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...it would be nice... but it wouldn't be the end of the world if it didn't and my earlier suggestion were also true.... fingers crossed the l@zy so and so finds himself a new club pronto and doesn't sit their wasting away in the reserves for another year....!

....if we ever benefit from such a windfall.... and that windfall goes some way to paying off Gazal & Blitz, such that Corney is better able to market the club to potential suitors.... is that such a bad thing. I'd suggest not.....!

I fear I shall be owing you a pint at Colchester..... I only have 4 of the Q/Fists..... and the Argentina v Belgium tie correct.

Only a suggestion: Worth updating Harkins loan ended, has since signed for Dundee....?

.....has Truelove not signed his contract yet.....?

Dundee Evening Telegraph, 29th May. Speculation was rife online that the club will make a move for the man who left after relegation. However, the 29-year-old, loaned by St Mirren to Oldham Athletic last season, is not set for a third spell at Dens.

Hmmmm.... so I've managed to predict 10 of the last 16 teams correctly.... however only 1 of the 8 tie's have I got spot on; Argentina v Switzerland. How about everyone else?

....a terrible night.... every result went against me.... and to add insult to injury, I've now been caught by 24hoursfromtulsehill. Bet you wish you'd taken that bet now Will....?

...have we got a pint on this in the Bricklayers on 9th Aug....?

I'd give Joe Royle the job..... We might not win owt, but we'll see some 4-3 & 5-4's!

In the style of Paddy Power's Barrio Backstabio TV advert, I am consoling myself in the knowledge I predicted Uruguay 2 England 1. Why oh why do we always bottle it. We didn't bottle it in either World War, so why does football make us weak at the knees. Roll on Colchester away!

Donny (30th Aug) is only 1 hour 40 min from Kings Cross?

Belgium 0 - 1 Algeria. I resign!

Early days yet, early days. Its a month long marathon not a sprint..... although if Belgium don't give Algeria a hiding [3-0 I boldly predicted] this afternoon, I may have to tender my resignation.....

FIFY

No I'm not... I agree ...hence my earlier point.... neither fans, nor supporters, merely entertainment mercenaries..... harsh, but fair!

Hear hear ....we've taken 6,000 [or thereabouts] to Anfield twice and approaching 3,000 to Forest in the last 3 seasons.... a significant proportion of which turned up for only those games. If that's you.... get down to BP and buy a season ticket.... that might just help you have more fancy days out over the coming 3 seasons and beyond....! 1.2.3.4.Listen.to.the.Chaddy.Roar!

Dictionary Definitions; Supporter: an adherent, follower, backer, or advocate. Fanatic: a person with an extreme and uncritical enthusiasm or zeal. Neither say, don't bother coming anymore if you consider the football to be mediocre and boring. Ergo I surmise that those people you are referring to Yarddog are neither fans nor supporters.... they are merely entertainment mercenaries. Whilst I understand and appreciate that £22 could be a significant proportion of an individual's weekly allowance, thus preventing them from attending..... ....for those who could afford it, but choose not to because they deem the football not to their requisite standard, I appeal to them.... if you consider yourself a true Oldham Athletic supporter or fan.... buy a season ticket.... or turn up to as many games - home or away - as you can. I've been going since 1986. I was lucky enough to have seen the good times..... but by god I've seen some dross since. However, I am a Latics fan.... I cannot choose otherwise.... they are my team.... whether mediocre, boring or any other derogatory adjective you wish to append to them. I wish for them to be good again... and by good I mean near the top of the 3rd tier.... not the bottom of the 1st.... the only way they'll ever achieve that is if I continue to support them... for if I don't... they will have even less chance. KTF.

Likewise. If England lose on Thursday, I will at least be able to take solace in Uruguay's ability to contribute to my points tally.....!

...with us in the 'unseeded' half.....!

Get your £30 out RoyleArmy.... http://www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/10/oldham-athletic-news/86274/shrews-move-for-weso

...doesn't sound like Smith will be here either at this rate.... I hope we manage to keep JCH though.... http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/oldham-athletic-could-sign-three-7216873

..from today's Chron about JCH.... "The Leicester-born player signed an improved contract in February that runs until the end of the 2014-15 season with the option of an extra year." ...so you're missing 'plus option' Crusoe....!

We sold Barrett to Aston Villa for £1.7m, then gave Villa £700k back 6 months later for Ian Olney, having used the other £1m to pay for the now Verlin stand development.....!