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I'm happy enough, still think we could do with another striker...hopefully the loan market will produce a good one Some good business done this window though

Noticed Showumni has gone to Wednesday on loan...does that now pave the way for Leon to Oldham on loan when he's fit.

He used to play centre back at Millwall, pushed into a def mid position and occassionally leftback. Bizarre transfer to Hull via Leeds, but was very highly rated at the time. Can't help thinking he's very similar to what we have already in terms of allott, jj, kalala. Perhaps a change to 4-3-3 might be in the offing??

does suggest he can play other positions so that might've been the key, although I do think we need proper left-sided players to balance the current squad...let's see who it be....

2 deals to conclude Reckon that's it now then, the earlier article said they were working on 2 deals, if we presume they were moore and besh then that is likely to be that. Not a good day at the office

QUOTE(jsslatic @ Jan 31 2008, 17:16 PM) 1 in 7 for Luton last year. 0 in 7 for Palace this year. Is it Carlo in disguise??

To take the theme of an earlier thread...could've been Stuart Elliot...donny spies in the car park again! More likely they got something sorted out earlier and didn't want to have to announce early in the day that that was it. So they're waiting a while to release the news...that's my optimistic take on it anyway.

And what would make a better story on the PNE site...I took advice of my manager or I moved here after taking advice from two former Preston players who said it was a fantastic club to play for. If the situation was reversed I know what I'd do if I was running the story. All part of the PR process.

have to agree bigfin. The one attribute I don't think you can attach to Trotters is that he is more technically gifted on the ground...! As i said to my mate the other week, trotters reminded me of Danny :censored:tu in his build and slightly ungainly style, probably the kind of guy that oppo fans will look and wonder if they have a chance against and yet will end up going for big money and have a very successful career at the highest levels. Mind you if there was a way for him to flick the ball up to his head everytime he got it, his distribution would be up there with shez.

I thought we already had hartson...combine smalley, hughes and alessandra and you've just about got the right size, shape and weight!!!!!! I wouldn't be keen on Hartson, I think we should be looking for a slightly younger, less expensive and hungrier (?!!) option than him. No doubting his quality though.

Good luck Neal and great work latics - good deal. This could also have the effect of encouraging one or two other youngsters around the leagues to start looking at our club as one where they can get their chance. So here's to a meaty sell-on fee in a couple of seasons and an influx of even more real good youth talent!

Looking at it the 1 month is probably because it is an emergency loan deal - done to get him registered quickly for tonight. Chances are that it will revert to the 3month (3rd May) once the paperwork is completed in full tomorrow. Hence the reason why Preston have announced 3rd May as that is what the formal deal will be. A friend of mine has spent a lot of time with Jason. Seems to be one of those with a great deal of talent, but rather enjoys the off-field perks. That coupled with some unfortunate injury luck is the reason for the nomadic career. Potentially a good signing though - think a more classy macca-type.

It was a bit of a suprise when they announced the attendance, but as has been pointed out already it is nigh on impossiple for clubs to 'cook' the attendances these days...for all manner of interested parties. Besides this is a conspiracy theory that does the rounds at most FL grounds. Most of the Burnley fans I know were talking about exactly the same thing yesterday - apparently they had more in than was announced. Let's face it, it's impossible to 'see' every empty seat in the ground from any one spot.

I have to agree. A wider campaign needs to highlight the fact that £80m of private moneyfor investment in facilities in the town is being blocked by a handful (in relative terms). So unless the council has £80m of taxpayers money to spend, the facilities won't be built. With the other news in the press re: council spending this week, it is a prime time to be hitting the populus of Oldham with this kind of message. Less of a latics message (that can continue alongside) and more of a message that we have been offered a huge Christmas present which won't impact on the current council taxpayers pocket to develop facilities that give our town a better future. This would allow us to join forces with the likes of Theatre Workshop and other disaffected groups. Have the TTA thought of entering discussions with Theatre Workshop about providing facilities in the new stadium??? What a PR coup that could be!

