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600 games!? That's not true is it? Surely not professionally.

I prefer to lessen the chances of failure. This, on the face of it, has disaster written all over it. I really, really hope I'm wrong.

What do you mean? Are you saying everyone that votes Sinn Fein these days agreed with terrorist activity? I disagree, but this is off topic really and not that relevant. If he wants to support Sinn Fein that's up to him, but I suggest he keeps it to himself.

Same risk with any appointment? Really? No there isn't. There is significantly more risk with someone that has zero management experience, no connections and a poor playing career. The licenses aren't difficult, dont believe what you hear.

Garbage. He isn't an employee is he? He will just be a freelance. Paid per job he does for them.

Perhaps this is all nonsense. Perhaps TP has been persuaded to assist DH, or perhaps a management team... and this guy is simply replacing TP? Youth team at Latics is a step up from babysitting the kids team at Sunderland? Perhaps?

There aren't any. He just appears to support Sinn Fein, which are two different things these days.

Some yes votes suddenly appear. Latics Staff had a text? Nobody owning up to them though...

Jesus! Wtf is going on here! 12 weeks ago his "dream" was to return to manage York City... "Eventually, nit too soon". Chris on a bike.

If you are happy then that's fine. Vote yes. Allow us to moan if we want to. It isn't based on anything negative, its based on wanting better for our club. I tell you what, if he wins a few early then perhaps it wont be a problem. But if he doesn't it will get very ugly, very quickly. That isn't good for anyone, including him.

Don't talk such garbage. "just following orders".... If people have a concern then voice it. I support Oldham Athletic and always will. Players, managers and even owners are transient. I will be there until I die. I love this club more than any player or manager that has ever, or will ever, be here. Fact. So if I cant say when I dont like something, who can? I'm also a paying customer ffs.

Still nobody fronting up their yes votes..... Why is that?

Give it a rest. That's bang out of order.

He isn't in twitter. Wish he was.

Yes votes.... Speak up. Or I guess we can just consider them mischievous.

I'd be surprised if anyone thinks this is a good appointment, but can any yes votes please explain why it is a good appointment.

Baffling appointment. Refunds? Is that even possible? If it is, then I will explore it for the 3 season tickets I have just purchased. The first I have had in over 15 years, despite being a regular.

Of course it is.

Its public domain. Dont you think the media will "trawl" through it. By the way, this trawling took about 30 seconds. You don't seem to understand that he will now be an ambassador for the club and that such content is way out of line for his position.

Yeah I bet loads of football managers have jokes about fat blokes with small cocks, taking a :censored: in nightclubs and pushing a party popper up their wife's vagina. The guy may say the right things with his modern coaching/motivational guff, but his twitter screams dinosaur. It isn't appropriate for a football manager. A public figure. I'm afraid different rules apply. And yes, it is naive to think otherwise.

Naive in the extreme.

Ha. Good point. Bring back the orange kit!!

I'm an employer. I check this stuff for admin staff for god sake. This is an appointment for a public figure that should command respect from players and fans alike. Just comes across as a bit of a lad who's main likes are vacuous and naff motivational posters, the ladies, drinking and Irish republicanism.

The more I look at his twitter the more I worry. Very unwise follows and photos. Clearly likes a dig at the English, no doubt under the guise of 'bants'. Sinn Fein supporter. Likes the female form and loves a slightly sexist joke, makes him appear a little disrespectful towards women. Now none of this actually matters of course, its his business... UNLESS you are about to be unveiled as a manager of a lower league family focussed club. Clean up your twitter you idiot before the press have a field day!! Surely PR, Corney and marketing checked out his social media. Its basics these days. Can anyone with Simon's email address bring this to his attention? Doesn't bode well.

Or just look at his own twitter account. Bit worrying to be honest. At the very least someone needs to tell him to tidy up his photos... not exactly child friendly and very unprofessional. He has a strange collection that he follows too (btw, that's "too" not "to" Darren). Take it he isn't married?