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Given he was on Gogglebox once and it turned out he didn't know who The Clash were, I'm guessing they didn't win...

Cool. Anyone but Ed Sheeran..

I almost wish I had never discovered it, so I could discover it all again. You're in a privileged position. You're about to discover probably the last timeless, genius of a character...

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It's hard to say. If every Latics fan went, it'd probably be about 10k. If we get there, I'm intending to get as much family/mates with an interest along as possible as it's a one off. If everyone did that, we'd probably hit 15k+..

Tip of the hat to Paddy. That Paul Beavers consolation v Gillingham a Latics Mind worldie..

I haven't seen anyone say it's a lie, I don't think... I haven't read anyone (certainly in this thread) moaning about him not celebrating or changing his Twitter picture either (neither of which I give a shit about, FWIW). That just seems to be the go-to response anyone comes up with anytime they don't like Norwood being criticised.

Is that what you read that when Eastenders isn't on?

Aw, it's great banter.. I forget what a sensitive bunch the Norwood fan-boys are. As said elsewhere, gentle disagreement does some to have been and gone on here. A shame..

You are right, there. He's got to play the game a little bit though - even if he couldn't give a shit about collecting the award and he did have an important appointment. "It's not a case of "not being arsed", I had an important appointment to attend, so apologies to those concerned" sounds better than "Don't bother picking me for man of the match in future, if that's going to be your take".

Said no one ever..

Agreed, but then everyone played well yesterday.. there's been plenty of games where he and the rest of the team haven't been. If he's guaranteed to get 20 again next season, then fine. Hopefully we'll get as many penalties (which do count, blah blah blah - but must professional players should score most of the penalties they take..). As I say, something has never sat right. Some people see it, some people don't..

Had an important appointment at 3:30, accordingto his twitter. Doesn't want to be considered again, if it's being suggested he can't be arsed.. Stats can't be disputed and a talented player, but something has never sat right about him here. Wouldn't be surprised - or too disappointed - if both parties agree a parting of ways in the summer...

Lundstram Man of the Match for me. 9/10 performance. A different player. We were the better team and deserved to win. Created more chances and didn't do a lot wrong.

Brave selection from Mr Mellon...

If the players are struggling with motivation, there's something seriously wrong. They can still - unbelievably - be history makers this season. Get the club their first promotion since 1991. It'll probably be the only (or last) time in their careers they can achieve something.. They just have to give their all for the next 8 (hopefully 11) games and then they can be pleased with themselves, enjoy their summer and get contracts elsewhere on the back of the promotion, if they so desire...

Feeling a bit more optimistic today, but can see us doing something daft like going 2-0 up and end up losing 3-2. Play a spine of Hudson, Hobson, Sheron and Fondop. Pick names out of a hat after that..

I'm not sure that's a thing anymore.. Feels like it'll have an air of predictability about it. 0-3.

The thing is with recruitment, you can see why a lot of them have been brought in. Highly regarded at teams at this level and above, goal-scorers at a higher level, previous experience of winning this league, youth AND experience. It's not a Mellon thing, because they were shite under Unsworth too. I just don't get why it's not working as well as it should...

aaaaaand we're 8th....

Expectation verses reality, innit. It's been a while since we haven't been expected to struggle, so you generally expect us to be crap and the wins - however they come - are always something to celebrate. Now we're expected to be one of the front-runners, there's negativity when the team is doing is alright (but still not great). Even though we're clinging on to that play-off spot at the moment, I don't think it's been a great spectacle generally, but I'll take promotion this season however it comes. Apart from Frank, I think we should be looking at everyone else at the club before Mellon. He's mopping up the disastrous recruitment, while trying to bring in his own players (from the small pool (and I think it will be a small pool) of players that will improve us and be willing to come here...). He gets as long as Unsworth got - longer even, because he's proved he knows what he's doing. It's funny - we'll all enjoy it retrospectively when it's over, if we go up. Living it can be hard work, though - of that there's little doubt. And if we don't go up, we're are definitely going to have to get our house in order on the pitch to keep a lot of people interested..

The search for "a footballer in there somewhere" continues..

It doesn't look good. I mean I've booked match tickets, train tickets, hotel (non-refundable) AND manipulated work commitments to go the match, but the lads deserve a decent surface for their cultured style, so I'd be happy with the decision...

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