Diego_Sideburns

The keeper was Canadian international Craig Forrest. The camera doesn’t lie. The first penalty placed perfectly to loop over the keeper off his safety mat. http://farm1.static.flickr.com/208/5138824...7bca88c.jpg?v=0 The second penalty placed out of his reach in the corner. http://farm1.static.flickr.com/227/5138824...ecc4c6c.jpg?v=0 It would be unfair of me to show oafc_ok’s two missed pens!

We drew 2-2 at Prenton Park, drew 1-1 at Hull, lost 4-2 at Stockport in heavy rain (where we were treated to an entire Alison Moyet album on the P.A.) and drew at Halifax 1-1. So Minehead was the only pre-season victory. Then we opened the season with a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge, with that long-range equaliser from Nick Henry, courtesy of a Dave Bessant miskick, and you're right, Henry's goal at Tranmere was better.

CORRECT! Well done - no prize, but a feather in your cap. Sunday 9th August 1992 kick-off 5.30pm. We won 4-0, but it was before the start of the season which ended with the Great Escape. The game in which Neil Tolson scored his debut goal. It was in aid of the Chris Garland Testimonial Fund and was sponsored by Butlin's Somerwest World. We played at Walsall the day before, when the team arrived late - held up on the M6.

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It's good to see Diego Cervero's part in the season being recognised on the fishal site, including the famous video, in the review of August 2006.

The team in blue is playing at home, but it's not on the Isle of Man.

OK then, here's clue No. 1: The day and kick-off time of the match were the same as for the first leg of the play-off against Blackpool.

How very dare you!! You can spot those who won't sing (or are busy texting) - you can't count me among 'em. I practise what I preach!

Nah, looks more like Taggart!

It's too soon for a clue. We've got plenty of time until next season.

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Of course we're in red.

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Here's a teaser for you. Does anyone know which team Latics are playing in the picture on the link? http://farm1.static.flickr.com/197/5065971...f279658.jpg?v=0

Now we're not going to Wembley, think how much money you don't have to find ready for your big day out. Looking on the bright side, you can put what you're not spending towards your new season ticket. Bristol City have increased season ticket prices by an average of 30%. Who knows, Latics might have done the same if we'd been promoted. I'm sure we'd all like to pay less rather than more, but if the price is to be increased, what percentage do you think would be a reasonable increase?

Highlights from last Sunday's game for anyone who hasn't seen them. http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=...469744004642405

