Rick

So why are you so adamant that he is the answer to all our problems if he is not your friend? Did you go to the match last night? Or is all this blather from you based upon the opinions of Prozac? Oh yeah, and PLEASE stop SHOUTING

OK, so he is a friend of yours, but I dont think he is the answer if I am being honest. I went last night and didn't especially rate him. Yes, his effort was commendable, but we need someone who will contribute more than effort and endless running in my opinion. This is what he did last time he was here. Won 4 Drew 4, but also scored 1 in 8. I am not convinvced that he is the answer.

Couple of points I disagree with. I think it is unfair to blame Brill too much when our Central defence partnership spectacuralry failed to deal with headers in the area from corners. By the time the ball went anywhere near Brill, he had no chance. Gregan had his pants pulled down and his arse smacked infront of the whole school for the second goal we conceeded. Still wouldn't consider Byfield. Ran around like a headless chicken, no attempts at goal or on target. Thought Worthys and Furball did really well in the first half but were outplayed in the second - but against a much more expensive squad. Also thought that Eards played really well - especially considering he was against that England U21 right winger - Adam Johnson. Oh, yeah and WHAT a free kick. Really glad I decided to go in the end. (Also playing for Boro were David Wheater (replaced by Robert Huth) and Justin Hoyte)

I take it all back. Stu Vose was much better than our new Webmonkey

Bloody Australians. Everything is always bleedin "Awesome" "That sarnie was AWESOME Sheila - real Beaut"

Dont leave any banana skins lying on the floor - they represent a Health and Safety hazard.

Yes mate - a friendly jibe is all.

Should we tell Ackey that he got the date wrong on his first story? 29th today, not 24th

Nothing to do with Councillor Stephen Bashforth then?

Still here. Oh, and thanks for the "mini" comment I would still rather have him here than Windass Ormerod Byfield Kabba

Congratulations Ackey. I hope you enjoy the job and being on the "inside". I am sure it won't take you long to learn what all the 4 buttons you need to do the job are for Don't listen to all these knob-jockeys. Your hair is already perfect for the role Seriously, congratulations.

I have already had fans of other clubs poking fun at Latics for their lack of ambition and desire to move from a site of prime real-estate to the suburbs of Manchester. 16000 for me - and I still don't understand why a move to FAILsworth would be beneficial above redeveloping the Boundary Park Site (not necessarily the existing ground, but the site itself)

Too sad for words

I agree - representation only means the denial of participation. Refer back to my original comment.

But I don't feel like I do have a voice within the boardroom, hence I think that the Trust is of no benefit

Evidenced by what...?

The CNCG Suburbs of Manchester Arena

Ah, so you are a Trust Board Member too? So we have Barry Owen Lookers Carl Takemeanywhere To be honest, I would have hoped that the fans (in the form of the Trust) would have had a say BEFORE the announcement - feels a bit like the fans' opinions havent been taken into consideration to me.

I hope not

I'd expect them to be taking the lead here and asking what fans think, feel and want. I haven't seen anything from the Trust about how they would like to collate views in order to be able to represent us fans. You say that there are a number of Trust board members who post on here regularly - perhaps it would be good for us to know who they are (I presume you are one of the board members?) As far as Barry Owen is concerned, he seems to be the figurehead (as he holds a seat on the Latics board), but I would honestly have expected some more visible consultation / information than we have seen to date.

In what way?

Your Fans Voice in the Boardrooom What a JOKE.

OFFSIDE!

Perhaps he could remain at the clun in some other role? Webmonkey maybe?

Is there room for two people "on't tractor"?