Sayful2001 Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 How did they do last year? Oldham underachieved. At one stage the Latics were challenging for promotion under John Sheridan but they fell away at the turn of the year. A host of loan signings included Dean Windass, whose performances, despite sterling efforts as a goalkeeper, slumped along with the team's displays after his stand-in stopper showing. Joe Royle came in as an intended quick-fix but a return to earlier season form never materialised. Dave Penney Who's the gaffer? Previously with Doncaster and Darlington - clubs without 'stars' in their squads - Dave Penney instilled a sound work ethic at both northern sides to compensate for a supposed lack of quality. Chris Taylor Who's the player to watch? The stand-out player last term, Chris Taylor, is a year older meaning the young left-sided attacking midfielder should increase last season's goal tally of 11 - but how long the Latics can hold on to him remains to be seen. How will they do? "Were Penny to repeat the performances completed at his previous clubs, the Latics will truly be in with a shout of promotion," saysBBC Radio Manchester's John Gilder. "But you have to say, had Lee Hughes stayed that shout could well have become a roar." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste1987 Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 How did they do last year? Oldham underachieved. At one stage the Latics were challenging for promotion under John Sheridan but they fell away at the turn of the year. A host of loan signings included Dean Windass, whose performances, despite sterling efforts as a goalkeeper, slumped along with the team's displays after his stand-in stopper showing. Joe Royle came in as an intended quick-fix but a return to earlier season form never materialised. Dave Penney Who's the gaffer? Previously with Doncaster and Darlington - clubs without 'stars' in their squads - Dave Penney instilled a sound work ethic at both northern sides to compensate for a supposed lack of quality. Chris Taylor Who's the player to watch? The stand-out player last term, Chris Taylor, is a year older meaning the young left-sided attacking midfielder should increase last season's goal tally of 11 - but how long the Latics can hold on to him remains to be seen. How will they do? "Were Penny to repeat the performances completed at his previous clubs, the Latics will truly be in with a shout of promotion," saysBBC Radio Manchester's John Gilder. "But you have to say, had Lee Hughes stayed that shout could well have become a roar." BBC article is in here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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