steveecky Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 As far as I can see the Latics' team play some attractive football and get involved in some cracking games but I can't see how expectations of a top half/pushing play-offs can be justified. Nine competitive games so far this season has seen us concede 15 goals, although changes to the back four don't help. The harsh truth is that whilst goalscorers win games - miserly defences win leagues/promotions. A team that concedes penalties with embarrassingly frequency is also going to struggle. Still, it's better than the drab 1-0 losses suffered for the last couple of seasons at least there a re goals to cheer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mighty_bosh Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I think it'll get better defensively as the season goes on. Either way, I'm not expecting playoffs or above. I'm happy enough with exciting attacking football, which is what were getting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross2509 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 We'll be nowhere near a struggle, but I've ways said we won't get play offs. Comfortable mid table finish, this season is a progression season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midsblue Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 It'll click...few more weeks and then bam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 (edited) From what I've seen so far and I wasn't there today we are 95% their to being a top ten team minimum that other 5% is being ruthless in both boxes not giving teams easy goals an getting ahead of defenders and being clinical in the opposition box. We will find that and we will start to turn defeats into wins and climb the table. What's hugely important is that the team doesn't lose belief because we keep playing the same way and believe we can turn the corner it is possible. Edited September 14, 2013 by GlossopLatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmer1 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Stick with LJ, we won't go down but it may take until next season before we see the results we all want, we are going places (for once) but it may take a little time. KTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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