singe Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 (edited) Last night was a fantastic win, and suddenly things seem possible. But, Shrewsbury beat top of the table Burton in the previous match, at Burton, then lost to us. So, it will mean nothing if we revert to past performances. But it does feel good, doesn't it. Edited January 27, 2016 by singe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyg101 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 (edited) Goes without saying really. We need to keep our heads, focus on the next match and beat Blackpool because that's another big game. It does feel good though ;-) Edited January 27, 2016 by mattyg101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostofcecere Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Also goes without saying, but it's our home form that we absolutely have to sort out. Preferably starting with the Donkey Lashers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boundaryblue80 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 (edited) Also goes without saying, but it's our home form that we absolutely have to sort out. Preferably starting with the Donkey Lashers! If ever there was a must win game it is that...I can't see us winning both games against them so we simply must win one and draw one IMO. Starting with the home game. Fingers crossed some results go our way on Saturday while we find something else to do. Also note, when we play Blackpool, Fleetwood play Shrewsbury that weekend. Huge moment in our season. Edited January 27, 2016 by boundaryblue80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Have you woken up with a raging hangover, singe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petelatics Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 What a relief to win at last! Sounded like we were more solid too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted January 27, 2016 Author Share Posted January 27, 2016 Have you woken up with a raging hangover, singe?Ha damn phones autocorrect! Then I must have lost signal for my corrections. Looks like it though! Sadly not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted January 27, 2016 Author Share Posted January 27, 2016 I'd take a win and a draw, and agree a home win could do wonders. Except if we take the lead! Then the win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hands on Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 What we need to do is win another eight games, pick up a couple of draws and then look forward to Shez building a team before the start of next season. It don't matter who we beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 What we need to do is win another eight games, pick up a couple of draws and then look forward to Shez building a team before the start of next season. It don't matter who we beat. Simple when you say it like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tringerlatic42 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Last night was a fantastic win, and suddenly things seem possible. But, Shrewsbury beat top of the table Burton in the previous match, at Burton, then lost to us. So, it will mean nothing if we revert to past performances. But it does feel good, doesn't it. Agreed the few bright spots earlier have sparked momentary optimism which was crushed in the follow up games never less so than 2 wins in a row in Nov followed up with 8/10 defeats. I think there may be greater cause for optimism for several reasons. Shez seems to have really galvanised the whole club, as frequently mentioned of late. While some have decried the delays in bringing in new faces, the ones he has bought in have made a great impact and there is the promise of more to come! The other thing about Shez is that he seems to really back his players and not absolve himself by blaming individuals like someone we knew. I saw the Bury game and think that was a marked improvement on any others I have seen so think the signs of progress are there to see. BUT nothing taken for granted and every game is winnable and massive Come on Oldham! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nohairdontcare Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 I agree that there is a long long way to go... BUT - what we got last night was truly vital. Firstly, the timing - that alone will give the team belief. Secondly - the optics... we went in eight points adrift and emerged five points adrift with a game in hand. Thirdly - a positive shift in mood that could extend all around the club and into the stands. And also - something to keep in mind - I'm not one for celebrating avoiding relegation if that's what happens. I'll more likely breath a sigh of relief... but a couple more wins and we'll be playing for something again. League One Survival. That'll generate drama and excitement. Might even bring a few absent supporters back to matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 February is massive with 6 games in 3 weeks, 2 home, Pool & Gills, 4 away, Posh, Pool, Scunthorpe, & Wigan. We need 9 points minimum which would leave us on 33 from 33 needing a further 20 from 13 to be safe! We can't afford too many draws so the sooner we can get those wins the better!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Not a single game there is easy. There are few very poor sides in this division. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Not a single game there is easy. There are few very poor sides in this division. It's packed with :censored:e! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hometownclub Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 I don't think there is an outstanding team in the division, or at least nobody we should be thinking there is no chance of us getting a result against, home or away. It is all about our own performances, if we continue as we did last night we can definitely get enough points to stay up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boundaryblue80 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Have to say, I've been extremely impressed in Shez's demeanour and comments since he took over. If only he had talked this way back in Easter 2007 we might've had a promotion that season (was very negative in his approach when happy to just hit the playoffs when 2pts off the top 2 spots.) For me, he has shown early signs of having matured immensely since his last time here. He also has a game plan...going with pure pace upfront to hassle defences, forcing mistakes out of them. Then throwing on something a bit different on later in the game in Cassidy and Murphy. If we can score first in games, this tactic will see us winning much more. The problem has been this stupid early goal we had been conceding. Fingers crossed we cut that out and the gameplan works a treat over and over. Gives us a sniff of a chance at pulling this off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 It's packed with :censored:e! Aside from the bottom 5, it's a fairly even and a half-decent league. Scunthorpe have some very good players and lie in 16th position. Maybe we make them all look good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavageTheBeast Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 The only way we are going to stay is changing our home form. Win the majority we have a very good chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kowenicki'smoustache Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 (edited) My heart says that this result may be a catalyst for the type of run that will ensure survival. My head still tells me that relegation is the most likely scenario. However: We have a centre half whose instinct is safety first and who has no compunction about explaining this to his colleagues. This he does in words of one syllable that even JW has a chance of understanding. This, combined with wise words of advice from PS, suggests that the defence may start to function in a more robust and consistent fashion. We have started to get the ball into the danger area more often. If our existing strikers, or our new ‘big name’ can start converting these chances then things look better. We generally look more organised and the players seem to be more comfortable with what they are being asked to do. If, and it’s a big if, we can bring some confidence into our home performances then we really do have a chance. They will be a few pitfalls on the way but it shouldn’t be boring! Edited January 27, 2016 by kowenicki'smoustache Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Have to say, I've been extremely impressed in Shez's demeanour and comments since he took over. If only he had talked this way back in Easter 2007 we might've had a promotion that season (was very negative in his approach when happy to just hit the playoffs when 2pts off the top 2 spots.) For me, he has shown early signs of having matured immensely since his last time here. He also has a game plan...going with pure pace upfront to hassle defences, forcing mistakes out of them. Then throwing on something a bit different on later in the game in Cassidy and Murphy. If we can score first in games, this tactic will see us winning much more. The problem has been this stupid early goal we had been conceding. Fingers crossed we cut that out and the gameplan works a treat over and over. Gives us a sniff of a chance at pulling this off! I was thinking much the same. He seems a far more positive character so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 I was thinking much the same. He seems a far more positive character so far. I think it's confidence. I think he's a lot more sure of himself as a manager than he was in his first job. My dad and I were commenting how much better he handles the media stuff compared to last time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted January 27, 2016 Author Share Posted January 27, 2016 I think it's confidence. I think he's a lot more sure of himself as a manager than he was in his first job. My dad and I were commenting how much better he handles the media stuff compared to last time. Very good point Stevie, I was pretty critical and low in my expectations before he was appointed, but he actually inspires confidence now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowl Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Our biggest problem is consistenticy, I bet Shrewsbury fans thought they'd turned a corner by beating Burton on Saturday but it a crash down to reality by getting beaten by our shower of :censored:e last night. The same could quite easily happen to us aganst Blackpool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Disappointed nobody has come up with a Cassidy stat yet, things you could have done in the time since he last scored etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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