redlion Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 8 minutes ago, GlossopLatic said: One can only wonder about the hundreds of lives that would have been saved if the deck chairs on the titanic had been arranged in a perfect 4-4-2 formation offering balance on both starboard and port sides. On a serious note he's signed those players to play in the 3-5-2. 2 of the most important parts of that defence currently can't play we currently have no proper striker available either never-ending 2 who can play up.the middle. Their is no evidence that shifting to 4-4-2 will solve anything. And I can only wonder at your rank manners in dealing out sarcastic insults. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 1 minute ago, redlion said: And I can only wonder at your rank manners in dealing out sarcastic insults. Oh please, give over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddyexile84 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 20 minutes ago, GlossopLatic said: One can only wonder about the hundreds of lives that would have been saved if the deck chairs on the titanic had been arranged in a perfect 4-4-2 formation offering balance on both starboard and port sides. It would still have sank and many more hundreds would have wasted time balancing the deck chairs Sorry - I’m both a Titanic geek and bored Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfluff1985 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 42 minutes ago, Ryan said: Bollocks. That doesn’t follow logically. Swindon basically get double our crowds and took the loan, whereas clubs with much smaller followings turned it down. Besides that, every club has had to contend with 0 attendances for the last 18 months. We took the loan because of financial mismanagement throughout Abdallah’s ownership. Stick to calling people scabs, you've been doing a great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 6 minutes ago, mcfluff1985 said: Stick to calling people scabs, you've been doing a great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 5 hours ago, Careca9 said: He is unlucky most of his main 11 aren’t available. I think once they are we will start to pick up points. However, do not agree his arms are tied behind his back or he’s not accountable. The budget is ok, he has picked these players the results are on him 100%. I think he will know he can’t keep losing but there’s no way other clubs will look at it and say it wasnt his fault, he’ll know it will damage his career. Not been a good start but no need to panic we will turn a corner soon An extraordinary post. Absolutely extraordinary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careca9 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 13 minutes ago, Dave_Og said: An extraordinary post. Absolutely extraordinary. This is where we differ then. How u can take blame off the manager is beyond me. Curle is clearly a proud man, with plenty of experience in the game, if he hasn’t been given a fair crack he’d have already resigned. He’s not been helped with not being there and I’m sure he’ll sort it but it hasn’t been a good run under him so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzlatic Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 55 minutes ago, Careca9 said: This is where we differ then. How u can take blame off the manager is beyond me. Curle is clearly a proud man, with plenty of experience in the game, if he hasn’t been given a fair crack he’d have already resigned. He’s not been helped with not being there and I’m sure he’ll sort it but it hasn’t been a good run under him so far Someone disagreeing with you saying “the results are on him 100%” does not mean they think it’s 0%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Never an Oldham manager in a million years, bizarre appointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 11 hours ago, Careca9 said: He is unlucky most of his main 11 aren’t available. I think once they are we will start to pick up points. However, do not agree his arms are tied behind his back or he’s not accountable. The budget is ok, he has picked these players the results are on him 100%. I think he will know he can’t keep losing but there’s no way other clubs will look at it and say it wasnt his fault, he’ll know it will damage his career. Not been a good start but no need to panic we will turn a corner soon This evening, I have been reliably informed our playing budget in this division is 23rd highest out of 24!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximus1267 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 6 minutes ago, oafc1955 said: This evening, I have been reliably informed our playing budget in this division is 23rd highest out of 24!! That sounds like a great way to go about your 5 year plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 Especially when you work out who the 22 teams in our league with better budgets are!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mighty_bosh Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 47 minutes ago, oafc1955 said: This evening, I have been reliably informed our playing budget in this division is 23rd highest out of 24!! ...is Scunthorpe's lower? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchierich Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 15 minutes ago, the_mighty_bosh said: ...is Scunthorpe's lower? Sutton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 No idea, but it puts our chances of survival into context doesn’t it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryowen Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 To be lower it needs to be under a million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 8 hours ago, oafc1955 said: This evening, I have been reliably informed our playing budget in this division is 23rd highest out of 24!! I have no problem believing it might be true but who could possibly know the budget of all 24 clubs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc 123 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 17 hours ago, mcfluff1985 said: Stick to calling people scabs, you've been doing a great job You're as bad by making out the fans who don't attend have contributed to our current situation. Why don't we all stop pointing the finger at each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 15 hours ago, Careca9 said: This is where we differ then. How u can take blame off the manager is beyond me. Curle is clearly a proud man, with plenty of experience in the game, if he hasn’t been given a fair crack he’d have already resigned. He’s not been helped with not being there and I’m sure he’ll sort it but it hasn’t been a good run under him so far Do you know if it was clear that the he would be under an embargo when he took the job? If not then clearly he hasn't been given a fair crack of the whip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 13 hours ago, deyres42 said: Never an Oldham manager in a million years, bizarre appointment. What tis 'an Oldham manager'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweeperKeeper Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Dave_Og said: I have no problem believing it might be true but who could possibly know the budget of all 24 clubs? "Reliably informed" is the new "my source tells me" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.O.JONES Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Dave_Og said: Do you know if it was clear that the he would be under an embargo when he took the job? If not then clearly he hasn't been given a fair crack of the whip. Does a fair crack of the whip include trying to play a style of football more suited to better players, e.g. constantly playing it out from the back instead of mixing it up, or playing with a back three when we don't even have one good centre half, or playing a centre forward more remote than a polar bear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Dave_Og said: What tis 'an Oldham manager'? The modern Oldham fan doesn't like straight talking, they like a bluffer/blagger in the Lee Johnson mould. Keef's brand of football is only palatable if you are winning, if not then you are in trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 10 minutes ago, deyres42 said: The modern Oldham fan doesn't like straight talking, they like a bluffer/blagger in the Lee Johnson mould. Keef's brand of football is only palatable if you are winning, if not then you are in trouble. So in the last few years we have tried: Experienced manager/club legend First timer, well respected ex-player Ex player from legendary period/highly experienced coach but first time manager Rookie promoted from within, no experience at senior level All time great midfielder, local lad, club supporter See two lines above Complete unknown in this country, some experience abroad Experienced lower league player and manager, some relative success in terms of the club involved Former top level players, some lower league management experience Former top level player with years of lower league management experience including winning promotion Meanwhile Johnson has 'blagged' his way to appointments in higher divisions including (currently) at the biggest club in the two lower leagues and although he hasn't quite struck gold yet he hasn't really failed in any of those jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 3 hours ago, Dave_Og said: I have no problem believing it might be true but who could possibly know the budget of all 24 clubs? The person who told me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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