Maybe; with the Latics securing a League 1 position today, the agreements around new ownership can commence in earnest. THe sooner the better, then Gary can crack on with building his team for na promotion push.

Yes we need to bin Frank Lampard’s love child ! When we brought Joe Hungbo on in the second half we actually got about 4 good crosses into the area; our first dangerous cross being in the 67th minute. Good to see Robinson back on the pitch; he needs to start on that left side on Tuesday night.

Bainsey for me, too.  I think his experience on the pitch, at the highest level for 98% of his long career, is just as good as some of the lower league “journey men” that are being touted for the job (non of which are filling me with enthusiasm).

When I questioned the seemingly high turnover of staff at the club, I was informed that the vacancies were for new roles as the backroom team was being expanded. I remain unconvinced.

Why was Carragher not even on the bench at Peterborough. No proper explanation, just that he’d been dropped. Stinks, if you ask me.

No smoke without fire; so I think things are going to get a lot worse before the good times return.

That’s now official !

Barrow & Whelan in temporary charge.

Generally I would echo most of those comments; but would like to add the following.

I have followed the Latics since 1968 and always been proud of our teams “punching above their weight” and being capable of claiming “big scalps”. To me, that was one special ingredient that made us an exciting team to follow; through the highs and lows of all the divisions. I’m afraid the charismatic Latics are no longer and it makes the annual decision whether to renew your season ticket harder and harder.

Ryan Lowe walked from Preston when he didn’t get support from above and didn’t hold the transfer reigns.

He’ll do the same here if he doesn’t get what he needs in January.