JoeP Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 2 hours ago, rudemedic said: Fairly confident Sharp said he was no better than what we had. Probably a reason why his only managerial job after us was at Bangor. That and every other aspect of his managerial abilities... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts2 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 24 minutes ago, Sparkleking said: I remember reading that in the late 70's we had agreed a fee with Man City for Brian Kidd only for him to chose to go to Everton at the last minute. Remember that on the back pages of the Chron for a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkleking Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 I've just finished reading Tony Bugby's Latics book. We had the goalkeeper Eddie Hopkinson on our books and he played 3 times in 1951/52. That summer he was out of contract and the club "forgot" to offer him a new one so thinking he wasn't wanted he signed for Bolton. He went on to be their record appearance holder and play 14 times for England. File under great Latics cock ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkleking Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 I've just finished reading Tony Bugby's Latics book. We had the goalkeeper Eddie Hopkinson on our books and he played 3 times in 1951/52. That summer he was out of contract and the club "forgot" to offer him a new one so thinking he wasn't wanted he signed for Bolton. He went on to be their record appearance holder and play 14 times for England. File under great Latics cock ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardie Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 7 minutes ago, Sparkleking said: I've just finished reading Tony Bugby's Latics book. We had the goalkeeper Eddie Hopkinson on our books and he played 3 times in 1951/52. That summer he was out of contract and the club "forgot" to offer him a new one so thinking he wasn't wanted he signed for Bolton. He went on to be their record appearance holder and play 14 times for England. File under great Latics cock ups. So good, you read it twice. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 2 hours ago, Sparkleking said: I've just finished reading Tony Bugby's Latics book. We had the goalkeeper Eddie Hopkinson on our books and he played 3 times in 1951/52. That summer he was out of contract and the club "forgot" to offer him a new one so thinking he wasn't wanted he signed for Bolton. He went on to be their record appearance holder and play 14 times for England. File under great Latics cock ups. Eddie was only 5' 8", but a great keeper. WBA released Andy Goram as a youth so guess we got one back there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penrhyn Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 4 hours ago, Sparkleking said: I've just finished reading Tony Bugby's Latics book. We had the goalkeeper Eddie Hopkinson on our books and he played 3 times in 1951/52. That summer he was out of contract and the club "forgot" to offer him a new one so thinking he wasn't wanted he signed for Bolton. He went on to be their record appearance holder and play 14 times for England. File under great Latics cock ups. His Son was a goalie also at my school along with steve taylor who played for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMarshall's Mullet Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 3 minutes ago, penrhyn said: His Son was a goalie also at my school along with steve taylor who played for us. I played in the same team as Paul Hopkinson at Royton & Crompton school. Paul was in the year below me and Steve Taylor was in the year above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 5 hours ago, BP1960 said: Ched Evans. Can't defend at corners... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penrhyn Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 1 hour ago, IanMarshall's Mullet said: I played in the same team as Paul Hopkinson at Royton & Crompton school. Paul was in the year below me and Steve Taylor was in the year above. Same mate, we must have been in the same year . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 8 hours ago, rudemedic said: Can't defend at corners... He was pretty quick at getting in the box. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 On 2/20/2024 at 2:57 PM, LaticsEddie said: More recently Regan Booty is having another great season and we were linked in the summer For some reason I actually think we'll sign him in the future. Nothing whatsoever to base that on other than he came down to watch Delph play cricket last summer (albeit because his mates play for the opposition). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 On 2/20/2024 at 4:52 PM, Lukers1 said: Sami Hypia played a behind the doors friendly at Stalybridge. I recall it was Alan Hardy said we didn’t need him.. WTF was Alan giving professional advise on players for? He sold advertising space. No wonder we went down FFS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 3 hours ago, Frankly Mr Shankly said: WTF was Alan giving professional advise on players for? He sold advertising space. No wonder we went down FFS. Didn't Sharp say in his book that it was Stott who wouldn't sanction a deal...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 1 minute ago, Lee Sinnott said: Didn't Sharp say in his book that it was Stott who wouldn't sanction a deal...? https://www.lfconline.co.uk/news/tmnw/oldham_turned_down_chance_to_sign_hyypia_45854/index.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 3 hours ago, Frankly Mr Shankly said: WTF was Alan giving professional advise on players for? He sold advertising space. No wonder we went down FFS. He was simply the voice of the club at that time but I don’t think he will have had too much say on player recruitment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 1 hour ago, Lee Sinnott said: Didn't Sharp say in his book that it was Stott who wouldn't sanction a deal...? I reckon that was bollocks. I believe he was on trial and we were interested but before we'd decided whether to make an offer he'd gone in trial to Willem II where his best mate was and he signed for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Diego Cervero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted February 23 Author Share Posted February 23 4 hours ago, Diego_Sideburns said: Diego Cervero. Keith Gumbs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted February 23 Author Share Posted February 23 If only: https://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/oldham-tried-sign-female-football-star-marta-227418 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 1 hour ago, BP1960 said: Keith Gumbs. Wilf Mannion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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