the_mighty_bosh Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 The rest of the matches this month give us a good opportunity to pick up points, assuming that we actually play football that's a level above shit (which can't be guaranteed with us). On paper Swindon away is an absolute write off, but it's a game that I could see Dino relishing and he'd have no problem setting us up to dig out a point. After that it's Crawley (H), Morecambe (A) and Salford (H). Minimum of 6 points from those 4 games would keep us at arms length from the basement, with a win at Morecambe being essential, but I could see us picking more than that. If we can go into January with a good gap from relegation, it could allow us to think about transfers to improve the team in the medium term rather than looking at emergency survival signings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsworth blue Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 I admire your optimism Bosh and echo the sentiments about the 6 points but this is a team that has great difficulty winning. We played an out of form Orient side yesterday who were bottom of the form table over the last 6 matches and in truth were only worth a point. Latics had more possession, they had more shots on target. The only games we have won recently were 2-0 v Walsall after Sadler had a brainfart and got dismissed and Newport where we actually did a very professional if unexciting job. I think any win at the moment is far from a given, Latics actually have to play well to win. I don't believe there will be any marquee signings in January (certainly hope not like Kokos and Vera etc), and I fear that we may lose Johnny Smith who in truth remains our only realistic attacking threat. Will settle for being out of bottom 4 at New Year and staying outside it till the end of the season, that's the extent of my belief in this playing staff I am afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeP Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 LDDD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythemostimportantkick Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 27 minutes ago, unsworth blue said: I admire your optimism Bosh and echo the sentiments about the 6 points but this is a team that has great difficulty winning. We played an out of form Orient side yesterday who were bottom of the form table over the last 6 matches and in truth were only worth a point. Latics had more possession, they had more shots on target. The only games we have won recently were 2-0 v Walsall after Sadler had a brainfart and got dismissed and Newport where we actually did a very professional if unexciting job. I think any win at the moment is far from a given, Latics actually have to play well to win. I don't believe there will be any marquee signings in January (certainly hope not like Kokos and Vera etc), and I fear that we may lose Johnny Smith who in truth remains our only realistic attacking threat. Will settle for being out of bottom 4 at New Year and staying outside it till the end of the season, that's the extent of my belief in this playing staff I am afraid. Bottom 4 ? You do know we are no longer in League One ? Are you in denial like I am ? I still check for us on FlashScore in League One. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiseowl Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 lol yes - I habitually still type "league one table/results" on internet searches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsworth blue Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 4 hours ago, simplythemostimportantkick said: Bottom 4 ? You do know we are no longer in League One ? Are you in denial like I am ? I still check for us on FlashScore in League One. No Simply, bottom 4 in any division, I am aware relegation this year is bottom one unless someone goes bust in the EFL. The worst position Latics have ever finished in my lifetime was 19th in bottom Division in 1969/70, I can't see us getting as high as that sadly so will settle for the relative comfort of staying away from immediate danger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mighty_bosh Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 So a disappointing but unsurprising defeat yesterday, the next 3 are big. Hopefully at least 2 wins, especially from Morecambe away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Morecambe away a six pointer, cheers Abdallah you cunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careca9 Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Def 3 huge games. We are v poor but only 5 points from 13th. 3 from 16th. There are some rank teams in this league and Dino needs to get points from these games For sure as we should be able to compete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankies6 Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 i wonder if Al would sack Dino if we have a poor December? These coming are must win games and games we should be looking to take maximum points from.. Who knows? Its also crossed my mind about Dino joining back up with Westley at stevenage?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanny Adams Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, Frankies6 said: i wonder if Al would sack Dino if we have a poor December? These coming are must win games and games we should be looking to take maximum points from.. Who knows? Its also crossed my mind about Dino joining back up with Westley at stevenage?. We have averaged a point a game and won 1 in 5. We aren't winning the next 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 11 minutes ago, Frankies6 said: i wonder if Al would sack Dino if we have a poor December? These coming are must win games and games we should be looking to take maximum points from.. Who knows? Its also crossed my mind about Dino joining back up with Westley at stevenage?. You wouldn't necessarily have expected AL to sack Frankie Bunn this time last year. But lo and behold he did. We were then managerless for the Transfer window, so AL and Mo could bring in their own players- Sefil, Iacovitti and Vera haven't set the division alight since then. I wouldn't be surprised if Dino was sacked no matter the results over the next few games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldhamAthlete Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 16 minutes ago, Frankies6 said: i wonder if Al would sack Dino if we have a poor December? These coming are must win games and games we should be looking to take maximum points from.. Who knows? Its also crossed my mind about Dino joining back up with Westley at stevenage?. Would not be surprised if he got the push just before the transfer window opens so we don,t have to sign anyone till we appoint a new man just before it shuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Maamria is going nowhere, transfer window or no transfer window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Wouldn’t rule anything out with these in charge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Tic Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Careca9 said: Def 3 huge games. We are v poor but only 5 points from 13th. 3 from 16th. There are some rank teams in this league and Dino needs to get points from these games For sure as we should be able to compete Unfortunately we are one of those rank teams. January will be crucial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjk2008 Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 I’m actually struggling to give a toss whatever happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_bro Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 2 hours ago, Careca9 said: Def 3 huge games. We are v poor but only 5 points from 13th. 3 from 16th. There are some rank teams in this league and Dino needs to get points from these games For sure as we should be able to compete We weren't very poor yesterday. In fact we were by far the best team. Our problem is the same as it's been all season. No strikers worth he name. Midfield is now decent, but holding onto McCann and Jones is an issue. Put Swindon's strikers into our team and we will climb the league easily. If Bradford recall Doyle, Swindon won't stay top and may even drop out of the play offs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Would be bizarre if they recalled him less than 6 months after pushing him out the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobledgersheart Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 1 hour ago, deyres42 said: Would be bizarre if they recalled him less than 6 months after pushing him out the door. Think they'd be daft not to, if only to deprive Swindon of his services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mighty_bosh Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 4 hours ago, Frankies6 said: i wonder if Al would sack Dino if we have a poor December? These coming are must win games and games we should be looking to take maximum points from.. Who knows? Its also crossed my mind about Dino joining back up with Westley at stevenage?. I'd never rule out AL&Mo sacking anyone at anytime, especially if it made sense not to sack the manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDHAMADE Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 7 hours ago, yarddog73 said: Morecambe away a six pointer, cheers Abdallah you cunt. Arguably, the Biggest game of the season so far, make or break! A case of who's had the least Turkey, fine details and all that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 24 minutes ago, OLDHAMADE said: Arguably, the Biggest game of the season so far, make or break! A case of who's had the least Turkey, fine details and all that Who'd take a point now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDHAMADE Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 9 hours ago, Dave_Og said: Who'd take a point now? We have to win but a draw wouldn't be the end of the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 8 minutes ago, OLDHAMADE said: We have to win but a draw wouldn't be the end of the world I'd certainly take second bottom now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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