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16 minutes ago, Pidge said:

That’s a bit harsh as he either wasn’t selected or was injured most of the season. He was fit and selected for a few games at the end of the season because he was one of the only few players that were actually trying, and here we see someone interpreting that effort as “playing for a contract”. Wow! A good example of being a loyal supportive fan.

You can't escape the fact that it looks a bit suspicious as he "recovers" from injury as the season is winding up though !

FWIW I'd retain him on a pay as you play basis.

Wonder if there'll be any replays ?  

40 minutes ago, deyres42 said:

Publicly stripping someone of the captaincy.

Well it's the honest way to do it instead of realising when they're waiting to toss up in a pre-season game !

11 minutes ago, Worcester Owl said:

As an update, aforementioned golf mate apologised to me yesterday - Nuttall was MOTM in Cheltenham's win over Peterborough and, quote, "terrorised the goalkeeper", "jumped like a salmon" and generally was unplayable!

Playing for a contract ? 

1 hour ago, BP1960 said:

 

I'd be looking at the likes of  Manchester City u21s for a couple of dynamic loanees, we've been offered them in the past (I know because I was asked to scout them), but not followed up only to go to EFL clubs and do well.

 

Absolutely no chance of City's U21's going on loan to non league.

Championship or League 1 at least.

26 minutes ago, BP1960 said:

I'm actually optimistic about next season, with about 8 players  (including loanees) brought in who are young and determined there's no reason they can't do much better than the half hearted failures who will leave.

This providing the manager let's them off the leash to attack rather than defend.

Me too.

It's puzzling why Atherton wasn't brought into the squad, when available, to fill Green's boots unless Mellon was trying to prove a point ( a bit like Shez did naming 3 subs a couple of years ago !).

3 minutes ago, JoeP said:

Our first goal on Saturday demonstrated exactly why Fondop and Green should be kept on. We're not going to find first- choice AND back-up better than them. 

 

Keep. 

 

 

I voted for both but Green's fitness is a worry so definitely need at least 2 other wide men.

28 minutes ago, Littlemoor Lad said:

That yesterday was disgraceful 

Time some of the offside rules were updated

Offside is offside though. 

51 minutes ago, Lukers1 said:

I believe the players find out tomorrow.

They've played like some of them knew in February.

Really don't get this obsession with crowd numbers.

We all know everybody  counts season ticket holders. 

2 minutes ago, TheBigDog said:

If that did happen then those ‘supporters’ need to go and find something else to do on match day.

 

At some point, one of the owners needs to address the fans and ask for more patience and understanding…

 

 

at least until after we get thumped 4-0 at Tamworth on the opening day

Definitely happened, I'd guess about 50 or so booing as the players were leaving the pitch pre-match and again at half time when we were actually winning.

It has been a very poor and disappointing end to the season but if I resorted to booing players before a ball had been kicked I'd just stay at home and wash the car ! 

What galled me yesterday was the group of "supporters" who booed our players during the pre-match activities and at half time. 

I don't boo myself, because I can't see the point, but totally respect the right of others if the performances are poor but to begin before the match has started is just stupid. 

3 hours ago, BP1960 said:

They played in Brazils colours and we looked in awe if their slick excellent passing.

Their number 2 played like Socrates with his calmness and immaculate distribution. 

Our players can't even pass a ball 5 yards to a colleague. 

Add a lack of desire to that and its a downhill slope.

 

 

Saw the ball a lot but didn't think he played many forward passes.

6 minutes ago, GlossopLatic said:

Are we going to see the annual pitch invasion today from anyone u der the age of 15 physically or mentally today. It really is a tradition that needs to end and should be reserved only for if we win promotion.

The pitch is still bearing the scars of the smoke bomb/flare thrown on by one of our "supporters" 3 or 4 home matches ago.  

19 minutes ago, BP1960 said:

 

Was 6'3" in my Rothmans.

