Pidge

That poor lad was treated abysmally by AL.  Yet another one he bullied!

5 minutes ago, Andy b said:

The trust has not even begun to debate whether it should be trying to purchase the ground so don’t hold your breath.

 

Granted we don’t know what’s going on behind the scenes with blitz etc but it baffles me that the trust has not asked fans whether it should be looking to raise funds to buy the ground, club or both (in part or full). 

Agreed.

It all baffles me.   Surely trying to buy the ground and the North stand would make the most sense as the money buys and asset rather then a badge.  If the club goes bump the Phoenix club has a safe home. 

3 hours ago, PeteG said:

 Nobody will be able to purchase the ground whilst there is dispute and potential legal case. 

That shouldn't stop us as a fans co-op purchasing it, as long as we are prepared to take the risk.  It should bring the price down as we would be taking the risk on.

The council should be happy because the community would now own the new stand that they contributed to building, hence the risk goes away. 

Could the trust not go to Blitz and ask for a realist price for the ground etc.  If we could have one, I’m sure there are a good few fans who would invest in their share of the ground.  If we owned the ground as fans, there would be a bit more security against the club disappearing if we are relegated.

1 hour ago, mick26 said:

You can do one-off pledges rather than commit to monthly payments.

I understand that, but I was suggesting something extra/new.  Something that would actually encourage me to donate.

Also it would offer proof of the number of fans boycotting. Proof of the number of fans refusing to give the present owner any money. 

Could we have something on the new OASF website which allows us to quickly deposit “ticket” money which we would otherwise have given to the club. A dedicated and easy to find (pop up maybe) link to buy your “not” match ticket.

I think those of us who are boycotting and would otherwise be at the match may be happy to pop that money in the “fund” every fortnight.  Make it interesting by showing the total amount donated for each match. 
 

(PS. It would be a wind up for Mo to see how much money they are not receiving at the turnstiles )

For Michael Beach to be promoted to Operations Manager from Club Secretary and then just disappear from the club list of officials with no mention of a “thank you for all your hard work” is a bit strange to say the least. Do we think he has walked or fallen out and been sacked?

3 hours ago, LaticsPete said:

Heck of an assumption.

Physios move on . Career progression etc

When Jimmy McGregor left from being Latics’ physio to go to Old Trafford was that down to “relationships “?

 

It is a key role , but I’d want to know for certain why it’s becoming vacant rather than jump to your conclusion. 
 

Is it such a big assumption?  One of our 2 physios from last year up and leaves to go to Blackpool as second physio, so the only "career progression" is a different club at similar level.  The Doctor who has been there 30 years leaves, I'm guessing not to a "career progression" and our present head of Physiotherapy, so you don't go upwards from that, leaves to take another job, probably at a different club, ie one which will treat him better.  

I think the assumption was a reasonable one. 

11 hours ago, Chaddyexile84 said:

4 new vacancies including groundsman…

 

https://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/club/vacancies/

More important is the head physio vacancy.  Tends to suggest things are not going well in the medical room. That won’t be due to the work, it is more likely to be the relationships.

Or maybe he needed to be paid more to take the risk of being unhappy at Oldham.  In fact 10% more then that because it was his second time!

8 hours ago, Ritchierich said:

I've just applied for the Club Doctor position....I have absolutely no medical qualifications whatsoever but seeing as Mo is the Director of Football I see no reason why that should exclude me  

If you will do it for free, then you can have the job, not worried about your qualifications,

On 6/30/2021 at 4:29 PM, singe said:

Not updated this for a while, but not seen announced elsewhere.

 

Looks like Assistant CoachPaul Butler has left, addition of a First TEam Coach position, and a merging of the Medical and Physio positions. Possibly part of cost savings previosuly highlighted. With previous Had Physio in charge of combined operation.

 

#Changes since last update 28 July 2020

 

Departments

Club Officials

Owner: Abdallah Lemsagam
Sporting Director: Mohamed Lemsagam

Directors: Abdallah Lemsagam, Mohamed Lemsagam, Adam Morallee, #Paul Hughes (Oldham Athletic Supporters Foundation) & Richard Bowden.

