Delfer

Bit more than just "an Oldham fan" in fairness aren't you?

In the one pre season game I saw him in he looked quite promising

You've seen him more than I have I guess but looking at the state of our team, and the results, how can you judge who is good enough to play? Smalley has had more than enough chances, Parker is gash etc etc. Just thought it's a different option, no point in having up and coming players if they never actually get a chance - look at Stephens for example.

You having a bad day? I said its an option, he hasn't been making the bench. Just an option that's all. As for Taylor can you believe that people were wanting £1m plus for him? Anything near £300-400K and TTA would take it, and I wouldn't blame em.

Really? Bugger me; I hadn't noticed .How about the option of 2 left sided players on the left? Instead of the one trick ginger pony. Name..........................Ackey Specialist subject..........The bleedin' obvious!

Think I'd rather judge Steer on the pitch in a game, not hitting one shot at a crossbar. In the pre-season friendly he looked lively & hungry, and naturally left footed - something thats missing on our left flank.

Some good points there, forgive me if I don't blow smoke up your arse like some others have done! I think the relationship between the two, as you've alluded to is vital. Especially as this was Shez's first proper job as a Manager. He still made some poor decisions but again seemed to improve. The big issue is choice of players and who had the final say on transfers, loans ins and outs etc.....

I think you've spelt that wrong

Still don't believe you Jamie - are you sure he's not using a double bluff to fool you, then runs away sniggering, wiping the tears of laughter on his gold and green scarf? Oh I do worry about their problems, poor lambs..............

No it isn't

Well pardon me for asking, not sure if you're fishing or just being a knob. The M60 has no relevance to the location, it's a recently built road that just happens to be where it is for completely different reasons. Sorry you didn't understand specific, I should have referred you to a dictionary.

The M60 is massive - where do you mean specifically?

I actually half agree with you. By referencing the goals I wasn't able to see any context, the defence has probably been better than the attack this season. Good teams defend as a unit & attack as one. So we'll blame the midfield, after all he's only got about 15 of those to select from!!!

Just seen the goals on Sky - Brill at falult for the first - 2nd goal defence all over the shop Sound familiar?

No. Not had jitters with Latics for years, pre match post match or during the friggin match!

So did I. After the song and dance he made of his retirement, playing the martyr - just short of some wood to make a cross! Perhaps an admission to an over re-action might be in order?

I don't believe you

Good post!

Tim Lovejoy set up channelbee, a good website that gave a name to the stereotypical manc previosly seen on Soccer AM, played by Fenners. He was Tony Maloney, look him up on you tube. Enough of gun crime etc, lets lighten up a bit! If the link doesn't work can someone make it please, ta.

To me the new ground would be in Manchester - YES! that's my point. To be clear by mentioning Wimbledon & West Ham I was referring to the style of play, not Franchise FC etc

As a starter, growing up as a Latics fan you got United, and to a lesser extent City shoved down your throats. I don't dislike Mancs per say but when it comes to football, which is a culture in itself then it's behaviours that matter. A West Ham fan would never settle for football the Wimbledon way, there are certain things in football that just are and Latics being in Failsworth is one of them. I went to Chaddy Grammar and we had lads from Failsworth at our school, they were a different breed! As I've said in a previous post I've nothing against Mancs in general, I Like the city to shop/eat/drink etc but does our club belong there? I've always felt out of Oldham & into Manchester when I pass Holinwood on the A62 or the Broadway pub on the A633. I don't expect it to make sense to everyone and I accept I might be in a minority (or a silent majority, who knows?) Anyway Ackey, you asked the question.....................

Bet he caught his pie before it hit the floor!

I know, its not good lol. I worked there for 5 years some time ago, I like the place, my best man came from Gorton, I shop and sometimes drink/eat in the city , great place. I enjoy the banter etc However............ I'd like my team, OAFC to be in Oldham, an Oldham that feels like Oldham. it's a personal thing that obviously means more to some than others. There's no right & wrong, think I've said enough.

Some fair points well put - but I haven't tried to say anything apart from that in my opinion Latics in Failsworth doesn't feel right, it's full of Mancs. As I've also said if it's Failsworth or nothing then that really is a tough one, I really do think fate will intervene, again. You're right about the combination of themselves & the club, but what is the %age??

I agree - it's a mess, and the ultimate decision of Failsworth or nowt is not one I want to comtemplate (got a feeling fate will intervene) Speaking of the trip, and the photo, I presume the people on the pic are all contributors on here? Faces to names?