Hullo

1 So after relegation last year what are you r plans this year? are you aiming for automatic promotion?

Yes. At the start of the season that seemed a million miles away, but since we now know we've got a team to compete with anything in the league, realistically we've got to aim for a top 2 finish. We know what a play-off final defeat feels like, so keen to avoid that if at all possible.

2. You started the season with Gunn in charge then switched to Lambert after he left Colchester are fans happier with the latter?

In hindsight, getting turned over 1-7 on the opening day was the best start to the season we could have had. That might sound harsh on Gunn, but it shouldn't be taken that way. He was in an impossible position. Can't critisize him for wanting the manager's job, but he should never have been given it for the second time, after proving that he wasn't up to it the previous season. He was appointed in the summer when the club had no chairman or chief exec - which was insane. The manager should have been appointed after those two roles were filled.

3. How were your transfer dealings in the transfer and loan market any good signings?

Having just said that Gunn shouldn't have been manager, he actually managed to get us a couple of gems in his summer dealings. Jens Berthel Askou, Grant Holt.

Can't comment on the recent loans, they've only been here five minutes.

4. Are you looking forward to/have played any teams this year?

Not especially. However I do a lot of work for a big organisation in Oldham, so if we get a win next week I'll look forward to a bit of a gloat about that.

5. What has been your general style of play/tactics this year? Is this likely to change for the game against Oldham?

Diamond formation in midfield, with Hoolihan playing in an advanced midfield role behind Grant Holt and Chris Martin. Don't see any reason, other than injury, why that would change - not many teams in the league have been comfortable with it.

6. You currently lie 3rd after beating Southend 0-3 on Tuesday , fair result?

Wasn't there, but I'm told that while 0-3 flattered us slightly, there was no doubt that we deserved the win.

7. Who are Norwich?s key player/players? Who should the Oldham fans keep an eye out for on Saturday?

#1 Grant Holt, #2 Wes Hoolihan.

8. Who do you think will win League One this season? Any outsiders or surprises?

Dirty Leeds. I think the wheels will fall off at Charlton eventually. That might be wishful thinking ...

Then there's five or six that will have a reasonable chance of the playoffs - the likes of Southampton, Colchester, Huddersfield, Millwall.

9. How do you think Oldham will do this season?

Not convinced you'll threaten the play-offs after a ropey start, but you'll be OK. Penney was fancied by some on here, in the past, to take over at Norwich when Grant left.

10 And finally, what score do you think the game will be on Tuesday?

Oldham won't stop us scoring, and if Jens Berthel Askou plays it'll be a clean sheet, so I'm saying 2-0 Norwich win. We love big Jens.

Posted By: Arizona Bay, Dec 3, 08:42:43