BP1960 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I read Latics have been concentrating on shooting practice in training, the problem I feel has been not enough bodies in the box to finish off moves. I hope we see a big improvement tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I read Latics have been concentrating on shooting practice in training, the problem I feel has been not enough bodies in the box to finish off moves. I hope we see a big improvement tonight. Runners from midfield required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I'm a bit at a loss as to why this wasn't being done anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beag_teeets Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I think we rely too much on crosses into the box for on rushing players to bundle in. I can't remember the last time a striker received the ball with his back to goal in the opposition box before turning and firing it in or laying it off to either his strike partner or a midfielder to knock in. I think this is where we are one dimensional and make it easy for other teams to suss us out and nullify our threat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza699 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 If I was Dickov I would tell the players to shoot at the big white thingy with the netting on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_b_100 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 may have been missread ..... Latics having shots during training ..... Jim Beam, Jack Daniels .. well it is bloody cold !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza699 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 may have been missread ..... Latics having shots during training ..... Jim Beam, Jack Daniels .. well it is bloody cold !!!!! If Taylor is there it will be Sambuvca and Aftershock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futchers briefs Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Another media written headline to appease fans' frustrations at current lack of firepower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan up the ladder Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 When they had the Roger Palmer night a few weeks back, the Junction played a video of Roger's goals, and it was obvious then (especially given that it was straight after the 0-0 with Exeter) what we're missing: Someone to get on the end of loose balls in the box, to anticipate where the ball's going and flick it goalwards. He scored some really simple goals, the likes of which we haven't seen for a long time, but he had the art of picking the pocket of a defence, ghosting into position and getting enough on the ball to guide it home without having to hammer it. I guess a lot of that comes down to agility and speed of thought and our strikeforce is not geared up for that. But someone should be at least trying to get into those types of position. Oh, and Roger was probably on the Jim Beam and JD during the game, let alone the training! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Ritchie Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 If I was Dickov I would tell the players to shoot at the big white thingy with the netting on Doreen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 You can't replicate this sort of thing in training as in real matches committed opposition players throw in meaty tackles - something you won't get in practice routines. As suggested a specialist midfield runner or goal poacher is what's required, unfortunately there isn't one in the squad, nor anyone to hold the ball on the edge of the area. PD has had long enough to bring such players in, but has failed to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I would like to remind everyone that we are due to batter someone sometime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I would like to remind everyone that we are due to batter someone sometime soon. We must be due to receive a battering soon as well! Or did Liverpool get that out of the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) . Edited February 14, 2012 by jsslatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) I would like to remind everyone that we are due to batter someone sometime soon. Between November 22nd and December 19th Latics scored 19 goals in 7 matches - why did it all go wrong ? Edited February 14, 2012 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobOAFC Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Between November 22nd and December 19th Latics scored 19 goals in 7 matches - why did it all go wrong ? BP.. have you got your dates wrong? Results from Novermber 22nd to December 19th.. Bournemouth 0-0 Latics 26th Nov Southend 1-1 Latics 3rd Dec Oldham 2-0 Bradford 6th Dec Oldham 0-2 Wednesday 10th Dec Oldham 1-0 Southend 13th Dec Charlton 1-1 Oldham 17th Dec Did you mean 19 goals in 7 matches from 22nd October to 19th November? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 BP.. have you got your dates wrong? Results from Novermber 22nd to December 19th.. Bournemouth 0-0 Latics 26th Nov Southend 1-1 Latics 3rd Dec Oldham 2-0 Bradford 6th Dec Oldham 0-2 Wednesday 10th Dec Oldham 1-0 Southend 13th Dec Charlton 1-1 Oldham 17th Dec Did you mean 19 goals in 7 matches from 22nd October to 19th November? You are correct Rob, I'm off to Specsavers now, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beag_teeets Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 You can't replicate this sort of thing in training as in real matches committed opposition players throw in meaty tackles - something you won't get in practice routines. As suggested a specialist midfield runner or goal poacher is what's required, unfortunately there isn't one in the squad, nor anyone to hold the ball on the edge of the area. PD has had long enough to bring such players in, but has failed to do so. In fairness to PD, he hasn't been able to call on his two front men since Reid's injury, a partnershop of Reid & Kuqi may well work like this, Kuqi holds it up for Reid to smash it in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) In fairness to PD, he hasn't been able to call on his two front men since Reid's injury, a partnershop of Reid & Kuqi may well work like this, Kuqi holds it up for Reid to smash it in? Maybe Beag, but Kuqi is not good at holding up the ball IMO and I don't really class Reid as a goal poacher. Edited February 14, 2012 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobOAFC Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Maybe Beag, but Kuqi is not good at holding up the ball IMO and I don't really class Reid as a goal poacher. Reid has scored 5 goals this season from 12 yards in 14 games! Reid will get us goals, just needs us to play to his strengths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) Reid has scored 5 goals this season from 12 yards in 14 games! Reid will get us goals, just needs us to play to his strengths. lol Rob, true, he does know where the net is Edited February 14, 2012 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athleticus Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 lol Rob, true, he does know where the net is Do we know where Reid is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza699 Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Do we know where Reid is? Nandos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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