Bobledgersheart

I can't believe that the pies and soft drinks are franchised because no decent company would run it this way. As stated previously a frozen pie can be warmed safely in a normal oven after about 40 minutes so there's no real excuse for a lack of them at half time. It just needs a bit of organisation. If it was my business (i.e. Oldham Athletic) I'd make damn sure that every avenue of moneymaking was exploited, especially with the level of prices charged at football matches. It's a real missed opportunity

Was a fairly late starter at Boundary Park as my dad hadn't much interest in football, relied on George a mate of his taking me. Can remember watching Johnstone, Lister, Colquhoun and of course my hero Bob and the cup match versus West Ham ( when my 5'5" dad told some 6 foot plus Hammers to "get to the back of the bloody queue" as they tried to push to the front of us waiting to get into the cowshed. Was excited walking to the match seeing posters on lamp posts that we'd signed Ian Towers and equally disappointed when we sold George Kinnell to Sunderland after a dozen or so matches. But the match that really sticks in my memory was one of my first night matches against Mansfield Town. My favourite player was played as a makeshift centre forward and, late in the game if I remember rightly, was through on goal and shot straight at their goalie, shot against the crossbar with his second effort and finally buried his header on the rebound. If only I would have been old enough to savour a pint* on the way home it would have been the perfect night ! * We did use to have a couple of pints of mild in the Dog and Duck on St. Domingo Street before night matches with schoolmates ( Dad told me to only drink mild 'til I was 18 which I diligently observed ! ) only to be told by the Landlord to "fuck off you're underage" when I attempted to change a particularly rank pint. And this after he'd served us for a season and a half !

Upvote for irony !

Cheers, thought he'd been offered a contract extension.

How does that work, was he offered less money ?

Actually he refused to re-sign for the terms offered.

I bought half a pound of Leicester cheese yesterday, may be something to do with it !

I bow to your superior knowledge and agree it could be a "goer".

Although I'm not one for a regular pre-match pint the fact that we've not got a decent fans bar, at least for home supporters, is a big missed opportunity.

It would have to keep for a couple of weeks in some cases and cask would struggle to be decent after that length of time. They serve what they serve 'cos it's easy to keep, you've a captive clientele and the majority of them would drink it. If you want a decent drink a sports arena is not the place.

Perhaps Wellens thought that centre mid was his best position but he was hoping he could do a job on the right side of midfield to accommodate others, and was proved wrong. As I've said before he could be a match winner at our level if he wants to be, but fear he won't fit in with the current regime, or maybe any. This would be a great shame for Oldham Athletic, football in general but more specifically for Byrne himself.

Can agree to some extent with this but maybe Byrne didn't fancy playing there so didn't lift a leg to track back to help his teammates. We've probably all done jobs that haven't suited or we thought below our perceived status but you just get on with it and try to impress on your superiors what you'd be better at.

Tracking back involves picking up an opponent who's moving towards our goal not just wandering back when our goalie or defenders have the ball.

Was semi-pro at one time but have now descended into lower league amateur !

How come I know about the injury then ? Or am I Barry/Corney or someone else connected to the club to explain your ignorance of the fact.

He was injured most of the time. Keep up !

Would suggest if you expect a decent pint from a pump that's only used sporadically that you're a bit of an amateur drinker.

I can understand him being frustrated at being played out of position but he needs to ask why he was ? It's because the manager couldn't trust him in centre midfield to cover back, make a tackle or even "get involved" when he lost the ball. This was shown graphically when he played wide right, did nothing to assist his full back and Dummigan got slated for getting caught out by two opponents. He has the makings of a good footballer but his attitude stinks, sometimes great to watch with the ball, poor without it.And to those saying he has a "winners mentality" then it's about time he showed it on the field with a bit more effort to help his teammates not jumping up and down like a spoilt three year old when things don't go his way. Personally I'd be sorry to see him, and his undoubted talent, go but not if his sulky attitude remains. Probably the main reason we got relegated last season was a lack of togetherness in the squad and the Jack Byrne of last year could hardly be described as a team player.

Is he going to try all 92 before the penny drops ?

The most damning evidence is the fact he's with us. If he had no baggage he'd be with one of his previous clubs, in a higher division.

Dressing room with him and Joey would be ................................ interesting.

Suspect Clarke will be involved against MK but it was said at "meet the manager" that he wouldn't play in every game. George and Sam looked OK today so wouldn't have any qualms about them as an admittedly raw defensive pairing. On another note thought O'Grady led the line well and could do a stand-in job until we get more bodies in. He's obviously short of pace but would be an ideal partner for someone like Doyle..............................

Chaddy or Hulme ?

Hang on a minute. I don't read his tweet as saying he has problems, just that Robbo's being a bit hypocritical in the video compared with his alleged track record in this case. Maybe, just maybe, he wasn't aware of the lad's family circumstances. Perhaps it's not all as black and white as some see it.

Whilst I agree it's a target, being realistic unless we sign a couple of decent centre forward types I fear we will fall well short. A lot will depend on Frankie and Andy's wheeling and dealing getting the necessary players in. Ultimately this will decide, in some peoples eyes, whether they are judged successful or not. The hand they've been dealt isn't good at all, but it's not always the best hand that wins the pot !