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1 hour ago, League one forever said:

Yep. The only trouble is, we had three players last year as first year pros. (All have now been released) These are the players DU said needed to play men’s football without the pressure. I’d imagine only 3 or 4 will get deals this year.

 

So we have a B team for max 3 or 4 players and to give players who are nowhere near the side a game. The players nowhere near the side shouldn’t be signed or if they are here go out on loan. 

Why can’t we play youths without pro deals? Would seem an obvious way to test if they can make the step up before putting money down. 

He was under contract.

https://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/2021/june/31052021-vaughan-contract/

This thread is giving me a splitting haddock.

25 minutes ago, HarryBosch said:

 

When did Andrea Badan leave? 

Last September. 
 

https://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/2021/september/31082021-andrea-badan/

Hi Metty,

This site is handy: http://footballsquads.co.uk/eng/2021-2022/fltwo/oldham.htm

Has more of the scholars and squad numbers too. 

Apparently Sheehan is still here, but not in a playing capacity?

Not sure where this best goes, but for those with a subscription The Athletic’s special report on Swindon Town makes for some eye-opening reading:
 

https://theathletic.com/2735870/2021/07/29/special-report-the-complete-utter-shambles-of-swindon-town/?source=user_shared_article
 

Sheridan doesn’t come out of it well either.

2 hours ago, Dave_Og said:

Though it was undoubtedly and incontrovertibly right

This. 

A bit leftfield, but for anyone working from home who needs to concentrate I find this hypnotic:

https://listentothe.cloud/

Ambient music mixed with your choice of global air traffic control broadcasts. I particularly like the Scandinavian airports.

Just now, Dave_Og said:

 

I think you'd find that all directors would walk involuntarily if admin arose.  Where is it reported that Mr Owen has gone?

Saw a tweet from one of the sponsors being quoted. Admittedly haven’t verified it. The mention of legal action from a sponsor is another red flag.

1 hour ago, oafcmetty said:

It's not good.

I’m concerned. 
 

For three sponsors to cut ties and a director to walk it must be something pretty bad. Even administration wouldn’t necessarily trigger that backlash, if it was unavoidable.

So what is happening?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4cr1w9liUjE
 

Watching Thin Red Line tonight and was reminded of this absolute tune.

26 minutes ago, Dave_Og said:

Surprised she wasn't made to train with the filing clerks

very good!

44 minutes ago, Dave_Og said:

According to his LinkedIn he's been here since February. According to that he held five different positions at that time. 

“And introducing our new Utility Player Coach...”

No, I think the club had announced he was going.

Segbe Azankpo seems to have turned up at SV Ried (Austrian second division).

For those that have a subscription, this is a good read on Tarky. 
 

https://theathletic.com/1939174/2020/08/09/the-more-he-played-the-better-he-got-the-fall-and-rise-of-james-tarkowski/

Michael Ngoo is on course to win the Albanian league title with Tirana. 28 goals in 69 games for them in the last couple of seasons.

Be nice if our own club could maybe let us know about departures.

Source for all of these?

An extended lockdown playlist. 
 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6SKhauGL2RdWFChHdhqF5W?si=XN22OQMaRfSBBlmC0JPrFA

He’s finally been able to hire a minibus big enough to ship out the deadwood?

The idea that Alessandra is now an experienced forward makes me feel very old. 

5 hours ago, perfectOzblue said:

One half of the legendary 'Beavers-Agogo' strike force I think?

Terrible news. RIP Junior. 

Yeah, he was. Brentford away? I can’t recall for sure. RIP.

Just now, LightDN123 said:

Agreed. 

I actually think the squad might be stronger than last years if we get a decent CM and Striker in. We still have 4 loans left.. 

3. Zabret is also on loan.