DP: One week to save your job...

[The Oldham Insider]

Dave Penney: one week to save your job; your time starts…

 

One look to the fixture list and then another to the league table suggest that, as of this Saturday afternoon, Dave Penney will have one week to save himself from being sacked as manager of Oldham Athletic. In the space of that week, Athletic have three games: first up is Brentford at home, that is followed by a rearranged fixture away at Stockport, who lie at the foot of the table, and then comes a trip to the Wirrall to face Tranmere.

 

Those are three fixtures that any team would be looking to take points from, particularly a side needing to climb out of the relegation zone. Athletic have had a poor first half to this season and must improve quickly if they are to avoid being cast adrift in the bottom four. As the division’s lowest scorers – and having failed to score in ten of their last sixteen fixtures - with falling attendances, and one win in their last twelve outings, Athletic need a change in fortunes, and fast. If results in the forthcoming twelve fixtures are no better, then a serious relegation struggle beckons.

 

Saturday’s opponents, Brentford, have managed a couple of decent results on the road recently, including a win over MK Dons with a late goal. However, a game against a solidly midtable side at home is one that any team desperately in need of points would be looking to win. It has not been in Athletic’s nature to attack their opposition this season, though. Under Dave Penney’s management, they have adopted a defensive outlook that has all too often failed to pay off. Aside from the poor results, the lack of entertainment value on offer has not helped draw fans to Boundary Park either.

 

In the recent fixture at home to fellow strugglers, Tranmere, somewhat mystifyingly, neither team seemed intent on winning the game; both appeared to focus far more on not conceding a goal. In keeping with that the final score was 0-0. In the following game at home to Millwall, however, Athletic showed far more inclination to attack and put the Lions under some pressure. Unfortunately, they were unable to ever really trouble David Forde in the Millwall goal and lost 0-1, thanks to a penalty awarded for an off-the-ball incident involving captain, Sean Gregan.

 

Athletic will certainly have to maintain that approach of venturing forward and looking for goals in the coming games, but finding them may well involve signing a goalscorer. Pawel Abbott is the only player in the squad to have scored more than two goals in the league this season and is only now regaining his fitness following a hernia operation. For that reason, bringing in a striker therefore looks like a crucial priority but, aside from some talk of Paul Heffernan returning to Athletic after a loan spell with the club, things have been awfully quiet on that front. Any permanent signings will have to made prior to Tuesday night’s game at Stockport, which takes place the evening that the current transfer window closes.

 

Following a difficult period in administration, Athletic’s local neighbours ended a run of twelve league defeats with a 0-0 draw at Carlisle this weekend and followed that up with a midweek draw at home to Brighton. Penney must feel that three points are there for the taking. There is no guarantee of that, by any means, particularly when the team are struggling as much as they are to find the net.

 

Tranmere’s form is much improved since the departure of John Barnes and Jason McAteer, and they have lost only twice in their last nine games. That run includes the recent 0-0 draw at Boundary Park, where Rovers appeared equally devoid of attacking ideas as their hosts. One suspects they will be more inclined to go at Athletic at home and, likewise, against fellow strugglers Athletic themselves will have to push for three points rather than just one.

 

Midweek results have not gone in Athletic’s favour and, with their rivals finding some form, Penney’s men must do likewise and start scoring goals and getting points on the board. Penney is already under immense pressure, on the back of lacklustre performances and poor results, and many fans already feel the time has come for him to be discharged of his duties. He will now, almost certainly, have to emerge from the coming three games with an absolute minimum of four points under his belt. Perhaps even that will not be enough buy him a stay of execution.

 

What follows on from that is a very challenging run of five games, which includes fixtures against four of the division’s top five teams. Should Oldham Athletic not come through the more immediate fixtures favourably, then one strongly suspects Dave Penney’s days as manager are numbered.

 

[martjs]

Dave Penney: one week to save your job; your time starts…

 

Is this robboman's source?

