the_mighty_bosh Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I can't see Shrewsbury being as bad as they were in the JPT game, nor can I see us being as good. I expect (and would be perfectly happy with) a scrappy 1-0 win. I've never seen us beat another team at our level so convincingly as we did then but I'd be very surprised if their weak links (right back and central defence especially) are still in their starting XI so it's likely to be a more resolute team we're up against. That said, we should still be the better team and it's a great opportunity for 3 points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keep_the_faith Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Hope the recent good form has tempted a few more to make the trip. Looking at this fixture last month it was definitely on the avoid list. Amazing what 3 wins on the bounce does to your attitude. Catch em whilst there still hot is what I say... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ndl1ne Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 He has to start Schmeltz for me, they were :censored: scared of him last time and their fans thought he was a world beater. Could also see MacDonald and Rooney starting this one and him resting JCH & DP however that would be 3 changes coupled with Mellor for Mills and Lanzoni/Brown for Kusunga. Would LJ make 5 changes for a match? I know he likes to tinker... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4froale Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 don't change a winning team (unless its enforced) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshgaz Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 How did JCH play at Gillingham? I can see him having a rest for Rooney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mighty_bosh Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Hope the recent good form has tempted a few more to make the trip. Looking at this fixture last month it was definitely on the avoid list. I went to the JPT game as it was a new ground, cheaper prices and I hadn't started working Tuesday nights at the time. I guess that some people may be put off by a combination of those 3 things, but our good form should add a few on. 250-300 would be my guess. Pity it's not on a Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaddySmoker Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 He has to start Schmeltz for me, they were :censored: scared of him last time and their fans thought he was a world beater. Could also see MacDonald and Rooney starting this one and him resting JCH & DP however that would be 3 changes coupled with Mellor for Mills and Lanzoni/Brown for Kusunga. Would LJ make 5 changes for a match? I know he likes to tinker... 2 Changes are enforced and I think that we can all see Rooney and Mac starting to give the front 2 a rest to get them ready for the 3 home games. Sid for the new lad would be the only shock or maybe not such a shock really! He does have the speed and skill to be quite lethal, lets see it! I really do believe that Sid needs games and we should put up with his lack of defensive attributes in exchange for all he offers going forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_balls Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I'd have gone on a Sat. Tues are a nightmare. Oxley Lanzoni Tarkowski Grounds Mellor Schmeltz Wesolowski Smith Dayton Rooney Philliskirk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pukka Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Having won £100 on Latics win and both teams to score (vs Wolves) - I've decide to go tonight. Setting off at about half 5 from Manchester city centre. We better make the KO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mighty_bosh Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 I'd have gone on a Sat. Tues are a nightmare. Oxley Lanzoni Tarkowski Grounds Mellor Schmeltz Wesolowski Smith Dayton Rooney Philliskirk That team looks good to me. Unlucky for Charlie Mac but Rooney and Philliskirk played so well together against them last time that those two would edge it for me. I'd play Schmeltz on the right with Lanzoni behind him or on the left with Grounds behind him. But not on the left with Mellor backing him up, we'd be too exposed on that side imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mullet Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Johnson will rest JCH with a doubt. He said a couple of weeks ago that he's not built to play 3 in a week, which it would be for him. I see MacDonald in his place as we beat them with speed in the JPT didn't we? Philliskirk has to play as he scored 2 against them last time. Schmeltz too should feature, but he's an impact sub in reality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Having won £100 on Latics win and both teams to score (vs Wolves) - I've decide to go tonight. Setting off at about half 5 from Manchester city centre. We better make the KO. You should be ok for KO. I reckon about 1hr 45mins from Middleton, mind you I am setting off at 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaddySmoker Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 That team looks good to me. Unlucky for Charlie Mac but Rooney and Philliskirk played so well together against them last time that those two would edge it for me. I'd play Schmeltz on the right with Lanzoni behind him or on the left with Grounds behind him. But not on the left with Mellor backing him up, we'd be too exposed on that side imo. I tend to agree with that as perhaps Philly might not need a rest plus anybody in front of Mellor (who must play left back) might leave us exposed unless its Dayton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_balls Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 What are the other options to Mellor at Left Back? I do like the kid, but he's a central midfielder, it goes back to the square peg, round hole comments I've made previously. If Grounds played Left Back, would that mean Mellor at centre half?? If so i'd definitely stick with the team I mentioned earlier. I like Charlie Mac, but Rooney and Philly destroyed them in the JPT, and Rooney has been doing reasonably well since being dropped, like coming on against Wolves and bagging, he hasn't whined like a bitch (at least not in public) Gonna be a tough game tonight, but i'd like to think we can win, so i'm going to say 2-1 Latics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzlatic Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Winchester or Smith at RB with Lanzoni at CB and Grounds going back to LB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngen Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I think we will see Korey Smith back at RB, Anton Rodgers hasnt deserved to drop out of the first 11, and I would think will be straight back in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjk2008 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Winchester or Smith at RB with Lanzoni at CB and Grounds going back to LB? That’s too many changes to the defence. Smith at RB with Rodgers in CM will do me. Bring Lanzoni on with 25mins left to build him up for a start at RB against Bradford with Smith moving back to the middle. One for the statto’s – when did we last win 2 consecutive away games in the league? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzlatic Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 (edited) Thats too many changes to the defence. Smith at RB with Rodgers in CM will do me. Bring Lanzoni on with 25mins left to build him up for a start at RB against Bradford with Smith moving back to the middle. One for the stattos when did we last win 2 consecutive away games in the league? No Mills or kusunga so there has to be 2 changes. Unless you mean you'd rather keep the CB pairing so same number of personnel changes but one less positional change? Id still go for Lanzoni at CB as that would mean 3 of the defence will have played together a few times in some form at least. Decent problem to have though as I'd be happy with either. Edited November 26, 2013 by nzlatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyPimp Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 One for the stattos when did we last win 2 consecutive away games in the league? Walsall and Leyton Orient, September 2011. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mullet Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 MENOAFC @MENOAFC2m #oafc Oxley, Grounds, Tarkowski, Smith, MacDonald, Mellor, Rodgers, Lanzoni, Dayton, Petrasso, Philliskirk #oafc (subs) Rachubka, Wesolowski, Schmeltz, Rooney, Clarke-Harris, Winchester, Belezika So in come Charlie Mac, Mellor, Rodgers and Lanzoni. Mills back at Burnley, Weso, JCH on the bench and Kasunga suspended. #oafc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaddySmoker Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Commentary on Radio Shropshire, their right back has pulled out ill. Midfielder out injured from Saturday and 2 loanies up front with only 6 subs named. We keep being described as 'IN FORM' OLDHAM. Charlie Mac is in. Rogers playing! His dad is on his way there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Anywere i can listen to the game on my iphone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz_Oafc Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Commentary on radio manc with cheeseman and gleghorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Losing 1-0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 JCH on for Petrasso. Tactical. Smith has hit the post. Still a goal down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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