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1 hour ago, AndyB2 said:

We would need a significant improvement in consistency to have any chance. Making up six points over 11 games would be some ask at this point. Don’t see it. 

Well if we beat Bromley we'd only have to make up 3 points from the other 10 games to catch them.

3 hours ago, oafcmetty said:

Has anyone actually nominated him?

https://www.gov.uk/honours

I saw someone had written to Angela Rayner about it and got a nice email back from her Comms lady who is known to most Oldham fans on Twitter / X. Unfortunately parliamentary tradition states that the nominee's MP needs to lead the campaign. That is apparently Jim McMahon who was at the game on Saturday.

I would think there will be some people on here who might have some familiarity with the process so would happily lend a hand crafting any letter. I know I would.

Most of this thread was funnier when Monty Python did it

https://youtu.be/ue7wM0QC5LE?si=Q3-9wVFoPojgXbuL

10 hours ago, disjointed said:

Charlton had skill and class oozing out of every pore. 

But I suppose people want to see your Nathan Sherons running around a bit nowadays. 

I want both and more.

Putting in effort is the bare minimum. Some players are better at putting in effort across the whole 90+ minutes, but being seen as "lazy" doesn't mean that player is. Not every professional footballer is suited to running around for 90+ minutes. Messi walks an awful lot these days but he can still turn it on in the 119th minute if given the opportunity. Not to mention some players are told to put in as much effort as they can for as long as they can because the manager is intending on subbing them anyway.

Can the OP post in here after every game then…

15 hours ago, BP1960 said:

 

I wonder who our sports therapist was in the 1990s when sometimes the same players played 3 times in a week and still gave everything?

Cant play twice a week! what a load of trendy mumbo jumbo.

Part time players work a full shift and play midweek games on a regular basis due the many extra local cup competitions they take part in.

Some of our players don't play for weeks and still look tired.

If they did come in on a Sunday it wouldn't  be a full pelt training session anyway, more of a realisation poor performances have their consequences.  That goes for the Manager and coach too who should set an example.

 

 

I know, I know. A Mr Liversedge, Noble, and Dr Kelso. Dr Kelso may have infrequently sought the opinion of other Latics supporting doctors too . I’m not sure when Dr Kelso retired, so his successor, Dr Beardsell might also have been involved.

There’s a reason why football clubs can ask for a rescheduling of any game within 48 hours of another. It isn’t because modern footballers are lazy workshy layabouts, it’s because knowledge of sports rehabilitation has significantly improved since the 1990s. 17 years ago there were 3 recognised Sports and Exercise Medicine consultants in the whole of the UK. Nowadays there are double that number in Manchester alone. Plus about 10 in training in the North West. 

26 minutes ago, jsslatic said:

 

To be fair that game was two weeks ago. I'm all for maximising revenue where possible but fair's fair.

Like a number of teams there was a link to buy tickets after the game had taken place then.

2 hours ago, Roger Ritchie said:

Anyone know when tickets go on sale for this? 

The home tickets were available the other week but haven't been available for a while.

I noticed recently that the home tickets for their game against Dale are no longer on sale either.

I suspect that this is going to be sold through us, so it will be ST holders first dibs, if they've any sense.

Neal Ardley sacked by York.

Askey heavily touted to replace him.

1 hour ago, BP1960 said:

 

I saw MM many times on Saturday urging his players to push up.

The ball did go forward, but it was via the big boot in the air.

I think by forward fans mean taking the game to the opposition which unfortunately has been rarely seen at BP.

 

No they don't. They mean playing the ball forward, aiming optional.

11 hours ago, OneSizeFitz said:

Let's say we'd brought someone in that immediately tried to transform this lot into a progressive, passing team midway through the season.

 

How long do we reckon it would have been before the main stand were yelling at them to "stop that tippy tappy rubbish" and "gerrit forward"... and for posters on here to call for us to play 4-4-2 and "hit the big man".

 

Mellon's improved our form considerably, to the extent that we're near the top of the form table, and should be on course to make the playoffs. To slag him off for not having us play like Barcelona whilst doing it feels a little bit unfair to me. 

Er as someone who sits in the MSU and was at Mellon's first home game I can tell you the answer. About 60 minutes.

60 minutes. That was all it took until some of the main stand were shouting "Forward" as we kept possession in the central third.

The same main stand which is the easiest for Mellon (and Brabin) to hear. So what do some posters expect about his style and I know one heard it unless his hearing is very bad. If they didn't they certainly heard me chuntering about keeping the ball.

Unless those in the Main Stand who shout variations of "Forward" every time we keep the ball by passing it amongst our back 5/6 are called out the style of play won't change. You don't change culture by going online and moaning, you change culture by actions at games.

