Wardie

1 minute ago, diggleblue said:

And what if the new manager sleeps on it and changes his mind like Evans did??

This is not the way to do it.

If Thompson wanted the job but is not being offered it, then he maybe decided there and then to leave and not return to recruitment. We don't know the facts, so we just assume the club has made a tits-up of it? The club may have asked him to take charge this weekend and he flat out refused. 

5 minutes ago, LaticMark said:

There also has to be a reason why Thommo is not returning to his Head of Recruitment job, and why he has left the club so suddenly?

We will probably never find out. If he has decided to leave then that's his decision to make and maybe the club asked him to stay in recruitment and he saw that as a step backward. Who knows but we can't just start slagging the club when we don't actually know the finer details.

30 minutes ago, diggleblue said:

Surely announce new manager first and then announce readers etc have left!

Cock up again.

How can they announce the new manager if they have not yet made the appointment and logically, of course, Thompson and Redfearn leaving the club is going to be announced. Not knowing all the facts [if we ever do] I feel somewhat disappointed by Thompson leaving before the cup tie on Saturday, which could have a negative impact on the players. Maybe the new person will be in place by then but I wouldn't be counting my chickens. 

31 minutes ago, Senor_Coconut said:

You really want them to come out with "we're really not that big and the quality of applicants was pretty limited"?

Hello Senor, it's been a while. I know what you mean but, curiosity and all that.

1 hour ago, Lee Sinnott said:

Thompson to be announced tomorrow...

I hope the club gives us a good, detailed insight into their recruitment process and why Thompson is the preferred candidate [if he actually is]. Of course, some may say they are under no obligation to disclose that info.

Hopefully the next incumbent is announced this week because I cannot see any squad additions until the new manager is in place, even then, it will be too late for strengthening before the Alty tie. Meanwhile, ST could probably be asking the players once again why the fuck they stop playing after twenty minutes.

It's not like there will be players on the phone every day, flocking to come to BP now that Unsworth has gone. *

* Sarcasm

1 hour ago, True Tic said:

I disagree, the 3 nil loss against Bromley, the Dorking draw before , numerous games before that, then 3 wins and 3 draws , unbeaten in six, I just can’t see that happening under DU. I do feel we are slipping somewhat back to “type” though as each game passes which worries me and overall I don’t think we are anywhere near good enough for where we want to be. 

I bet Thompson thinks or wanted to say "they are slipping back to type". Thompson knows what's required but there's the rub, the board won't back him unless he gets the job. A new man will want to assess the players in training [more time] and may come to a different conclusion regarding what is achievable with this group of players.

It's all up in the air.

53 minutes ago, LaticsPete said:

He’s gone. Move on. 

It was 'doctor evil' who raised the Unsworth point first and I think 'southwaleslatic' is quite correct in what he posted and has probably moved on, like the rest of us, although the legacy of what Unsworth did will dog us for a long time. Great post by Yarddog73 and, despite the effing and jeffing, pretty much sums it all up.

7 minutes ago, PeteG said:

Strong rumour that Frankie Bunn will appointed as manager early this week. No idea if it's true or not.

That would be a backward move and I would hazard a guess at it not being a popular one.

It's so gutting. All that pre-season hype, the excitement of bringing in what we thought would be quality players and pushing at promotion. Evaporated again and I'm sick of it. No drama, just disappointment and the hope of something better but it ain't going to come anytime soon, I feel.

Just now, deyres42 said:

You'd struggle to find someone more experienced than Thompson, do you mean someone experienced at the level?

Somebody who has actually managed a football team as a manager and not caretaker, a role which I think does not carry the same weight and pressures with it.

1 minute ago, yarddog73 said:

Thought Lundstrum was piss poor today, if that was Shelton he'd have been getting absolute pelters, hardly ever makes a forward pass and big step back on Tuesday.

So, are we saying Lundstrum is not match-fit, not the player we think he is or being told to play that way?

2 minutes ago, sjk2008 said:

Did Green play?

He was on the pitch but does that answer your question?

5 minutes ago, oafc1955 said:

The players have to take responsibility….they are clearly not good enough.

We need 4 players, whether Thommo brings them in or someone else it needs to happen soon!!

I’m in favour of a new manager coming in now with different ideas!!

I think we have players who are very capable in this division, they need managing by someone who is experienced and able to get more out of them plus bring more in to balance the squad.

Two points from six available, in what were apparently 'winnable' games, is not going to go down well. Make the appointment sooner, rather than later and get some payers in to balance the squad or persist with what we have? It's a third of the season gone, I'd say Chesterfield are going up and Latics an outside chance of scraping into the playoffs at best, if the right moves are made.

