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What was in prison for?

Thanks for showing that photo - I don't look a day older now than I did then, do I?

My all time favourite. I was at University College Salford at the same time as Rick and would regularly see him on the corridors. This was whilst he was a Latics player and he was my idol. Probably the last Latics player that I would call a 'hero' of mine. He was the best crosser of the ball in the country at the time - I would compare him to Forest's John Robertson in his prime - no real turn of pace for a winger but didn't need it, he could get the cross in anyway. Get the old videos out and see the proportion of our goals that were created by Rick's crosses. That overhead kick at Newcastle was amazing - I remember a few Latics fans being thrown out for celebrating too enthusiastically! I remember when he was at Citeh he was still driving round in his Latics sponsored car, with Oldham Athletic plastered down the side. That he went on to be voted Citeh's worst ever player only makes him more of a hero! A few years ago, in the Isle of Man I asked if me and my daughter (then 6 months old) could have our photo taken with him. No problem, he says, taking Emily out of my hands and happily posing holding her - that photo is a prized possesion. The word is used too often but Ricky Holden deserves the title 'legend'. Top Man

I've asked on an Aberdeen messageboard - it's not one of theirs. Still, I'll keep trying. Thanks all.

I thought you were going out tonight!

We went to a football exhibition at the NEC on the way to Tranmere. You could take penalties at a professional keeper - the name escapes me - I think he was from Ipswich. Diego's penalty was the stuffiest effort I have ever seen. It was heading straight at the keeper until it hit the mat which was laid out in front of the goal for the keeper to dive on and bobbled over him and into the net! An unbelievable fluke!

Thanks, I'll look into that. I've now got a photo of the badge (attached) Any ideas?

Thanks for the suggestion - I have tried that site - It's come up with the goods more than once in the past. Seeing as it's not on there I think it must be non-league or an away kit - unless anyone knows different.

Got rid of a lot of spares a year or so ago. The only spare I have left is the Anglo-Italian Cup match v Cesena (which includes a photo of me with, amongst others, Mr and Mrs Sideburns taken in Ancona!). If anyone particularly wants it send me a PM and you can have it - I'll put it to one side until next season.

I have bought some football badges today with the intention of listing them on ebay. There is one which I would like some help pinning down to a club. It is in the shape of a football kit, red shirts and shorts, sponsors name is AXA Homesearch. Kit manufacturer is ICIS. I don't know the age of the badge or even whether it's a home or away kit. If anyone can tell me which club wore this kit it will be a great help as I can't flog it on ebay otherwise! Thanks

As it is obviously an issue which will promote great debate I wonder if the club would run a poll on the website / programme (or at the very least publicise this poll through official channels). It would give the widest possible section of Latics fans a chance to have their say. It was bought by the fans and as many as possible should have a say. I remember emptying my wallet at the time, even going without cigarettes for the night, without ever really expecting such a big flag to be made. When it was unfurled at Wembley for the first time the feeling of pride was amazing. I voted to 'Make it into 2 flags and sell the cut-offs to fans to make their own flags'. I am definitely interested in buying a piece and making a flag myself but even if I am not one of the lucky ones I think it's the best way to keep the flag as visible as possible, and it will be interesting to see what people can come up with (I have an idea for mine!). In my opinion it has been proven that it is unusable in it's current form.

I agree that many would like a piece of the flag. My thought was really that if people were objecting to it being cut up they may be happier if it was visible at matches, albeit in the form of many smaller flags. It may be an idea to have various sizes for sale, from an inch square to 12 foot by 6 foot, priced according to size. I have said in the previous discussion that a piece of the flag is as much a part of our history as a piece of the plastic pitch, and as such, I would love to own a piece. However it is decided to divide the flag up. it will certainly be put to better use than it has for the last few years.

Am I right in thinking that the plan is to use the centre (crest) section as a flag to be passed over the crowd, and the 'Keep the Faith' section as a banner? If the remainder is then cut into flag sized sections (e.g 6 foot by 3 foot, 12 foot by 6 foot etc) and sold off this could then fund the work on the sections being used. Anyone buying them could then make their own flags, creating a cracking display at matches. I would definitely be interested in buying a section that I can turn into a flag.

I thought the photo was taken at Turf Moor, this season

I've registered as well. Have kept the same username as on JKL. New layout will take some getting used to but I spent some time over the Summer on the Real Oviedo board and it is very similar to that, only in English, which makes it easier!