Ritchierich Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 (edited) ....well maybe not but I really think we need to make a statement tomorrow and/or next week at Dale. LJ has put together a squad that is very hard to beat BUT can we win enough games to really push for the play-offs? It's time for the team to push on and show this is the real thing! COYB Edited November 21, 2014 by Ritchierich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beag_teeets Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 (edited) Nope. No must wins until at least after Easter. Actually, I'll add that I would rather the team hover between 10th and 6th until about Easter. I think 1st and 2nd are gone although I could be wrong but I don't think we are a top 2 side yet, if we are to get promoted it would be via the play offs and I would rather go into them in form rather than clinging on to 6th spot from new year onwards. Besides, I don't want teams coming to BP thinking they are playing one of the top sides and setting up defensively, I'd rather watch football between two sides going for a win, if we're outside the top 6 then the viewing will be better. Edited November 21, 2014 by beag_teeets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Nope. No must wins until at least after Easter. Actually, I'll add that I would rather the team hover between 10th and 6th until about Easter. I think 1st and 2nd are gone although I could be wrong but I don't think we are a top 2 side yet, if we are to get promoted it would be via the play offs and I would rather go into them in form rather than clinging on to 6th spot from new year onwards. Besides, I don't want teams coming to BP thinking they are playing one of the top sides and setting up defensively, I'd rather watch football between two sides going for a win, if we're outside the top 6 then the viewing will be better. We've been outside the top six for years and the viewing has been :censored:ing :censored:! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfatjoe1 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 No, but we need to star shaking off the lethargy that has has characterised the last two games. This season seems insanely competitive the top, or should i say nearly top half, and i reckon we could easily lose touch and drop off the pace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beag_teeets Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 We've been outside the top six for years and the viewing has been :censored:ing :censored:! Oh you! We've been outside the top 15! You know what I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddy_Ender Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 No but last Saturday was, we wont miss out on the playoffs by losing at Sheff Utd it will be the points dropped against piss poor teams that will do us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavageTheBeast Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Only one away win all season so no its not a must win. Potentially our season could be defined in the next two weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Nope. No must wins until at least after Easter. Actually, I'll add that I would rather the team hover between 10th and 6th until about Easter. I think 1st and 2nd are gone although I could be wrong but I don't think we are a top 2 side yet, if we are to get promoted it would be via the play offs and I would rather go into them in form rather than clinging on to 6th spot from new year onwards. Besides, I don't want teams coming to BP thinking they are playing one of the top sides and setting up defensively, I'd rather watch football between two sides going for a win, if we're outside the top 6 then the viewing will be better. Bang on the money We don't need to make a lot of noise before Christmas it's about staying in contention and timing our gallop to the line. The key to getting promotion out of this division is endurance the team that can keep fresh the longest and not run out of steam. Picking up a win tomorrow would help mind if we were to lose the next 2 it would mean we have to play catch up but it wouldn't be a disaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueatheart Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I would take four points and progression to the next round of the JPT out of the next three games. I don't want to rip up trees, but if we can keep the unbeaten run going whilst staying close to the top six then I will be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy_Fent Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 A win would be a massive statement of intent. I'll hazard a guess that pundits and fans of other teams are looking at us right now and thinking "They're only Oldham, they'll drop back down the table soon and finish in the bottom half". A win at the "mighty" Sheffield United tomorrow might make a few more people take note. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisbrogan Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Yes. They're all must win games this season as we're on a PROMOTION CHARGE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc-latics Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 A win would be a massive statement of intent. I'll hazard a guess that pundits and fans of other teams are looking at us right now and thinking "They're only Oldham, they'll drop back down the table soon and finish in the bottom half". A win at the "mighty" Sheffield United tomorrow might make a few more people take note. I think we're more likely to get a win tomorrow than at Rochdale. But like you say, the win at Sheff U would be a bigger win from the outside. A win at Spotland would be seen as a decent result, but not get much attention, when it'll probably take a much better performance to come back with a result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy_Fent Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I think we're more likely to get a win tomorrow than at Rochdale. But like you say, the win at Sheff U would be a bigger win from the outside. A win at Spotland would be seen as a decent result, but not get much attention, when it'll probably take a much better performance to come back with a result. To be fair I'm sure the same people are thinking the same thing about Rochdale. Whereas Sheff Utd are expected to be in the top 6 in May Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I'll settle for us winning all our games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShireBlue Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I'd be very happy with 4 points and a win midweek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 A game away at one of the main promotion contenders before Christmas can't be deemed "must win". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronoafc Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Whether it's a must win or not - It's fine, we'll piss them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schlieb Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 I would take four points and progression to the next round of the JPT out of the next three games. I don't want to rip up trees, but if we can keep the unbeaten run going whilst staying close to the top six then I will be happy. Unbeaten run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Unbeaten run? We're the new Huddersfield! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celliott83 Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 (edited) I would take four points and progression to the next round of the JPT out of the next three games. Bloody hell, id rip your hand off for 2 wins and a draw from our next 3 Let's not get ahead of ourselves, these next 3 are possibly the 3 toughest we will have all season We could easily look at it next Sunday and have nothing, or just as easily have won all 3, it's one of those seasons where I'm not surprised by anything! Edited November 22, 2014 by celliott83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scapegoat Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 As said nothing is a must win at this stage of the season. But games against teams that you expect to be competing for the Top 6 places are always a little more important. Not a happy hunting ground overall (though last few seasons have been OK) so not expecting anything from it, but hoping that we can get something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hands on Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 As they say a 'result' in each of the next three games would be massive. However you could add the FA cup tie against Donny to the list because a 3rd round away tie with loads of dosh would give LJ another chance to strengthen the squad for the run in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slystallone Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 We were on a nice little run until Bristol City ended it. We could do with going on another one again if we're serious about a promotion push this season. Might have to start that run going after the next 2 league games though, 2 toughies; people shouldnt underestimate 'Dale next week and today with be no cake walk at their place. Anything gained from these next 2 will again set a real marker for us as a side going forwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchierich Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 ....exactly the result i suspected!! we are becoming the draw specialists which won't get us in the playoffs but is still pretty impressive compared to where we have been last few seasons....massive credit to LJ However, we need to win a few games so next week it has to be 3 points or we are going to see the tail lights of Swindon, Sheff U, MK franchise etc disappear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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