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by neilw
Sun Jul 31, 2016 9:43 am
Forum: Raging On
Topic: Where will we finish?
Replies: 17
Views: 8695

Re: Where will we finish?

10th, which I've always felt is our expected rightful place, to oscillate around.

In fact, our average all time league position is 54th which would back up that assumption.
by neilw
Fri Jul 15, 2016 11:26 am
Forum: Raging On
Topic: O'Dowda
Replies: 15
Views: 8196

Re: O'Dowda

Fair point KY. I guess the risk of staying outweighed the opportunity it offered. On balance, clinically, maybe he's done the right thing. However, who would want to leave their boyhood club in this manner. One would hope that playing football is more honorable than jumping to the next improved cont...
by neilw
Fri Jul 15, 2016 9:29 am
Forum: Raging On
Topic: O'Dowda
Replies: 15
Views: 8196

Re: O'Dowda

My point being, if money is his driver, there was every chance that he would have been able to negotiate a far bigger deal in January / end of next season, further proving himself at a higher level and internationally. I feel he's jumped too early, given his likely increasing value. I do recognise t...
by neilw
Thu Jul 14, 2016 9:58 pm
Forum: Raging On
Topic: O'Dowda
Replies: 15
Views: 8196

Re: O'Dowda

Of course he's doubled his salary and some. However, if he has real belief and ambition to play at the top level, amongst the mega bucks, I would guess his chances would've been increased by another development year in Lg1 at a progressive club / us. After all, Arsenal obviously believe that one of ...
by neilw
Thu Jul 14, 2016 7:04 pm
Forum: Raging On
Topic: O'Dowda
Replies: 15
Views: 8196

Re: O'Dowda

Silly boy, who obviously has limited confidence in his ability and cashed out early.
by neilw
Thu Jul 07, 2016 12:19 pm
Forum: Raging On
Topic: Where Is The Roof?
Replies: 7
Views: 3952

Re: Where Is The Roof?

Credit to the club for the whole end to end deal. Entice him in, get promoted and then sell on for a fair wedge a year later. That's astute and hopefully repeatable. Everyone's a winner.

I'm hoping we get another year with Callum. We need both his contribution and increasing value next season.
by neilw
Tue Jun 28, 2016 8:56 am
Forum: Raging On
Topic: NEW SIGNINGS
Replies: 46
Views: 24852

Re: NEW SIGNINGS

Riberio sounds promising, albeit his injury record has to be a concern
by neilw
Sat Jun 11, 2016 7:47 pm
Forum: Raging On
Topic: Hands up!
Replies: 76
Views: 43144

Re: Hands up!

"serious need of innovation to survive" ... If innovation is changing for the benefit of all things premier league, lower league clubs won't survive. Poor justification from the club. However, I assume and hope we'd take a different stance now that the EFL chairman is no longer on our board.
by neilw
Tue May 31, 2016 5:50 pm
Forum: Raging On
Topic: Gutted...
Replies: 18
Views: 9023

Re: Gutted...

Had we really wanted him to stay, we'd never had let his contract run down. He's been made to feel more wanted / valued elsewhere. I think Appleton always had concerns about his ability to link up with others, especially at a higher level. His whole hearted, never give up, style is one admired more ...
by neilw
Tue May 31, 2016 4:51 pm
Forum: Raging On
Topic: Gutted...
Replies: 18
Views: 9023

Gutted...

Can't believe what I'm reading. Tell me it's not true ...
by neilw
Mon May 09, 2016 5:44 pm
Forum: Raging On
Topic: Sweet Caroline
Replies: 22
Views: 9490

Re: Sweet Caroline

Fabulous end to a wonderful season. What's really special is that this doesn't feel like the end, more the beginning of something more, something even better. The biggest achievement has been turning the culture of the club around to one that is united, has self belief and is connected with it's fan...
by neilw
Fri Apr 29, 2016 9:21 pm
Forum: Raging On
Topic: RIP John
Replies: 18
Views: 7992

Re: RIP John

Blimey, that's a shocker. Saddened to read this. RIP.
by neilw
Wed Mar 30, 2016 2:19 pm
Forum: Raging On
Topic: Wembley tickets
Replies: 10
Views: 3987

Re: Wembley tickets

Regarding prices for those 60-65. OUFC are correct in their pricing. The issue is at Barnsley's end, inappropriately discounting for a section of their working age fan base. I'd hazard a guess that those 60-65 are amongst the wealthiest cohort in our fan base.
by neilw
Thu Dec 10, 2015 4:45 pm
Forum: Raging On
Topic: Trebles all round
Replies: 16
Views: 6561

Re: Trebles all round

The most noticeable improvement in todays' team is the number of players with a first touch, something Beano doesn't possess. Combined with his inability to stay on side, he really wouldn't fit the way we play. We've progressed, whilst Beano continues to be a competent and reliable conference striker.
by neilw
Thu Nov 05, 2015 4:50 pm
Forum: Raging On
Topic: HALLOWEEN HORROR FOR NINE MAN STEVENAGE
Replies: 18
Views: 6155

Re: HALLOWEEN HORROR FOR NINE MAN STEVENAGE

I agree with Oxman regarding the first half against Newcastle in 83. Kicking towards the London Road; the best football ever played, by any team, anywhere!

(Ok, a slight exaggeration perhaps, but only a bit )