Smoking stunts your growth !   

1 minute ago, TheBigDog said:

It's good to be reminded of how optimistic so many of us were at the start of this season...

 

Optimism that was severely deflated after the first game and totally wrecked by match nine. There was then a short uplift during the Redfearn/Thompson tenure rising back to previous heights after the victory at Rochdale, only to come back down to earth the very next game... a period of renewed optimism was completely wiped out by our March madness.

 

We are going to finish 9th or 10th after a previous season finish of 12th.

 

Excited for this poll next April.

 

 

 

 

FTFY. 

2 minutes ago, Whitts said:

Reading the above, the disappointment is tangible as we end the season on whimper.  It is difficult to fathom how we have failed to make the play offs after the optimism at the start of the season.  We all expected immediate success because we had new owners, investment and what appeared to be some good signings  But this is Oldham Athletic, and we all should know that is not how success works here.  Notwithstanding, I genuinely believe we will soon be able to look back on the struggles, the adversities, the losses as part of the journey to success   Thinking about the bigger picture, we have come from poor owners who almost sank the club into oblivion to now having amazing new owners who have invested millions into the infrastructure and team.  Despite the disappointments on the pitch, the overall trajectory is moving in the right direction.  Wrexham and Stockport both endured similar struggles and both are now starting next season in League 1.  We will get there, hopefully next season, and we just need to be patient.    Yes we all craved immediate success after the change but, more importantly, we need sustainability to ensure the club can continue for the generations to come.  With the Rothwell's at the helm, the building blocks are being put in place for a brighter future.  So long as we have Frank investing his money, the least we can do is keep supporting the ownership as much as we can.  Renewing my ST is a small price to pay.     

Best post I've read for a long time.

Thank You. 

Gives them a bit more time to swan off to Dubai or play a mid season friendly in the antipodes !  

1 minute ago, LightDN123 said:

I’m not having a go at the fans, as such. 
 

I am simply saying the atmosphere and the acceptance that we arnt going to make the play offs seemed to set in far earlier than it should have. I include myself in that. 
 

The fans apathy certainly hasn't helped the situation but is understandable given the dross they've witnessed on numerous occasions.

A real shame we couldn't make a very achievable play off spot but the lack of positivity from the players (and staff) over the season has been very damaging.  

The absence of much aggression and urgency, even when leading, has led to a number of dropped points which would have comfortably sealed a place in the play offs.  

3 minutes ago, Ackey said:

Are you suggesting the quality of a fullback should be based on if they have enough shots?

 

Kitching is flawed (he's playing in non-league, they all are) but surely he's been a better player than almost all the others this season?

Agreed, but his form has tailed off alarmingly so Couto could have been an "interesting" late season alternative.

He's always seemed a bit lightweight when given the chance to play ( when others didn't get the same opportunity ! ) and was "out on his feet" after about an hour.

I would have liked him to have been recalled and played whilst Kitching has been sulking/knackered to see if the loan spells had benefitted him but it's getting near the end of the line I'm afraid.

11 minutes ago, trickyrickyholden said:

I'm in the same boat, have a physical ticket, want a refund, but live an hour away from BP.

 

Absolute bollocks this

Will they not accept a postal return and refund you at a later date ? 

1 hour ago, BP1960 said:

 

How does he know a good player when he doesn't see them?

It flies against his latest interview.

 

You trust the people you employ ?

47 minutes ago, BP1960 said:

 

Or here. It got me wondering has actually MM been to watch all our players out on loan?

I've never heard of him doing that.

Probably delegates that or relies on feedback from the loaned club.

I'm surprised Benny has lasted this long at the club as he hasn't progressed at all despite being given chances the previous manager denied others.

13 minutes ago, BP1960 said:

Avro v Ashton United cup final at BP tonight 7:45

Will probably be the best match seen this season and maybe some better players.

Benny Couto should be playing for Ashton.

Wonder if he'll end up there ?