100milesaway Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I'm glad David Mellor is staying, I think there is a damn good footballer in there trying to get out. I'm sure with help from the coaching staff, he will come to the fore next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byrnes boots Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 We been saying that for a while about mellor but he needs to get a move on and show it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburbri Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Maybe if Brown goes then go for Mears not being retained from Bolton lives in Chadderton. He might be to expensive wage wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) Options taken on Wilson, Mellor, Kusunga and Winchester. Contracts offered to Brown, Wes and Rachubka. MacDonald, Millar, Gosset and Dunfield released. Grounds set to leave. No mention of Rodgers (out of contract) or Luke Simpson (presumably leaving) though. Harkins, Worrall, Kissock, and Byrom have also left the club. Edited May 7, 2014 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Rodgers was on a 12 month deal with an option to extend. http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/article/20130712-rodgerssigns-910075.aspx I assume we will renew unless there's a problem with his injury recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Rodgers was on a 12 month deal with an option to extend. http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/article/20130712-rodgerssigns-910075.aspx I assume we will renew unless there's a problem with his injury recovery. There's potential in Rodgers, if fully recovered from his injury he's worth taking up the option IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ33 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Im confused as to why people are surprised by the release of gossett, he didnt make a single squad this year despite being a pro and we named 2nd year youth players in the squad ahead of him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoafc Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I'm prepared to give Mellor a final season to possibly break through....but not at left back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Ritchie Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 There's potential in Rodgers, if fully recovered from his injury he's worth taking up the option IMO. There are political advantages to keeping him too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latics_Fanatic Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 There are political advantages to keeping him too. Like what exactly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Like what exactly? We can continue to get loanees from Liverpool, such as errrrrrrm and hmmmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeylandLatic Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 We can continue to get loanees from Liverpool, such as errrrrrrm and hmmmmm. My two favourite players this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavageTheBeast Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Is the option on Winchester Wilson kusunga and Mellor in our favour or can they decline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latics_Fanatic Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 We can continue to get loanees from Liverpool, such as errrrrrrm and hmmmmm. Yeah, that's what I was thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc21 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I'm prepared to give Mellor a final season to possibly break through....but not at left back!nah,seen enough from him and Winchester the last 5 seasons,bit of a joke really keeping them on,I suppose we need a new groundsman,so I think between them they can cut the grass.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_Guru Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 We get other perks from Liverpool I understand such as loaning of facilities, medical experts, and grounds equipment. Sure there is a net benefit to what we call on Liverpool for other than the absence of loanees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyOAFC Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 One of the few good things he has done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneSizeFitz Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 One of the few good things he has done. Remember that game; first time I saw Matt Smith play. Looked destined to be a world beater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I'm a little surprised the option was taken on Mellor. Grounds off, possibly Wes, possibly Smith - I'm surprised you're surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeroyboy Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Options taken on Wilson, Mellor, Kusunga and Winchester. Contracts offered to Brown, Wes and Rachubka. MacDonald, Millar, Gosset and Dunfield released. Grounds set to leave. No mention of Rodgers (out of contract) or Luke Simpson (presumably leaving) though. On the whole I am quite happy with the list. Kusunga and Wilson came here to prove themselves and have shown up quite well. I can't see them being on major money. Winchester and Mellor just don't seem able to get it together for long enough to nail a spot down. Again, they will be on low-end contracts and fit in with LJ's skill ethic. They may well prove very useful squad members in a more experienced and rounded side. I also expect LJ will be able offer Wes a substantial upgrade to his present deal. When he signed his last deal 2yrs ago Wes had suffered a couple of longish injuries (as he had before he arrived here). I think his current contract will have taken this into consideration. He has certainly proved his fitness this term. He may well be persuaded to stay. No mention of Lockwood, is he on another 12 months? I am very optimistic that LJ will be able to change tack a little this summer and go for quality over quantity. A genuine pacey winger who can consistently get around a full back, a goal scorer who has been scoring this season and midfielder who can reliably slot a forward pass towards a runner. I am looking forward to the next 2 months with anticipation - as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Grounds off, possibly Wes, possibly Smith - I'm surprised you're surprised. http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20140507/grounds-nearing-latics-exit_2293324_3811944 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagger Lee Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 So has Anton Rodgers been injured? I thought he had just fallen out of favour with LJ and would automatically be sent packing at the end of this season. What has been his injury? Should we even be keeping him if he is fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mighty_bosh Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Happy with the idea of continuity. Kusunga and Mellor are the two slight surprises who are being retained, but both have their upsides which should make them useful squad members. The key for both being their versatility. Gosset is the only surprise on the release list, although my guess is that he isn't quite physical enough to make it at League One level. He looks good on the ball however so I guess that he'll have a decent career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiffexile Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 I think the signings are a great move as Mellor and Winchester between them can cover every position apart from keeper and forward. it should therefore mean that the squad size can be smaller and money can be directed towards quality rather than quantity. Both players have also shown potential, it is just getting them to do it on a regular basis, which has been difficult with wes and Smith quite rightly in the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slystallone Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Slightly surprised with the Kusunga option being taken. Had a feeling Winchester and Mellor would be offered fresh deals, even though there is a decent case for both to have been released; there's also one for keeping them as relatively cheap squad filler. Glad MacDonald's option hasnt been taken; and no surprise on Millar and Dunfield. Gossett is one that on the face of it looks a tad harsh; as he earned rave reviews from his loan; but - again, er dont see him in training week in, week out. Hopefully the 3 offered deals sign them up; especially Wes. And finally, hope those being released or declining our new deals get fixed up somewhere else & i wish them luck for their careers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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