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Fair enough, and i was also disappointed, but prob like y'self and others after following latics for many years, we know that this calibre of player arrives at ice staion zebra very rarely, so i think it is good that we get to know about it and get a bit (sheff utd) about it, it keeps the pre season wait ticking along nicely!

I love It Chadd!!!

As i was pointing out yesterday (falling on some deaf ears mind!), i think the club should release news of potential signings and transfer news, Gaw, we'd have a really naff summer if we couldn't have a right gud over potential signings. As to Ricardos question of the club 'suddenly' finding money. I think you'll find that even going back to the forum last season, the board have stated on a number of occasions that they would fund Shez for players. If We have a board with money who won't spend.......and some would criticize We FINALLY have a board with money, who are more than prepared to pay decent players' salaries and even the odd transfer fee, and yet stiil the odd fan have a whine!! On Davies (finally) he looked very useful last year against us, IMO would be a cracking signing Oh Happy Days

Why should this be a major issue though, the fact that Oldham Athletic are sending a message out to sign quality players! in order to either attract attention or keep players here!! Is that not what we all want come the first game of the season. I don't understand fans who criticise the club for announcing that they are trying to sign quality, whether it comes off or not. I can see why it's a disappointment, as of course i am very disappointed, but is that not all part and parcel of following the club you love and raising the interest of us the fans.

Chaddy, after Mr Corney has offered half the fans' money back if they win, i hope you don't miss any sitters no pressure!!

They've certainly not kept their "interest" in him away from the supporters!!! Allott - Keep it quiet!

I think criticizing this approach is only because it was a high profile signing. If the Mark Allot deal doesn't come off will you be as critical of the PR?

Disagree with that footy. I think the fact that the club are going for that calibre of player shows their ambition and they IMO are definately entitled to be excited to tell the fans what is going on. U'd be a bit miffed if it was Guy Branston or Rob Scott or a similar player they were pushing a deal for!!

COOOMMEEEEE OOONNNN...........!!!! SIGN IT!!!!

Well put DS! I like your logic

Like it Rick

"He then ducks under a barrage of bullets and responses!!"

1, 2 and 3 Latics 4&5, Non league, probably Chadderton/ Hollinwood FC as i played there for a number of years! 6, Scotland; Celtic. i think that's as far as my loyalty can go!!!

I have to say i really did "dislike" messrs RM and Branston ( I actually thought he was one of the worst footballers to play for us) and i know we've been through the list of 'bad uns' but that's how much i didn't rate him. But if the trannies turned up to bp next year with Branston in the side, the paddock will certainly be full of HOOF HOOF HOOF shouts!!! and probably the Whit Hart after!!

Yes, but they wouldn't show those dropped by players unheard of would they, i guess. So prob like most keepers, when he drops a clanger, they look shocking, but because he has played at the top level it is highlghted more. Bring him on!

Greagan and his ass!!! Sry Greegs...hope he doesn't read this!!

"at least as good as Blayney?????" At 6ft 4" don't let Crossley here you type that

Very experienced again, i would say he's a winner and will certainly add a bit more bite and natter for us in the dressing room, imo a good signing.

here it is! crossley signs!

After a cracking trip in Brighton last year..looks like it'll have to be our "weekend away"(now that the lashers are no longer with us!) trip this year on Feb 23rd, but not to worry, we can then watch the boys in the carling cup final the day after!!!

Sry.. Am i not supposed to do that! If not i'll behave myself in future promise!!

Ok i admit..just very jealous coz i can't afford to bid at the moment!! Those who bid, deserve to play and i hope it's a brilliant experience!!

Yet another of Man Citys "let go's" to gon and be a success!! Earls dignity and humble demeanour was obviously passed down from hid dad, whom i met on a couple of occasions and he was also a true gentleman, just a very proud man of what his son was acheiving! "you'll never beat Earl Barrett!!" earl the pearl!