video is one of the most bizzarre, random things I have ever come across.....

Virtually all the shirts being priced at £9.99 immediately makes me suspicious. I'd steer clear....

Whilst we're referring, I'll refer you to Prozac's response on the other main stand food thread: "I'll support the club no matter what, I'll buy the merchandise, the food, the programmes. But I have my bug-bears because I love the club so much and it infuriates me when we are clearly not maximising our potential, especially when we nearly went bust six years ago, I didn't stand in the rain with a bucket to see the club become indifferent to maximising its revenue. The new ground is vital but if the club retains its' complacent attitude to marketing then we might as well remain where we are. We all want what is best for the club, I just think we could be doing so much better on so many levels and i'm not the only one, speak to other Latics fans and many of them will have similar concerns. There's not many of us left, the club needs to careful not to alienate a percentage of the hardcore even further. KTF" I couldn't have put it any better myself. There is so much more that can be done to maximise the potential of our beloved club, but it rarely seems to be done - and it is supremely frustrating. I'm sure all Latics staff work bloody hard for minimal return, and I take my hat off to them. I just think the club sometimes should try to work smart instead.

I couldn'd agree more, Fergie. I've said for a long time that the merchandise on offer is below par and overpriced. I've never bought anything more than the odd replica shirt, and a couple of Chaddy Owl toys for the kids. This is not though lack of cash or desire or any degree of apathy. I've often visited the shop and had a browse on the off chance that there may be something worth picking up, but generally, it's overpriced tat. Cheap quality stuff that looks bloody awful. Replica kit included. Now I'm not expecting a range of specially comissioned Ted Baker tees or anything daft like that, just some half decent designs, reasonably made and priced. Why don't they get together with Oldham College or something? I'm sure there's a bunch of design students who'd leap at the chance to get one of their designs actually manufactured. Just a thought, like......

Correct. Byfield was more of a threat in 15 mins than Parker was in 75. Also thought we didn't have much in the way of width yesterday. The only half decent crosses in the entire game came in from Whits. Would like to see us use the wings more and get some ammo in for Abbot.

If you've nothing sensible to say, put a sock in it. Clown.

All this guff about 12K not being enough is absolute bollocks. Even in the Prem days we only averaged about 13,000. 12k is plenty. I just hope we can get a safe standing area sorted. PLEEEEAAASSSSEEE!!!!!!

Wouldn't have a problem with sharing a stadium. It's the team I support not the ground.

Racist. Watch out or we'll burn your holiday homes.........

He He! That's funny! Well, it tickled me anyway....

Forgive me if this has already been discussed, but what's with the apalling tunes assaulting my ears every time I log in???? Is this just me???? Say it aint so, OWTB!!!!

Nice one Jamie. Handbrake doesn't rip copy protected DVDs, only "home made" efforts, so I used a trial version of AnyDVD, then Handbrake to convert to Mpeg4, which worked, and worked well, but took about 3-4 hours in total. The trial only lasts 21 days and is then $50. So I looked around a bit more and found Cucusoft Video Converter which seems to come highly recommended and costs about $30, got that one on trial as well so we'll see how that one performs. I'll also check out DVD Fab I'll probably use whatever I decide on quite a lot with all the kids DVDs that I'm trying to convert for holidays etc, so might well end up buying a "proper" one! Cheers

Cheers Rummy. I'll give it a go.

Anyone know of a good, free piece of software that will convert my dvds (no, not THOSE kind of dvds) so that I can put them on my ipod? I've had a look at some of the ones on the pinned thread, but not sure if they'll do the job. Must be idiot proof please!!! Cheers.

I'd happily pay £30 for you not to play, Martin.....

Didn't say we could afford them, just that that's what we could do with!!

Rubes, on current form, can go for me. He's been personally responsible for about 4-5 goals this season due to major gaffes. He's been on Soccer AM more times than I care to remember. Greegs can stay as back up for a final year. We need a couple of Trotmans along side Jonesey and a new right back. Sorry Neal.

Absolutely nothing at all. Only reason I turned up was cos I've got a season ticket. Two :censored:e teams. One mind-numbingly dull game. And an ever dwindling set of home supporters. Roll on the Masters for a real Latics side......

Absolutely. And long may it continue. Was just wondering if ole Red Nose will send us anybody reasonable. Or another Kenny Cooper/Michael Clegg type....

I hate to break this up, it's been a good read as I've been sat on the throne, but just getting back to the original subject matter for a moment - Anyone know of any potential youngsters that the Redsox might be sending our way???

Lewis was, as usual, too interested in falling on his arse for most of the game. I don't quite understand why so many on here rate him as the great white hope.

I've just won the Euro Lottery rollover, bought the club and am going to build a 60,000 seater stadium.....

Lucky number 4.

Astonishing. People actually trying to get behind their team, having the sheer nerve to try and gee things up when nothing is happening. THEY SHOULD ONLY BE STANDING WHEN THERE'S SOMETHING EXCITING HAPPENING. The absolute nerve of some fans. Next thing you know there's an atmosphere. They should sit on their hands in defeaning silence like every other like minded spectator. Selfish bastards.