[edhunteruk]

Dave Penney: one week to save your job; your time starts…

 

One look to the fixture list and then another to the league table suggest that, as of this Saturday afternoon, Dave Penney will have one week to save himself from being sacked as manager of Oldham Athletic. In the space of that week, Athletic have three games: first up is Brentford at home, that is followed by a rearranged fixture away at Stockport, who lie at the foot of the table, and then comes a trip to the Wirrall to face Tranmere.

 

Those are three fixtures that any team would be looking to take points from, particularly a side needing to climb out of the relegation zone. Athletic have had a poor first half to this season and must improve quickly if they are to avoid being cast adrift in the bottom four. As the division’s lowest scorers – and having failed to score in ten of their last sixteen fixtures - with falling attendances, and one win in their last twelve outings, Athletic need a change in fortunes, and fast. If results in the forthcoming twelve fixtures are no better, then a serious relegation struggle beckons.

 

Saturday’s opponents, Brentford, have managed a couple of decent results on the road recently, including a win over MK Dons with a late goal. However, a game against a solidly midtable side at home is one that any team desperately in need of points would be looking to win. It has not been in Athletic’s nature to attack their opposition this season, though. Under Dave Penney’s management, they have adopted a defensive outlook that has all too often failed to pay off. Aside from the poor results, the lack of entertainment value on offer has not helped draw fans to Boundary Park either.

 

In the recent fixture at home to fellow strugglers, Tranmere, somewhat mystifyingly, neither team seemed intent on winning the game; both appeared to focus far more on not conceding a goal. In keeping with that the final score was 0-0. In the following game at home to Millwall, however, Athletic showed far more inclination to attack and put the Lions under some pressure. Unfortunately, they were unable to ever really trouble David Forde in the Millwall goal and lost 0-1, thanks to a penalty awarded for an off-the-ball incident involving captain, Sean Gregan.

 

Athletic will certainly have to maintain that approach of venturing forward and looking for goals in the coming games, but finding them may well involve signing a goalscorer. Pawel Abbott is the only player in the squad to have scored more than two goals in the league this season and is only now regaining his fitness following a hernia operation. For that reason, bringing in a striker therefore looks like a crucial priority but, aside from some talk of Paul Heffernan returning to Athletic after a loan spell with the club, things have been awfully quiet on that front. Any permanent signings will have to made prior to Tuesday night’s game at Stockport, which takes place the evening that the current transfer window closes.

 

Following a difficult period in administration, Athletic’s local neighbours ended a run of twelve league defeats with a 0-0 draw at Carlisle this weekend and followed that up with a midweek draw at home to Brighton. Penney must feel that three points are there for the taking. There is no guarantee of that, by any means, particularly when the team are struggling as much as they are to find the net.

 

Tranmere’s form is much improved since the departure of John Barnes and Jason McAteer, and they have lost only twice in their last nine games. That run includes the recent 0-0 draw at Boundary Park, where Rovers appeared equally devoid of attacking ideas as their hosts. One suspects they will be more inclined to go at Athletic at home and, likewise, against fellow strugglers Athletic themselves will have to push for three points rather than just one.

 

Midweek results have not gone in Athletic’s favour and, with their rivals finding some form, Penney’s men must do likewise and start scoring goals and getting points on the board. Penney is already under immense pressure, on the back of lacklustre performances and poor results, and many fans already feel the time has come for him to be discharged of his duties. He will now, almost certainly, have to emerge from the coming three games with an absolute minimum of four points under his belt. Perhaps even that will not be enough buy him a stay of execution.

 

What follows on from that is a very challenging run of five games, which includes fixtures against four of the division’s top five teams. Should Oldham Athletic not come through the more immediate fixtures favourably, then one strongly suspects Dave Penney’s days as manager are numbered.

 

absolutely no point sacking him in a weeks time afte thes games in my opinion..the transfer window shuts on monday so sack him after that and whoever comes in has to make do and mend with the same squad of players...

