mcfluff1985 Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Exactly. People say it's poorly timed did you expect them to protest out of season when nobody is there? Yes, there is a manager. He could be mint, he could be :censored:. We've signed some players but not really anyone significant, again it could be fantastic and they could gel really well. It seems the protest is about the hierarchy who stumble from one crisis to another whether it's ched, Kelly, dunn, shez, lack of comms, the North Stand. You name it they've dropped the ball every time. Are they right to voice their discontent? Draw your own conclusions but I certainly don't blame them They shouldn't protest inside the ground they should get behind the new manager and team. How about that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Don't Scare Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 The plan I'm led to believe is protest outside not inside and to support the players on the pitch as ultimately it isn't their fault. Unless you know otherwise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfluff1985 Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 (edited) The plan I'm led to believe is protest outside not inside and to support the players on the pitch as ultimately it isn't their fault. Unless you know otherwise? Never know with them lot. Edited July 15, 2016 by mcfluff1985 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Don't Scare Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Define "them lot" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfluff1985 Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Define "them lot" The protesters. Some know what they're protesting against. Majority are just like sheep. Wouldn't put it past them to start protesting mid game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Don't Scare Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Again, I cannot blame them. It's unfortunate they lack structure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfluff1985 Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Again, I cannot blame them. It's unfortunate they lack structure. They can be blamed for lacking structure. They've had enough piss ups, I mean meetings, to sort that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Don't Scare Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Yeah, I'll give you that much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaddySmoker Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Never know with them lot. What 'unlike your lot?' You sound like a Tory politician. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfluff1985 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 What 'unlike your lot?' You sound like a Tory politician. We all know what you sound like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 https://twitter.com/frankevans83/status/754062450811670528 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aarondo Westy Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 They can be blamed for lacking structure. They've had enough piss ups, I mean meetings, to sort that. Have you been to a meeting? No you have not, so I think your in no place to comment on what goes on are you? Rip the banner up good luck with that, a number of Latics fans put money towards that at the last piss up oh sorry I mean meeting, those saying we lack structure come along get involved we do have a structure, it's not easy doing this I've never done anything like it before so it will be a bumpy ride. Also am pretty sure I've told you about 5 times we won't be protesting in the ground I really don't know what part of that your struggling with but you clearly are. Anyway am off to play Pokemon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavageTheBeast Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 How did it work out for the two other clubs who were protesting last season? They both went down we don't need this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueatheart Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Have you been to a meeting? No you have not, so I think your in no place to comment on what goes on are you? Rip the banner up good luck with that, a number of Latics fans put money towards that at the last piss up oh sorry I mean meeting, those saying we lack structure come along get involved we do have a structure, it's not easy doing this I've never done anything like it before so it will be a bumpy ride. Also am pretty sure I've told you about 5 times we won't be protesting in the ground I really don't know what part of that your struggling with but you clearly are. Anyway am off to play PokemonEmbarrassing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Exactly. People say it's poorly timed did you expect them to protest out of season when nobody is there? Yes, there is a manager. He could be mint, he could be :censored:. We've signed some players but not really anyone significant, again it could be fantastic and they could gel really well. It seems the protest is about the hierarchy who stumble from one crisis to another whether it's ched, Kelly, dunn, shez, lack of comms, the North Stand. You name it they've dropped the ball every time. Are they right to voice their discontent? Draw your own conclusions but I certainly don't blame them I agree with all of that, I don't think anyone couldn't - but what do the protesters actually want? Do they even know themselves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latics_Fanatic Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 (edited) I agree with all of that, I don't think anyone couldn't - but what do the protesters actually want? Do they even know themselves?They want Corney to put his hand in his pocket... He's just hired a manager with a good coaching track-record and reported increased this seasons playing budget. But, that all gets ignored. Edited July 16, 2016 by Latics_Fanatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusunga_Is_God Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 They want Corney to put his hand in his pocket... He's just hired a manager with a good coaching track-record and reported increased this seasons playing budget. But, that all gets ignored. Budget didn't get increased that 1.8 million figure was pulled out of Nixon's Arse. Player sales have been going to pay bills and it's still around 1.1-1.2 mil. No I don't support