dfOAFC Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 .............is anyone else really looking forward to Saturday and this season in general?? Plans afoot for a new ground which the noises being made suggest is actually going to happen this time. A new manager who'll bring us attacking football, organisation & discipline (both on and off the field). We've hung on to Eardley (for now) & Taylor, who IMO will really come to the fore this year, and made some excellent new signings in Furman, Abbott, Parker, Worthington & Purdie. I'll be surprised if 1 or 2 more haven't been added by the weekend. A young squad full of already half decent players with the potential to kick on. The likes of Ryan Brooke and Dale Stephens could also come through. Most importantly, we've resigned our most experienced and, arguably, best player in Sean Gregan. Oh, and we've even got a leftback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midsblue Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Agree with 99% of what you said apart from Gregan (although I suspect that this is a whoosh). We desperately need two central defenders or we'll be exposed to the pace of some of the teams at this level. Have no issues with midfield, attack and the full backs but the two at the back and in the middle worry me big time. I just hope we adopt the BFJ mission statement of "you score four and we'll score five" as I can see the former happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfOAFC Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 apart from Gregan (although I suspect that this is a whoosh). why? after Taylor, he's our best player on his day and he's never had any pace since he's been here - why's his pace an issue all of a sudden? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostofcecere Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I'm a bit nervous about us hanging on to Taylor, it looks like Villa are going to sign Delph so maybe Leeds might have a few funds to spend on one of Grayson's favourites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch_KTF Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Agree with 99% of what you said apart from Gregan (although I suspect that this is a whoosh). We desperately need two central defenders or we'll be exposed to the pace of some of the teams at this level. Have no issues with midfield, attack and the full backs but the two at the back and in the middle worry me big time. I just hope we adopt the BFJ mission statement of "you score four and we'll score five" as I can see the former happening. Pace pace pace pace....if we had pacey centre halves (which are pretty rare are they not?) everybody would whine that we need some dominant headers of the ball. Gregan was our best player last season, and bar Furman he will this season too. He'l be bashing fools and stroking the ball out of defence come Saturday, you'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel8157 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Pace pace pace pace....if we had pacey centre halves (which are pretty rare are they not?) everybody would whine that we need some dominant headers of the ball. Gregan was our best player last season, and bar Furman he will this season too. He'l be bashing fools and stroking the ball out of defence come Saturday, you'll see. Its Rubes im worried about not Gregan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc-latics Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 .............is anyone else really looking forward to Saturday and this season in general?? Plans afoot for a new ground which the noises being made suggest is actually going to happen this time. A new manager who'll bring us attacking football, organisation & discipline (both on and off the field). We've hung on to Eardley (for now) & Taylor, who IMO will really come to the fore this year, and made some excellent new signings in Furman, Abbott, Parker, Worthington & Purdie. I'll be surprised if 1 or 2 more haven't been added by the weekend. A young squad full of already half decent players with the potential to kick on. The likes of Ryan Brooke and Dale Stephens could also come through. Most importantly, we've resigned our most experienced and, arguably, best player in Sean Gregan. Oh, and we've even got a leftback! totally agree there. there has been so much negativity on here with people saying we'll get relegated or we're not good enough. i beg to differ. there is obviously work to be done but we have 90% of a good squad here and i think we will do well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manshaw Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I appear to be on the wrong board a bit of positivity... and why not until we prove otherwise this is the start of something good. Have a lot of faith in DP and his style no messing about he has to live with the results let him get on with it. He knows defence needs tightening and lets wait and see. The doom and gloomers should now shut up and see what happens. Good luck needed in a tough division. Well said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorrro Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Gregan was our best player last season and bar Furman he will this season too. He'l be hoofing the ball out of defence come Saturday, you'll see. Tru dat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetramfixer Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 .............is anyone else really looking forward to Saturday and this season in general?? YES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedOwl Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 YES! come rain or shine....CANT WAIT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch_KTF Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Tru dat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebuckley06 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Agree totaly wiv the first post. Plenty to be optomistic about. Wiv regards to the centre backs we need 1 good centre half. Greegs