Logic

Very disappointed in this decision, particularly at such short notice. That's two of us, both season ticket holders, who will be unable to attend the game now, as when the fixtures come out, we plan our holidays around the home games and as a result of the change we shall not now be back from holiday in time, for the game on Friday. We have had season tickets for decades and supported the club in more ways than you can imagine, but we shall not be renewing after the season ends and will then pay, per match. Though we appreciate the reasons for the 'trial' of Friday night games, fans need to be considered as such, rather than just 'bums on seats'. We shall not be asking for a refund for the game, but can understand those who wish to do so. However, goodwill does work, both ways.

A move to Friday at this stage of the club's development, would seem rather a premature one. First of all, we need to increase the fan base. This is already gradually increasing, but we still have many regular fans who have supported the club for many years and are in the 'older age' bracket. A move to Friday evening, especially for the early games of the season, could risk losing a number of those due to bad weather and dark nights. Those, combined with the number of those fans lost, due to having young children or having travel difficulties, could be a bit of a disaster. Perhaps I am being rather pessimistic, but I doubt that the number of new fans attracted by a Friday night game would compensate for the loss. Also, whilst in Championship, where the playing staff are generally part-time in their playing rolls, we have to consider their situation too and that applies to both our own players and those of the opposition. Sunday is my choice, but I can understand that the issue would have to be reconsidered when an opportunity for Super League comes along.

It was great to see the club presence last night in Oldham. It's hugely important to create and expand on the awareness, throughout the town. A special mention to the work that Roary did. Firstly entertaining the children (his Pride) in Spindles, with his usual actions and then a full-on, energetic and creative performance on the main stage. What a star! Very well done, Roary .

Yes Dave, you certainly did!

Merely an observation, but I note that it's a new website that has appeared 'out of the blue' in the last 24 hours, so perhaps there's some hiccup due to the change.

My opinion - it's time for some folk to grow up and stop 'flogging a dead horse'. End of!

Disappointed to see the news of the departure of Emmerson Whittel, a player who had certainly proved his worth with his service to our club, both prior to and following his spell in Australia. He was a strong player with a first class work rate and an aggressive edge, that made him both a valuable and valued player. With his experience and age, no doubt it won't be long before he joins another club, possibly one in Championship. Now, that would be ironic. Good luck to him.

Sorry to hear that Dave. Seems like change for the sake of change, then! The website that you have been running and constantly updating, has been really well presented, in a clear and concise format and you deserve much credit for the whole package. I and I'm sure many others, appreciate all your hard work, commitment and enthusiasm over the last few seasons, but it seems there are others who think they know better, so we'll see what happens there then.

If you read my post above, there isn't a club shop as yet. However, there will be, some time in the new year.

In his interview on Oldham Community Radio last Friday morning, Mike Ford said that there will be a club shop, but not until the new year.

I am aware that we are going to have a difference of opinion here, but I have to say that this is a strange attitude to take. However much you don't like the person, summing up all the personal sacrifices that CH made, along with others who gave their all to ensue that the club stayed afloat, as 'neglect', is totally disrespectful. Don't forget that, the new board themselves, would not be in a position to take the the club forward to a more positive future, without the change of ownership at Boundary park, combined with the bold move by Oldham Council, to invest in the new pitch, enabling both clubs to play there. I, like everyone else, are looking forward to watching our club progress and have an exciting future, but the relevance of the years since 1997, should never be expressed in such a dismissive way.

I saw it reported last night, that there would be no change to the format for 2024. Certainly bad news for League 1 clubs and some understandably, were not happy with the outcome. Presumably, a fixture format will have to be looked at and agreed, to provide a viable season next year.

It's a sad state of affairs, when having a different opinion or observation becomes an 'agenda'. A forum is for the very purpose of general discussion, whether that be based on thoughts or facts. At the end of the day, we are all supporters with the same interest at heart. Airing a different opinion or making an important comment, does not make anyone less positive about their hopes for the future success of the club. That should be appreciated, rather than condemned.

It may surprise you RR, that this is the first Awards Night that I have been unable to attend in over 20 years. I expected that there would be some release of winners on social media, either on the night or the morning, just as other clubs (Hornets, for one) have done, so I merely asked the question out of keen interest. My personal investment into our club this season, exceeds that of admission alone, so have a vested interest as to who received the awards. Your cynical response, based on ill considered assumptions, is totally inappropriate. However, no offence taken.

Agree. Speaking of which, I posted on another thread to ask about the Awards Night winners, but no response. So, does anyone know who they were, or is it a secret amongst those who were there, on the night?