Matt

21 minutes ago, LaticMark said:

 

It's 'interested' and 'favourite.'

 

 

It's fucking ridiculous, that's what it is.

4 minutes ago, redlion said:

Your grammar is very poor. Have you ever been to school ?

 

You're not adding anything to this. Either let people talk about the issues in the topic and read the thread as it unfolds, debate the points constructively yourself, or move along.

On 5/2/2022 at 8:37 PM, basilrobbie said:

Listened to this earlier today, and I thought it was one of the best in a very impressive series.

 

One of the interesting things for me was the recognition that relegation - though disastrous in itself - isn't necessarily the end of the fall. Andy really caught my attention from the beginning as he laid out the many-headed nature of the problem ; squad decimated, recruitment key, key parts of the infrastructure questionable or absent, quite apart from the acute worries about money. 

 

Equally, I thought everyone was very good at articulating why the current incumbents offer absolutely no evidence to suggest that they are up to the job that they face now.  To that extent, the (interesting) discussion about whether Sheridan has the skill set that he will need to do this particular job is something of a red herring for me. He starts with one hand tied behind his back, so how good he is seems a little besides the point. 

 

I think you may be surprised by how good the top half of this Division is. I've read a lot of comment from fans of clubs like Bristol Rovers that suggests that most of the clubs at the top would be pretty comfortable in L2. I think that is probably true. It doesn't help. 

 

I share Andy's view that people should be running out of reasons to continue underwriting this regime now. You've given them time, energy, money and passion and they have let you down very badly. You deserve far, far better, but to get it I think you are going to have to force a change, rather than wait for it.

Thanks for your contribution to the community. Please try to ignore some of our more disruptive members.

12 hours ago, LaticsPete said:

They are real pieces of local history, descriptive of the local economy, how people travelled, the cost of living, and the local social stratum. The number of Aldermen and JPs on boards of directors ....!  

The artwork is great isn't it? I look at the covers of Latics programms in 61-63  (the leaping players against a tangerine background) or in 65 with a firece looking player in Latics strip dominating, and always feel it's a shame that the designers aren't credited. The same with many other clubs - maybe there's a book to be witten about the missing football artists.

Back on topic, I remember as a kid you could get a big bundle of programmes from the late sixties and seventies from club shops for pennies, I'd spend hours reading them - Arbroath, Bournemouth, Watford, Leeds Gateshead, hundreds from all over the place. Looking at them now adds another nostalgic layer because of the adverts too, Whatneys Red Barrel, Capstan Full Strength...

You are absolutely correct, and I've never thought about it like this before, but they are little historical documents that completely capture in a snapshot not just the sport, but the way of life for working class people up and down the country. Truly engrossing. 

12 hours ago, LaticsPete said:

Thanks for all the work you're doing to help save the club. I have to admit that I'm probably not helping insofar as I write for the programme which might be said to be supporting the regime but I was chuffed to little mintballs to be asked !!

 

I keep some of the books I review and pass on others to people who would appreciate them. If you don't mind letting me have an address, I'll send the Programmes! Programmes! to you.

Best wishes

I'm not doing anything Pete! I'm just providing a platform for Latics fans to organise action, and share information. The bulk of the work is done by fans. I appreciate the work that you do here, and I'll promote it as much as I can.

7 hours ago, oafcmetty said:

He's not the saviour, he's a very naughty boy (FCUM fan).

 I've spent more time at Avro than anything else recently.

On 1/14/2022 at 2:07 PM, LaticsPete said:

Programmes! Programmes!

Cliff Hague

Pitch Publishing 2021

Hardback 384pp £16.99

 

The eternal cry of the programme seller (I know, I was one) is fitting for this journey over 60 plus years. It’s a personal narrative, one that uses programmes as an aide memoire to matches seen, but also as illustrative of changes in the game, in society, and in the world. Like many of us, the author has a collection that not only....

 

 

I love books like this - I love the art. I enjoyed the Bob Stanley (of St. Etienne fame) book from 2006, I've still got it and browse it regularly.

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1 hour ago, L1onheartNew said:

Now we are heading for the Game Developer's Conference!

...and the released commercial game will look nothing like the concept.

@LaticsPete Thought you might like to see this feedback if you haven't already, well done mate.

Just heard this on Fabriclive.31 The Glimmers. Superb remix.

1 hour ago, LaticMark said:

£10 on its way to you. Don't spend it all at once!!

 

 

Very kind, thank you!

7 hours ago, trickyrickyholden said:

Just donated a tenner. Thanks for running this message board  

Thanks a lot, much appreciated.