Logic

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?

The Awards Night was last night - has anyone heard anything about the winners of the awards etc?

Not just me then! I had to phone the Hornets office in the end.

Thanks a lot.

Yes, you can pay on the day, but I thought I would buy in advance to avoid a queue at the game. However, it seems I'll be in the queue anyway, as no-one has responded to my query.

Just tried to order tickets online but having a problem. Insists that the 'country' box should be completed, but there is no such box. Anyone else had this problem at all, more importantly, any solution?

Is there anyone else you wish to insult? So far, you've insulted the coach and the players in your recent posts. By doing so, you've also insulted their families, the fans, and the backroom staff who have given their support so willingly, until recent events. Not really the way to go, I'd say, for a 'happy ship'.

Littler has done good work for us this season and a steady guy like him won't have changed overnight. Perhaps there are other factors going on here, but as fans, we shall never really know. Anyway, the rest of the season falls on Ford's shoulders now, so there will be no other fall guy, if we don't get that promotion spot. No doubt there are those who will still blame Littler whatever, but that's how it goes.

All my previous posts have been based on my own experiences and observations. If you wish to interpret them as comments from 'a mate', that's up to you. However, I can assure you that, I have a mind of my own and always call the situations as I see them.

Perhaps RR, you would like to explain the expression 'my mate' in your edited post?

All this was very predictable once the takeover took place. Both coaching and playing staff would, sooner rather than later, become unsettled. As soon as the board made known their ambitions and plans with regard to next season, a number would certainly doubt that they would feature in those plans. This will be especially so, now that there is talk of a top of Championship side to be in place next season, whether we are still in League 1 or are promoted to the Championship via the play-offs. The bond that the coaches and squad have worked hard to create from pre-season, may be disrupted but hopefully will not be broken. So, as we go into some very important games as the season concludes, let's hope we can go on and reap the benefits of that commitment and camaraderie.

So looking forward to THE big game of the day and yes, it's down on Whitebank Road! Based on recent results and how both squads have been strengthened this season, I expect it be highly competitive and pretty well matched, with home advantage counting on a hot afternoon. Come on Oldham!

I am not averse to the new understated 'all black' range, but I do think I may be missing something here. I have always thought that the idea of club merchandise, was to enable a supporter to show their pride in the club they support and, in turn, was a way of promoting that club. Some of the items in the new range show only '1876' - that will mean absolutely nothing to anyone outside a core base of fans. Neither do the items that show a 'blacked-out' club badge, promote any sense of pride in Oldham RLFC. Surely to attract new fans, we need to be 'loud and proud' of our club and reflect that, in the merchandise options.

All that experience, working with the RFL rules and regulations, other clubs and players is invaluable to any club. Widnes are certainly fortunate to have acquired that package, in their appointment of Chris Hamilton.

It's from capital funding, to which all local authorities have access and it is not sourced from Council Tax. It enables the kick start of regeneration projects/investments. The future of Boundary Park is most definitely, just that. Very exciting for the town!

According to the Oldham Council social media sources, a big announcement with regard to sport in the town, will be made at 10am on Wednesday, 15th March.