lookersstandandy Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 (edited) Good afternoon Ladies & Gents, The 2018/19 Football League fixtures are out tomorrow at 9am, where will find out who our opponents are to be on the opening game of the season, which Kick's Off at 3pm Saturday 4th August in a little over 6 weeks time. For those of you who've; Participated before but, for whatever reason, elected not to continue, Have watched from afar and are curious about what OWTB Prediction League is, Are new/infrequent visitors to OWTB and haven't paid it much attention before, ....please revisit this thread in the run up to August 4th, where I will explain; How it works/What's new, Who benefits, Why you should consider joining in, Out of interest, our last game in the 4th tier of the Football League was at Boundary Park on 1st May 1971. The correct Prediction that day would've been; Latics 1 Stockport County 1 [HT 0-0] First Latics Scorer: Jim Fryatt Attendance: 11,988 Programme Cover & Teamsheet from that day, plus 70/71 Team Photo in front of the Chaddy End; Edited June 21, 2018 by lookersstandandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Proper kit that. If it helps I was there that day and my prediction was 1-1 with it being 0-0 at half time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookersstandandy Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 (edited) So, MK Mongs (H) it is on 4th Aug. We've played them - post the theft of Wimbledon - 11 times at home in the League and boast a record of 6 wins and 5 losses. Biggest win was in our first meeting on 28th Aug 2004. The correct Prediction that day would've been; Latics 3 MK Mongs 0 [HT 2-0] First Latics Scorer: Jermaine Johnson Attendance: 5,066 What do you Predict will be the outcome on 4th August? Visit the OWTB Prediction League Forum where you will find a description of the rules; http://www.owtb.co.uk/forum/78-owtb-prediction-league/ All you have to do is pay the £10 entrance fee via PayPal to stevie_j@owtb.co.uk (Please note the underscore) with your OWTB username in the comments box and your name will appear in the following Participants thread; ....afterwhich, a thread will appear for you to place your Prediction, no later than 10 minutes before KO on Saturday 4th August. Please keep revisiting this thread over the coming weeks, where I will explain more about; How it works/What's new, Who benefits, Why you should consider joining in. Edited June 21, 2018 by lookersstandandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 O/T: I'm far too young to have seen him play, but you wouldn't mess with Jim Fryatt, would you? Looks a proper double-hard bastard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 He was. And had a head that could move the ball faster than most players could (or can) kick it. Only player I can recall who physically bossed him was Alan Lawson our centre half when Big Jim played for Stockport. Last I heard Fryatt was a greenkeeper near. Las Vegas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookersstandandy Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 43 minutes ago, LaticsPete said: He was. And had a head that could move the ball faster than most players could (or can) kick it...... ....better than Ron Futcher? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolatic Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Stevie_J said: O/T: I'm far too young to have seen him play, but you wouldn't mess with Jim Fryatt, would you? Looks a proper double-hard bastard. If I was a defender and saw Fryatt running at me, I'd try to kick him so I could get sent off and not have to face him again. He was one tough cookie. In answer to the OP, the result was 1-1, Fryatt was the scorer and the attendance was 11,988. The team that day was: 1 Dowd 2 Wood 3 Whittle 4 Bowie 5 Cranston 6 Bowie 7 Heath 8 Shaw 9 Fryatt 10 Bryceland 11 Bebbington 12 Sweeney - sub on for Bebbington Latics won the Ford Sporting League and ended the season in 3rd place. The Ford/Lookers/Broadway/North Stand opened the following season after Latics won £70,000 for winning the Sporting League every month. Points were awarded for goals scored and deducted for bookings and sendings off. Edited June 21, 2018 by Bristolatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobledgersheart Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 5 minutes ago, Bristolatic said: If I was a defender and saw Fryatt running at me, I'd try to kick him so I could get sent off and not have to face him again. He was one tough cookie. In answer to the OP, the result was 1-1, Fryatt was the scorer and the attendance was 11,988. The team that day was: 1 Dowd 2 Wood 3 Whittle 4 Bowie 5 Cranston 6 Bowie 7 Heath 8 Shaw 9 Fryatt 10 Bryceland 11 Bebbington 12 Sweeney - sub on for Bebbington I can remember that Big Jim Bowie was versatile but didn't think he got about the pitch that much ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolatic Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Bowie was about 6'2" and an excellent passer of the ball. He always looked lazy but was very deceptive when running and covered the ground quicker than you thought. I don't recall him running very far at a time, though. A very good midfielder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 2 hours ago, Stevie_J said: O/T: I'm far too young to have seen him play, but you wouldn't mess with Jim Fryatt, would you? Looks a proper double-hard bastard. I saw him play and he was my first footballing hero. The best header of a ball I have ever seen bar none. As for hard bastards, you would have to go a long way to find one harder than ‘cast iron’ Bill Cranston. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobledgersheart Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Bristolatic said: Bowie was about 6'2" and an excellent passer of the ball. He always looked lazy but was very deceptive when running and covered the ground quicker than you thought. I don't recall him running very far at a time, though. A very good midfielder. Agree with all that, I was referring to him playing at Nos. 4 and 6 in that line up ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler13 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 34 minutes ago, TheBigDog said: I saw him play and he was my first footballing hero. The best header of a ball I have ever seen bar none. As for hard bastards, you would have to go a long way to find one harder than ‘cast iron’ Bill Cranston. ? Alun Williams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Any chance of resurrecting the MOM votes after each match please, Mods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 2 hours ago, LaticsPete said: Last I heard Fryatt was a greenkeeper near. Las Vegas His son, Ed, was a successful golf pro. Good enough to make it onto the pga tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookersstandandy Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 2 hours ago, maddog said: Any chance of resurrecting the MOM votes after each match please, Mods? 2 hours ago, Dave_Og said: His son, Ed, was a successful golf pro. Good enough to make it onto the pga tour. Right you two.... as respected OWTB contributors & lovely people to boot.... OWTB Prediction League and it’s many benefactors require your contribution. Please join up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookersstandandy Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 (edited) @Bobledgersheart @Smiler13 @TheBigDog ....and you 3, who I don’t believe I’ve had the pleasure of being acquainted. Please keep reading this thread over the coming weeks and I promise I’ll convince you. Edited June 21, 2018 by lookersstandandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, lookersstandandy said: Right you two.... as respected OWTB contributors & lovely people to boot.... OWTB Prediction League and it’s many benefactors require your contribution. Please join up. ? You massive creep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 3 hours ago, TheBigDog said: I saw him play and he was my first footballing hero. The best header of a ball I have ever seen bar none. As for hard bastards, you would have to go a long way to find one harder than ‘cast iron’ Bill Cranston. ? I agree about Cranston. Proper hard man, a early hero of mine.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolatic Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 4 hours ago, Bobledgersheart said: Agree with all that, I was referring to him playing at Nos. 4 and 6 in that line up ! Oops. Well spotted sir. No4 was McNeill, Bowie was No6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 4 hours ago, maddog said: Any chance of resurrecting the MOM votes after each match please, Mods? I was struggling to keep up with things so ditched it last season. I’ll try to get it back this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Stevie_J said: I was struggling to keep up with things so ditched it last season. I’ll try to get it back this season. Cheers midears ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevesidg Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 15 hours ago, Bristolatic said: Bowie was about 6'2" and an excellent passer of the ball. He always looked lazy but was very deceptive when running and covered the ground quicker than you thought. I don't recall him running very far at a time, though. A very good midfielder. I’ve seen Jim Bowie in a local cafe on Saturdays quite regularly one day i should say hello to him he looks in his sixties , and still slim , but is probably quite a bit older what a a good player he was ? jim bow, Jim bow, Jim Bowie, Jim Bowie , Jim Bowie , ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookersstandandy Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 (edited) 20 hours ago, Bristolatic said: Latics won the Ford Sporting League and ended the season in 3rd place. The Ford/Lookers/Broadway/North Stand opened the following season after Latics won £70,000 for winning the Sporting League every month. Points were awarded for goals scored and deducted for bookings and sendings off..... From this.... ....to this.... For me, this is a thing of beauty. Some of the best days of my life were spent in here; Edited June 22, 2018 by lookersstandandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astottie Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 59 minutes ago, stevesidg said: I’ve seen Jim Bowie in a local cafe on Saturdays quite regularly one day i should say hello to him he looks in his sixties , and still slim , but is probably quite a bit older what a a good player he was ? jim bow, Jim bow, Jim Bowie, Jim Bowie , Jim Bowie , ? Still attends home games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookersstandandy Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 (edited) With us beginning life in division lower than we've become accustomed for the first time in a generation, some would be forgiven for hoping we might be challenging at the right end of it next May, We now hold the unenviable record - after Coventry's promotion via the Play Offs last season - of being ranked #1 of 92 league clubs, for the length of time passed since our last promotion/cup win. On the opening day of that season 25th August 1990, the correct Prediction would've been; Wolves 2 Latics 3 [HT 1-1] First Latics Scorer: Ian Marshall Attendance: 20,864 Edited July 31, 2018 by lookersstandandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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