disjointed Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Just now, yarddogs said: Don't recall saying they couldn't you need to chill It wasn't a dig at you just an observation using your post. I couldn't be more chilled thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_Guru Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 My gripe wasn't whether the letter was genuine or not it was the fact the club were using it publicly, they had absolutely nothing to gain from it...so they post another! A professional club getting fans involved to have petty squabbles...stop fighting against the haters and try and win them over for once or just keep ignoring them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 "Latics Go Postal" The Chron can use that for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjk2008 Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 This is tragically embarrassing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackey Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 An open letter; from OWTB.co.uk to Paul and Jeni. Quote Deal Paul and Jeni, From everyone who runs OWTB.co.uk and those I have unilaterally chosen to speak for; not one person on this site, to my knowledge, from the posts within this thread, wishes to (nor attempted to) discredit you. Your ability to donate such a massive sum, £23,000!, to the club is beyond commendable. It's astonishing. Your generosity is beyond reproach, and we're all grateful to you for that. I apologise that our club, in its infinite lack of wisdom, has chosen to expose you to everyone. To name you. To locate you. That is an absolute disgrace, and you deserve better from a club you evidently love, from a club you financially invested in. To a club you stand up for, despite their evident lack of judgement. You deserve so much better. So once again; thank you for the generosity you've shown not only to Oldham Athletic, but to all of us as fellow fans. I hope that you find comfort in knowing its appreciated - even if many of us remain cynical as to the behaviour of the club in this regard. Have a lovely weekend ahead - here's to three points! Ackey OWTB.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsLen Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Will the owtb mob mock them to their faces or stick to this thread? Bullies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackey Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 1 minute ago, LaticsLen said: Will the owtb mob mock them to their faces or stick to this thread? Bullies. I've checked the thread carefully - I see no bullying behaviour. If you do - please use the 'Report post' button at the top of that post to inform the Mod team. We investigate every report and act when appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 (edited) 10 minutes ago, LaticsLen said: Will the owtb mob mock them to their faces or stick to this thread? Bullies. Nobody has done. Club's got you. In fact, think most would commend them for their contribution. Edited April 21, 2017 by NewBlue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjk2008 Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 12 minutes ago, Ackey said: An open letter; from OWTB.co.uk to Paul and Jeni. Did they not state they contributed a third over the overall total raised? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeP Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 1 hour ago, underdog said: Is this because it's being discussed on here? Wow the club are listening.... It's always amazed me how much the club seems to get wound up by what's posted on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnafoafc Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I hold my hands up for cynicism and doubting the authenticity of this letter. I think this whole sorry episode has highlighted the huge level of discord and distrust between the club and fans and between fans themselves. I fail to see what has been gained by publishing these letters. Particularly as the couple had originally claimed that they wished to remain anonymous. Why not keep it that way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 3 minutes ago, JoeP said: It's always amazed me how much the club seems to get wound up by what's posted on here. Barry innit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 22 minutes ago, oafcmetty said: Barry innit PR disaster week after week, couldn't run a bath between them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 25 minutes ago, johnafoafc said: I hold my hands up for cynicism and doubting the authenticity of this letter. I think this whole sorry episode has highlighted the huge level of discord and distrust between the club and fans and between fans themselves. I fail to see what has been gained by publishing these letters. Particularly as the couple had originally claimed that they wished to remain anonymous. Why not keep it that way? Nail on the head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec666 Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 This is brilliant. What a club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nohairdontcare Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 The club that brought you the statement about a statement now pioneers the open letter about an open letter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 We are actual comedy gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I can't wait for the third letter. Or maybe a podcast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 It's quite a (perversely) impressive feat that the club can so consistently contrive to come up with episodes like this season in, season out... Is there not some way we can harness such a powerful phenomenon and use it to run the club better, get more money & more fans coming in and win more football matches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boundaryblue80 Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 (edited) I make absolutely zero apologies for my utter distrust of the club. And lettergate is now yet another brilliant piece of shit-deflecting the club has tried to roll out. So the letter is real. Fab! Detracts nothing from my original point...it's great that they've supported for 50yrs...and they've stuck in a 1/3 of the fund etc. Good on them for being so kind and gracious (and I do genuinely mean that) but it makes absolutely zero difference to the shit-trick the club have pulled over this. Sadly they really don't get it in BP Towers! Time and time again ? Edited April 21, 2017 by boundaryblue80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Just because the donors exist doesn't mean it wasn't written or edited by the club, as indicated by the earlier [insert blank] section for how long they supported the club. The club has done wrong here and it looks to me an attempt to try and guilt people into not asking for their money back. The whole situation is a scandal and the attempts by the club to extricate themselves are embarrassing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Any further detail on the ownership of these boards and any revenue generated from them? As per usual deflection tactics are being used to take the focus away from the real issues and the grievances most fans have with the whole debacle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 50 minutes ago, jsslatic said: Just because the donors exist doesn't mean it wasn't written or edited by the club, as indicated by the earlier [insert blank] section for how long they supported the club. The club has done wrong here and it looks to me an attempt to try and guilt people into not asking for their money back. The whole situation is a scandal and the attempts by the club to extricate themselves are embarrassing. I thought exactly the same. The couple are clearly loyal fans who are willing and able to donate a significant amount of money to such causes. However, it's not any fan's business to criticise other fans for their distaste at how the scoreboard initiative has been handled. Even if the letter had been sent to the club completely out of the blue, the relevant people at the club should have had the common sense to realise that it would be ill-advised to publish it. I very strongly suspect though that the club took the initiative on this and exploited the loyalty of this couple to have a pop at other fans and try to deter them from seeking the refunds they are entitled to. On the one hand the whole scoreboard fund soap opera has been scandalous but, at the same time, it's absolutely fucking comedic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeP Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 1 hour ago, HarryBosch said: It's quite a (perversely) impressive feat that the club can so consistently contrive to come up with episodes like this season in, season out... Is there not some way we can harness such a powerful phenomenon and use it to run the club better, get more money & more fans coming in and win more football matches? Exactly. What a waste of time and energy this sort on nonsense is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolatic Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 (edited) I'm going to be really naive for a minute. I wonder, did the couple actually ask for their letters to be posted on the fishal? Everyone, or most anyway, seem to have decided that the club published without their consent. As they have stated where they will be sitting on Saturday, why not ask them? That way, you'll know whether or not they asked for publication or if they're pissed off that it appeared without their knowledge. It is that too simple? Don't get me wrong, I'm neither criticising nor praising either party; I just thought it might be an idea to find out the truth. Is that naive? Edited April 21, 2017 by Bristolatic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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