was best player last year and wil b close this year. Ye he will have the odd off day but who wont? If we bring in some one in to replace rubes it might encourage him to push on and rediscover the form he had before he got his contract. Rest of the team is good and stronger than last season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigfinLatic Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 .............is anyone else really looking forward to Saturday and this season in general?? Plans afoot for a new ground which the noises being made suggest is actually going to happen this time. A new manager who'll bring us attacking football, organisation & discipline (both on and off the field). We've hung on to Eardley (for now) & Taylor, who IMO will really come to the fore this year, and made some excellent new signings in Furman, Abbott, Parker, Worthington & Purdie. I'll be surprised if 1 or 2 more haven't been added by the weekend. A young squad full of already half decent players with the potential to kick on. The likes of Ryan Brooke and Dale Stephens could also come through. Most importantly, we've resigned our most experienced and, arguably, best player in Sean Gregan. Oh, and we've even got a leftback! With you all the way fella! I was thinking what on earth I had to be negative about this close season... and the answer was absolutely nowt! (of course, i'd prefer a certain bald headed con to be lining up for us instead of a certain cocky little scottish git - but hey, i'll live with that!) People are fickle and deluded to judge anything on pre-season, its all about saturday... i've got every confidence in beating stockport at home and getting this season off to a flyer... Can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLH1993 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 .............is anyone else really looking forward to Saturday and this season in general?? Plans afoot for a new ground which the noises being made suggest is actually going to happen this time. A new manager who'll bring us attacking football, organisation & discipline (both on and off the field). We've hung on to Eardley (for now) & Taylor, who IMO will really come to the fore this year, and made some excellent new signings in Furman, Abbott, Parker, Worthington & Purdie. I'll be surprised if 1 or 2 more haven't been added by the weekend. A young squad full of already half decent players with the potential to kick on. The likes of Ryan Brooke and Dale Stephens could also come through. Most importantly, we've resigned our most experienced and, arguably, best player in Sean Gregan. Oh, and we've even got a leftback! Positivity? on here? wheres the lynch mob? ....but finally someones talking some sense. thankyou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slurms mckenzie Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I'm looking forward to Saturday as Stockport will struggle this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel8157 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I would be looking forward to it more if I could go on sat but I havent got enough time between the wedding (the church part) and the meal/reception bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangerinedreams Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I would be looking forward to it more if I could go on sat but I havent got enough time between the wedding (the church part) and the meal/reception bit. Bad planning on someones behalf.....will you be missed??? as in you arent the groom are you..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel8157 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Bad planning on someones behalf.....will you be missed??? as in you arent the groom are you..... I am the groom. If is was someone else's wedding I would be at Latics. *In terms of the date, the Avant cancelled on us so we were limited on choices for dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangerinedreams Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I am the groom. If is was someone else's wedding I would be at Latics. *In terms of the date, the Avant cancelled on us so we were limited on choices for dates. Ah well good luck, we kinda just fell lucky and miss 1 home game out of the three weeks its planned for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel8157 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Ah well good luck, we kinda just fell lucky and miss 1 home game out of the three weeks its planned for. Trust Latics to get a good home game first day of the season when I cant make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangerinedreams Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Trust Latics to get a good home game first day of the season when I cant make it. Gutted for you mate, must admit though I was happy to be missing just the one home game, Carlisle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creepy Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 cant wait for saturday, but im thinking it will be a good job that ill be pissed when i witness the footballing delights that will be on offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpo Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I can't wait for Saturday. I love the buzz of the first game, and it just feels so right to go to the football on a saturday. I also think Dave Penney will be a brilliant manager for us, Saturday marks the start of that. Sorry if I have caused any offence! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hometownclub Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I can't wait for Saturday. I love the buzz of the first game, and it just feels so right to go to the football on a saturday. I also think Dave Penney will be a brilliant manager for us, Saturday marks the start of that. Sorry if I have caused any offence! You can bet you're bottom dollar you'll have offended some with those outrageous comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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