5 minutes ago, Dave_Og said:

Only because we're beating them!

Were beating them.
FFS!

7 minutes ago, oafc1955 said:

3 strikers on the bench again…why no Raglan?

Fondop back in the fold and it appears Shelton is the only option available as a midfield sub.
Is Willoughby able to play in midfield?

Just now, oafc1955 said:

Same 11

Thanks, not entirely unexpected.
Let's hope it's not the same kind of game [second half].

21 hours ago, Littlemoor Lad said:

I know it's exciting but you might want to edit that 

I'm not that excited that I'm going to edit it.  
Any team news yet?

I am still stinging from them throwing away a playoff spot on Tuesday and hopefully, ST will have the team firing on all cylinders for this one. Looks winnable on paper but as we all know, football is played on grass.

Team selection?
I'm not even going to guess.

Come one Oldham, FFS!!

2 hours ago, Guy Branston Pickle said:

 

 

God there's some drama queens on here. Currently two points off the playoffs having not even had a good start to the season. In no way is it "done". A new manager and a run of results and we'll be right up there

Mightily pissed off with that second half collapse last night when a win would have them in the playoff positions and a great springboard to carry on. You can't underestimate what results like last night can do. Two points off the playoffs is much better than where Latics would have been under Unsworth but the need to get this situation sorted with manager and players is something the club has to get over the line as soon as possible.

Even after a night's sleep and some reflection on the game, I am still not convinced the season will end in success. Better than last season, yes, but not what we all want and maybe expected, given the hype which has proved to be bullshit.

4 minutes ago, wiseowl said:

You can call me crazy but (in the absence of a new signing) I`ll throw it out there having given it considered thought. For the next few games I would play Norwood in midfield. He's creative with the ball, retains it well and drives forward. Could be an excellent supply line for whoever we decide to combine up top.

 

Hopefully, he'll also chip in with a few himself. Presently not getting the best out of him in my opinion, so try something different. 

He's a striker, I think he would tell Thompson to fuck off.

3 minutes ago, SpotTheBall85 said:

I ain't asking for 3 players, I'm saying what I think is needed, and no I don't think that will happen and I can also see Thompson getting until the end of the season.

"..need another left back in case anything happens to Kitching 2 new right backs"
Is that not three players? 

Thompson ain't going to get it, he's does not have enough to achieve what the board want to achieve. Regardless of whatever happens, promotion is not on the cards, we don't have enough in the tank to achieve it. All that pre-season hope was for nothing.

1 minute ago, League one forever said:

Just got in from work- and sounds like it was a poor performance. The squad is lob sided and you have to question the recruitment, we still have players out of position. Relying on Lundy to be a world beater in his first start, the same 8 or 9 starting every game because the replacements are deemed not good enough. 
 

Onto ST- 
 

He’s had 5 games unbeaten, and returned 11 points from 15. 
 

When did that become the sign of a shit manager?????? 

The players- 

 

No one is playing us or coming to our place to roll over. Quite the opposite- teams are running out at a great stadium for the level, and raising their game. Now we have to match that of course. But I really wish we could move past that the idea that everyone is shit and they shouldn’t be able to touch us. 
 

I also think this is what is happening to the players as well, they are believing their own hype and dropping off. Whether it’s ST or not moving forward the players have to realise they need to compete for 90 minutes if we’re going to get promoted. 

If a team is going to gain promotion, they do not concede to teams in the bottom four. Latics should be on 20pts now and sitting in seventh, they are not and that says it all. Weak team or mismanaged? Nuttall and Shelton should not have come on for Reid and Lundstrum and Tollitt is not up to the standard we need.

2 minutes ago, SpotTheBall85 said:

I agree, need another left back in case anything happens to kitching.

 

2 new right backs, one to start and one as cover. I thought Sutton had a decent game tonight but he's not the answer and Freeman has disappeared off the face of the earth. I know he's supposed to be on paternity leave but I'm sure I read he's only contracted till January anyway and not sure that will get extended.

 

Need another centre mid who can actually put his foot on the ball and create something. Thought Lundstram looked good tonight but if anything happens to him again we're back to square one and can't rely on Gardner with his injury record.

 

And don't know what is going on with Norwood. He runs about alot and gets stuck in but definitely not living up to expectations.

 

When Raglan's back wouldn't mind seeing him partner Hobson at the back. Think that would be our strongest pairing.

You are asking for at least three players.
Do you honestly think we are going to get what you are asking for?
I doubt it.