Why have we narrowed the pitch?
Breckin: "We decided in the summer that we have had a lot of success with the measurements we played with at our previous club. When we play with 3 strikers up front it makes it a little easier on our defenders. In this league, especially and with our current injury situation you have to be able to adapt. The systems that we found that worked well in the past, all worked better on the narrower pitch we now have in place at Boundary Park."
Eyres: "As a player I haven't really noticed the difference with the pitch. Being a winger I'm just trying to get as much of the ball as possible, and be constantly involved in the game. The measurements have never really come into it, but if they have worked for the Gaffer in the past then we have to respect his decision."
What's the situation with our Centre half's?
Moore: "We are struggling in the Centre half position; there is no doubt about that. At the moment we have two full backs playing in that position because four of our centre halfs are injured. We've got Swailes who hasn't kicked a ball for the club yet, Haining who seems to be picking up one injury after another and Stam who has a cartilage injury, but it looks like he may be back in training next week. We are lacking defensively, and that is one of the main reasons we are conceding so many goals, when we get everybody in, and we can field our first choice at the back, I think it will make a big difference. As with the midfield, we thought Butcher would come here at six foot three, and get stuck in, win challenges and allow Wellens to get the ball down and feed balls to our strikers but that never happened."
Is it fair to criticise certain players in the press?
Moore: "I'm an open person, and the players here know it, if they aren't performing well and are doing things wrong why should I have to hide it, the public and the players need to know what my feelings are. Some managers like to keep it in their top pocket and save it for the dressing room, but I like to try and be as open as possible. I do criticise players but I'm the first one to pat them on the back when the have done well. Basically, what you will find in the press is that people tend to pick up on the criticisms more than the praise."
Due to the clubs financial situation would it make sense to have a smaller first team squad and give the youngsters more of a chance?
Moore: "We are trying to gain promotion. Its difficult to play three or four kids in a side and expect them to go out there and win games for you. The problem I'm having with Chris Hall at the moment, is that he is fighting for his position along side the likes of Killen, Beckett and Porter. The lad has got a big future ahead of him, there's no doubt about that. He brings something different to the club, he's big, fast and strong, his time will come."
Do you think putting admission prices up to £20 was a mistake?
S. Corney: "It's a very difficult one, were damned if we do and were damned if we don't. Some of you may have seen the figures we released today online and as you can see from our profit and loss report. Last year we actually lost £867,000. If we are losing that sort of money, then you have to look for different ways of increasing your revenue. You always have to take a chance, maybe you will lose a few people but increase your profits. Maybe it doesn't work and you get too few people coming and don't make any money at all. It's very difficult but we have to try and see whether it does have an impact on our gates. It's something we must continue to look at. We don't want to put prices up. I wish everyone could come for free but we are losing money the whole time. If we can get a few thousand people paying a few pounds more, that then generates a lot of money for the club. If it does not work then we will hold our hands up and put things back to the way they were."
Why not open the Bars and catering kiosks early to make more profit and what about a bar in the Chaddy end?
A. Hardy: "We currently only have a licence to serve alcohol one hour prior to kick off. To serve any earlier would involve extending the licence and liasing with the police and fire services, there is a lot a red tape involved. As for the a bar in the Chadderton Road stand, this is something that we are currently in talks about. We have come up with an idea that may allow us to serve alcohol to the people who use the stand. It is currently under review with the local authority but if all goes to plan we could see a facility opened before the end of this season.