this protest, mainly because it's run by brainless children and they don't know what they're doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Surely just a simple message of asking Corney to sell up and find new investment would be all that's required. That's something that other fans would agree with and back. Address the problems via the Trust and you can get the point across. But what is happening now is that they are kicking off with people on here, on social media, with the Trust, and with the club. All they appear to be achieving is creating an us and them culture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueatheart Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 No I don't support this protest, mainly because it's run by brainless children and they don't know what they're doing This. Westy is building an empire of followers, he's just too stupid to realise. Just hope it stays civil, I can see the idiots in the protest group kicking off when they get even the smallest backlash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy-latic Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Give it a break, things have been looking up the last couple of weeks, I'll certainly be protesting your protest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfluff1985 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Need to get behind the team and manager and let them know these morons don't speak for anywhere near the majority of us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 It's a tricky one. If there was coherence then I think I may be able to back a protest to some extent - there are certainly a few fans who are too appeased by us bringing in a bunch of bang average, low wage players. Granted, I think this time they've thought it through, but the scope for signings is still clearly severely limited. We don't seem to be seeing the benefit of the stand or the SportsDirect deal, and I don't trust that Corney isn't asset-stripping. As it is though, without being a member of this secret group there doesn't seem to be much info or direction and it's hard to see what a few catchy slogans - I quite like the banner - are part of long-term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 (edited) Let's face it..it's been a terrible season and a half really, kicking off with ched gate, several managers, a serious chance of relegation and a wind up order that should not have gone that far. We had glimmers of hope with some players coming in Dieng, Gerrard, main, Palmer a hope of a manager that we all believed in and kept us up And then the rug gets pulled out from under us.....I think we can all say it's never easy being a latics fan, it's always a rollercoaster ride. Yes I would like answers too, but I have come to realise that although this is my club, my passion, my weekly release of tension by screaming, clapping cheering etc...it's a business too. So as a business similar to work, I am never going to know why people leave, I'm never going to know where is the money coming from/going to too keep my work (club) going. In an ideal world were we could have total transparency of what business owners do....I might be more bloody scared to know everything. I can understand frustrations. I understand fans concerns..Christ I might have some myself, but unless someone shows me some hard proof/from the horse mouth some irregularities then I will do my bit to support. We have an owner(s) who openly acknowledge the club is for sale, there are no endless pots of cash and we know probably running on a hand to mouth existence. The trust is not everyone's cup of tea but working with the club, we have a better understanding of how our club works, what support we can also give to ensure the club continues to exist too. I either read on heard someone say does it makes sense that the current owner and investors want the club to go bankrupt as they would lose the monies they have put in? Hmmm Anyways the start of the season is almost upon us, we have had some positive news, let's see what pans out. I hope, and we all get is a decent season, some foundation building for us to kick on too, we see some entertaining football, possible a cup run and we have more good times than bad....oh well I can hope Edited July 16, 2016 by underdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolatic Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 (edited) Considering the club has been up for sale for some time and there's been no takers, what does this "action group" expect to happen next? Granted, the board have made mistakes and they've been documented enough without me repeating them, but they have shown intent recently by bringing in O'Driscoll so a wise old head can help the rebuilding process. They've brought in a manager with international experience. A new squad is being built, and by God it was needed. More players are on the way and, if the signing of Ryan Flynn is anything to go by, it should soon look even better. So, what does this protest group really want? I assume that they want SC to sell up and go. OK, if that's what they want, but have they considered the fact that you need a buyer first? So far there hasn't been one. SC can't just walk away without a new owner/chairman in place. Add to that the atmosphere it's going to create outside the ground. Players new to the club are going to love that, aren't they? Talk about destroying the best we've felt about Latics for some considerable time. The whole protest thing is ill thought out, does not appear to have any end goal or direction and, at best, is disruptive. They will go some way to destroying what they actually want to achieve. We're not dealing with an Owen Oyston or a Vincent Tan here. We're dealing with a chairman who, despite previous failings, does appear to be trying his best to improve the club. Don't complain about the fact he's in New York more than Oldham. It's where his business is, for God's sake. It will stay that way until new owners are found. I wish Citizen Smith and his cohorts every failure possible. I just hope the aggravation they are likely to receive is light hearted and not violent. Edited July 16, 2016 by Bristolatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfluff1985 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Bristolatic that is spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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