Hands on Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Do I think the conviction was safe? No. Does this matter? No. Has Ched served his sentence? Yes. Do I think this matters? Yes. Was he released early? Yes. Should he be allowed to work again? Yes. Should OAFC offer him a job? This is of course the difficult one. Given that I think he shouldn't be hounded out of work in the way he has been I suppose the answer is Yes. Should OAFC have handled this better? Most certainly. Firstly the Board should have considered all the angles and supported the idea 100%. Secondly the Board should have made sure LJ supported the decision 100%. Thirdly they should have spoken to the club sponsors. Then and only then if everyone was on board, they should have signed him and made the announcement. What should they do now? Sign him! To give in to the mainly ill informed over reactions that I have read on this thread would be wrong. There are arguments for and arguments against which I respect but mainly there is the sort of mass hysteria which these instant forms of communication promulgate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) There all waiting for Billy Q to make an announcement then it will be real. Thats good. More of this type of thing from you, please. Edited January 5, 2015 by singe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latics_Fanatic Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I've got to the point where I think we might as well sign him. Clubs name has been dragged through the :censored: already now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losesome Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Do I think the conviction was safe? No. Does this matter? No. Has Ched served his sentence? Yes. Do I think this matters? Yes. Was he released early? Yes. Should he be allowed to work again? Yes. Should OAFC offer him a job? This is of course the difficult one. Given that I think he shouldn't be hounded out of work in the way he has been I suppose the answer is Yes. Should OAFC have handled this better? Most certainly. Firstly the Board should have considered all the angles and supported the idea 100%. Secondly the Board should have made sure LJ supported the decision 100%. Thirdly they should have spoken to the club sponsors. Then and only then if everyone was on board, they should have signed him and made the announcement. What should they do now? Sign him! To give in to the mainly ill informed over reactions that I have read on this thread would be wrong. There are arguments for and arguments against which I respect but mainly there is the sort of mass hysteria which these instant forms of communication promulgate. Absolutely spot on , Not signing him now is as bad as signing him in the first place. What a shambles the club have got themselves into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beag_teeets Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I've got to the point where I think we might as well sign him. Clubs name has been dragged through the :censored: already now. When you drop something on the ground you can continue to wipe it in :censored: or pick it up, clean it and carry on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman Matt Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 · Hidden by Ackey, January 5, 2015 - Trolling Hidden by Ackey, January 5, 2015 - Trolling Gillingham away is going to be a right sausage fest this season...... Link to comment
Latics_Fanatic Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 When you drop something on the ground you can continue to wipe it in :censored: or pick it up, clean it and carry on. Very True. It needs resolving ASAP, whichever way they choose to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I also dred to think what stick I'm going to get when I go back to work, or those that maybe getting it now. I've had plenty of grief but I made my views clear when it was discussed in work last year. It's more understandable colleagues not knowing the facts of the case than it is people on here making excuses for Evans that have already been countered time after time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigsby Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Jesus there are some tarts supporting OAFC, 'oh im frightened what people will say at work'. Get a fecking grip... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I am very concerned by the LJ phrase "I will abide by the Board decision" so he is either not involved, or it was his request in the first place. The only reason Ched Evans was a "good" signing was if he played a blinder and was sold for a profit, as best a risk. Am I the only one who is beginning to think LJ's position is possibly untenable. Either he does not have the final say so should resign or he was instrumental in requesting the signing, the Due Dilligence was all bollocks and as Evans won't be match fit till March and he should resign for an appalling football and moral decision. Please note I am not calling for him to go, we need the statement(s), but something is rotten in the state of Boundary Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfatjoe1 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 If the media is correct and the decision to try and sign Ched Evans was down without the backing and support of the Manager then I would completely support LJ walking out and wish him every success in a new job. I hope that he didn't do that, but I am not sure I could stay in a role in similar circumstances. He seemed to be okay in an interview just played on national radio. He's just back from a training session. It appears that we are finally backing out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Corney has always had the final say, or at least overwhelming influence, in signings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slystallone Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Oh come on Sly. You're better than this. Stop overplaying it. I'm not overplaying it? I didnt sleep well myself. Too much whizzing through my mind to get a good full 8hours. I'll PM you with how I get on tonight if of interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Jesus there are some tarts supporting OAFC, 'oh im frightened what people will say at work'. Get a fecking grip... It takes a real man to enjoy being associated with a rapist who even Sheffield :censored:ing United washed their hands of. I'm not exactly sat cowering at my desk but it does concern me that this is what the general public will think about us for a couple of years. Is that okay for you, tough guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chaplain Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I didnt sleep well myself. I'll PM you with how I get on tonight if of interest Oh yes please. Full details too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigsby Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 It takes a real man to enjoy being associated with a rapist who even Sheffield :censored:ing United washed their hands of. I'm not exactly sat cowering at my desk but it does concern me that this is what the general public will think about us for a couple of years. Is that okay for you, tough guy? lol. next... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slystallone Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Oh yes please. Full details too. I was replying to oafc_lover with the PM offer; but sure thing, why not. Hour by hour or more in-depth for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyboy55555 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Do I think the conviction was safe? No. Does this matter? No. Has Ched served his sentence? Yes. Do I think this matters? Yes. Was he released early? Yes. Should he be allowed to work again? Yes. Should OAFC offer him a job? This is of course the difficult one. Given that I think he shouldn't be hounded out of work in the way he has been I suppose the answer is Yes. Should OAFC have handled this better? Most certainly. Firstly the Board should have considered all the angles and supported the idea 100%. Secondly the Board should have made sure LJ supported the decision 100%. Thirdly they should have spoken to the club sponsors. Then and only then if everyone was on board, they should have signed him and made the announcement. What should they do now? Sign him! To give in to the mainly ill informed over reactions that I have read on this thread would be wrong. There are arguments for and arguments against which I respect but mainly there is the sort of mass hysteria which these instant forms of communication promulgate. This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman Matt Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 It takes a real man to enjoy being associated with a rapist who even Sheffield :censored:ing United washed their hands of. I'm not exactly sat cowering at my desk but it does concern me that this is what the general public will think about us for a couple of years. Is that okay for you, tough guy? Washed there hands of him.... 3 year deal offered negotiated whilst in prison, club officials regularly visited him, was going to go back to the club before social media interveened, reportedly paid some of his lawyers bills... Yep they washed there hands of him.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavageTheBeast Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Mecca bingo saying they will pull out of sponsorship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 http://www.itv.com/news/story/2015-01-05/oldham-sponsor-vows-to-pull-out-if-ched-evans-signs/ Sponsor vows to pull out. Doesn't say witch one. Sorry if this is titanic post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman Matt Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Its a numbers game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigsby Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Cant be arsed now,he wont sign. This thread will be locked in a few hours.## Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) Mecca bingo saying they will pull out of sponsorship Ah right... I guess that is the sponsor ITV are talking about. Edited January 5, 2015 by oafc0000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 People do realise most sponsors of the club pay little or nowt. Verlin fixed the roof and guttering. No financial loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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