outoftheblue

The only way we are going to get goals is by getting the ball down the flanks and behind defences. Unfortunately Eardley just won't stop hoofing a long diagonal ball toward the oppositions centre back. Maybe it's not all his fault - We all know Liddell won't take a man on, so why give him the ball? We could always move Lids inside where he is most threatening, and switch Taylor to the right where he might form an understanding with Eardley, and those overlapping runs that we need from Full Backs may just start happening. The ball was whipped across only a couple of times on Saturday, but one of them provided Ricketts' best chance with a powerful header at goal - that's what we need more of. As for our static midfield, if the play is going on in the opponents half, that is where they'll push up to, but when the ball is hoisted over them only to be headed back to our defence, they are always going to play more defensive roles themselves. There are a lot of criticisms I have with the current squad which are best kept to myself, but the two greatest problems to overcome are the lack of common sense, and the ability to play the simple ball. So there you have it. Switch Taylor, stop the hoof, think about your next move and keep the passing simple. It doesn't take a quality manager to introduce those measures.

Happy to help. I was sat in a boozer in Bowness a while back, and a young 7 or 8 year old lad was wearing a very similar kit. I was straining my eyes to read the badge from about 20 feet away and must have appeared to be staring at the kid. Suddenly the lad's 6ft 3" dad stood up and came striding over to me whereupon I fully expected to either wake up later in the day, or at least fend off allegations of having an unhealthy interest in minors. The guy just said "Its Workington mate, our Brett loves the attention when he wears the kit as nobody ever recognises it!" and spent the next 20 minutes talking footie with me. I could have put it down to being a football expert, but the reason I knew the kit was just coincidence I'm afraid.

It looks like Workington AFC's kit from a couple of years ago but I'm not sure about the Sponsorship. It might be worth submitting the question to one of their forums.

This is pure literary genius - PMSL.

Once again, too many poor individual performances and very little sense used. Eardley got a stupid booking that now sees him suspended, as did Haining who brought down Hubertz after letting him control the ball (Instead of making the tackle early). Rocky wasn't fabulous today, but no worse than any of the other ineffectual midfielders. Porter missed a sitter and had a real off day, Macca also fluffed the chance of the season, and Taylor only made his final ball count on two occasions. Liddell was quiet and far from sharp, Edwards was just ok - as was Stam. Boundary Park received its usual selection of bad officials from the Football League and Millwall employed bullying tactics which Latics should have used against them - The referee could easily have shown them a couple of reds if we had wound them up enough. All in all there was too much long ball when someone like Wellens would have demanded the ball at his feet, and spread it down the channels (But we all know why he wasn't there don't we ? - another stupidly acquired red card). Warney was our best player by a long way. A much better performance is needed against Vale, with less panic at the back, more commitment in midfield and the ball on the deck more up front.

Having seen the video I've got to admit it wasn't as bad as it looked. I had the same view as the ref and straight away expected a red to be shown for what appeared a petulant backheel on the player. when all said and done though, the ball was dead and Wellens should have been happy for the pillock to keep holding on to him 'til the final whistle. Deffo worth an appeal.

Can't believe 3 points wasn't enough ammo for Wellens to rub in - No, he had to have a kick too. A big loss to us against Blackpool on Tuesday. Stupid Boy. Supporters applauding his actions wasn't very bright either, despite the fact that the sockcooker deserved a kick!

Has to be Sheila. Another great moment on Tues night when the taxi turned round and came back so she could put the rubbish out! Quality scriptwriting. Quality acting.

Frizz for me - purely because it was him who got me interested in Latics who ultimately have given me so many great memories. Wadsworth and Moore should get a special thanks for fooking off before they completely ruined us !!

Barry Manilow - It's a miracle Lulu - Boom bang a bang Bay City Rollers - Give a little love Black Lace - Agadoo Gloria Gaynor - I will survive. There! - That should ensure no fecker mugs me for my ipod now!!

Stef and Sean for me. Thought it was a lynching offence at BP to suggest that Haining wasn't first choice on the teamsheet. I'm glad to see that people recognise the quality of the other CD's that we have. It's not that there's a great deal wrong with Will, it's just that the other two are better individually and it would be nice to see how they would perform as a partnership.

Gerrard moved on in '96, but surely he wouldn't have been a contender anyway? I've gotta be honest and say I never rated him at all (remember that terrible display of gifted goals down at White Hart Lane?) he's the worst kicker I have seen at BP in my 36 years of watching. Could knock his ale back though - all credit to him there!!

Keep the sockcookers like Blade off this board and I'll share my vast resources of knowledge, wit and wisdom with all. Seriously though, I don't bother posting on JK due to the number of cap ends that are on - I hope this is the alternative I've been hoping for. Good luck with it.