20Questions - Oldham (part 2)
Last updated : 28 August 2005 By Bigrich.....
Who are you; where are you from and how long have you supported your club?
I'm Luke, known to most as Rocky Latic - Rocky because it's a shortened version of Rochdale where I live. Been Going to Latics for 15 going on 16 rollercoaster years
What was your first game?
No idea, think I was too indulged in trying to figure out how to eat a pie without a fork.
Describe the most memorable and worst game you've seen and why?
Most memorable was against Sheff Wednesday in 1990, we won the old division 2. It went down to the last game of the season, West Ham somehow drew with Notts County, we we're 2-0 down after 60 minutes and made a dramatic comeback - getting the winner with a 90th minute penalty. It was a game we should never have won.
Worst, any game last year or for pure heart breaking. The Man U FA Cup Semi Final. That goal from some welsh................
Who do you consider as your current local rivals, and why?
Man City - The Bitter Blues. No one comes close
Who are the best and worst players you have seen?
Best - John Sheridan, one of the greatest British/Irish footballers of the last twenty years in my opinion. Still a class act when he was 36 and at Oldham.
Worst - I'd be here all day if I went into it. Far too many!
How did you fare last season?
I'm guessing it's a family site so i'll just say it was a little poor. Infact, a lot poor. It was one of the worst seasons i've ever seen. The football under Brian Talbot was the most boring, uneffective football i've ever seen. Hoofball to midgets upfront. Apart from a decent cup run it was definately a season to forget.
How do you think you'll finish up this season?
It's a completely new side to last season. 13 new faces, maybe more - I lost count sometime in Mid June. We definately have the quality, it's just about getting a bit of consistancy. Playoffs would be good, although I see no reason why we couldnt be in the top two.
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If Oldham were a TV personality, who would it be and why?
Mr Bean - Rowan Atkinson. A recognised face not so long ago, not heard of much anymore. Forever getting into trouble and laughable most of the time.
So what do you think of The Millers?
No real opinion. Except the last time we played you had a good following and we're impressive. Think you went up that year
Which current or former Rotherham player impressed you most?
Warney, I honestly cant picture him at Rotherham going off reports from you're fans.
How's Ronnie going on, what kind of football is he playing with you?
Ronnie's doing great. You only have to look at the table to see that. His tactics are baffling at times, people think we should play four four two away. Other than that though, cant complain.
Are you happy with your Chairman/Backroom staff?
The Three Amigo's, Saviours whatever you want them to be called. There's only words of praise for our Three Chairmen. American based without any link to the club, however they know what there doing. They've let the fans into the club and have held meetings in the pasts which drew a crowd of 2,000 to discuss where we go from here.
How you finding our ex-players, warney seems to be scoring a bit!?
Warney is a legend. He's developed himself into a bit of a cult hero and has definately made a great impression. He's got so much energy it's unbelievable, he'll run for 90 minutes and not even look to have broken a sweat.
Swailes has been injured so cant comment.
Rob Scott looks solid, and has a decent throw on him.
Branston, he was garbage last season but has made a massive improvement during the summer and looks decent.
Which team do you want to beat the most this season and why?
All 23!
What sort of line-up can we expect from you?
Same as usual i'd guess. The same 11 that's started every game this season. Day, Forbes, Scott, Owen, Porter, Liddell, Wellens, Branston, Tierney, Warne, Butcher
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Who's your strongest/Weakest link??
Strongest link is either Paul Warne. Then there's Andy Liddell, who really is Championship class and has scored two wonder goals already this season and Richie Wellens who's a class act. Weakest link. Probably Porter, who we signed from Bury - still got a bit to go to be good enough for this league.
Predicted score?
3-1 - Warney Brace, and a Liddell wonder strike
Who's going up?
Hopefully us, fingers crossed. I fancy Huddersfield myself. Got a good strikeforce and a decent young side.
Who's going down?
Chesterfield, only have one decent player and he's on loan to them. I'd find it quite funny if Blackpool went down too.
Meat & Tatty, Beef n Onion or Chicken Balti?
Are you mad, Where's the steak option!?