#CEO: Karl Evans
Head of Operations: Michael Beech
Safety Officer: Steve Clarke
Honorary Medical Officers: Dr Rob Beardsell & Dr Jim Weems
Club Chaplain: Rev John Simmons
#Supporter Liaison Officer: Please direct to Supporter Services (Gina Buckley).
Disability Liaison Officer: John Trotter
#Inclusion Supporter Liaison Officer: TBC

 

Professional Staff

#Head Coach: Keith Curle
#Assistant: TBC
#First Team Coach: TBC
#Goalkeeping Coach: TBC
Head of Medical Services & Physiotherapy: Harry Reddick
#Sports Scientist & Strength and Conditioning Coach: Ross Mizen
#Performance Analyst: Jamie Powell
Kit Manager: Dean Pickering Snr

 

Academy Staff

Head of Academy: Paul Murray
#Youth Team Manager: Selim Benachour
Head of Coaching: Conor Marlin
Youth Development Phase Coach: Craig Large
Foundation Development Phase Coach: David Hankey
#Strength & Conditioning Coach: Matt Wood
#Physiotherapist: Siobhan Polly
Head of Education: Phil Arbelo-Dolan
Head of Recruitment: Paul Ogden
Academy Administrator: Graham Yates

 

Media

Head of Media & Communications: Michael Brown
Matchday Press Officer: Roy Butterworth
Club Photographer: Eddie Garvey
Design: Josh Coleman
#Social: Matthew Crowe & Alan Jones
Community Trust: Callum Irving

 

Football Operations

Office Manager: Sue Bowskill
Finance Director: Shahed Alam
Supporter Services Manager: Gina Buckley
#Head of Commercial: Steven Brown

Please email commercial@oldhamathletic.co.uk in the first instance regarding matchday hospitality packages.

 

Ground Staff

#Pitch Team: Dean Pickering Jnr, Warren Caine & Daniel Doherty

Head of Maintenance: Jason Pheasey
Cleaning Operatives: Andrew Ingham, Cecilia Taylor, Julie Hilton & Chris Rimmer
Laundry: Rose Stewart & Karen Linton

 

Oldham Athletic Community Trust (OACT)

Head of Community: Martin Vose
Operations & Safeguarding Manager: Wendy Noble
#Media & Communications Executive: Callum Irving

I wonder how many of those on this list have been in their post longer then 4 years, or 3 years for that matter

8 hours ago, Lee Sinnott2 said:

There is little doubt for me that a defence that features Kyle Jameson, Carl Piergianni and Raphael Diarra would be massively strengthened by Wheater (even after 10 months without football). But, it has dragged on for far too long and would be in everyone's best interests if another league club took over his contract until the end of the season...

I agree totally. Wouldn’t that be easier to achieve if he could prove he was fit by playing.  After all, oldham is still paying for him, why not use him.

Is it just AL’s pride getting it the way of a place in the March day squad?

10 hours ago, League one forever said:

I don’t think it’s players who have something to offer, it’s players who say no or challenge him. He has proved he has no ability to see the bigger picture and will cut his nose off to spite his face. It wouldn’t surprise if part of AL’s anger is his own decision in giving him a fat contract. But he has a habit of not knowing what he’s paying for. He’s clearly very authoritarian, but as a punter his style doesn’t really concern me- winning football matches does. And in pure footballing terms there is no proof Wheater would make any huge difference. 
 

 

How can there be proof when you are speculating, however most would agree a fit Wheater even at the end of his career, would be our best defender. We have a terrible goals against for the season, but most game scores have been close enough that one goal less conceded would have given us points.  I firmly believe Wheater playing since the start of the season would have given us 4 or 5 points, and possibly more.

It is the owners pride which is costing us an interest in promotion this season. (There has been enough leaked for us to know HK  has been banned from playing him). Now we just have a nothing football season in the middle of one of the worst years of our lives.

1 hour ago, Dave_Og said:

 

 

Don't think there is any suggestion it was a bite is there?  Just an unfortunate mouth/knee collision 

I would be identified as an accidental bite, so as to show the extra risk of infection from an injury caused by a tooth.  

18 hours ago, rudemedic said:

I'm sorry to say that sort of injury happens more than you might think in football. 

Really??

Accidental bites maybe happen fairly frequently, but for broken off teeth to lodge in the wound! That is rare!

7 hours ago, League one forever said:

When AL buys shit players, sacks mangers every two minutes and ostracises big earners - it pisses me off. 
 

When he sacks an MD and replaces her- I couldn’t care less. 
 

 

Incredibly short sighted that attitude.  Just before the first game of the season where the old MD has been making plans to deal with all the massive changed brought in by Covid, you let her go and replace her with someone who needs to read all that and catch up with the plan and deal with the problems all within 2days .  Well let’s hope he is on the ball.

I personally need to speak to him today to sort something out which could call the game off.  I hope he finds time to take my call and resolves it.