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Don't forget the mysterious 'Behind closed-doors' affairs (and I'm talking football matches not extra-marital stuff)!

Considering the amount of money, time and effort invested by TTA in the Oldham Arena plan, it may (but not necessarily) require a change of ownership before any such idea is given real consideration. As for the most inappropriate literary reference of the day... see above!

Good for them. Let's worry about the next fifteen years not the last.

It's a reference to the tactics maddog. DP likes to play with two wingers, attacking the box from both sides.

I'll stop now.

DP likes his teams to get behind the opposition, so I've heard.

Is it true DP likes to play one up front with another slotting in just behind?

Cheers. All I know is I thought Donny looked a decent side when I saw them play us a few years back, especially at their (old) place. Time will tell. Bums on seats will probably depend on what the teamsheet looks like in August and that's some time away. TTA baffle me quite often mate! Hope you see reasons to be optimistic come the kick off for next season.

I'm not sure what to think, and I'll give him a season before I say if he's good or bad. But out of interest, what are all these boxes that he doesn't tick?

I wonder if the guaranteed lure of Europa League qualification will hold him back from a move to League One. Decisions, decisions... I'm not sure which is less attractive!

Maybe, maybe not.

Andy Holden is an interesting one. Must have great contacts from all the time he's spent at Everton and he's been able to watch Moyes do the business. Not saying I'd go for him, but worth an interview if he fancies a move into management. Reserve team boss at Everton must be a relatively stress free way to earn a very decent living though. Gannon is looking for a (local) way out at Stockport from what I hear - wife wouldn't let him go to Brighton after he'd agreed a deal (allegedly)- due to the fact that they will struggle to hold on to their best young players this summer (Rowe, fon Williams, Johnson), so I'm sure he'll be knocking on Corney's door for a chat.

*awaits a reaction from the old guard*

Joe: Sean take the ball out from under your vest so we can carry on the game. Norm: That's a bit harsh boss, he's not that fat.

about performing rights charges. The exposure just never ends.

Totally agree. If anyone says he's picking the wrong team or is tactically inept well that's just pathetic. Joe, like Shez, has considerably more knowledge of the professional game than us lot put together. The manager and players deserve to be backed with blind faith just for being in the positions they are at our beloved club. It's up to the board to decide who the right manager is. And it's up to the manager to decide on the right players. Whatever they go with I will support (this is a bit idealistic and I can't say I've always heeded these words and it's not easy!!). All we can do is create an air of positivity and belief around the place, that the players can thrive in. Hopefully, they will then deliver and if not, it's not worth getting upset about. Just come back the next week and do the same if you want to see the team do well. Football is an odd thing, in that you pay for it before you know what you're going to get in return, whether it's a season-ticket before a ball's been kicked or 20 quid on the gate before the next 90 minutes. If you're not happy at the end, don't complain, you knew anything could happen and more often than not it's what you least expected! But that goes for the good times, as well as the bad. Come on Oldham!

See my post from yesterday in the 'Thanks Shez' thread. I'm 22. He's the reason I still follow the club. I saw the Prem. First game was Middlesborough away in the Championship year but I can't say my memories are great of all that happened then. My first hero was Sharp just because I knew he had been one of the best players in the country. Eyres and Duxbury were great through my teenage years, but Shez is the only genius I've seen play for us whilst I've had some 'limited' knowledge and appreciation of the game. Best player in the division year after year. Probably the only on-field reason the club never fell further. I can't say I rank anyone even close to him in terms of influence on me and enjoyment I've had watching them. I admire many but he's my only Legend and the fact he's held in equal esteem by fans of Leeds and Wednesday speaks volumes. Some players are Legends at one club, not many can say that about three.

I've only got one. John Sheridan. Peerless in my opinion.

Thanks oafcprozac. That's not a bad side at all. I forget some players all too easily - Richard Graham - what a player he could have been.

Would anyone be able to name the last Oldham side Joe selected? I'm just interested to see what he left us with.

I don't think Sharp was a tough one to spot. Hardly plucked out of obscurity! But a great list all the same.

I know over the hill players aren't the favourite topic for some on here, but yes please. I'd go to every game left this year if we signed him.

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Tommy and Dux are still here.

Spot on. If the aim is to keep the majority of fans happy in the short term it's the right choice. If the aim is promotion, only time will tell.