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Where is this interview posters are talking of?

11 minutes ago, oafc1955 said:

Yes he has but I don’t think he’s here for the long haul. I think the reason we went for Mellon was to try and get us up or in to the playoffs at least this season ….its not happening unfortunately and it’s looking like another complete rebuild.

IMO He’s not improved any of our players or the way that we play at all and I’m just not convinced that he is the man we should be relying on.

It would seem crass on the boards part if Mellon was only here to get us into the play off's this time around given the 3 year contract. Can't see that myself. Sure they hoped for play off's, who wouldn't?.

1 hour ago, AndyB2 said:

Some numpties on here believe these players are ok

I don't think for one minute your insults are aimed at me, but for god's sake rap up. We know your views, you can make them without the personal attacks. It's every other post.

15 minutes ago, League one forever said:

Because we have a manager who does the following. 
 

Drops players inexplicably after a good game. 
 

Picks players who aren’t in form because they are ‘leaders’ 

 

Massively over rotates and doesn’t let partnership’s build. 
 

Is more concerned with not conceding than first rather than scoring the first goal. 
 

Plays players needlessly out of position when he has others who can play the position naturally. 
 

Wont play any youth players to bring some energy or zip. 
 

 

The players need take some responsibility- no question. But ultimately you can’t sack 25 players. . 

It's the manager then. 

1 minute ago, League one forever said:

They are. My opinion. 

 They ????

2 maybe 3 would stand out at this level with a team around them that are this level of player. 

Explain to me why virtually ever game we are out played and made to look garbage 

2 minutes ago, League one forever said:

Give over . . . a lot of them were coups at the time of signing. Or the fans were very pleased with their pedigree. 
 

Has every single player suddenly become shit since signing for Oldham?  
 

I think not. 

 They are not good enough.  My opinion.

I've always said Sutton is limited. He'll have a career at the likes of Ashton United.  Not a chance championship that some believe. He's not consistent for this level. 

1 minute ago, League one forever said:

I am not having that 11 players of different combinations can all be so poor at the same time. They are not shit players. 
 

Teams reflect their manager. 

Give over.... they cross the line,  the  manager can't run or close down for them.  They are simply not good enough

I am not having these performances are down to the manager. It's these players,  end of.

Same pattern.  So easy to pay through us.  Only hope here is that we get our shooting boots on

3 minutes ago, BP1960 said:

Alfie Atherton not in the youth team, is this an indication he is in line for a first team call up?

Can't see any sign of MM or Brabin checking out the young prospects.

I am sure someone posted he's recently been sent off. So banned?

7 minutes ago, yarddog73 said:

From the kick off today we had possession it was passed backed to Hudson who promptly hoofed it up towards Garner to try and win (he didn't), that was a pre planned move and set the tone, Garner won nothing all day and neither did Norwood, it was pointless.

The first 30 proved the tactics employed today were utter garbage.  Mellon has to take responsibility for that full stop. I am still firmly a Mellon in guy still,  but today was down to him. Aided by these players. 

Those tactics in the first 30 minutes were utter shite. What on earth were they thinking?

New depths 

11 minutes ago, Dave_Og said:

I can't watch live as in I have to do something else at that time 

That's just life then

3 minutes ago, nzlatic said:

They’re on the schedule link. Each match listed there. Nearer kick off the match will then have an arrow to click through to the stream. 
 

Replays can be totally random in my experience in terms of when they’re put up to watch. Next morning, 3 days, a week. Could be anything!

Very good point that. Never realised they changed status nearer kick off.

3 minutes ago, nzlatic said:

They’re on the schedule link. Each match listed there. Nearer kick off the match will then have an arrow to click through to the stream. 
 

Replays can be totally random in my experience in terms of when they’re put up to watch. Next morning, 3 days, a week. Could be anything!

Very good point that. Never realised they changed status nearer kick off.

Just now, Wardie said:

The attitude should be that the whole 'Cup final mentality' of the opposition should be a compliment to Latics and the club, not a fucking handicap.

Or maybe they just look at us and think it's a winnable game. 

18 hours ago, Dickie Down said:

It really is unsustainable.

 

Reading today that Wrexham's owners lost £5m to get them promoted last season.

 

I always think back to the early years of the Premiership when Jack Walker bought the league for Blackburn.

 

Wonder what the equivalent money would have bought him now?

 

I support the Rothwells and am grateful for everything that they have done for us, but they are clearly no fools and we ought not to expect them to throw their wealth into a money pit indefinitely.

The likes of Brighton and Brentford do well in regards to the money pit. Sold many a player and found cheaper replacements to help out. 

Southampton did it for years until their failure to replace players one season.  That's the risk with this policy.

2 minutes ago, Dave_Og said:

Paid to watch on NLTV and now find I can't watch live. How soon after the game are replays usually available?

Use a VPN with a hotel address abroad.

EDIT:I am sure you know this

The away fixture was as one sided as you'll ever see. Today for me is a must win, simple as that. Which Oldham side will we get is the question. Not confident.

10 hours ago, disjointed said:

Early bird is an increase of 1.50 a game (assuming you go to all the home games) not much more than the price of a daily red top. 

Does anyone buy a daily Red Top these days?. At one time a newspaper was a staple on the way to work.

A good few factors contribute to what people spend, which everyone of us knows about. Necessity spending first. Then it's the amount of disposable income being the next biggest. A persons perceived wants/interests/leisure/time and the enjoyment gained from that activity being paid for.

Regarding ST's in particular then the level of disposable income available will be a big one. Matched with whether Latics and football in general being their go to interest/bag. Enjoyment/Entertainment is certainly up there as a main reason and that could purely be for the social side of it.

Then we have those with the disposable and the affiliation to the club who see it as helping out financially. I'd wager plenty of these have missed a good number of home games this season and the money wasted isn't a driver for them not renewing again next season. I've missed loads this season whether it be through work, family commitments or lethargy to the dross. I am certainly in this category these days.

The one thing and the biggest thing that increases sales is a winning, entertaining team. If the club shop is buzzing it means we are top of the league.

I hope for the Rothwell's sakes sales remain buoyant.

Sutton in for Hogan...Really?

3 hours ago, daniel said:

I have a big problem IF we do get there, which is a big if. We were originally going on holiday on the Saturday, but I realised in time and managed to change it to the Sunday. I cannot change now, and it’s all paid for. I wouldn’t even be able to watch it as I’d be in the air for the entire game. 
After recent weeks I doubt i’ll need to worry, but what would others do in that situation? 

Go on holiday. The result won't change.