Kusunga_Is_God Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Should have scored 3 by half time. McLaughlin, Fane, Holloway and Davies put a good shift in. Fane put in some strong challenges and was hard to get past. McLaughlin was really impressive, consistently beat his full back and provided inviting crosses. Holloway and Davies held the ball well but there could be an argument that they are too alike to play with each other. Second half the game quitened with the mass changes. Both trialists (14&12) showed neat touches and good pace. If if we can turn the chances into goals then we will do well this season, easier said then done though as we know full well with Latics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 12 minutes ago, astottie said: What were ours like BP? They all look the same, stay on your line shot stoppers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stanley30 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 1 hour ago, deyres42 said: Friendly or not you should be putting a team of kids to the sword if you have any aspirations of doing anything. Who the frig has any aspirations with this team? Mid table at best, it's basically the same guff team minus and goalies on a Tuesday before the season starts. Get real Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stanley30 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Any* seriously, how u guys get so disalusioned and far from the truth Every off season is amazing. We are a lower than average L1 team, we need investment. Until then we will only stay in this wretched division. Happy pre Christmas by the way. Love king James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, Fruitygoo said: I remember doing a knee slide on the old style sandy breeze hill astro turf... On a wet day as well. Safe to say it stung like hell when i got in the bath.. Apology for the downboat in error! Just noticed I gave an upboat! In the 1960s, when I used to play on the Breeze Hill pitch, laid out over a rubbish tip, pieces of glass used to work their way to the surface. Edited August 1, 2017 by Diego_Sideburns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_Guru Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Did Duffus get any/much time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfluff1985 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 13 minutes ago, Blue_Guru said: Did Duffus get any/much time? No. Wasn't on the bench either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robboman Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 (edited) Where was Tope? Edited August 1, 2017 by robboman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamoafc Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 May have had a few knocks. Shez won't want to risk them if they have been struggling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Hopefully the result will focus a few minds in the boardroom, we are still well short in the attacking positions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scapegoat Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I have long given up on making any predictions based on pre-season games. Recall having a wonderful pre-season a number of years back and then lost the first 5 games without scoring a goal. Its about getting fit mostly. As for expectations it's not easy and there are a number of thought processes you can allow yourself to follow: Upbeat version.... (1) Sheridan achieved play-off form with the team last season so given a full pre-season and time to add a few players we will do well (2) People are under estimating us - we will be the dark horse this year (3) Other teams have shown that success in this division does not necessarily require big money squads Pessamiatic version (1) All the season previews think we will struggle and so do the bookies - without the blue tinted glasses perhaps we are in trouble (2) Whilst we got results last year under JS we know deep down that there were few "performances" and eventually the 'luck' runs out (3) The loss of a good goalkeeper is a big factor - our success was based on being hard to beat (4) We can always talk ourselves into being positive on the eve of a season - and we are mostly proved wrong Personally - I think it will be steady progress. I honk we will be bottom half but only just. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyPimp Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 33 minutes ago, Scapegoat said: I honk we will be bottom half but only just. Personally, I think we're goosed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bozman Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 Difficult to read too much in to pre-season games - I think we managed to get 22 different players on the field last night. But my initial impression, on the basis of the 2 games I've seen, is that we are looking similar to the second half of last season i.e. fairly solid at the back but a lack of creativity and goals looks like being a problem. However, I think if that does prove to be the case over the first few games, Shez is probably holding a bit of his budget back and will try to address it before the transfer window closes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midsblue Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Trust Shez 100% but I still think we're missing a playmaker in the middle. Banks and Flynn aren't consistent. Fane is more defensive. Gardner is out for first three games but can he carry 90mins twice a week? Would love Palmer back but that ain't going to happen. Baxter I'm certain we could get on loan but Shez ain't interested. Perhaps if McLaughlin is sold then that gives us scope to bring two midfielders in. However if it's true that Wigan are sticking on £70k then we'd be better keeping him as he's worth double or treble that. £70k and Grigg perhaps?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I thought we'd already been offered a 6 figure deal which Corney turned down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc_lover Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 18 minutes ago, Midsblue said: Trust Shez 100% but I still think we're missing a playmaker in the middle. Banks and Flynn aren't consistent. Fane is more defensive. Gardner is out for first three games but can he carry 90mins twice a week? Would love Palmer back but that ain't going to happen. Baxter I'm certain we could get on loan but Shez ain't interested. Perhaps if McLaughlin is sold then that gives us scope to bring two midfielders in. However if it's true that Wigan are sticking on £70k then we'd be better keeping him as he's worth double or treble that. £70k and Grigg perhaps?! The Grigg that bagged 5 in a 14-0 win over Chorley last night? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergie Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Chorley youth team I might add Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GravityGrave Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I imagine Flynn is one of our highest earners and just doesn't justify it . id be looking to move him on . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Midsblue said: Trust Shez 100% but I still think we're missing a playmaker in the middle. Banks and Flynn aren't consistent. Fane is more defensive. Gardner is out for first three games but can he carry 90mins twice a week? Would love Palmer back but that ain't going to happen. Baxter I'm certain we could get on loan but Shez ain't interested. Perhaps if McLaughlin is sold then that gives us scope to bring two midfielders in. However if it's true that Wigan are sticking on £70k then we'd be better keeping him as he's worth double or treble that. £70k and Grigg perhaps?! Pretty sure Shez has said he is still after a fter midfielder along the lines you describe, so hopefully that will be sorted quite quite quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midsblue Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 1 hour ago, singe said: Pretty sure Shez has said he is still after a fter midfielder along the lines you describe, so hopefully that will be sorted quite quite quickly. Hope so as the strikers have improved on last season but we need the supply. Not worrying just just yet but last season aside, we're days away from kick off with key positions unfilled. Ultimate optimism but the absence of signing a keeper hopefully means Ripley isn't dead and buried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midsblue Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 2 hours ago, oafc_lover said: The Grigg that bagged 5 in a 14-0 win over Chorley last night? ? Yeah my tongue was firmly in cheek - we can but dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Is it not a bit typical Latics that we now have proper centre forwards and players who can put good crosses in and we're demanding a midfield schemer to supply the goals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 12 hours ago, Blue_Guru said: Did Duffus get any/much time? Quote Courtney DuffusVerified account @courtneyduffus 3h3 hours ago Gutted to have missed last nights game through illness. Cant wait for the season to begin saturday #OAFC #EFL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hands on Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Well that was OK but we do seem to have a front two who are both more comfortable with their backs to the goal and prefer to pass rather than shoot. First half goalkeeper had the confidence of the team. Second half goalkeeper didn't have anyones confidence. 14 nee 17 I don't want to see again. 12 nee 18 was better but I think he would be more of the same. Banks forgot himself and nearly made a tackle. Jay needs to fill out. Cracking header. The Fs seem to have it. Fane has improved and should start every game. Fawns looks rather good - awareness, quick passing and a great shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfluff1985 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 What brings you to the decision you don't want to see 14/17 again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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