Postman Matt Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 (edited) Anyone else see any similarities between Joe Royle and Lee Johnson, both were unknown quantaties coming into their 1st jobs in football management i believe Joe was 33 when he took over us in 1982, Joe spent the majority of his early years keeping us up on a shoestring budget and flirting with the playoffs within 6 years then who can forget the cup runs before ultimately getting us up in 1991. For me the similarities seem to be that they are able to pluck players from other clubs deemed not good enough and then improve them by giving them a chance, as well as giving players brought through the clubs youth system given a chance, i really do believe we are on the verge of something special whether its this season remains to be seen but the omens are looking good. Edited October 16, 2014 by Postman Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philliggi Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Been here many many times before so not getting excited yet. Im jjst enjoying the current football on display before the inevitable kick in the teeth somewhere down the line. We are doing well tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Let's not do this, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhamoafc Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Anyone else see any similarities between Joy Royle and Lee Johnson, both were unknown quantaties coming into their 1st jobs in football management i believe Joe was 33 when he took over us in 1982, Joe spent the majority of his early years keeping us up on a shoestring budget and flirting with the playoffs within 6 years then who can forget the cup runs before ultimately getting us up in 1991. For me the similarities seem to be that they are able to pluck players from other clubs deemed not good enough and then improve them by giving them a chance, as well as giving players brought through the clubs youth system given a chance, i really do believe we are on the verge of something special whether its this season remains to be seen but the omens are looking good. Didn't you want Johnson sacked not so long ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Steady on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forte_Baby Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Anyone else see any similarities between Joy Royle and Lee Johnson, both were unknown quantaties coming into their 1st jobs in football management i believe Joe was 33 when he took over us in 1982, Joe spent the majority of his early years keeping us up on a shoestring budget and flirting with the playoffs within 6 years then who can forget the cup runs before ultimately getting us up in 1991. For me the similarities seem to be that they are able to pluck players from other clubs deemed not good enough and then improve them by giving them a chance, as well as giving players brought through the clubs youth system given a chance, i really do believe we are on the verge of something special whether its this season remains to be seen but the omens are looking good. Nice to see you posting something positive for a change although i do see simliarities myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2uptop Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Steady on! He's at Udders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman Matt Posted October 13, 2014 Author Share Posted October 13, 2014 You really need to take some of my posts with a pinch of salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeylandLatic Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 You really need to take some of my posts with a pinch of salt. Great bait mate, I rate 8/8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ndl1ne Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 We're going to lose eventually, probably a couple on the trot. I hope this forum doesn't go back to the way it was at the start of the season when it wasn't a nice place to visit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimeblue Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 We're going to lose eventually, probably a couple on the trot. I hope this forum doesn't go back to the way it was at the start of the season when it wasn't a nice place to visit This thread's as much of an overreaction the other way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 You really need to take some of my posts with a pinch of salt.#anywherein10minutes#seatnumber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 You really need to take some of my posts with a pinch of salt. I wouldn't waste a granule on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeroyboy Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Similarities may be identifiable by the time he has signed another 2 or 3 contracts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagger Lee Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Was it about Christmas 1985 that Joe Royles team was in promotion place in div 2 and both Man utd and Man city were in the relegation zone div1 - there was some giddy talk about Oldham soon to become Greater Manchester's number 1 team. Can't see that happening just yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slystallone Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I think lJ is more similar to Tom Taiwo myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keepingthe Faith Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Speaking perspectively, how far behind LJ does JR need to stand to be a similar height? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman Matt Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 I think lJ is more similar to Tom Taiwo myself... :tumbleweed: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Speaking perspectively, how far behind LJ does JR need to stand to be a similar height?I don't know, but he'd have to stand a bit to the side as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagger Lee Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I don't know, but he'd have to stand a bit to the side as well hehheheheh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolatic Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Whether the OP is tongue in cheek or not, it's a bit previous comparing LJ with a manager who was here for 13 years. That's not to say LJ isn't doing a very good job. He's learning all the time, he's building a very good team and I have every faith in him and the team progressing even further, but I'm not making any comparisons yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keepingthe Faith Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I don't know, but he'd have to stand a bit to the side as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byrnes boots Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Whos joy royle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.