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[philipw]

Matty Ashe and johnny walker have left the club, according to the website.

[m brooksy]

I can understand Ashe leaving, he obviously came back only to play games and he wasn't going to get many. I can't understand Walker though. He signed a two year deal last year so he must have enjoyed it and he would have played plenty of games this year especially considering how light our squad now is. It's a shame because he has a lot of talent but if he doesn't want to play for us what can you do?

We have to start looking at some new players now though, 23 surely isn't enough to play the entire season.

[Monk]

Glad to see the back of Ashe (think he was 'burnt out' last season), hopefully it will give the young ones a go although we obviously need more cover.

Bit sad to hear about Walker.

[Roughyeds Return]

Ashe leaving now gives us no cover at halfback other than playing one of the hookers there which is far from ideal.

We are seriously struggling in the halves at present and have relied far too much on Rats for a few years now. We desperately need to sign another halfback now.

That's three players left so hopefully we have free'd up a bit of budget to bring other players in. Think we need another centre/wing as well.

[rocksinthehead]

Matty Ashe and johnny walker have left the club, according to the website.

plus a commercial manager.taxi for rach and matt to the airport please

[Roughyeds Return]

plus a commercial manager.taxi for rach and matt to the airport please

Rach's name has gone from the staff list on the official website. That's a shame, as I thought she was doing a decent job with the sponsors etc.

[m brooksy]

We definitely need some more players. According to the news page we have ten players who are either definitely out or major doubts. Gillam,St Hilaire and Fogarty being the ones who are out. A few of the reserves lads may be looking at getting their first appearance and I don't think they could have picked a tougher game.

We must be looking for some new players with a squad of only twenty three one of which has to be a scrum half and we could do with another squad player who could fill in a variety of positions to prevent injury crisis such as the one we are in now.

[mackin89]

i wonder who ran the official facebook page, its been quiet for almost a week now and with over 1000 members/friends it was a good bit of free marketing, be a shame if its not used anymore

Edited by mackin89, 24 March 2011 - 10:47 AM.

[ClockworkCarrot]

Rach leaving is a terrible loss. So many of the positive moves the club have made recently in terms of self promotion, publicity and sponsorship seem to have come through her. From the outside I think she's a far bigger loss than any of the players (sorry though I am to see Walker leaving). Let's hope any new appointee can carry on the good work.

[lem]

Totally agree CC. I have been trying to e.mail the club @ Rachels e address for a week with no reply. Very unusual. Now I know why. Can any one help? I was wondering if the games are being recorded this year and DVD's made. Can't attend games anymore but would love to keep up with the team and willl be happy to pay each week for DVD. Can't ring the office at the mo for info.

[mackin89]

Totally agree CC. I have been trying to e.mail the club @ Rachels e address for a week with no reply. Very unusual. Now I know why. Can any one help? I was wondering if the games are being recorded this year and DVD's made. Can't attend games anymore but would love to keep up with the team and willl be happy to pay each week for DVD. Can't ring the office at the mo for info.

thinks 1to1 dvd who have recorded a few games for the site sell the copies as dvd's check them out on you tube, but if they put all games on you tube might aswell just watch them there.

plus i dont know if there good enough value to buy

here is their you tube channel 1to1dvd

Edited by mackin89, 24 March 2011 - 02:53 PM.

[SINGE]

It is intersting that Matty Ashe and Rachel Marsters are both leaving at the same time.
Please note I have no axe to grind about either of them, I know nothing of them.

Edited by SINGE, 24 March 2011 - 04:48 PM.

[philipw]

It is intersting that Matty Ashe and Rachel Marsters are both leaving at the same time.
Please note I have no axe to grind about either of them, I know nothing of them.

Interesting how?

[Roughyeds Return]

It is intersting that Matty Ashe and Rachel Marsters are both leaving at the same time.
Please note I have no axe to grind about either of them, I know nothing of them.

Why? They were a couple before they came to us and have presumably both decided to pack their rucksacks and go on their travels again, be it in this country or elsewhere, who knows.

[OldhamGal]

If it was Rachel who answered the phone and replied to emails she was always very helpful and friendly

[SINGE]

Why? They were a couple before they came to us and have presumably both decided to pack their rucksacks and go on their travels again, be it in this country or elsewhere, who knows.

Sorry I did not realise they wre travelling.
Just presumed Matty Ashe would sign somewhere else, just assumed RAchel Marsters could still stay at ORLFC

[shrewsburyroughyed]

Really sorry to hear about Rachel leaving. Every contact I ever had with the club re season tickets, merchandise, travel etc were handled impeccably by mainly her. Efficient and friendly, one of us. A real loss. Hope that you read this at some point Rachel and take all the thanks and luck you deserve. Good luck with whatever your next move is. I wish you every success.

I agree with the above posts re the player shortage. Watching the Championship matches on Sky, crammed with ex Super League and dual reg players we're very very short on that depth of experience, intensity and know how. When you consider that one of our top performers last year (Joe Chandler) looked very quiet for Fax last week it shows up the gulf. Whilst it#s great and crucial to get all these Oldham boys in the team I really think we need more guile and knowledge. Dual reg players anyone?