Dave_Og

OK, we might still make the play-offs but if we don't would you accept a guarantee at the start of next season that we would leave it at the end withou any clue as to whether that meant up or down?

Absolutely no entertainment whatsoever

Talked to him at length. Terrific bloke who took a big money cut to give pro football ago. His thoughts on Brian Talbot were particulalry "interesting". Thoughts with him

Different David Lloyd. Bumble is from Accrington

Edward Pearce - Guardian columnist an Radio4 social commentator David Lloyd - London Evening Standard cricket correspondent

Is that a(poor) joke?

We're the Daddies: OASIS Geriatric Old Latics Diehards Qualifications: OASIS Member in the glory years Drink real ale Moan a lot about how things were better in "my day"

Reminds me of my school days. I was the only one in my year that got an 'A' in Governement, Economics & Commerce - (which I must say has stood me in very good stead over the years!). They gave a prize to somebody else on the grounds that I hadn't worked hard enough during the year. Not bitter or anything 30 years on......

He's gone home to Wacker Tirol hasn't he? Fair enough

Not their football salary - their overall wages from their full time job and the footie. Cooksey was a dry liner (whatever that is) and giving that up for a short term contract on 3rd div money isn't that appealing. Pretty much impossible for a player with a mortgage and family.

I recommended a player, Steve Morisson, from my local side to Latics last year but unfortunately he was snapped up by Stevenage two days later. Banged in 20odd last year and he's in the teens again thie time round. Still think he will play higher. Meanwhile his replacement, Greg Pearson is into the 20s already this time round. There is a lot of talent in non-league but most of them would have to take a drop in pay to go full time at Latics level. I know for example that Cooksey saw his money cut in half when he joined Latics and there's not many that can or will do that.

Expect the worst -anything better is a bonus!

Here's the scenario. Let's his contract run down and then moves to Real Madrdi unde teh Porter/Motherweel rule meaning that neither us nor City get a bean......

Surely there is a role at the club for the top goalscorer? Can't comment in detail as I don't see enough (although I've managed to see both home league wins this season) but there's no doubt he has a bility and is a goal threat. I can't see that we are in a position to ship someone like that out.

Maybe not in the top few but Paul Warhurst was a terrific signing in playing terms and financial

It still amuses me that Rod Liddle in the Sunday Times (great column) gives Lee Hughes a mention for the 2nd week running!

I'll bet that was adamn site more fun with 5,000 than it would have been with "just" the diehards!

>Name? Dave Ogden >Location? Essex >How Long Supporting the Tics? 41 years >Best away match you've been to? Southampoton - 89/90 cup run >All Time Greatest Player? Alan Groves >Biggest Rivals (in your eyes)? Blackburn