longtimeblue Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 26 minutes ago, Charles or Eddie said: Silly boy Got a point though. They've no time for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 (edited) 22 hours ago, Charles or Eddie said: Yes and you get a really sense of them Building something. Long may the growth continue as think there are still loads of dormant fans about as well as new ones. They also seem to be making a real effort of getting into the school to which is great. Needs more oldham lads playing rugby and not dicking about on the streets getting up to mischief. Plus we do have a history of churning out some real talent over the years Yes I was talking to a coach at one of the Oldham Academies who says 5 of their players are being taken on by ORLFC. Previously they'd have gone to Super League clubs Edited September 14 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 On 9/10/2024 at 12:12 PM, TheBigDog said: One thing that I've noticed this season is that there is very little toxicity towards the team at the moment - the fans are being extraordinarily patient imho... But for how long if results continue? To the lads on the pitch - when you cross the white line... One thing I noticed in the rugby team is absolutely full commitment from every player, I can't say that about Latics players. Don't know why that is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 1 hour ago, Gaz_Oafc said: The way some on here are wanking themselves silly over all things rugby, I bet they can't wait for a bit of red to show around BP... Plus it'll give them something else to beat the club up about... Double win. yeah l got a bit carried away. its wank, they hate us and it ruins the pitch. they need fuckin off ASAP!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 1 minute ago, BP1960 said: One thing I noticed in the rugby team is absolutely full commitment from every player, I can't say that about Latics players. Don't know why that is? sumat to do with communal piss and a match used sock, l heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 1 minute ago, Monty Burns said: yeah l got a bit carried away. its wank, they hate us and it ruins the pitch. they need fuckin off ASAP!! Many support both and the pitch hasn't a mark on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Monty Burns said: sumat to do with communal piss and a match used sock, l heard. I think I'm losing the plot today Monty. Edited September 14 by BP1960 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 On 9/10/2024 at 12:55 PM, yarddog73 said: There's very little atmosphere and a growing amount of apathy, you get the feeling the crowd are just resigning themselves to another season of mediocrity, ultimately they need something to believe in and it's going to take a player or two to step up to change that, Fondop for all his faults gives the fans a lift but I think that's about it really, maybe Monthe when he goes on one of his marauding runs, I can't think of much or anyone else that excites, we are always going to come across as workmanlike the way we set up and play, it's all a bit meh. We need wins it really is as simple as that. I'd add Ogle to the few who look interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 (edited) 3 hours ago, yarddog73 said: Whilst I'm not sure about most of this I'm yet to understand why so many games of Rugby are being played on the pitch, last season without the Rugby the pitch just about held up at the back end of the season and was looking a little worn, what's the actual arrangement with the Rugby then because to me the relationship seems to be a bit one way at the moment. I think the hybrid pitch is the nearest to an artifical surface you can get. The rugby season doesn't start again while late winter, but you are right to be wary of bad weather during some months. I can't see an Halifax situation, incidentally their rugby club could be going bust. Edited September 14 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightDN123 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 35 minutes ago, BP1960 said: One thing I noticed in the rugby team is absolutely full commitment from every player, I can't say that about Latics players. Don't know why that is? Bloody hell BP, change the tune. Which players arnt showing commitment ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrickyholden Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 6 minutes ago, LightDN123 said: Bloody hell BP, change the tune. Which players arnt showing commitment ? Indeed. I don't think lack of commitment is one of our issues at all. Better goalkeeping and taking a few more chances gets us right up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 1 hour ago, LightDN123 said: Bloody hell BP, change the tune. Which players arnt showing commitment ? Not the full 90 minute commitment I see in Ogle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 21 hours ago, BP1960 said: One thing I noticed in the rugby team is absolutely full commitment from every player, I can't say that about Latics players. Don't know why that is? There was yesterday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamoafc Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 On 9/14/2024 at 8:22 AM, Mr Banks, Zone 3 said: Whilst I applaud the rugby club's achievement and recognise the benefit of this to the town, just a note of caution. A friend of mine is a big ORLFC supporter and reckons that the club has sights on making Boundary Park their own one day, making Latics their tenants - as happened at Stockport. It obviously won't happen while Frank and his family are running things, but who knows what lies in the future, especially if ORLFC continue to grow and Latics stay stuck in our current position. This could of course be nonsense, although my friend has already told me to expect to see a lot more ORLFC stuff around Boundary Park in the near future as they start to 'decorate' their new home. But it's