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>and that third goal was a joke. Yes it was hysterical how both Hazell and Gregan ball watched while their two strikers followed in. Crossley should have dealt with it but he wasn't the only one to blame.

"You really are stupid, I would rather see our youngsters then journeyman..." And you are a sad little keyboard warrior who would'nt say boo to a pussycat.

" judging by todays performance couldnt do any worse than Jarret/Livermore" Livermore,a left sided midfield player filling in as a centre back did very well IMO. Reality check eh ?

Look on the bright side, it could have been Andy Gorton.

"dowie used to have them back on the pitch after games for a warm down,he understood about the bodys abilities better than most" And we won promotion that season didn't we ?

" Makes you wonder if the money being sanctioned for Shez on some signings is based on who it's for though (that's my thinking lately tbh)" Yes, I think that's fair comment.....And also, a fee of £200,000 for Clarke may be acceptable but his quoted wages (if true), of £7,000 a week, clearly are not. It's a balancing act and ain't easy.

"Can't keep making excuses for Shez as this year he has had money to spend" Has he really,and your proof is ??????

Yes,but Hughes was clear of the other two defenders. Not only that,Davies was at a tight angle and tried to beat the keeper at his near post. Wrong decision but then Davies seems to fall into this trap all too often. The lad has talent but needs to channel it better.

Within living memory then ? Agree with you Pete, Bobby Johnstone by a mile.

Ah yes, Quixall the "Golden Boy". He of the dodgy knee, which seemed to be more dodgy than usual prior to long away trips. Buchan with the largest arris ever to grace a pair of Latics shorts. All he ever did was point to where he thought other Latics players should go. Garbage the pair of them. Tony Hateley anyone ?

"facts state at the moment that since gregan has been injured,our defence has improved brilliantly" So that's the only factor is it ? And you accuse me of beimg silly. "pace DOES come into it" Don't recall saying it didn't.Play Gregan with Trotman.One has the pace,one has the nouse. "your wild bobby moore comparisan" Why is it wild ? Pace is pace no matter what era or style of football. "like ruby has...like stam has" Gregan's a quality player unlike the two you've mentioned who are average as their histories suggest.

Don't apply for a job as a fortune teller. I watched the 66 WCF in b/w, don't suppose you were a twinkle in your daddys whotsit. BTW, it's spotty youths such as yourself who spell "you" as "u". Grow up.

Be happy then son because you are clearly deluded. Gregan is the best centre half at the club. Lack of pace ??? Wow-ee !! This is the third division,not renowned for pacey centre backs. Where we fell down last season was having two slow men in Gregan and Haining. I don't recall Bobby Moore being a sprinter but then all he did was win a World Cup.

Just introducing myself. Long time Latics fan, saw first match back in 58 (I was 7),becoming a regular following season. Live in sunny Royton now but have been resident in Holts Estate and Clarksfield. Spent a good 25 years of my life following Latics away,but only attend home matches now. Fave drinks are classic English ale and red vino. I hate Man U. Looks a great board,so great it's totally confusing,but I'm sure I'll get used to it. Just supping Theakstons Old Peculiar. Good evening.