nzlatic Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 14 minutes ago, League one forever said: Green being asked to defend. . . I’ll pass thanks. Normally I'd agree but the local bbc commentators for the Barrow game were pretty glowing about him and the battle he was having with his opposite wing back. Defensively and in attack. Might be something he's worked on over the summer. Or he could just have been up against a donkey?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick26 Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 17 minutes ago, League one forever said: Green being asked to defend. . . I’ll pass thanks. He was in the gym this morning instead of training so might be out tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 3 minutes ago, mick26 said: He was in the gym this morning instead of training so might be out tomorrow! Might be a blessing for Unsworth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 10 minutes ago, nzlatic said: Normally I'd agree but the local bbc commentators for the Barrow game were pretty glowing about him and the battle he was having with his opposite wing back. Defensively and in attack. Might be something he's worked on over the summer. Or he could just have been up against a donkey?! Yeah, I’m not questioning his desire- more generally that when out and out wingers are suddenly asked to play as a wingback- it never ends well. It does work the other way round though- when an out and out right back is asked to play wing back. What I take from that is two things- One- you need the right type of player who naturally loves defending. Two- coaching defensive position (particularly out of possession) is harder than asking someone to bomb forward. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted August 4, 2023 Author Share Posted August 4, 2023 13 minutes ago, mick26 said: He was in the gym this morning instead of training so might be out tomorrow! l'd read that as risk mitigation and now fully expect a 352 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L1onheartNew Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 8 minutes ago, League one forever said: Yeah, I’m not questioning his desire- more generally that when out and out wingers are suddenly asked to play as a wingback- it never ends well. It does work the other way round though- when an out and out right back is asked to play wing back. What I take from that is two things- One- you need the right type of player who naturally loves defending. Two- coaching defensive position (particularly out of possession) is harder than asking someone to bomb forward. I thought that he tracked back well last season and put in some timely tackles. We could do far worse. Shit, we did for most of last season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemel latic Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 36 minutes ago, L1onheartNew said: I thought that he tracked back well last season and put in some timely tackles. We could do far worse. Shit, we did for most of last season. I'd second that. I remember him putting in a real defensive shift at Barnet. He's not a defender but he can defend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootshallbloke Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 5 hours ago, Monty Burns said: hi there. thanks for rocking up on a friendly forum knowing best and failing at a belittling tone, talking down to tell us whats gone before will therefore happen again. it aged really, really well. you should be proud. come back often, seems you can further our collective knowlege with your bright mind l still hope your club survives but loses twice to us. have a nice season mate. if this doesnt get us another block of seating released then l may have to accept l do not live in a computer simulation that l can subconciously control Well, that's me told. I'll try and do better next time. I'm not aware that I've brassed off other posters, but if I have, I'll apologise if asked. They say that for every action there is a reaction, so it may be that it's your posting style that prompted me to reply to you in a similar style. Who can say. I hope you managed to get a seat for the game in the end, it should be a close fought affair. As for the result, I'll wait until 5pm Saturday to comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShireBlue Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Monty Burns said: 'its ok if youre fast just sprint back and get in his way' are you saying my tactic above is not good enough? I’ve been the shittest player in a Saturday morning team. “Just go out there and be a nuisance” always worked for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally4pm Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 As a Southend fan, can I please make a request to all Oldham supporters going to Southend for the game. As you are all aware, we have been shafted by our Chairman Ron Martin to almost extinction. A loud chant of 'Martin out' from the away end will certainly win you a lot more friends and probably the biggest cheer of the afternoon. I wish you all a safe and enjoyable day out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worcester Owl Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 (edited) Unsworth is out with Covid. Ebbrell and Thompson in charge tomorrow. Edited August 4, 2023 by Worcester