Oldham Athletic (A) - EFL Trophy

[Farnywhite]

3 hours ago, Johnnyrotten said:

There's no game for 11 days after tonight.  Yes I'd leave out all the first teamers if it was an option to avoid injury, but there's plenty of time for a break coming up if we're just talking about tiredness.

Its wierd how we all think players need a break these days, they never used to, the team only changed if there were injuries and that applied to all the Sherpa Van Trophy games, cup replays, 1st and 2nd leg cup ties etc.  

because there all suppose to be athletes these days and not cart horses can’t play to many games or on a shitty pitch and there hamstrings go pop .

[gonzo]

Did Cogley have a knock on Sat do we know?

[desperado]

16 minutes ago, Farnywhite said:

Why risk Johnston with the form he is in with a game that means nothing just play someone out of the youth team if there is no one available 

I’m not saying I agree with the decision to play him, I said before I’d prefer to see someone from the youth team play. But you’re making it sound like there’s no reasons whatsoever to play him.

- It’s a game Schumacher wants to win

- He’d like to have a captain out there to hold together some continuity 

- It provides some leadership and experience out there for the younger ones and ones on the periphery

- There’s 11 days till our next league game - he may well not consider it a risk

- Him playing will add to our chances of winning this game, keeping confidence and this winning run going

- Every other position has someone there who needs game time to prove themself, in terms of realistically breaking into the first 11

- He’s one of a number of players who fits the eligibility criteria 

Now you could argue against every single one of those points, but if GJ plays, I suspect SS will have taken all that into consideration, which to me seems reasonable and understandable. 
 

 

 

[RUREADY2ROLL]

5 minutes ago, desperado said:

I’m not saying I agree with the decision to play him, I said before I’d prefer to see someone from the youth team play. But you’re making it sound like there’s no reasons whatsoever to play him.

- It’s a game Schumacher wants to win

- He’d like to have a captain out there to hold together some continuity 

- It provides some leadership and experience out there for the younger ones and ones on the periphery

- There’s 11 days till our next league game - he may well not consider it a risk

- Him playing will add to our chances of winning this game, keeping confidence and this winning run going

- Every other position has someone there who needs game time to prove themself, in terms of realistically breaking into the first 11

- He’s one of a number of players who fits the eligibility criteria 

Now you could argue against every single one of those points, but if GJ plays, I suspect SS will have taken all that into consideration, which to me seems reasonable and understandable. 
 

 

 

If Cogley is fit he could play left back and Taylor could play centre back with Forrester

[DaveTheRave]

2-0

Dalby, Morley

Come On You Whites!!!

[Wanderlust]

Will the game be broadcast anywhere?

Dont SKY have the rights … so SKY + ?

Edited November 11, 2025 by Wanderlust

[waffer cup 07]

14 minutes ago, Wanderlust said:

Will the game be broadcast anywhere?

Dont SKY have the rights … so SKY + ?

On Wanderers TV.

[RUREADY2ROLL]

4 minutes ago, waffer cup 07 said:

On Wanderers TV.

And Sky

[burnden]

[desperado]

10 minutes ago, burnden said:

So nobody from Saturday starts - fair play, still looks strong.

Trying to think where I saw Hogan - was it the first game at Everton? I think he stood out as playing well - good opportunity for him.

Broome as well - must be swept away with emotion turning out for the team he supports 

Edited November 11, 2025 by desperado

[Whitesince63]

Still a very strong looking side that and hard to believe it’s effectively our second eleven. Think there could be multiple changes at HT to give everyone a chance of some minutes. Strangely looking forward to the game. 😁

[Wanderlust]

Wanderers TV and SKY? 
Happy days in this foreign land 😎
Just need to persuade the missus to go out with her mates now.

[burnden]

13 minutes ago, desperado said:

So nobody from Saturday starts - fair play, still looks strong.

Trying to think where I saw Hogan - was the first game at Everton? I think he stood out as playing well - good opportunity for him.

Broome as well - must be swept away with emotion turning out for his home town team 

Bristling with excitement.

[Farnywhite]

2 hours ago, desperado said:

I’m not saying I agree with the decision to play him, I said before I’d prefer to see someone from the youth team play. But you’re making it sound like there’s no reasons whatsoever to play him.

- It’s a game Schumacher wants to win

- He’d like to have a captain out there to hold together some continuity 

- It provides some leadership and experience out there for the younger ones and ones on the periphery

- There’s 11 days till our next league game - he may well not consider it a risk

- Him playing will add to our chances of winning this game, keeping confidence and this winning run going

- Every other position has someone there who needs game time to prove themself, in terms of realistically breaking into the first 11

- He’s one of a number of players who fits the eligibility criteria 

Now you could argue against every single one of those points, but if GJ plays, I suspect SS will have taken all that into consideration, which to me seems reasonable and understandable. 
 

 

 

Well he isn’t playing which is the correct decision. 
we don’t know what state farino or toal will come back in madness to risk him 

[Eddie]

Wouldn’t be surprised if he’s given a few some time off so they could maybe go away for a few days before a busy Christmas period - hence not having some of the ever presents even on the bench (although not sure if that works for some but not others).

[Marc505]

7 hours ago, desperado said:

Where’s your ambition and positivity?

Surely we’re striving for the sextuple 😁 (“Winning 6 trophies is a rare and significant achievement in football”)

- L1

- FA Cup

- EFL Trophy

- Youth cup winners

- B team League champions

- Womens tier 6 champions 

 

6 stars above the badge on next seasons kit 😃

[Wanderlust]

31 minutes ago, Wanderlust said:

Wanderers TV and SKY? 
Happy days in this foreign land 😎
Just need to persuade the missus to go out with her mates now.

Result! 
She’s offski 😀

[Zog1]

Imagine Broome comes out and plays a worldie.

[masi 51]

43 minutes ago, Whitesince63 said:

Still a very strong looking side that and hard to believe it’s effectively our second eleven. Think there could be multiple changes at HT to give everyone a chance of some minutes. Strangely looking forward to the game. 😁

Add Forino, Erahahon and Gale  to those that never played Saturday and the squad looks very strong

[paulhanley]

32 minutes ago, burnden said:

Bristling with excitement.

Let us hope he can handle it.

[gonzo]

LL villager on the bench.

[Ratwhite]

i’d have been all over this back int day

like a Crewe away in Freight Rover Trophy

Firesticks and Sky killing it 

[Rizlar]

Bloody mouldy old dough that’s takes me back !

[only1swanny]

10 minutes ago, gonzo said:

LL villager on the bench.

Aye, two kids I've taught on bench... 

[Wanderlust]

Strong Oldham team TBF- should be a proper workout for our lads.