Latics and England Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I'm not sure what people think, but it crossed my mind that we could try and support our team tonight in what is a crucial game as we try to avoid relegation. I realise that there is a lot of dissatisfaction about the management team and certain palyers, but can we not leave that aside for 90 minutes. If you want to call for the manager's head or give your opinion on our strikeforce, feel free but leave it until after the final whistle. We need to win games like tonight and to do that we need to get behind the team. I'm not claiming that it's the fans fault when we lose or that the players and management have done anything to deserve our support, but we all support Oldham Athletic. Lets show that tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Damage Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 (edited) What would be even more radical would be if the players on the pitch looked like they actually gave a damn about the team, club, or fans. Unfortunately lower league football seems to be getting worse each year with players attitudes getting worse and at the price on the gate it is no wonder so many don't think it is worth it anymore. I know I get alot more enjoyment watching my lads footy team than latics and have for the last couple of seasons. Edited March 16, 2010 by Max Damage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_b_100 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 L& E .... Well said. Awaits the deaf ears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midsblue Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I think people still attending matches despite the dross served up so far shows commitment. It does make me laugh when people, especially managers, claim that the support of the fans is crucial. These are grown men who get paid more than the average weekly wage to play football, which 99% of us would love to do for free. I'd be interested what my colleagues would say if I suggested that I needed my wife, kids and mother in attendance in order for me to succeed in my career. Max Damage hit the nail on the head - it would be more radical if the players actually showed the same commitment as the fans. It's funny that it's only ex-professional footballers who claim it's stupid to suggest that players don't actually care and are 100% committed to succeeding for their club. If they were committed then they would deliver on the pitch rather than looking like headless chickens in the majority of the games, totally inconsistent in playing at the top of their game and appearing not to listen to the manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorrro Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 My radical plan is that we just beat Stockport and pick up three points. It doesn't come much more radical than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoytonBlueLad Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 My radical plan is that we just beat Stockport and pick up three points. It doesn't come much more radical than that. Imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza699 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 In the words of Dave Basset LETS PLAY 4 4 fkin 2 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorrro Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Imagine. That's pretty much all we can do, RBL. All we can do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 In the words of Dave Basset LETS PLAY 4 4 fkin 2 ! Think you're getting your Bassetts in Allsorts of confusion there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hometownclub Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 My radical plan is that we just beat Stockport and pick up three points. It doesn't come much more radical than that. Easier said than done, I for one won't be backing us to win there. bottom of the league or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza699 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Think you're getting your Bassetts in Allsorts of confusion there. In the words of Mike Bassett lets play 4 4 fkin 2 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookers_Carl Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Even more radical, we go out against the worst team in the league on paper, and attempt to win the game by more than 2 goals??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyg101 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Everyone in this thread is crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancy lad Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I'm not sure what people think, but it crossed my mind that we could try and support our team tonight in what is a crucial game as we try to avoid relegation. I realise that there is a lot of dissatisfaction about the management team and certain palyers, but can we not leave that aside for 90 minutes. If you want to call for the manager's head or give your opinion on our strikeforce, feel free but leave it until after the final whistle. We need to win games like tonight and to do that we need to get behind the team. I'm not claiming that it's the fans fault when we lose or that the players and management have done anything to deserve our support, but we all support Oldham Athletic. Lets show that tonight. I totally agree with all of that and for 90 minutes tonight I will be 100% supportive. However if we dont show any shape or will to attack again (like Saturday or most of the season) Penney will be getting my full wrath. We need 3 points (or aiming for)tonight simple as! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slystallone Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Even more radical, we go out against the worst team in the league on paper, and attempt to win the game by more than 2 goals??? But DP I fear isn't likely to ditch his defensive & negative tactics away from home again. Remember; the point in Devon was a good result according to the manager. I'd expect a draw tonight to be proclaimed as a another good point again. PLay for a draw from the start and the slipperly slope to a loss becomes increasingly likely. Heart wants the 'must have' 3 points. Head says we're onto a horrible result tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 (edited) My radical plan is that we just beat Stockport and pick up three points. It doesn't come much more radical than that. My radical plan is that we... don't give the ball away cheaply the wingers have a go at the opposition defenders our fullbacks occasionally overlap we have a few shots these shots are on target these shots are struck cleanly and not scuffed or screwed wide we attack the ball at corners Brill has a decent game... I'll get me coat Edited March 16, 2010 by TheBigDog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirinclassic Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 5-0 to the lads. You heard it here first... Cheers, KC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 5-0 to the lads. You heard it here first... Cheers, KC unless I am mistaken , that was your prediction for Wycombe (h), Leyton Orient (h) and Exeter (a)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latic12345 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 (edited) I think people still attending matches despite the dross served up so far shows commitment. It does make me laugh when people, especially managers, claim that the support of the fans is crucial. These are grown men who get paid more than the average weekly wage to play football, which 99% of us would love to do for free. I'd be interested what my colleagues would say if I suggested that I needed my wife, kids and mother in attendance in order for me to succeed in my career. Max Damage hit the nail on the head - it would be more radical if the players actually showed the same commitment as the fans. It's funny that it's only ex-professional footballers who claim it's stupid to suggest that players don't actually care and are 100% committed to succeeding for their club. If they were committed then they would deliver on the pitch rather than looking like headless chickens in the majority of the games, totally inconsistent in playing at the top of their game and appearing not to listen to the manager. I'm really not trying to pick an argument here but that's complete and utter bullsh*t. Not many if any on here would do it for free. I can imagine it now: "Screw the job, I don't need money, I'm just going to play football". It's hardly a go-er is it. What you may mean is that you would play for Oldham for nowt if you could have another job as well OR you would play for Oldham for less than they do. However, for the majority of players, this is a job like mine and yours. They don't follow the club and are not passionate about it. Some who have been around for a while may generate a passion for the club over time. Whilst you say you would do it for free, would you go and play for Yeovil for free? Thought not... Edited March 16, 2010 by latic12345 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoytonBlueLad Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 (edited) unless I am mistaken , that was your prediction for Wycombe (h), Leyton Orient (h) and Exeter (a)... He'll be right one day. Maybe not tonight. Or this season. Or even next. One day though... Whilst you say you would do it for free, would you go and play for Yeovil for free? I would sort of. They could pay me in cider. Edited March 16, 2010 by RoytonBlueLad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookers_Carl Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 But DP I fear isn't likely to ditch his defensive & negative tactics away from home again. Remember; the point in Devon was a good result according to the manager. I'd expect a draw tonight to be proclaimed as a another good point again. PLay for a draw from the start and the slipperly slope to a loss becomes increasingly likely. Heart wants the 'must have' 3 points. Head says we're onto a horrible result tonight So 0-0 borefest or another 1-0 defeat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza699 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Oh bugger it, After a brief chat with a County fan in work im going tonight! 3 points please boys ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24hoursfromtulsehill Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 5-0 to the lads. You heard it here first... Cheers, KC I agree. We're due to give someone a proper tonking. Tonight's the night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hometownclub Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I agree. We're due to give someone a proper tonking. Tonight's the night. There's no way any team made up from our current squad of players and under our current managment team are going to tonk anyone. Receive one maybe, but give one, no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I'm not sure what people think, but it crossed my mind that we could try and support our team tonight in what is a crucial game as we try to avoid relegation. Are we going to have this every match now ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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