Clifford Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 55 minutes ago, longtimeblue said: They were bad times. I'd swap that side and those times for this shower of shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimeblue Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 2 hours ago, Clifford said: I'd swap that side and those times for this shower of shite. Aye. Probably right. Just feel like I've less invested these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeP Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 2 hours ago, Clifford said: I'd swap that side and those times for this shower of shite. I'd swap Dave Penney's All-Stars for this shower of shite.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ndl1ne Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 My first taste of Oldham was Garnett, McNiven, Dux, Rickers, Dudley, Allott et all. I’d have them all back in a heartbeat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankies6 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 58 minutes ago, b0ndl1ne said: My first taste of Oldham was Garnett, McNiven, Dux, Rickers, Dudley, Allott et all. I’d have them all back in a heartbeat Your also forgetting Doug Hodgson at the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parigby Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 I know that a lot of my fellow supporters like to make early judgement on our existing squad members, generally starting with the adjective " Shite ". But for us somewhat older and more experienced supporters, unless you were around the club in the pre Bobby Johnstone, Bert Lister, and Jimmy Frizzell era, you really, really, don't know what a shite player looks like. Our highlight to the season was being re-elected to the league, having finished in the bottom four of the lowest division. ( mind you in those days, everyone tended to be re-elected ). I'm not knocking you - just suggesting that you give the squad, and the on field staff ( the only ones we've got ) a chance - let's say ten games, and then make a slightly more informed judgement. You may very well be right, but there again they may, just may, surprise you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 I remember when we signed Garnett. Paid £150,000 for him. He wasn’t awful. Solid, unspectacular. Found his level. Or a later example who got slated by some at the time: David Beharall. Absolutely not the best defender we’ve had by a mile, but I thought he did the job. What concerns me now is the lack of similarly bang average, experienced, right-for-this-division players in this squad. I genuinely hope the owner’s plan of finding gems abroad works, because I want us to do well, but we need more than promise and hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeP Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 45 minutes ago, parigby said: I know that a lot of my fellow supporters like to make early judgement on our existing squad members, generally starting with the adjective " Shite ". But for us somewhat older and more experienced supporters, unless you were around the club in the pre Bobby Johnstone, Bert Lister, and Jimmy Frizzell era, you really, really, don't know what a shite player looks like. Our highlight to the season was being re-elected to the league, having finished in the bottom four of the lowest division. ( mind you in those days, everyone tended to be re-elected ). I'm not knocking you - just suggesting that you give the squad, and the on field staff ( the only ones we've got ) a chance - let's say ten games, and then make a slightly more informed judgement. You may very well be right, but there again they may, just may, surprise you. It's not just that they're probably going to be shite. "Shite" I can forgive to an extent if they're a honest, hardworking bunch that have got contracts through sheer bloody- mindedness.. There seems to be something a bit off about how these players have ended up here, and for that reason it's harder to give them the benefit of the doubt.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kowenicki Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 1 hour ago, parigby said: I know that a lot of my fellow supporters like to make early judgement on our existing squad members, generally starting with the adjective " Shite ". But for us somewhat older and more experienced supporters, unless you were around the club in the pre Bobby Johnstone, Bert Lister, and Jimmy Frizzell era, you really, really, don't know what a shite player looks like. Our highlight to the season was being re-elected to the league, having finished in the bottom four of the lowest division. ( mind you in those days, everyone tended to be re-elected ). I'm not knocking you - just suggesting that you give the squad, and the on field staff ( the only ones we've got ) a chance - let's say ten games, and then make a slightly more informed judgement. You may very well be right, but there again they may, just may, surprise you. I agree 100% and nobody could ever accuse me of being a pessimist where new players are concerned... but that no.9 last night looked shite... (cue 20 goal season ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDHAMADE Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 1 hour ago, JoeP said: It's not just that they're probably going to be shite. "Shite" I can forgive to an extent if they're a honest, hardworking bunch that have got contracts through sheer bloody- mindedness.. There seems to be something a bit off about how these players have ended up here, and for that reason it's harder to give them the benefit of the doubt.. Seems we've become the football equivalent of the French foreign legion but without the tough guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardie Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 54 minutes ago, OLDHAMADE said: Seems we've become the football equivalent of the French foreign legion but without the tough guys Sons of the Desert. Should be the new Latics slogan, maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 17 minutes ago, Wardie said: Sons of the Desert. Should be the new Latics slogan, maybe? Shouldn't the oasis lads have a say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super_blue Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Lyden looks to be heading elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAFC1984 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 7 hours ago, super_blue said: Lyden looks to be heading elsewhere. * Pretends to be shocked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midsblue Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 This close season I’ve never read so many sightings in or around our ground, pre-season matches or training ground yet they disappear elsewhere. Our supposed super agent should be closing deals using his skill and experience. Wheres this 100% increase on budget? We’ve cut last season massively so our coffers must be swelling. Demonstrate signal of intent - Lang, Wheater, Lyden and a creative midfielder at very least. Bring Baxter back on a performance related pay linked to fitness and win bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 30 minutes ago, Midsblue said: This close season I’ve never read so many sightings in or around our ground, pre-season matches or training ground yet they disappear elsewhere. Our supposed super agent should be closing deals using his skill and experience. Wheres this 100% increase on budget? We’ve cut last season massively so our coffers must be swelling. Demonstrate signal of intent - Lang, Wheater, Lyden and a creative midfielder at very least. Bring Baxter back on a performance related pay linked to fitness and win bonus. The budget will be better, 100%. Not an 100% increase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 1 minute ago, deyres42 said: The budget will be better, 100%. Not an 100% increase. Think he's got the transfer budget and the one for the Malmaison mixed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, yarddog73 said: Think he's got the transfer budget and the one for the Malmaison mixed up. Yeah in fairness it would be a bit daft to bring in a foreign coach and then give him a load of British players to work with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldham82 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Hopefully some signings today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 1 hour ago, yarddog73 said: Think he's got the transfer budget and the one for the Malmaison mixed up. Mal Mason is a decent player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 59 minutes ago, deyres42 said: Yeah in fairness it would be a bit daft to bring in a foreign coach and then give him a load of British players to work with. Really? Who coaches the British players he does have? Is this from the "Gerry Taggart was a defender so must only coach, and is solely responsible for, the defence" envelope? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 44 minutes ago, HarryBosch said: Really? Who coaches the British players he does have? Is this from the "Gerry Taggart was a defender so must only coach, and is solely responsible for, the defence" envelope? No, it's just common sense that a non elite foreign coach will be more comfortable working with his compatriots. I suspect without the homegrown quotas we'd be watching a team of 11 foreigners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 14 hours ago, OLDHAMADE said: Seems we've become the football equivalent of the French foreign legion but without the tough guys Because I'm feeling quite random today, I used to work with a guy (traffic warden supervisor) who had been in the Foreign Legion and had had all his teeth pulled out with pliers whilst he was hanging upside down from a rope. He later became a mercenary in Africa and was on death row after getting captured but survived when the tide turned. His mate was an Armenian guy who has been nightclubbing with Osama bin Laden and several of his brothers. Anyway, as you were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, leeslover said: Because I'm feeling quite random today, I used to work with a guy (traffic warden supervisor) who had been in the Foreign Legion and had had all his teeth pulled out with pliers whilst he was hanging upside down from a rope. He later became a mercenary in Africa and was on death row after getting captured but survived when the tide turned. His mate was an Armenian guy who has been nightclubbing with Osama bin Laden and several of his brothers. Anyway, as you were. Man, the entry requirements are high to be a traffic warden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 1 minute ago, leeslover said: Because I'm feeling quite random today, I used to work with a guy (traffic warden supervisor) who had been in the Foreign Legion and had had all his teeth pulled out with pliers whilst he was hanging upside down from a rope. He later became a mercenary in Africa and was on death row after getting captured but survived when the tide turned. His mate was an Armenian guy who has been nightclubbing with Osama bin Laden and several of his brothers. Anyway, as you were. When I received my latest parking ticket I was surprised that the issuer took such brutal offence at my protestations of innocence, same guy perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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