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20 minutes ago, whittles left foot said:

Can't make my mind up about Norwood. Either he is trying too hard or nothing quite works for him at the moment BUT then he scores a sublime finish.

Seems to be soo frustrated on the pitch sometimes-is it the standard of players around him, the style of play or with himself?

Mind you he should be frustrated after Lundstram refused that pass to him in the first half.

Oh and Hudson drives me crackers-how he got away without a booking yesterday for time wasting escapes me. Be interesting to see if Mellon tries to speed up the pace of play and ditch the long kicking.

Noticed this the last home match telling the fans to hang onto the ball to try to slow things down. It gives out the wrong signals and as witnessed yesterday doesn't kid some refs. 

As forecast previously the much vaunted "purge" on timewasting has subsided and we only get occasional bookings at lower level football and none whatsoever in the premier division just a prolonged match.

We can all apportion blame onto whoever we think is culpable, from the insane decision not to prioritize tickets to season ticket holders, inadequate stewarding, ineffective policing and the overindulgence of some attendees but if people behave like dicks they can't expect to be treated humanely.

7 minutes ago, latics22 said:

Don’t get why anyone who comes through the youth team gets protection or made out as some hero playing for  out of position. If we signed Sutton he would be slated. Good enough or not, simple. As for the stewards there paid prob min wages, would you jump in for that? I know I wouldn’t not there fault no matter what happens!

Wouldn't say people on here are easy on him, probably giving him  a little leeway for playing out of position.

I haven't heard anyone saying he should be a first choice at full back so we definitely need one asap as Green provides little support.

Just now, Dave_Og said:

Hang on, all he can do is pass sideways!

mis-hit pass ?  

1 hour ago, BP1960 said:

 

This year's stand out is Alfie Atherton, he will go even higher IMO.

Shame our youth hardly get a chance to establish themselves here before being sold to EFL clubs.

The state we've been in the last few years it's not been a great environment for blooding youngsters.

Perhaps towards the end of the season we may see a couple make their debuts if we're comfortably in the play-offs and no chance of being champions !   

4 minutes ago, LaticMark said:

"Academy graduate Aaron Atkinson has moved to Barnsley for an undisclosed compensation fee and package."

 

https://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/2023/october/20102023-aaron-atkinson-barnsley/

Shame, he was the standout player in last year's youth team.

3 minutes ago, Monty Burns said:

was??

l've defo grown as a person but lm shill keepin that badge!!

 

found out last week lve either got early onset alzheimers or post concussion syndrome. mix that with the Aspergers and lots of sfuff makes more sense!!!!!

Can never tell if you're being serious Monty ( I get a headache halfway through reading most of your posts  ) but if you are good luck for the future.

I'm my brother's carer, who's got early onset dementia, and it's pretty hard work.

The few times he's happy are when Latic's score, he's having a pint (shandy) or somebody wins some money on bloody Tipping Point !!

Best Wishes to anyone in poor health. 

Neil Kilkenny ( is Enfield in these Isles? ).

Ref on Saturday is James Westgate from Sunderland who is taking only his 4th game at this level after being promoted. In his previous 3 games he's booked 15 players.

Surely they could have found a more experienced official for a local derby or did they want a repeat of last year's horrendous performance from a rookie versus Halifax. 

2 hours ago, Monty Burns said:

lve also just realised how easy it would be to assume lve just called you supertwat!!!!!

l really didn't mean to and please accept this spam as both a sign of my growth as an internet troll and also clarification l do not think you are SuperTwat. thats me.

We all knew who was the "supertwat" Monty.  

18 minutes ago, Lukers1 said:

Welcome to the club, can’t see a topic specific to him.

 

Any news on his backroom staff?.

Hoping to sort at least one out today.

Just crossing the I's and dotting the T's apparently?   

Just now, Lukers1 said:

Welcome to the club, can’t see a topic specific to him.

 

Any news on his backroom staff?.

Any relation to Micky our new manager ?  

48 minutes ago, Lags said:

 

https://youtu.be/LpYqrQStT00?si=EIWx73IvMCuzg1fd

 

Is this the one?

 

Cheers, technology and me don't mix well (I've even ditched my electric toothbrush !) 

Podcast on youtube about our new manager's philosophy and background.

Type "The truth about my management style : Micky Mellon" to see.

Sorry won't let me give link !!    

2 minutes ago, LightDN123 said:

The old players player award. Sheron can’t pass a football, I don’t care about awards he gets for being a long distance runner. I’m sure Mellon will get rid / drop him asap. 

From what we've heard about Mellon from previous club's fans Sheron would be one of the first on the team sheet, unless he can sign an upgrade. I think Nuttall and Tollitt are the ones who should be worried. 

16 minutes ago, kowenicki said:

Likewise. I also don’t want a 15 minute introduction by Frank at the next home game. 

No I've joined the general love-in with Frank but am glad I turn up at kick-off time when he's got the mike !  

13 minutes ago, Shrek said:

 

They knew at the start of the week, they also knew the club wouldn't have Mellon in place for the FA cup game. Club hadn't planned on announcing anything until Monday. Contract only signed Friday and they'd had to rush that to get something out last week.

 

Both Thompson and Redfearn are absolute wankers in my book. Neither with an ounce of care about the club, the fans and the cup game.

 

Paul Murray proper latics cult hero.

Bit harsh in your level of personal criticism but agree they've not handled rejection very well.

Staying another couple of days would have shown a bit more class.

1 hour ago, sjk2008 said:

Green was horrendous but I’m not allowed to say that on here am I?

1 hour ago, sjk2008 said:

I got battered on here a month ago for saying this.

Yes but he wasn't playing that badly then.

Agreed he's done precious little the last few games I've seen.

12 minutes ago, Wardie said:

I just struggle to gauge any sporting competition on commentary alone and much prefer to be visual and yes, we all see something different which is not a bad thing, when you think about it.  

You certainly don't get a true picture from Roy's comments !!  

1 minute ago, Wardie said:

I don't listen to commentary as I cannot enjoy [if we ever do] the game the same as watching it. I'm waiting to read more on how Latics played when the fans who went post their thoughts on here.

Bits I listened to early on their commentators said we were having the better of things and  finding plenty of room down their right flank. I came on here and people were posting how we were poor and struggling once again.

I suppose everyone's eyes don't always see the same picture.

47 minutes ago, Steve_R said:

If both clubs have to agree then we’re as greedy as them

Not really, if we wanted to charge less we'd need them to agree to it.

Guess we'll never know.

9 minutes ago, True Tic said:

What is his style of play? 

Shuffles up and down the touchline shouting at players !!  

2 hours ago, Bender said:

 

 

Download your very own tinfoil FA Cup Cutout here

 

 

Who picked the music ???

Sounds like the first day of a reception class.  

9 minutes ago, Flemboy said:

Picked our seat tickets up.Adam said still lots left

Probably serves them right for overpricing them!

2 minutes ago, Bluemood said:

Just seen in my bank account been charged £20 despite it showing £22 on ticket

At last, the Tories have got inflation under control.