Owl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackey Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 7 minutes ago, Worcester Owl said: Unsworth is out with Covid. Ebbrell and Thompson in charge tomorrow. David Unsworth - News - Oldham Athletic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightDN123 Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 Hope he recovers well and quick. No excuse for tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted August 4, 2023 Author Share Posted August 4, 2023 1 hour ago, ShireBlue said: I’ve been the shittest player in a Saturday morning team. “Just go out there and be a nuisance” always worked for me. l wasnt fast either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted August 4, 2023 Author Share Posted August 4, 2023 5 minutes ago, LightDN123 said: Hope he recovers well and quick. No excuse for tomorrow. yeah there is- Covid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted August 4, 2023 Author Share Posted August 4, 2023 31 minutes ago, Worcester Owl said: Unsworth is out with Covid. Ebbrell and Thompson in charge tomorrow. ld be tellin their players on corners n shit 'our gaffer got covid so we all mite do too' 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted August 4, 2023 Author Share Posted August 4, 2023 imagine all the 'free speech' Ackey be censoring now Covid has reared its head 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonboy Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 It's actually quite exciting waiting to see who is in our first starting 11! Long time since so much anticipation... For what it's worth I think he will start Fondop on the bench and bring him on for the last 20/25 mins. He likes Nuttall for his sins so I'd bet he will start him and Norwood bringing on Big Mike and Reid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 4 hours ago, Rootshallbloke said: Well, that's me told. I'll try and do better next time. I'm not aware that I've brassed off other posters, but if I have, I'll apologise if asked. They say that for every action there is a reaction, so it may be that it's your posting style that prompted me to reply to you in a similar style. Who can say. I hope you managed to get a seat for the game in the end, it should be a close fought affair. As for the result, I'll wait until 5pm Saturday to comment. Just out of interest did Hobson turn out for you at rightback last season, he's been plugging a gap there for us pre season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyyou Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 3 hours ago, Worcester Owl said: Unsworth is out with Covid. Ebbrell and Thompson in charge tomorrow. New variant of omicron called EG 5.1 is now doing the rounds. Over 75s get your boosters and take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted August 4, 2023 Author Share Posted August 4, 2023 also further to yardies enquiry re Hobson, lve jus listened to his interview and he went out of his way to explain to southend fans why he had to leave and it seems he wants to be on good terms. sounds to me like he thinks too much (wonder how l'd know) and under the circs of your club l'd like to think you would unserstand and treat him well? he also shined a bit more light on your overall situation which is so reminiscent of us 12months ago and l hope you get thru it. if theres any STAND UP FOR MARTIN OUT type chants then our lot will join in. they will probably already be stood up . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted August 4, 2023 Author Share Posted August 4, 2023 *14 months ago, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Londonboy said: It's actually quite exciting waiting to see who is in our first starting 11! Long time since so much anticipation... For what it's worth I think he will start Fondop on the bench and bring him on for the last 20/25 mins. He likes Nuttall for his sins so I'd bet he will start him and Norwood bringing on Big Mike and Reid. The shit storm on here when we partner Sheron and Shelton in midfield start with Norwood on the bench and Fondop and Nuttall upfront. Genuinely wouldn't be surprised if tomorrow proves to be an anti-climax, it will be dissapointing not to start with a win but it won't define our season either way. No matter how hysterical people get on here at 5pm tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Tic Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 2 minutes ago, GlossopLatic said: The shit storm on here when we partner Sheron and Shelton in midfield start with Norwood on the bench and Fondop and Nuttall upfront. Genuinely wouldn't be surprised if tomorrow proves to be an anti-climax, it will be dissapointing not to start with a win but it won't define our season either way. No matter how hysterical people get on here at 5pm tomorrow. Yep, Southend will be up for it on adrenaline. Their team actually isn’t a bad side despite all the comings and goings there etc. i imagine their fans should turn out in numbers tomorrow with their plight and what have you. I’m sure our management team will know this too and be prepared accordingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Boyyou said: New variant of omicron called EG 5.1 is now doing the rounds. Over 75s get your boosters and take care. But I've heard it turns your DNA into RNA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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