Also in tonights Chron...see the final para.... ‘Garage scheme rushed through’ by BEATRIZ AYALA A GRASSCROFT man has claimed proper consideration was not given to a planning application because of the discussions over the Boundary Park proposals at last week’s planning meeting. Michael Crebbin, of High Grove Road, said he felt cheated after councillors approved a resubmitted application for a detached double garage in Westfield Drive, to which he had objected. The application, originally approved in October, 2006, was resubmitted after it was found to differ from original plans such as its position and changes to its entrance. Saddleworth Parish Council recommended refusal two months ago but planning officers said it should be approved. Last week’s meeting saw a two-hour debate over plans from the development of the Oldham Athletic site. Lengthy Mr Crebbin (68) claims photos shown at the meeting were not of the current build and he added: “The owners moved the garage two metres from its original site and had to build it up 5ft because of the steep drive, so the roof level is 5ft higher. “The photo shown wasn’t of the garage in question. There was inadequate consideration because of the Latics application.” Mr Willerton said: “The council’s planning committee spent a lengthy time considering the Oldham Athletic proposals as they were major applications. “However, this was not to the detriment of other matters. The application was heard in accordance with procedures and adequate time was spent on it.” Agent Warren Greenway, director of Wildesign, said: “The planning officers are more qualified than the councillors to make a decision and they recommended approval.”

posted this on another thread, but would be worth making the point. Thank goodness we have access to some local papers that are prepared to be journalists not splinter cushions.

Same from me

...I'm not defending Shez's choice of who he took off yesterday, I think he got that wrong. But I do just want to defend this 'never a tactical sub' thing that always seems to get levelled by fans (not just us) when a result doesn't go. Yesterday as we were having a lot of pressure but just couldn't find a way through, Shez changed it to 4-3-3 with his sub of Mcdonald - Allott being the holding mid with KK and Taylor (who then came back into the game)playing just in front and hughes, smalley and davies up front. He then changed hughes for wolfy pushing smalley more to the centre and finally the sub of smalley (which I think was mis-timed for the poor lad) was to go narrower with KK playing in behind wolfy and davies - therefore basically playing 3 at the back (trotters, stam and Kalala) with everyone else pushed up the field. Looks like he was trying to me - as I said I do question whether the personnel were the right ones, but that was the most tactical subs I've ever seen Shez make in one game. I still believe that it just a matter of time and some of the other personnel being back in and around the team, fit and firing, and these last few months of toil will pay off big time...chin up!

My dad mentioned that there was a bit of coverage on the BBC North West news yesterday teatime. No other sky coverage just yet...or many pics knocking around yet! Suprising having seen all those cameras there.

The lad is in his first full season. It was disgraceful that his substitution was cheered. He had a bit of a stinker today, but we should be encouraging our young lads to keep going - not get on their backs. It doesn't help when the team is struggling, hopefully Hughesy will be firing soon because the amount of crosses that are going in without anyone on the end of them a player like hughesy should be in for a feast.

Just a bit of inspiration for the rally cry...not much better than Churchill for that...and just for your general knowledge Churchill was actually MP for Oldham in 1900 (after failing to be elected on a previous attempt)...bet he would've voted for the new stadium Churchill

Some inspiration for S_W and Inspiral...with apologies to the great Winston Churchill... One ought never to turn one's back on a threatened danger and try to run away from it. If you do that, you will double the danger. But if you meet it promptly and without flinching, you will reduce the danger by half. We shall not fail or falter; we shall not weaken or tire...Give us the tools and we will finish the job. Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy. History will be kind to me for I intend to write it. Sir Winston Churchill British politician (1874 - 1965)

Well done Cuz!! Killer Slogan...I'll be there tomorrow to help carry it, trying to get the old man to join in aswell!!

...Neil Moore