something to keep an eye on Think your mate is getting a tad carried away with himself. Not a chance would the club sell their home of 128 years to the rugby 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradKnowles1 Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 On 9/14/2024 at 8:22 AM, Mr Banks, Zone 3 said: Whilst I applaud the rugby club's achievement and recognise the benefit of this to the town, just a note of caution. A friend of mine is a big ORLFC supporter and reckons that the club has sights on making Boundary Park their own one day, making Latics their tenants - as happened at Stockport. It obviously won't happen while Frank and his family are running things, but who knows what lies in the future, especially if ORLFC continue to grow and Latics stay stuck in our current position. This could of course be nonsense, although my friend has already told me to expect to see a lot more ORLFC stuff around Boundary Park in the near future as they start to 'decorate' their new home. But it's something to keep an eye on Ignore him one bad season and Bill Quinn will throw his toys out of the pram and pull out again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 On 9/15/2024 at 8:41 AM, TheBigDog said: There was yesterday! Well close, which is an improvement to be welcomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted Thursday at 11:53 AM Share Posted Thursday at 11:53 AM A good listen 5 Live Rugby League - Crossing the Codes - BBC Sounds Some of the IMG stuff re getting into super league is absolutely bonkers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted Thursday at 01:45 PM Share Posted Thursday at 01:45 PM 1 hour ago, Dave_Og said: A good listen 5 Live Rugby League - Crossing the Codes - BBC Sounds Some of the IMG stuff re getting into super league is absolutely bonkers It's not all rosy in the SL, I understand Wigan and St Helens posted big losses last year and London Broncos are struggling. https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/super-league-clubs-ranked-by-their-2022-financial-losses-st-helens-2nd-wigan-5th-hull-9th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worcester Owl Posted Thursday at 08:42 PM Share Posted Thursday at 08:42 PM 6 hours ago, BP1960 said: It's not all rosy in the SL, I understand Wigan and St Helens posted big losses last year and London Broncos are struggling. https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/super-league-clubs-ranked-by-their-2022-financial-losses-st-helens-2nd-wigan-5th-hull-9th Rugby League was, is and always will be a minority sport. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobledgersheart Posted Friday at 08:38 AM Share Posted Friday at 08:38 AM 11 hours ago, Worcester Owl said: Rugby League was, is and always will be a minority sport. The millions that have been wasted trying to spread the game from it's traditional "M62 base" is scandalous when long established clubs, including Oldham, were struggling. Bending the rules to try to nurture the game in London, Wales, France and even Canada was a disgrace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted Friday at 09:03 AM Share Posted Friday at 09:03 AM Mike Ford's view that all parties should get round a table to discuss how RU & RL could merge into a single game was quite startling. Can't see how it could ever happen and anything remotely like RL could be seen. Which is kind of counter-intuitive given so many recent rule changes in RU stem from RL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie Down Posted Friday at 09:29 AM Share Posted Friday at 09:29 AM 17 minutes ago, Dave_Og said: Mike Ford's view that all parties should get round a table to discuss how RU & RL could merge into a single game was quite startling. Can't see how it could ever happen and anything remotely like RL could be seen. Which is kind of counter-intuitive given so many recent rule changes in RU stem from RL. For many rugby league people, myself included, rugby union is the historical enemy. The England RU team specifically. Many rugby league supporters actively want England to lose. The French RU actively collaborated with the Nazis in WW2, the Petain government closed down rugby league, sequestered its assets and strew broken glass over its fields. I have no interest whatsoever in a reunited game. I would rather support Bolton Wanderers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted Friday at 09:49 AM Share Posted Friday at 09:49 AM (edited) 21 minutes ago, Dickie Down said: For many rugby league people, myself included, rugby union is the historical enemy. The England RU team specifically. Many rugby league supporters actively want England to lose. The French RU actively collaborated with the Nazis in WW2, the Petain government closed down rugby league, sequestered its assets and strew broken glass over its fields. I have no interest whatsoever in a reunited game. I would rather support Bolton Wanderers! I didn't know about the French thing but I feel much the same re RU. I can see why RL had socialist links so can see why that came about Edited Friday at 09:52 AM by Dave_Og Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie Down Posted Friday at 10:09 AM Share Posted Friday at 10:09 AM 18 minutes ago, Dave_Og said: I didn't know about the French thing but I feel much the same re RU. I can see why RL had socialist links so can see why that came about The Forbidden Game by Mike Rylance covers the French stuff. RL people in France heavily involved in the Resistance in the south. RU not so much! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted Friday at 01:07 PM Share Posted Friday at 01:07 PM 2 hours ago, Dickie Down said: The Forbidden Game by Mike Rylance covers the French stuff. RL people in France heavily involved in the Resistance in the south. RU not so much! The Maquis theyre a group well worth the research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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