24hoursfromtulsehill

On 11/13/2023 at 4:28 PM, disjointed said:

This is really heartwarming, society has moved on apace with the advent of correspondence being allowed into the outside world from the confines of the sanatorium. 

I didn't even play on Saturday and I'm still joint top. No more freebies for you sad sacks. I've not even halfway through my gears yet.

10 hours ago, Lags said:

I was genuinely interested as to why BO is vilified every but which way, by it seems 90% of Latics fans. It seems every day, regardless the ill's of OAFC.

 

I find it interesting that less than 20 member's have actually replied with answers, so I think that say's a lot, there's quite a bit of going with the flow. That's not unusual in life. So any going with the flow people please don't see it as a slur. Lets say 8 have posted their reasons and all genuine to them and who's to say they are wrong thinking that way?.

 

What I've never liked the whole of my life is the gang mentality,  not just in this instance. It's a sad fact of life this goes on. We've all seen it, someone disagrees or doesn't like someone so they go about poisoning their character to others who are to weak to not be swayed. So on and on it goes.

 

Whilst I am not here to purely defend BO, am sure he's capable of doing that himself, I will a little. I've spoken to BO a number of times down the years including things I've not agreed with him over. I really do think we should cut him a little slack sometimes. No one gets everything right and we all put ourselves first sometimes, as no doubt BO has now and then.

 

Just to deal with one or two points that have been raised that might go some way to throwing a different outlook perhaps. The filling of late accounts whilst at the trust coincided with 2 bent accountants being taken to task and subsequent prison terms imposed. Maloney had been arrested for theft of large amounts of money from his employer and Nuttall was convicted and sentenced to prison for theft of Trust monies. So in those circumstances maybe some mitigation

 

It's very important to remember, BO alleges certainly the last two years of Corney's reign, he, Corney wouldn't work with BO or other board members over financial matters and they didn't know what he was doing. Everyone was finding it hard to know what deals were happening or what monies went where according to BO. BO freely admits that under such circumstances he could, maybe should have resigned. However in his own words he thought it best to remain on the inside in the hope to discover what really was going on. He is still instigating the hunt into what the goings on were. Again some may still insist BO should have known but if someone is hiding stuff, misleading or being secretive it's difficult to know just what that is. At this point I have to say, I don't know the above to be true, It's what BO claims to have happened. I saw it thrown at BO on here many many times he was just a yes man for Corney to keep himself cosy in the boardroom, BO says his relationship was far from cosy.

 

This due diligence I am sure Al had better qualified people on that one, I know I would have. There is absolutely no way I'd be blaming BO over Al buying a pup. 

 

There's one thing for sure which I am guessing we all agree on, the club is in a right mess. Fragmented, tangled and is going to take one almighty effort to turn it around. 

 

Blame BO for his failings not everything that's all I am saying. I knew this wouldn't be a popular post but I don't need gangs or universal backing, I was just curious who really did have a genuine grievance. 

Fair point about the accountants...but if you’re in charge you face the music for shitty things done by the people around you. 

I’m sure there is a bit of groupthink and ganging up going on. At the same time, this received wisdom has legit sources that have accumulated over time. If nothing else, Barry has become a symbol and embodiment of the malaise. He has done so through his own actions, which we have all seen in public and when they manifest themselves publicly. I’ve not heard a single person who’s met or dealt with Barry say a good word about him, but that’s irrelevant. 

Barry was the Trust representative on the board and failed to file the Trust accounts...for SEVEN STRAIGHT YEARS. I’m also unclear what his role in the Abdallah takeover was. Abdallah was clearly sold a pup by Corney, so where was the due diligence. Surely it wasn’t in the hands of Barry Owen in his advisory capacity?

As for Barry moaning about the financial mismanagement of the club under the previous regime...he’s got more front than Blackpool promenade.

The man is a big part of the problem and has been for years. The only mystery is why some people think the shambles of the last fuck-knows-how-many years is not at least partly a product of Barry’s efforts.

You know I love you Lags but pull the other one. 

Ray Davies 

Dave Davies

Mick Avery 

Charlie Watts

Keith Richards

Leah Bracknell (C)

Gorbachev

Bobby Charlton 

Ronnie Wood

Bill Wyman 

Fleep: 31 January 

23 hours ago, JoeP said:

Pleased for Dulwich - nearest club to the family home and was born in the hospital round the corner from the ground.

 

The big question is now can we negotiate a release fee with Mr S for the OASIS Flag??

Mr S has had enough opportunities to return the flag to its rightful owners and has declined them all...not directly, but by being a shithouse about it.

Therefore I'm going to set something up so current OASIS gimps can donate cash to put towards a new one, which will fly proudly, covered in lager, at three or four games a season (from 10 minutes after kick-off). 

3 hours ago, Ex_pat said:

Well done to both Singe & Hometown club for winning the titles.

 

The new divisional system and increased membership is making the premiership tougher.

As Dave says above, I expect the promoted championship players to do well next year.

 

Thanks to Bristol & Stevie and kids for a well run competition, I really enjoyed it.

 

One special mention to Dave Collinge who alerted me to a mistake I had made in my final game prediction. The fair play award goes to him.

 

See you all next season, and I expect we will be predicting a lot more wins (I hope)

 

FOLD DAVE COLLINGE.

The move to Tooting killed it for me. Not so much the move as the manner of it. Not a single pissboil from anyone about getting thrown out of the borough. No pitch invasion. No lock-in. No protest at all until after eviction. Just a constructive dialogue that went absolutely nowhere and ended up with the club getting shafted. Now they have strong backing in the House of Lords...for fuck’s sake...