To help those who do not know the finer details of the Administration saga, I'm setting out below extracts from the Wikipedia web site on the history of Latics: "The Chris Moore era: 2001 to 2003 During the 2001 close season, local businessman Chris Moore purchased Oldham Athletic, with the promise of providing Premiership football within the next five years. After a whirlwind start to the 2001-02 season, the Latics lost three consecutive matches, and manager Andy Ritchie was surprisingly sacked after guiding the Latics to 1st in the League. The way in which the hugely popular Ritchie was treated upset many fans at the time. Ritchie's replacement was Mick Wadsworth, a nomadic manager, and several Chris Moore funded big money signings followed. The result was a disappointing ninth placed finish at the end of the season, although there were high hopes for the following campaign. Wadsworth was also sacked however, and was replaced by his assistant Iain Dowie. Dowie's expensive side began the 2002-03 season with a narrow home defeat to Cardiff City but recovered well to lose only seven more games for the rest of the season, just two of them away games. The Latics narrowly missed out on automatic promotion, gaining 82 points from their 46 league games to gain entry into the end of season play-offs. The play-off campaign ended in heartbreaking disappointment for Oldham, with Queens Park Rangers winning a tense battle with a late goal at their Loftus Road ground. Worse was to come for the club, with chairman Chris Moore deciding to end his interest in the club - leaving behind large debts and a decimated playing squad, much to the anger of fans. 2003: Financial rescue The 2003-04 season began with Oldham fans not knowing whether their club would be able to complete the season due to financial problems, and a distinct threat of relegation due to the loss of several of the previous season's key players. The club were forced into administration during the October of 2003 and things started to look extremely bleak for the club as the financial crisis worsened, and no saviour could be found. The club found its way into the ownership of Marketing Manager Sean Jarvis and club accountant Neil Joy who purchased the club for £1 in an effort to keep the club running. PR was personified at Boundary Park as Peter Ridsdale threw his hat into the ring as a potential saviour but did not endear himself to Latics fans after claiming that the club was beyond being saved. A short period after this set-back, several suitors then evolved, one a Norwegian consortium led by Vidar Fossdal who came very close to 'buying' the club. Despair set in when it came to light in the eleventh hour that the group were in-fact cruel hoaxers and had no real financial backing. The club had only hours to live when an American consortium who had previously looked at Hull City and Huddersfield Town expressed an interest in the club. They agreed with the administrators to fund the £250,000 monthly deficit so they could conduct due diligence. Several months later it was announced that Danny Gazal, Simon Blitz and Simon Corney (aka the 'Three Amigos') would take ownership of the club and also purchase Boundary Park and the surrounding land. One of the first steps taken by The Three Amigos was to sell 3% of the club for £200,000 to Trust Oldham, the supporters trust. In return for the investment, the Trust would hold an unconditional seat on the board of directors." ______________________________________________________________________ Sean Jarvis told me that he was at his lowest ebb when the Norwegian Consortium proved to be a hoax. The Norwegians reached agreement on the purchase of the Club and then went with the Latics' representatives to the White Hart at Lydgate to toast their proposed purchase. Funds were to be transferred to the Club the following day. When the funds didn't appear, it gradually dawned that the Norwegians were hoaxers. Everyone involved was devastated! Iain Dowie paid for the flights for the tour of Northern Ireland. An anonymous donor paid the other expenses of the tour - he was rumoured to be someone who wears a red shirt when working! News of the Norwegian hoax was phoned from BP to the hotel in Northern Ireland where the squad were in their rooms resting, prior to playing a match. The call was received by Carl Marsden (now of the Advertiser fame), and he had to break that news to Iain Dowie. It was so devastating, because at the time there appeared to be nobody else likely to buy the Club.As they say, the rest is history. When the resolution was passed at the Creditors' meeting to waive all debts except those owed to the Inland revenue and HM Customs & Excise, it meant that those supporters who had paid up front for season tickets could have had to pay for them all over again. However TTA honoured the STs, even though they had not received the money. Let's hope that TTA are one day rewarded by the Club becoming viable.

Inspirational post SW! When I had my retirement party in Oldham it was a very emotional night, as the only light at the end of the tunnel had turned out to be a runaway train with the hoax Norwegian consortium on it. I was reluctant to have a collection for Latics among the guests, but some Wrexham fans present insisted on organising a whip-round. Afterwards they went in pubs in Yorkshire Street and collected there also. When we played at Wrexham subsequently, I pointed out Sean Jarvis to the Wrexham organiser of the collection. he then went up to shake Sean's hand and thanked him for all his efforts to save our Club. Subsequently Wrexham went through an Administration of their own and battled to prevent the owner of their club killing it completely. I was happy to donate to their collection at that time. Now I see the Wrexham fans are signing the official petition to support the redevelopment of BP. The camaraderie amongst football supporters can be fantastic when the chips are down! I took the opportunity to thank Sean Jarvis and Neil Joy outside Spotland, Rochdale after a pre-season game. Prior to the same game I had to walk round the pitch from the bar to the only food kiosk open long before the kick-off. As I was coming back past the tunnel Iain Dowie was walking out, and I thanked him too for leading by example to keep up the spirits of the players and staff while they weren't being paid. I had tears in my eyes and he said there was no need to thank him. It's easy for people to point out failings of Jarvis and Dowie, as they do with Alan Hardy, but they had the best interests of the club at heart when it mattered most. I've also thanked TTA personally, and it's good to see someone else praising their efforts, SW. Now, on to Saturday. We want a repeat of the atmosphere that we had in our part of the stand at Brighton, but with even more people singing. Those sat back in the sun with their arms folded that day know who they are. They'll have all summer to do that. This is the last chance (unless we get to Wembley) to sing yourself hoarse for for the lads.

Cheers. That's the info I was seeking. It'll stop Mrs. Sideburns feeling she's been left out of things!

I realise that, but we've had one letter (one reference number) for two ST holders. If there were four ST holders at the one address with only one reference number, that would mean only four tickets, instead of up to 4x4 tickets if separate letters. I'm just trying to find out from other people's experience if I can expect a separate letter (reference number) for Mrs. Sideburns.

Thanks for your info - should definitely have been in the letter then. P.S. You still haven't told me why you wrote "Up Yours Diego:)" last week on your link.