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Thought it was a decent first half, both sides having chances (theirs better). But 2nd half we were poor, we retreated into our own half for most of it and resorted to trying the long ball counter attack. Unfortunately on the odd occasion we got an attack going, we were very slow to support it.

 

The chance just before their goal and the pressure after it showed they were vulnerable if put under pressure, like they were in the first half. But we came out after half time playing for the 1-0.

 

Thought Holloway was excellent for the whole 90 minutes. If he had support in numbers with pace then his forward play will earn us a lot of goals. He was heavily marked all game and still consistently found the space to bring others in. Shame we don't seem to have anyone else capable of doing the same to supply him. The rest are far too conservative.

 

Amazing finish to the game though and showed our resilience. And it more than made up for my only other game this season - MK Dons away.

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Thought it was a decent first half, both sides having chances (theirs better). But 2nd half we were poor, we retreated into our own half for most of it and resorted to trying the long ball counter attack. Unfortunately on the odd occasion we got an attack going, we were very slow to support it.

 

The chance just before their goal and the pressure after it showed they were vulnerable if put under pressure, like they were in the first half. But we came out after half time playing for the 1-0.

 

Thought Holloway was excellent for the whole 90 minutes. If he had support in numbers with pace then his forward play will earn us a lot of goals. He was heavily marked all game and still consistently found the space to bring others in. Shame we don't seem to have anyone else capable of doing the same to supply him. The rest are far too conservative.

 

Amazing finish to the game though and showed our resilience. And it more than made up for my only other game this season - MK Dons away.

Latics Player said O'Neill dropped too deep in the 2nd half handing the initiative to Northampton. He's young though so will learn as time goes on.

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Another goalless game from Holloway, how long can Sheridan persist with him?

One of the first names in the team sheet, goals will come from others if they support him. He will chip in now and again IMO.

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Latics Player said O'Neill dropped too deep in the 2nd half handing the initiative to Northampton. He's young though so will learn as time goes on.

You have to wonder tho how long Shez will persist with him dropping too deep. Not scored yet either has he ? He can't just keep living off his Chesterfield assist can he ?

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Latics Player said O'Neill dropped too deep in the 2nd half handing the initiative to Northampton. He's young though so will learn as time goes on.

It wasn't just him, it was the whole team. The majority of the 2nd half was spent defending and hoofing up to Holloway.

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Latics Player said O'Neill dropped too deep in the 2nd half handing the initiative to Northampton. He's young though so will learn as time goes on.

Holloway was getting rough treatment from the Northampton back 4 just holding the ball up and IMO O'Neill was the MOTM very busy and effective he did drop back a bit so did most of them then they all got a second wind. Erwin could be the answer to our lack of goals looked like he was bang up for it

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Fantastic Result- joy to see two strikers scoring- Delighted to see Erwin get a great strike and hope it does wonders for his confidence. Banks for me was tremendous and glad Shez acknowledged his contribution.

 

It is still going to be tough ride yet but the spirit of the side is there for all to see..

 

Come on Oldham!

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