mrs synic Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I'm not underwhelmed. I'm not doing cartwheels either but all three look like solid, decent signings. We know exactly what we'll get from Lockwood and we need that, the other two could turn out to be great players - Harkins is the creative midfielder so many have been demanding and Worrall is more likely to hold down the right midfield/wing position than anyone else has been. they MAY turn out to be decent players for us, but GREAT PLAYERS ? i think not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYLEOAFC Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share Posted January 3, 2014 What counts as a great player for a struggling 3rd division side these days? We are in a better position with these signings and with people coming back and maybe another signing in the pipeline we have enough to push up the table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 To be fair there is a valid reason for that as explained on the Lockwood thread. Released in late September so available to sign in that summer window surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshawlatic Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Released in late September so available to sign in that summer window surely? Considering the transfer window closes on August 31st.... No Latics - only club who's fans slag new signings off before they've even kicked a pissing ball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Considering the transfer window closes on August 31st.... No Latics - only club who's fans slag new signings off before they've even kicked a pissing ball Ok. So nowt doing in June, July or August then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshawlatic Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) Ok. So nowt doing in June, July or August then? The point is he was released in September... Not June July or August... Hence he couldn't join another professional club Edited January 3, 2014 by JWhite101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lags Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) I wonder if Rick Holden was seen as a great player when he signed for Latics from Watford after Halifax. Lets see, sometimes a certain club just suits a player and they become crowd favourites there. Even the Great Andy Ritchie blossomed at Latics. Edited January 3, 2014 by Lags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south east latic Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 The reaction on here has been somewhat incredible. Lockwood - 3 promotions on his CV. Let go by financially troubled Bury after the transfer window and so could only move to a non league club. Training with Latics for 4 months - Johnson knows what he's about. Experienced which is what we've been crying out for. Worral - been chased by Latics for a while. Rotherham fans astounded he's been allowed to go out on loan. Bury fans think he's class. A winger which we need and has played at this level before. Harkins - experienced midfielder - again what we need. Creative player which has been our weakness all season. Criticism of being lazy from st mirren fans but praised for his skill. Johnson has played with him before so knows what he's all about. So why all the negativity? I don't know if they'll work any more than anyone else but they clearly aren't knee jerk signings and they all answer the two things fans have been saying we require this season - creativity and experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Ok. So nowt doing in June, July or August then? You just going to go on and on about this. Jeez give it a rest!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 http://mobile.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/article/20140103-harkins-worrall-interview-1273628.aspx?pd=635243596230000000 Next wee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 http://mobile.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/article/20140103-harkins-worrall-interview-1273628.aspx?pd=635243596230000000 Next wee. Wondered what the hell you we're on about and found out right at the end! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 According to Steve Evans Worral will not be joining Oldham permanently and will be back at NYS next season. I was rather hoping a deal could have been sorted after his loan....it's win win for the Mlllers, if he plays out of his skin they get a good layer back if he doesn't then they have lost nowt. Looks like it'll be short term fix for us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Unless Worrall enjoys it here, makes an impact and we meet a valuation. I wouldn't give too much credence to the words of Steve Evans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 http://mobile.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/article/20140103-harkins-worrall-interview-1273628.aspx?pd=635243596230000000 Next wee. Seems to be fixed now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw_oldh857 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 don't know much about the three signings but what I don't get is didn't Jonson say he wouldn't bring so many in at once so not too upset the squad dynamics or something like that?. with players coming back from injuries one new player would have been enough but three? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keep_the_faith Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 There's some depressing miserable boring :censored:s on this message board. Not even assigned a shirt number and there getting slagged off. Go and follow City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw_oldh857 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 it's the manager not the signings. 5 months ago we were told high up the pitch pacy attacking football with we,ll score more than you attitude. now we've signed two players with combined age of 61 an a lad coming back from an op who ain't match fit, we should stick with what we've got personally with maybe one more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 it's the manager not the signings. 5 months ago we were told high up the pitch pacy attacking football with we,ll score more than you attitude. now we've signed two players with combined age of 61 an a lad coming back from an op who ain't match fit, we should stick with what we've got personally with maybe one more Lockwood has been with us all season. He's signed a winger and attacking midfielder. I'm not sure what is at odds with what you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Ok. So nowt doing in June, July or August then? He was under contract at Bury. Have we ever paid a transfer fee for someone aged 30+? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 don't know much about the three signings but what I don't get is didn't Jonson say he wouldn't bring so many in at once so not too upset the squad dynamics or something like that?. with players coming back from injuries one new player would have been enough but three? Best to not to say too much when you are bringing people in He would have looked abit of a plonker had he said we are bringing 3 players in in January and I will get it done early had these signings fallen through and we didn't bring anyone in all month. He's been decisive I will give him that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw_oldh857 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 it's not that, I think once we have a fully fit squad back we don't need these three from what I've seen in parts we've been superb to watch this season. seems to me he's changing course with his philophosy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc21 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 don't know much about the three signings but what I don't get is didn't Jonson say he wouldn't bring so many in at once so not too upset the squad dynamics or something like that?. with players coming back from injuries one new player would have been enough but three? do you not think we are short of cover with Montana,lanzoni,Plummer,an mills leaving the club recently!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 He was under contract at Bury. Have we ever paid a transfer fee for someone aged 30+? Graeme Sharp £500,000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 He was under contract at Bury. Have we ever paid a transfer fee for someone aged 30+? He wouldn't have cost the world, if it was a player that the manager really wanted then the money would have been found. Instead we spent the summer messing around trying to turn Mellor into a centre half. I'm not knocking the signings by the way, much welcomed and needed, just wonder why we couldn't have done them in the summer, we might have been looking at the other end of the table for a change if we had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw_oldh857 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 he should work with what he's got already the three additions look decent, are they needed when all fit...no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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