No doubt all the Johnny-cum-lateleys (Hi Mark!) will continue to traipse to Tooting until the formal merger for their twee days out, half watching the football, half swiping away on Tinder. If just a few of them gave a shit, Dulwich wouldn’t be in the shit they’re in...or the town they’re in. I dare say quite a lot of them believe quite strongly in the demolition of community assets to facilitate property speculation. 

I’m off to Fisher FC next season...when I’m not in Forest Green or Colchester or Grimsby. 

21 minutes ago, lookersstandandy said:

 

 

.......y'mean like Ex_pat has already got?

 

 

Ex_pat paid for his, so it's worth fuck all.

On 5/1/2018 at 12:06 PM, Hometownclub said:

I'm afraid 24hrs is right, I'll be parking the bus for this one.  

Seriously? I'd be careful. I shouldn't need to warn anyone about the Greatness of Dave Collinge. He's like a shark. He can smell blood or sense weakness on the other side of an ocean.  Parking the bus will reek of panic, and he'll be on you just like that.

If you park the bus, my money's on Dave to get an historical second Professional Title.

Just thought I'd start this off early.

Is midday too early to get the train? It'd be a silly question on a normal day, but the 5.30 kick-off complicates things*.

*Makes everyone much more drunk than they'd like come the time when they're expected to watch a football match. 

This has all the hallmarks of being an absolutely shameful mess.

Well this season has been boring as fuck...but I guess it all comes down to who can predict what happens on Saturday. Obviously hometownclub can't afford to park the bus in respect of "Ex_Pat" because Dave Collinge will cut both their throats.

I'm supporting Dave to be honest. Only him and me up here on the high peak reserved for amateur and professional champions...and it could be a miserable time if he loses.

I know it’s a tall order but...

...a couple of us are getting the 10.40 from Euston tomorrow morning. There’s a prohibition on Green Lager, but #TramCans will be compulsory from Piccadilly. 

On 12/04/2018 at 5:43 PM, lookersstandandy said:

 

......you’ve got a mate?

Perhaps the most remarkable thing in the whole story. 

On 4/10/2018 at 4:57 PM, lookersstandandy said:

 

A Leo Sayer, on a Monday? Jaysus. I'm surprised you're not on full DIY and Soft-furnishing Shopping lock down.......

The best sort as well. 100% unplanned. I was shirking from home and a mate called and said he's worked a weekend and has a day off. Do I fancy a pint?

Do I fancy a pint on the company clock on a whim on a Monday...with every prospect of things getting out of hand? Does the Pope shit in the woods?

2 hours ago, lookersstandandy said:

 

Can't you dissuade her then...... or is her threatened appearance as a result of said recent behaviour......?

Let's just say that after Satdi and yesterday's spontaneous South London Leo Sayer, I'm a marked man.

Yes and yes.

27 minutes ago, lookersstandandy said:

Who's in for this?

 

Meet at the Kings Tun [wetherspoons] mid morning..... then mooch down to the ground and have a couple in the supporters bar.....?

I’m in. But I might have to avoid getting chucked out of the Hilton this time. 

Possible appearance from Mrs 24hoursfromtulsehill. She’s not been for YEARS. 

Just now, lookersstandandy said:

 

....that you can't..... and in your defence it is likely to remain the regular season points records beyond this season too.

 

It's your overall record that suggests the reason you refuse to put you dummy back in..... is because you're not confident you can repeat it.

I'm happy with my amateur and professional era titles. No one but me and Dave Collinge has done that. What've you ever won? Fuck all I'll bet.  I am a legend of predicting and you're a trophyless cunt.

23 minutes ago, lookersstandandy said:

 

No. I traded Oxford for a full day pass for Wombles on the 21st......

Booo.

If you've still got a Nokia Brick (you lucky bastards...) Andy's number is....

Drop him a line and tell him your number. We're getting the train after 11 am. The queue in Marks and Sparks can be shit, so get there early to avoid Green Lager disappointment. Then head to St Aldate's Tavern. We'll get cabs to the ground at 2.55 pm.

I've said under oath that it was Zorrro who shoved the sandpaper down my kecks.

You can't really argue with the 176 from 15/16. They still talk about the 27 points I got from guessing Latics first scorer. We only scored nine goals all season.

30 minutes ago, lookersstandandy said:

For anyone mooching about on here looking for OASIS related news regarding Oxford..... there's a WhatsApp group that carrying all the info. Let me know if want adding?

 

Pub of choice in Oxford appears to be St Aldate's Tavern, meeting at Paddington at 11am.

 

Does this mean you're allowed out?

33 minutes ago, lookersstandandy said:

In addition, the number of Predictors surpassing 100 points - regardless of division - in a season is;

 

2011/12 - 1

2012/13 - 7

2013/14 - 19

2014/15 - 19

2015/16 - 27

2016/17 - 31

2017/18 [so far] - 22 with 8 games to go.......

 

....I'd say the quality has improved markedly from the amateur days when you used to be any good.....!

Okay Poindexter. How about you normalise attendance points to 2012/13 values? What happens then?

Also, we know that it was possible to exchange money for points from 2014/15, which was when the game really lost its way.

1 hour ago, Hometownclub said:

Certainly trying, although I can see this going right down to the wire.

 

I was looking to just consolidate this season, given my Championship budget compared to the big hitters.

Budget? Pah-hahahahaha. 

If I could pick one reason why this season has been so poor in quality, it’d be that people no longer see the game for what it is and just desperately need a sense of perspective. 

It’s been a very tough watch this season. One veers from hysterical laughter to bleak depression at the amateurishness of it all. Still, Dave Collinge will win it - possibly with a record low point score - which would be a nice ending to a great career. 

1 hour ago, opinions4u said:

 

But what about the trademark theft issues down at your posh non-league local club?

I’ve only just found out about this. This is where posho constructive dialogue gets you. Should’ve been on the pitch every fortnight since a year ago.