To the OP who was on here moaning the season was over in December, and now wants to sack a manager who has us in the playoff positions in late February (and likely in March) for the first time in 17 years. Can I suggest something - go watch another sport. Football isn't for you. Rugby (either code) is one where possession and territory are more crucial towards the outcome. Rugby League is also a sport more suited to the "Forward" lot in the MSU. 

1 hour ago, GKing521 said:

We need to win at the very least two games back to back when we are in the play offs.

 

They do not have the minerals.

Season was over in December so what do you care?

Are you telling me you don't think we could win away at, say, Solihull, then again at, say, Barnet, the next (away) game?

6 hours ago, GlossopLatic said:

Rochdale

 

Looks like Rochdale are struggling.

Looks like the best outcome for them is #TheGap to get 10 points wider.

Maybe Ian Stott had the right idea after all *gets coat*

5 hours ago, BP1960 said:

Ched Evans.

Can't defend at corners...

8 minutes ago, Lukers1 said:

Sami Hypia played a behind the doors friendly at Stalybridge.

 

I recall it was  Alan Hardy said we didn’t need him..

Fairly confident Sharp said he was no better than what we had.

Probably a reason why his only managerial job after us was at Bangor.

6 minutes ago, Lukers1 said:

We let Craig Dawson leave.

Didn't he break his leg in a friendly? Then Dale took the chance on him that we passed on.

To add to the list Ian Moore was virtually done until his Dad rang him.

51 minutes ago, BradKnowles1 said:

BBC sport showing the game as 12:30. Not seen any announcement though 

On the official site as 12.30 ko too.

27 minutes ago, Monty Burns said:

notice Sheron has stopped passing tp the oppo since we stopped wearing red against teams wearing green. could just be a coincidence.

The odds are only 12/1. Not a long-shot by any means 

7 hours ago, Worcester Owl said:

It’s the intercity and stopping trains main line into Paddington, so yes always busy. 
 

Someone mentioned that this is the oldest continuously used ground in the country - the stand presumably isn’t, but hopefully it’ll be ok!

The original main stand burned down in 86.

Think a few posters on here would enjoy that guys X output.

Fairly certain the intercity trains from Wales and the West Country go through Maidenhead between Reading and Paddington. Didn't notice too many of them but what with the Elizabeth line did seem a very busy line.

1 hour ago, Roger Ritchie said:

I think Sachdev offers a lot and can be used well if used right. He struggled Tuesday because their winger was a big strong lad and was using his physicality. 

 

Happy for Green to get the nod though. We need balls to be coming in from both sides not just Kitching 

This when our attacking threat is so one-sided it makes it easier to defend. Teams could double up on Kitching with impunity knowing that the full/wing back on the other side won't cause them too many problems in the third.

On 2/12/2024 at 5:37 PM, GlossopLatic said:

 

You can be highly intelligent and still be bat shit crazy as I'm sure you know. Certainly would have to be to follow Jon frickin Worthington half way round I wonder what line he used on her.

Oh yes you definitely can be. It's the sort of thing the GMC get angsty about though and rightly so from a patient safety perspective.

I doubt America is more lax about the topic than we are.

1 hour ago, nzlatic said:

I was surprised about the move away from the back 3 once Hogan came back. I would have understood it more if it had happened in the games he was suspended. But that back 3 was integral in our best run of form of the season. 

I saw a comment on social media about having to defend deep because Hogan is too slow in a 4-4-2. That makes a lot of sense. I think if we are playing 4-4-2 Raglan and Hobson might well be the CB pairing. 

If the team are well prepared then changing shape in the middle of a game might be a very wise option. It works higher up the pyramid. Borehamwood's manager said he predicted we'd change shape at HT but his side couldn't adjust to counter it. (He does seem to be a bit of a Billy Bullshitter though). It also keeps opposition managers guessing and makes them have to prepare for different scenarios, something that the part-time teams, in particular, will struggle with.

However I don't necessarily think some of our squad have it in them to be that well drilled.

1 hour ago, BP1960 said:

 

Why can't we have entertaining winning performances Mr Mellon?

 

 

Because Darren Royle hired BL9 8

16 hours ago, daniel said:

I think we have to give a % of our capacity to the away club, unless of course the away club do not need it. I have 5% in my head. I think the mistake the club have made is that they thought Kidderminster wouldn’t need anything other than the small section of the Main Stand, which 100% would have been the case had it not been for cheap tickets. I think they took 180 to Rochdale for example. 

6 hours ago, Monty Burns said:

yeah l thought that might be it but l wasnt sure if that was EFL

It's 15% if the away club ask for it. So Dale and Chesterfield, without the cheap tickets.

It's why Chesterfield had to move their fans for us earlier in the season and claimed it was late notice.

On 2/12/2024 at 9:08 PM, pcassist said:

Sydie Peck extends his contract from Sheffield United, central midfielder with a big pedigree.

It's what I read on the official site, but looks old news.

Think this may have been due to a certain poster retweeting an old article from last year.

I think there may have been 2 spot on attendance predictions tonight.