Latics_Fanatic Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 It's a great result and in perspective of the last three games, 7 points from a possible 9 is a brilliant return. Hopefully Millwall have their eyes on the cup when they visit next week, will be a very hard test for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobOAFC Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Looks like we're cut adrift of Chesterfield now and vitally we haven't given valueable ground away to Swindon in a game they ought to have won. Onwards we go. Would have preferred Chesterfield to win or at least draw as it would have kept some space between us and Bury. However, good away point and now gives the players a full week to recover until the next game especially those who haven't played much this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddogs Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Port Vale and Gillisngham sucked into it now although Vale have 2 games in hand over us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Swindon dominated but their shooting was pretty woeful. Once again Ripley did well. We were set up 4-5-1 with Holloway constantly isolated. Sheridan came for a point and got it - on another day we could have easily lost by two or three. Not the best away performance on a very good playing surface. But another point towards survival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mighty_bosh Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Bit of a reality check for me. There's going to be no easy route out of this relegation battle and while I'm disappointed that we didn't score or win, I'll definitely look back at that as a point gained. Swindon were much better than us in the first half whilst the 2nd half was fairly even, but there were a few frightening moments towards the end and on the balance of play we were lucky to hold on. Probably the most worrying thing was how easily they repeatedly passed directly through our 3 man midfield. It was a similar game to Swindon away last year except that our deepest player was a swap of Liam Kelly for Ollie Banks. Which says a lot. Ripley - Reason we have a chance of staying up No.1. "Lucky" 13th clean sheet for him! Law - solid performance. Wilson - ditto. Clarke - Reason we have a chance of staying up No.2. Heroic block on Ajose at the end! Hunt - OK defensively, certainly restricted being on the wrong flank from an attacking point of view. Fane - I like the way he pressed them, especially in the 2nd half. Questionable whether he'll develop into a competent player on the ball but he used his athleticism very well today and his attitude is spot on. O'Neill - disappointing but it wasn't really a game that he could take control of. He's clearly a decent player though. Banks - excuse me...ARRRRRRRRRRGGH!! The polar opposite of Fane! He clearly possesses ability with the ball at his feet and played a few good passes, but he's an absolute wimp who plays at such a low intensity and barely put in a tackle all day. When he does it's such a token effort that makes no impact. The question...is the moment of magic he produced on Tuesday enough to make him worth his place? I'd say probably not but the rest of the team is carrying him enough at the moment that it isn't a massive negative. I can't stand his demeanour though! McLaughlin - probably our biggest threat going forward. A desperately needed injection of pace. Taylor - a steady performance...which is a bit of a disappointment compared to what he used to offer. He'll be useful for our run in though. Holloway - The only thing he sadly lacks is a goalscoring instinct. He's such a powerful and agile player who is surprisingly good on the ball. I'm a huge fan and if we get him the right strike partner next season we'll be laughing! Subs Croft - not really a smart sub by Shez as he mostly had to be an extra right back which isn't a role he can do well. Ngoo - didn't do much but I'm fascinated to see how he'll develop. A man-mountain. Not the most memorable match that we'll play under Shez, but I'm so glad he's back. Hoping to get to Northampton and I'll happily take the same performance but with a 1-0 win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc21 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Bit of a reality check for me. There's going to be no easy route out of this relegation battle and while I'm disappointed that we didn't score or win, I'll definitely look back at that as a point gained. Swindon were much better than us in the first half whilst the 2nd half was fairly even, but there were a few frightening moments towards the end and on the balance of play we were lucky to hold on. Probably the most worrying thing was how easily they repeatedly passed directly through our 3 man midfield. It was a similar game to Swindon away last year except that our deepest player was a swap of Liam Kelly for Ollie Banks. Which says a lot. Ripley - Reason we have a chance of staying up No.1. "Lucky" 13th clean sheet for him! Law - solid performance. Wilson - ditto. Clarke - Reason we have a chance of staying up No.2. Heroic block on Ajose at the end! Hunt - OK defensively, certainly restricted being on the wrong flank from an attacking point of view. Fane - I like the way he pressed them, especially in the 2nd half. Questionable whether he'll develop into a competent player on the ball but he used his athleticism very well today and his attitude is spot on. O'Neill - disappointing but it wasn't really a game that he could take control of. He's clearly a decent player though. Banks - excuse me...ARRRRRRRRRRGGH!! The polar opposite of Fane! He clearly possesses ability with the ball at his feet and played a few good passes, but he's an absolute wimp who plays at such a low intensity and barely put in a tackle all day. When he does it's such a token effort that makes no impact. The question...is the moment of magic he produced on Tuesday enough to make him worth his place? I'd say probably not but the rest of the team is carrying him enough at the moment that it isn't a massive negative. I can't stand his demeanour though! McLaughlin - probably our biggest threat going forward. A desperately needed injection of pace. Taylor - a steady performance...which is a bit of a disappointment compared to what he used to offer. He'll be useful for our run in though. Holloway - The only thing he sadly lacks is a goalscoring instinct. He's such a powerful and agile player who is surprisingly good on the ball. I'm a huge fan and if we get him the right strike partner next season we'll be laughing! Subs Croft - not really a smart sub by Shez as he mostly had to be an extra right back which isn't a role he can do well. Ngoo - didn't do much but I'm fascinated to see how he'll develop. A man-mountain. Not the most memorable match that we'll play under Shez, but I'm so glad he's back. Hoping to get to Northampton and I'll happily take the same performance but with a 1-0 win. nice summary mr bosh ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Bit of a reality check for me. There's going to be no easy route out of this relegation battle and while I'm disappointed that we didn't score or win, I'll definitely look back at that as a point gained. Swindon were much better than us in the first half whilst the 2nd half was fairly even, but there were a few frightening moments towards the end and on the balance of play we were lucky to hold on. Probably the most worrying thing was how easily they repeatedly passed directly through our 3 man midfield. It was a similar game to Swindon away last year except that our deepest player was a swap of Liam Kelly for Ollie Banks. Which