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I have to say that i am surprised at Ademeyi's reaction to what according to reports was a fairly commonplace insult. that's not to trivialise the offence but in my opinion this sort of thing is hardly a rare event but the reaction most certainly was. players of different nationalties and race regularly face abuse and its designed to put them off their game. It clearly worked this time but most players learn to "get on with it". .

Understand that, however we need to cash in on the interest in the Liverpool game and my suggestion might say put another 1000 on the Southend gate, which would not impact on season ticket holders and those people who have attended other away games as long as they attended the game. It seems to make good commercial sense.

That wouldn't boost the crowd much in my opinion

I suggest those attending Southend replay are Guaranteed 1st option on Liverpool tickets. That should boost the crowd.

I suggest those attending Southend replay are Guaranteed 1st option on Liverpool tickets. That should boost the crowd.

Very nice indeed. Like the tangerine trim and if we reverted to the tangerine away kit with , say blue trim and blue shorts I would be very pleased

How did you get back so quick ?

Jenny, I find it very hard to believe that a woman could have made such a witty observation !

If we play like we have in last 10 games we are relegation material next season

Tranmere outpassed us today and their style of football was good. Thought the big fella up front played intelligently and they fully deserved to win.

I thought a further positive was Westlake's performance . he blended in perfectly He was just as inept as the rest of our midfield

I'd like to thank Sheridan for his commitment and hard work to the Latics cause, he remains a Latics legend I am sure he will have learned a great deal and will be a better manager for his experience, should he choose to get back into the game in the future I get the feeling however he was running out of ideas in the last few weeks, and I think TTA have made a timely intervention which will inspire the fans and more importantly the players to perform at a level we know they are capable of. Royle was always a great motivater and if this and the enthusiasm of the fans rubs off on the players we should see a much improved attitude from the players Come on you Blues, the play offs are there for the taking -you can do it !!

I was pleased Windass came on as he at least has the ability to pick out a pass that could open up a defence which for all his energy Kabba doesn't, and our midfield never looked like providing any service to the 2 forwards Our central midfield lacked any guile and Jones looked poor without Taylor in front of him Very poor performance, especially first half, but having watched the Leeds game I shouldn't have expected much better as we couldn't string 3 passes together in that game either Ultimately we haven't put a decent run together all season to give me any confidence for the play offs, and we are totally inconsistent, capable of beating Leeds one week, then getting hammered by Hereford the next. We seem to lack any mental steel.

No it's called embellishing. Taylor WAS fouled but he exaggerated it to make sure the Ref was aware of it. Ronaldo does the same, and my view is that Ref's see the embellishing and then become undecided as to whether they are being conned. Much better in my view not to do embellish and go down as "naturally" as possible and you would get your just desserts more often

Excellent post ! I couldn't agree more.

infinitesimally means close to zero, but I assume you didn't mean that. Yes Windass is a better footballer and his display today was excellent, but I'd like to keep Hughes too and reckon he will score more goals and Windass will set more up

You'd get good odds on us losing 5-0 at Hereford anytime in the next 5 years so cheer up. I'll give you 100-1 if you'd like a wager

Windass's vision and touch created the goals and he looked class to me without ever looking like scoring himself Delightful balls for Hughes and Taylor - good players see the pass early and Dean has that ability. Taylor (I think) almost scored another from a glorious "lift" pass in the penalty area He will be a great asset for the team and hopefully some of our other front players will learn from him and realise running around like a bat out of hell isn't the only way of opening up defences

The rule where a penalty is given and the player (last man) committing the offence is sent off automatically. To me a penalty and a booking is more than sufficient

I agree 100%. Lets keep the Blue & Tangerine kit indefinitely. It's a great kit and instantly recognisable as Latics

Special praise to Smalley, Lomax, Hazell and Stam for me. Crossley also had a sound game apart from one dodgy right foot clearance (why did he not just kick for touch rather than distance knowing he was on his weaker foot) and one time he punched rather than caught a cross. McDonald and Allott also did very well

Aye, about £7 better off Bloody ridiculous pricing !

Now sit at back of Chaddy, off centre Sheepfoot Lane side, mainly to meet mates and for atmosphere (also cheaper to take son !) Have been on every area on the ground over the years - best views I'd say near front of Upper Lookers and Upper Main stand. When there was standing used to enjoy the Chaddy on the wooden planks ! them wert days !