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yes I think you were. I'm not sure about Rooney. Although LJ was obviously disappointed in his progress so far I got the impression he still holds out hope for him, especially if we can improve the service he gets. My guess is we'll keep him and reassess at the end of the season (just watch out now for loan move to Aberdeen being announced.)

Have got to give you that one!

yes 3 or 4 times. When talking about the quality of crosses - he was good, when talking about the Wolves game - how can i legislate for that? and when asked about what lessons he had learned during his time here - again just can't legislate for some things.

I would agree with this, I thought it was a thoroughly enjoyable and massively informative 2 hours. The time flew by, like the last ten minutes when you are one nil down. I thought LJ looked a bit apprehensive to start with but he completely immersed himself in the process and was incredibly frank, possibly a bit too much at times, so much so that I thought that part of Barry's role was to keep a check on what LJ might say. The insight he gave into the minutiae of player performance was fascinating and way above the level of what I observe, although others there were nodding sagely. He talked about identifying weaknesses in players'performances(and told us what the were) and said how they were going about trying to eliminate these. I was really struck by the detail of what goes into preparation for games,training, analysis of individual performance and other aspects of the game. I was staggered by the comment that the club doesn't have a scout ( did I hear this correctly?)2 other really illuminating bits for me were the importance LJ gives to forming links with bigger clubs which he feels will benefit the club, and his views on playershare, which i felt really gave an insight into him as a man. He was really concerned that people who had paid into this were not seeing a return for their buck on the pitch. You could tell he felt responsible for this and it is referred to in an earlier post about Eddie. When lags said he felt that people who contributed to this accepted that once they had given the money it was nothing to do with them anymore he was obviously relieved. Terrific afternoon, thanks Lee and Barry and all who turned out and made it.

thanks will be there Andy

Very fair report I would suggest.

I wonder what film he'd been to see before the game?

I find it astonishing that Tarky thinks that would have happened. Well I suppose it means we can rule out a bid from Donny.

The extra coach has never been to accommodate booked fans. It's there in case of breakdown and follows the last coach. Against Everton it was summoned on the slipway of Jn 20!

Would really like to be included if possible. I am lucky enough to be able to take some leave and I appreciate the opportunity. When I tell my mates who support other clubs that this happens at latics they look at me in a bemused way To be balanced I promise to take my grumpy, cynical , main stand alter ego along with me.... Hey you Johnson, you telling me Brown/Plummer/Rodgers, is a footballer? You're having a giraffe! Andy Stott

Doctors told him he'd been playing with a broken ankle for four years. Wiki Priceless!

1-0 jch

do we just get the bottom tier?

Gordon Bennett. I love the product placing.

If I was Wes I would have been most worried that they'd sent Big Cliff to take me to hospital.

Have watched this every year since I was about 7 because I love sport. I can't believe how bad it is tonight. So much football! Sycophantic coverage about Liverpool and Manchester United. What the hell is Sue Johnson doing on there. There is so much sport out there, please report it.

I think it's what happens to the cash tin that makes clubs try other methods, e.g. all ticket or buying a ticket on the day at the ticket office. I was late for the Wolves FA Cup game and was let in through the gate. The man who took my £20 was very keen that I didn't come through the turnstile or even move it round as he 'had already cashed up'

And a good gate meaning a few quid also

That cross first time, on the run from Holden was sensational. I don't think I realised that at the time because that is just what he did.

Both perfectly acceptable reasons in my book

I thank you Pukka, and i even checked on the rules before I posted just to make sure! Any way never mind i'm sure that nice Mr Ackey must have been having a bad day or something, he's forgiven

Steve Cotterill at Bristol City, which doesn't seem too much of a surprise but John Gregory at Crawley is an appointment i wouldn't have seen coming in a million years.

Got to agree on the ref. Sensible decisions on Hanson (Lanzoni helped him) and Plummer. Reid should have been booked for the first dive but then probably wouldn't have done the second, and the ref did spot both. For those of you unhappy with the lack of a linesman's decision on the handball before the goal, take a look at the Hudders pen decision yesterday. Bloody hell that linesman MUST have taken a bribe! Just listened to LJ on the radio. I had forgotten JCH has just turned 19. I think we should cut him some slack. He could be awesome....

I think the key line here is Richards insists money will play no part in any decision on his future, with consideration given to what is best for his career. So it looks like this thread will be rehearsed on here for another 3 years then.

Been going to BP for over 40 years and saw something today I have never seen at a football ground before. Ten minutes before the end a brownish bird flapped its way across the penalty area at the Chaddy End. It was a Curlew. You normally see them on the coast or on high moors and even if you are looking for them they are not dead easy to spot. I assume it must have been blown in from above Denshaw or somewhere. Shame it didn't bring some fans with it.