pcassist Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Just back from Boundary Park 5-1 to the Latics . Very impressed with the No: 8 David Mellor (ex United I believe). Holding/defensive midfielder, strong in the tackle, good vision of the game, very good passer and a big lad to boot. Dickov was there watching the match but went after 30 minutes. Ryan Brooke could be in the starting line up on Saturday after his brace of goals and very good display. Ian G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keep_the_faith Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 According to mr PA, Brooke got a hattrick, crediting the 2nd of the afternoon to him was slightly ambitious! Value for money overall.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsLee Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 How did the two lads do who were on trial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Just back from Boundary Park 5-1 to the Latics . Very impressed with the No: 8 David Mellor (ex United I believe). Holding/defensive midfielder, strong in the tackle, good vision of the game, very good passer and a big lad to boot. Dickov was there watching the match but went after 30 minutes. Ryan Brooke could be in the starting line up on Saturday after his brace of goals and very good display. Ian G. He was on the bench at Swindon and could well get a run out at some point this weekend. It's amazing to think that Mellor along with McGrath, Brooke, Winchester, Burns, Tarkowski as well as Lowe, Evina, Millar, Bembo, Tounkara (?) are all still in their teens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 He was on the bench at Swindon and could well get a run out at some point this weekend. It's amazing to think that Mellor along with McGrath, Brooke, Winchester, Burns, Tarkowski as well as Lowe, Evina, Millar, Bembo, Tounkara (?) are all still in their teens Glad Brookey is scoring and returning back again to full fitness, an horrendous season for him and Bembo, glad they are all doing well Hopefully, we can continue to support them, keep hold of them and let them mature into something wonderful...oh well I can hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueArmy1989 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 one trialist was the keeper, dale parton think he was called, ex stoke city i believe, not sure if the other trailist turned up, played etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 ... 5-1 to the Latics . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 one trialist was the keeper, dale parton think he was called, ex stoke city i believe, not sure if the other trailist turned up, played etc A couple of bloopers and it'll be Dolly.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcassist Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 Diego it is "the" Latics and not the pie eater version from Wigwam. Ian G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Diego it is "the" Latics and not the pie eater version from Wigwam. Ian G. Wigan are The Latics. We are Latics! As in Oldham Athletic, Athletic being shortened locally to Latics, and therefore not Oldham The Latics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keep_the_faith Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 (edited) How did the two lads do who were on trial. Goalkeeper didnt look to have the physique / confidence to make it in the game to be honest , thats me being cynical and i only stayed for an hour, but thats what i made of him- had little to do to be fair. by the way did anyone else notice 95 percent of Bury goalkicks the keeper would play it short, the defender would play it back to him and most the time lose possession from there on, it was quite bizzare, i went to the league game last week it was exactly the same thing. no one culd accuse bury reservres of being a long ball team thats for def. Edited May 2, 2011 by keep_the_faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SholverBlue Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Latics or The Latics, it's only one team. Get yer own name pie heads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorrro Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Athletic being shortened locally to Latics But Wigan are local and are called Athletic too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 But Wigan are local and are called Athletic too Wigan are not 'local' when it comes to speaking proper like what Oldhamers do. Hence, when copying OAFC, they thought incorrectly that the nickname to adopt was 'The Latics', as wrongly stated repeatedly by the media. OAFC distinguishes itself from pretenders by stating clearly 'We are Latics'. BTW Athletic Bilbao was founded by Englishmen when the only club called Athletic was OAFC. Athletic Bilbao insists on being referred to as 'Athletic' and it is wrong to call the club Bilbao. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 actually its Atletic Bilbao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 forgot to wink. wink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 actually its Atletic Bilbao You couldn't be more wrong. The Club was founded by Englishmen, and the Basques are immenseley proud of their English name "Athletic". The Basque Region's efforts to become separate from Spain are well-documented and Athletic Bilbao would never allow its name to be changed to the Spanish 'Atletico', as in Madrid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 (edited) Mellor has done well and appears to have a good attitude, he's a big lad and may need similar fitness conditioning to that programmed for Tarkowski. If a little extra pace can also be added through this conditioning I think he has good future as as long as he continues to work hard. I liked the look of young Sutherland when he came on as a substitute, he has genuine pace and a terrific work rate - keep it up young man. The centre back trialist looked foreign, and although quick and sharp tackling didn't dominate in the air for someone his size. However this could be perhaps be put down to the strong swirling wind and he may be worth another look in better conditions. Edited May 3, 2011 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 (edited) BTW has anyone seen playing those trialists from Leicester - Striker Abdillahie Yussuf and midfielder Liam Moore? Also what's happened to Ben Stevens (Benji)? Edited May 3, 2011 by Diego_Sideburns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Mellor has done well and appears to have a good attitude, he's a big lad and may need similar fitness conditioning to that programmed for Tarkowski. If a little extra pace can also be added through this conditioning I think he has good future as as long as he continues to work hard. I liked the look of young Sutherland when he came on as a substitute, he has genuine pace and a terrific work rate - keep it up young man. The centre back trialist looked foreign, and although quick and sharp tackling didn't dominate in the air for someone his size. However this could be perhaps be put down to the strong swirling wind and he may be worth another look in better conditions. How so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskedOwl Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I used to mentor Mellor for his g.c.s.e's when he was at school. Wasn't interested in school...just footy! He's lucky because i think he had a really bad injury. Not sure if Utd would have kept him anyway but i'm glad things are working out for him. Promising young player. Chris Sutherland is one of my year 11's and has a similar attitude. Hearing very good things about his footy tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 (edited) How so? Just a guess at a European, also seemed to better technically than most centre backs. Edited May 3, 2011 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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