 

unless the owners have already got someone in place ready to go then leave it till end of season,it wont make any difference...

 

if they have got someone ready and we lose saturday then get rid and spend 2 days trying to bring in quality players we are badly lacking....

[Delfer]

The leaks all suggest Penney out and Gannon in

 

[creepy]

cant we bring loans in untill March?

[RobOAFC]

cant we bring loans in untill March?

 

Yup, to be fair to DP, his loan signings look/ed half decent

e.g. sheehan, heff, :censored:

[ste1987]

Yup, to be fair to DP, his loan signings look/ed half decent

e.g. sheehan, heff, :censored:

 

Just the shame the ones who are tied to the club on contracts aren't

[Lee Sinnott]

Friend of mine emailed Hardy the other day to voice her disapproval of the way things are going, and Hardy responded by sayin Dave Penis is here for the long term and they aren't even considering parting ways with the useless yorkshire bastard.

[singe]

Friend of mine emailed Hardy the other day to voice her disapproval of the way things are going, and Hardy responded by sayin Dave Penis is here for the long term and they aren't even considering parting ways with the useless yorkshire bastard.

Well he would say that, wouldn't he.

 

though I do think AH is right. They have acknowledged bailing it far too soon, so won't do that again.

It is often used but Royle, Ritchie and Fergie aslo had the same pressure early on.

Lets face it, Penneys plan was to get a few scrappy wins using squad palyers with so many key men out. It just has not worked

[razza699]

Yup, to be fair to DP, his loan signings look/ed half decent

e.g. sheehan, heff, :censored:

 

 

yep then bad ones in goodwin and blackman and Hills

 

(blackman bot because he is a bad player but the fact he hasnt used him)

[RoyleArmy]

If oldham lose or draw penney could still go if its a ugly game to watch

Edited January 28, 2010 by RoyleArmy

[Zorrro]

Wise words.

[Stevie_J]

...blackman bot because he is a bad...

You're not the stand-in webmonkey, by any chance...?

[RobOAFC]

Well he would say that, wouldn't he.

 

though I do think AH is right. They have acknowledged bailing it far too soon, so won't do that again.

It is often used but Royle, Ritchie and Fergie aslo had the same pressure early on.

Lets face it, Penneys plan was to get a few scrappy wins using squad palyers with so many key men out. It just has not worked

 

If your referring to ronnie moore (which i think you are) then if you look, the positions are completely different.

Under RM we was winning and scoring ( not nice football but was still winning and had attacking intent ) but under DP we are in relegation zone, got the worst goalscoring record in this division (maybe from prem to L2?) so the circumstances are different

[singe]

You're not the stand-in webmonkey, by any chance...?

[stebuzz]

If your referring to ronnie moore (which i think you are) then if you look, the positions are completely different.

Under RM we was winning and scoring ( not nice football but was still winning and had attacking intent ) but under DP we are in relegation zone, got the worst goalscoring record in this division (maybe from prem to L2?) so the circumstances are different

not counting the premier league only darlington, grimsby and lincoln have scored less than us in all 3 divisions.

 

wonder if dave has noticed we have won only 2 of the last 16 games. its no wonder we are depressed.

[Break The Silence]

not counting the premier league only darlington, grimsby and lincoln have scored less than us in all 3 divisions.

 

wonder if dave has noticed we have won only 2 of the last 16 games. its no wonder we are depressed.

 

I doubt he'll care by this time next week because he will be too busy looking for new employment........

[Lookers_Carl]

I doubt he'll care by this time next week because he will be too busy looking for new employment........

 

I think Penney will be here until the end of the season, purely on the basis that I fail to see where the club will find the £££ to sack him

[Wardie]

I think Penney will be here until the end of the season, purely on the basis that I fail to see where the club will find the £££ to sack him

It's League two for us, then and even if he does go, the new man would have to turn on the miracle juice.

