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The Next Oldham Manager
Worcester Owl replied to GlossopLatic's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
Spot on. And while I don’t always find myself agreeing with your posts, that’s also one of the funniest things I’ve read on here, I couldn’t stop laughing at the image of a balaclava-wearing manager in the dugout! -
The Next Oldham Manager
Worcester Owl replied to GlossopLatic's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
With the odd exception, those days are long gone, and were even when Scholes was coming to the end of his playing career. It’s a romantic idea, but when you’ve played at the highest level and earned squillions why would you feel the need to finish in the lower leagues? -
The Next Oldham Manager
Worcester Owl replied to GlossopLatic's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
As a proud Middletonian and lifelong Latics fan, I’d triple upvote this if I could! Scholes might not be the worst choice, but I can’t see it happening. When he took the job last time he made it clear he wouldn’t tolerate boardroom interference, and he proved to be a man of his word. He wasn’t here long enough for anyone to form a view on whether or not he might be a good manager. -
Yes, because we are extremely capable of going OTT with our opinions on our club, precisely because it means so much to us. An outside perspective will usually be more objective. Where does Basil say that we should stick with DU? What he actually said was Only you know how youare doing on all three, or whether Unsworth is the right man. He's had fifty gamesnow, and I'd imagine over the next couple of months the Board will reach conclusionsabout him one way or another. I’d say that’s a pretty objective view, whether you agree with it or not. I’d also say that Basil’s views on how clubs are run, given his experience at Blackpool, are very valuable indeed. And for the record, I can’t see DU delivering winning football on a sustained basis, and so I believe we need a new manager.
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I'd say you've just taken insularity to a new level. Personally, I find an outside perspective on where we are on and off the pitch invaluable.
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Depends what you mean by success. I read somewhere the other day that United are the biggest net spenders over the last 10 years. Try suggesting to their fans that they deserve an open top bus parade through the city centre if and when they finish in the top 4.
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At the risk of becoming no.6........ Come on, @BP1960, there's no need for that. I would say @Dave_Og is one of the more thoughtful and restrained posters on here! You're resorting to the personal abuse that you rightly complain about from others. It's a discussion forum, all sorts of opinions, as has often been pointed out. Remember the one thing we all have in common - the misfortune to be Latics fans! Relax and don't get so touchy.
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MATCH: Dorking Wanderers (H) 09/09/23
Worcester Owl replied to Bender's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
I played golf yesterday at a lovely club north of Worcester. Great course and a fine meal afterwards, one of my favourites - except it was bangers and mash!! Eating that in 30c heat was bloody tough. Right meal, wrong weather! -
Marc White on tonight's BPAS phone in
Worcester Owl replied to Lags's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
You make some great points and actually I find myself agreeing with both you and L1F, so it's clearly a tricky subject! Where I do think L1F has a good point is re fans complaining. I always remember the second FA Cup SF v United in 1994 at Wembley for the dogs abuse that Giggs got from United fans that day, it was unbelievable. -
Marc White on tonight's BPAS phone in
Worcester Owl replied to Lags's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
Can't disagree with your points here overall, though I would say maybe if/when we win 3 on the bounce the OTT reaction that you describe might be precisely because we are so success starved. Bit like a guy dying of thirst being given water - if he doesn't sip it but gulps it down, it can have disastrous consequences! -
I can't get no satisfaction from watching us at the moment, so your idea could be a money spinner, BP.
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Me neither! Bouzanis? (ALLEGEDLY)
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Oh I don't let not having watched/listened to a speech stop me from having a view! For example, I've never sat through a Trump speech but I have a reasonable (my opinion) view that he is not fit to be President! Anyway, on the far more important issue of our club: I'm actually with those who say Frank shouldn't really go in the away end and "mix it" with the fans - there'll always be a few who go over the top with remarks about Unsworth or anyone else, and Frank doesn't deserve that (I'm not saying those fans are not entitled to their view). Yes of course the owner/Board's patience is not limitless. There will come a point where that patience runs out, however supportive they are - and 14 league wins out of 44 games suggests they are very supportive.
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That's not true at all. As far as I can see, those who want Unsworth out do so because they want Latics to be successful - surely that is support, not hate, and positive, not negative? And everybody appreciates what the Rothwells have done for the club. The essential question is, how long should he be given? We now have 6 games in the remainder of September, against teams currently 22nd, 13th, 23rd, 17th, 20th and 14th. All winnable and if we don't get as a minimum say 12-14 points then I'd say it'll be time to bring in a new coach.
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Can’t disagree with that. The disciplinary record 7 games in is shocking. Unsworth/the board need to get a grip, very quickly.
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Gateshead (A) tickets
Worcester Owl replied to disjointed's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
Scandalous second yellow. The Gateshead player tripped himself. What a cheat. -
Gateshead (A) tickets
Worcester Owl replied to disjointed's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
Sheron booking ridiculous, 50/50 challenge. But Norwood and Hogan were asking to be booked. -
Gateshead (A) tickets
Worcester Owl replied to disjointed's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
Yes though Hogan could start a fight in an empty room. As skipper he should know better, gets booked far too often and needlessly. -
Gateshead (A) tickets
Worcester Owl replied to disjointed's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
Much better as the half wore on. It’s scrappy, but I like the commitment and the higher press. A bit more composure in the final third and we can get more goals. -
Gateshead (A) tickets
Worcester Owl replied to disjointed's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
We’ve improved since the goal, but they’ve missed a couple of good chances. -
Gateshead (A) tickets
Worcester Owl replied to disjointed's topic in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum
Thank you, keeper. Nice move by us though.