singe Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) He nails the fact is not 100% Latics, but shows how close it is to him. Basically to spend time with his young family and media work. But will become a manager. Good article. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31764477 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/paul-scholes-oldham-was-the-right-job-at-the-wrong-time-for-me-10089687.html http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/paul-scholes-oldham-right-job-8785369 Edited March 6, 2015 by singe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manshaw Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I think it shows he is an "Oldham Fan", that he was at Portvale on Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Why can't we just accept he's not an Oldham fan? He's said it enough times already... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Why can't we just accept he's not an Oldham fan? He's said it enough times already... There is nothing in the article to back up your view point... He comes to the games, its close to his heart... What more does he need to be a "fan" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Fair play to him... Maybe in the future Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Why can't we just accept he's not an Oldham fan? He's said it enough times already... Straight from the horse's mouth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eb90fVTeG94 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Straight from the horse's mouth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eb90fVTeG94 Not really... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackey Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 Why can't we just accept he's not an Oldham fan? He's said it enough times already... There is nothing in the article to back up your view point... He comes to the games, its close to his heart... What more does he need to be a "fan" This is what he actually said, backing up New Blue . And one day I believe that I will manage Oldham, the club that my dad supports and who are very close to my heart. Ie he did not say he supports only his dad, and merely states that they are close to his heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Why can't we just accept he's not an Oldham fan? He's said it enough times already... I don't think it matters either way, can't really see any negatives from being us associated with the Scholes name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 This is what he actually said, backing up New Blue . And one day I believe that I will manage Oldham, the club that my dad supports and who are very close to my heart. Ie he did not say he supports only his dad, and merely states that they are close to his heart. I just read the BBC one... Fair play! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I honestly don't know who he thinks he is dictating when he will become our manager. What gives him the God given right to waltz into the job whenever he sees fit..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 There is nothing in the article to back up your view point... He comes to the games, its close to his heart... What more does he need to be a "fan" That's one more than you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manshaw Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 New Blue.......Do you honestly believe he went to Portvale on a cold Tues night, to do anything else than watch Oldham Athletic? Only a fan would do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 New Blue.......Do you honestly believe he went to Portvale on a cold Tues night, to do anything else than watch Oldham Athletic? Only a fan, pundit, reporter, hospitality guest or scout would do that. FTFY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 :censored: him. Red bastard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Maybe he was taking his lads to the match, or still weighing up the offer on Tuesday, or just watching a team full of players he knows or may even have grown friendly with having been around the squad in recent months. Lee Sinnott's right. If Scholes manages at BP it should be on the club's terms, not his. He's no different to any other prospective candidate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Like it or not, if Scholes ever says he is ready to manage Oldham, then as long as SC is in charge the job is his. Corney would see this as a sure fire way of putting bums on seats. FWIW I dont think he would make a good manager, but I have been wrong before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 As he is now officially a manager in waiting I wonder if whoever is manager will want him around the training ground. For those debating whether he is a fan I think someone who has been in and around the professional game will not manifest their fandom in quite the same way as someone who's sporting aspirations ran as far as standing on a terrace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAC0AFC Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Im im agreement with Sinnott aswell, it's like he's insinuating that it's all on his terms that if he wants the job it's his. Sorry Paul, to get a job you have to apply and be interviewed. He shouldn't be bigger than this club, he should join the applicants list as all do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Im im agreement with Sinnott aswell, it's like he's insinuating that it's all on his terms that if he wants the job it's his. Sorry Paul, to get a job you have to apply and be interviewed. He shouldn't be bigger than this club, he should join the applicants list as all do. The words "Paul will manage the club one day" first emerged from Corney's lips on Monday evening. While I agree with your sentiment I think we need to see what some may consider arrogance in the context of having already been offered the job should he want it whenever it's available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAC0AFC Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 The words "Paul will manage the club one day" first emerged from Corney's lips on Monday evening. While I agree with your sentiment I think we need to see what some may consider arrogance in the context of having already been offered the job should he want it whenever it's available. Yep, agree with that - sorry I meant to point out that Corneys in the wrong by giving Paul Scholes the whole 'it's yours if you want it' infront of the media aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc_lover Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Can I just point out that, whilst I completely agree that Scholes should apply like everyone else, Corney saying what he has said has gained us not just national but worldwide media attention. Well done Simon I say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Can I just point out that, whilst I completely agree that Scholes should apply like everyone else, Corney saying what he has said has gained us not just national but worldwide media attention. Well done Simon I say. There could be people all over the world just waiting for the day PS becomes manager, so that they can buy tickets and flock to BP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceStationLatic Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 When you receive a job offer, it then becomes on your terms - not the club's?!! And to be fair it wasn't like 'sign here', Simon kept mentioning re Scholes/Dowie etc that the job has to be right for them too. Scholes is a former world-class footballer and wealthy pundit. The only chance we'd get him as manager pretty much is if we're his first job. Hence us leaving the door open. Logical, for me. It's poor form to criticise him for not running to the phone. 1: he's got a good job now and will always receive offers - not his fault. 2: he's human, and at this point life wants to see his kids. So let's not shoot ourselves in the foot by stirring criticism of him. He didn't have to do such an open, honest statement, in his national newspaper column, giving the club lots of publicity and praise. Lot of class in my opinion - still trying and willing to help us in any way he can, and willing to make sure he'll take the manager's job (if it came up again) when he knows he could do it to the best of his ability. Still a red b****** though ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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