Oldham reflections.

[Derbymiller]

The three at the back is hurting us, that and not having an option to pressure Dawson as well. These are down to Hamshaw, he will live or die by his decisions as all managers do with two sacked this week. I still think a flat four with our experienced players and good solid DM in front will stop the constant leaking of goals. Make us difficult to beat first then pretty to watch Matt for godsake, it is points not performances at this stage that matter.

[mellowmiller]

Surely Mellow, thats the point of the 'match thread', and what differentiates it from the 'post match thread'? One is a 'in the here and now' live commentary which ebbs and flows with the game, the other is a commentary with full hindsight. Otherwise just have the one thread.

Of course it is Grumpy and it was just a tongue in cheek comment because if you look at some of the things that were said on there and compare them with those after the final whistle.......
Games nowadays last more than 90 minutes and things can change significantly so sometimes it's better to be patient rather than jump to instant judgements all the time.

[Brin]

Of course it is Grumpy and it was just a tongue in cheek comment because if you look at some of the things that were said on there and compare them with those after the final whistle.......
Games nowadays last more than 90 minutes and things can change significantly so sometimes it's better to be patient rather than jump to instant judgements all the time.

Very wise words

[RU66]

One positive note Yearwood whose never looked fit in the second half was more like it. Didn't think Gore or McWilliams were in the game much. Not knocking Dawson at all with centre backs we started with in front of him. Douglas though you've got to start somewhere could come on for that.

[Heliosphan78]

Duncan looked not far off good enough a year ago. Must have progressed since.

You don't know whether he's progressed or not, you're guessing.

He played 71 minutes against the Newcastle Academy team, 12 months ago. And based on that, you'd put him straight into a league game away from home? Wow.

Everyone gets an opinion but at least base it on something rather than absolutely **** all.

[millersrus]

Gore only came on in the 63rd minute and for me certainly had a presence. Holmes wasn’t quite as influential in 2nd half as the first.
Dawson certainly at fault for the second goal. The ball looped into 6 yard box and he retreated instead of making an easy claim. I wouldn’t blame Spence for not making a headed clearance.
As to our disallowed goal I can can only assume Lino said offside, it certainly wasn’t. Ref was happy with it.
Think Lino got it wrong badly.

[Masbroughstreet]

As to our disallowed goal I can can only assume Lino said offside, it certainly wasn’t. Ref was happy with it.
Think Lino got it wrong badly.

I thought it was given for offside even though he was miles on, However according to The Advertiser match report it was a handball.

[millersrus]

The ref was a lot closer and had a good view. ��

[GlennMiller]

It shouldn't be any surprise that we struggled early on against a solid Lge 2 side who've been on a decent run. You can't stick a bunch of inexperienced youngsters into the side and expect them to play like a solid Lge 1 unit! But these are the games where Hamshaw needs to experiment with the less experienced players so no criticism on him.

That said, there were some notable observations;
Dawson is a brilliant shot-stopper and that's where his goalkeeping qualities end.
Baptiste is an agricultural defender who is way off Lge 1 standard.
Richardson needs time to develop before he's anywhere near the first XI.
Holmes is a real trier with good skill. However, to make the most of his abilities he needs to be in Lge 2.
Ayers always makes an impression and would be ahead of Hugill every time for me.
As mentioned, Etete and Sherif should not play together.

After an understandably dreadful first half, I quite enjoyed the second!

[Ericsladkilnhurst]

Duncan looked not far off good enough a year ago. Must have progressed since.

You don't know whether he's progressed or not, you're guessing.

He played 71 minutes against the Newcastle Academy team, 12 months ago. And based on that, you'd put him straight into a league game away from home? Wow.

Everyone gets an opinion but at least base it on something rather than absolutely **** all.

Look how long it took for Kayode to be aggressive against a centre half.
Putting Duncan in against a seasoned centre forward would be like a rabbit caught in a cars headlights.
Be it we play Northampton Town on Saturday, & if even Eaves played for the Cobblers, he would make mincemeat of Duncan.