Our fate, it would seem, is all but sealed.

 

Good post from the Insider, but I don't think he told us anything we didn't already know.

[RoyleArmy]

Dave Penney: one week to save your job; your time starts…

 

One look to the fixture list and then another to the league table suggest that, as of this Saturday afternoon, Dave Penney will have one week to save himself from being sacked as manager of Oldham Athletic. In the space of that week, Athletic have three games: first up is Brentford at home, that is followed by a rearranged fixture away at Stockport, who lie at the foot of the table, and then comes a trip to the Wirrall to face Tranmere.

 

Those are three fixtures that any team would be looking to take points from, particularly a side needing to climb out of the relegation zone. Athletic have had a poor first half to this season and must improve quickly if they are to avoid being cast adrift in the bottom four. As the division’s lowest scorers – and having failed to score in ten of their last sixteen fixtures - with falling attendances, and one win in their last twelve outings, Athletic need a change in fortunes, and fast. If results in the forthcoming twelve fixtures are no better, then a serious relegation struggle beckons.

 

Saturday’s opponents, Brentford, have managed a couple of decent results on the road recently, including a win over MK Dons with a late goal. However, a game against a solidly midtable side at home is one that any team desperately in need of points would be looking to win. It has not been in Athletic’s nature to attack their opposition this season, though. Under Dave Penney’s management, they have adopted a defensive outlook that has all too often failed to pay off. Aside from the poor results, the lack of entertainment value on offer has not helped draw fans to Boundary Park either.

 

In the recent fixture at home to fellow strugglers, Tranmere, somewhat mystifyingly, neither team seemed intent on winning the game; both appeared to focus far more on not conceding a goal. In keeping with that the final score was 0-0. In the following game at home to Millwall, however, Athletic showed far more inclination to attack and put the Lions under some pressure. Unfortunately, they were unable to ever really trouble David Forde in the Millwall goal and lost 0-1, thanks to a penalty awarded for an off-the-ball incident involving captain, Sean Gregan.

 

Athletic will certainly have to maintain that approach of venturing forward and looking for goals in the coming games, but finding them may well involve signing a goalscorer. Pawel Abbott is the only player in the squad to have scored more than two goals in the league this season and is only now regaining his fitness following a hernia operation. For that reason, bringing in a striker therefore looks like a crucial priority but, aside from some talk of Paul Heffernan returning to Athletic after a loan spell with the club, things have been awfully quiet on that front. Any permanent signings will have to made prior to Tuesday night’s game at Stockport, which takes place the evening that the current transfer window closes.

 

Following a difficult period in administration, Athletic’s local neighbours ended a run of twelve league defeats with a 0-0 draw at Carlisle this weekend and followed that up with a midweek draw at home to Brighton. Penney must feel that three points are there for the taking. There is no guarantee of that, by any means, particularly when the team are struggling as much as they are to find the net.

 

Tranmere’s form is much improved since the departure of John Barnes and Jason McAteer, and they have lost only twice in their last nine games. That run includes the recent 0-0 draw at Boundary Park, where Rovers appeared equally devoid of attacking ideas as their hosts. One suspects they will be more inclined to go at Athletic at home and, likewise, against fellow strugglers Athletic themselves will have to push for three points rather than just one.

 

Midweek results have not gone in Athletic’s favour and, with their rivals finding some form, Penney’s men must do likewise and start scoring goals and getting points on the board. Penney is already under immense pressure, on the back of lacklustre performances and poor results, and many fans already feel the time has come for him to be discharged of his duties. He will now, almost certainly, have to emerge from the coming three games with an absolute minimum of four points under his belt. Perhaps even that will not be enough buy him a stay of execution.

 

What follows on from that is a very challenging run of five games, which includes fixtures against four of the division’s top five teams. Should Oldham Athletic not come through the more immediate fixtures favourably, then one strongly suspects Dave Penney’s days as manager are numbered.

 

 

Great post i agree with you