says a lot. Ripley - Reason we have a chance of staying up No.1. "Lucky" 13th clean sheet for him! Law - solid performance. Wilson - ditto. Clarke - Reason we have a chance of staying up No.2. Heroic block on Ajose at the end! Hunt - OK defensively, certainly restricted being on the wrong flank from an attacking point of view. Fane - I like the way he pressed them, especially in the 2nd half. Questionable whether he'll develop into a competent player on the ball but he used his athleticism very well today and his attitude is spot on. O'Neill - disappointing but it wasn't really a game that he could take control of. He's clearly a decent player though. Banks - excuse me...ARRRRRRRRRRGGH!! The polar opposite of Fane! He clearly possesses ability with the ball at his feet and played a few good passes, but he's an absolute wimp who plays at such a low intensity and barely put in a tackle all day. When he does it's such a token effort that makes no impact. The question...is the moment of magic he produced on Tuesday enough to make him worth his place? I'd say probably not but the rest of the team is carrying him enough at the moment that it isn't a massive negative. I can't stand his demeanour though! McLaughlin - probably our biggest threat going forward. A desperately needed injection of pace. Taylor - a steady performance...which is a bit of a disappointment compared to what he used to offer. He'll be useful for our run in though. Holloway - The only thing he sadly lacks is a goalscoring instinct. He's such a powerful and agile player who is surprisingly good on the ball. I'm a huge fan and if we get him the right strike partner next season we'll be laughing! Subs Croft - not really a smart sub by Shez as he mostly had to be an extra right back which isn't a role he can do well. Ngoo - didn't do much but I'm fascinated to see how he'll develop. A man-mountain. Not the most memorable match that we'll play under Shez, but I'm so glad he's back. Hoping to get to Northampton and I'll happily take the same performance but with a 1-0 win. Still concerned we have no goal poachers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mighty_bosh Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Still concerned we have no goal poachers. I would be, but I trust our defensive 5 enough that I think we'll grind out enough 1-0 wins over the remaining games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I would be, but I trust our defensive 5 enough that I think we'll grind out enough 1-0 wins over the remaining games. Just hope they are not 0-1 losses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magister Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 In a relegation battle is the team who concedes infrequently but also scores infrequently better equipped that the team who scores regularly but concedes regularly too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitey1980 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 It was an enormous game for them..... even moreso than for ourselves. By the sounds of it that was one of their better performances of the year. Our limitations remain but that is a great point that has also damaged them. Excellent result and move on..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostofcecere Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 We've been outplayed twice in a week and picked up 4 points out of 6. That'll do me until the end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 2 points dropped that with Southend drawing and Millwall not playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjagger Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 2 points dropped that with Southend drawing and Millwall not playing. Im just on my way out for a couple of gallon to get on your wavelength Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfluff1985 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 In a relegation battle is the team who concedes infrequently but also scores infrequently better equipped that the team who scores regularly but concedes regularly too? than* the team, I believe you meant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magister Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 than* the team, I believe you meant. What I meant was that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flemboy Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Overall a poor game but a point could prove vital at the end of the season.Motm was Holloway for me.He won loads of high balls and took a couple of knocks in the process.Ngoo came on to replace him late on and did well to take over. Swindon had chances but fluffed them with high shots over the bar We took about 400 there and got behind them .Not bad for a long trip. Some of our crosses were poor and we allowed too many gaps for them to exploit but I will settle for a draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_Guru Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Sheridans plans to win at home and draw away seems to be working so far which works for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy-latic Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Defence and keeper this year have been absolutely immense, if only we had some decent attacking players eh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayItLivo Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Sheridans plans to win at home and draw away seems to be working so far which works for me That was Shez first away draw since he's been back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_Guru Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 That was Shez first away draw since he's been back True but it's how is setting up...v unlucky at MK and snatched a last minute winner at Spireites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaddySmoker Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Yes Keith Hill would probably settle for that as well. Maybe me and Hilly wouldve been right then. Btw get your own insults Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worcester Owl Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Dragged a couple of my neighbours along, I think they're still speaking to me. To be fair second half wasn't bad, but I don't remember us working their keeper once! The referee was a joke, why we got the early booking was a complete mystery. The pitch was magnificent, puts ours to shame. Pity the football didn't match it! Holloway MOTM for me, great effort yesterday and his attitude is spot on. Very worrying the way Swindon seemed at times to walk through our midfield, they had far too much space. Near the end one of their players even had time to turn in the box and get a shot away. Luckily for us their shooting was very poor all match. Superb block at the death by Clarke, was it? Heroic stuff. I'd like to think we'll climb away from trouble gradually like last season, but the lack of a reasonably decent striker in this team is the Achilles heel, I can see it going to the last match this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 I can see it going to the last match this time. If it does then we might be facing a team who also needs to win. Wimbledon are sliding... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scapegoat Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 In a relegation battle is the team who concedes infrequently but also scores infrequently better equipped that the team who scores regularly but concedes regularly too? I'd say so. A defensive team more likely to get draws? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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