Monty Burns Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 21 hours ago, League one forever said: He was top drawer in that first half yesterday. He bullied their centre halves, his hold up play was excellent and he scored a cracker. To be honest- I didn’t know he had that in him, as to me he looks like he can’t be arsed a lot of the time. But yesterday showed what an asset he can when he’s at it. It will be interesting to see if he can hit that level more consistently or whether yesterday was a flash in a pan. anybody who went to scunthorpe and newport has been waiting for this. he's nearly back fit and he has now got a Rhino to look up to, if he doesn't proper kick on now then he doesn't actually want to be a Footballer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 21 hours ago, Lee Sinnott said: He's played well for 45 minutes in his whole Oldham career. Would still prefer a new striker in to replace him... bollocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 19 hours ago, latics22 said: There should be no excuse for an unfit player! That is basically there life! They should be conditioned to look after themselves! ok thanks for that. now, lets cross back over to real life.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluehobbit Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 I actually thought bringing on a 2nd striker might have been the way to go on Saturday. Fondop needed someone along side him I'm not high on Luamba his first touch his awful and he never really seems to set himself to receive the ball. I kinda think he was probably just a big strong kid and he got away with that but now as a pro I think he's fair way of the pace. Fondop has some ability but I don't think he's ever go chase everything down he put a decent shift in on Saturday but he doesn't striker me as someone who's going to run and run like Paul Warne used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobledgersheart Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 5 minutes ago, bluehobbit said: I actually thought bringing on a 2nd striker might have been the way to go on Saturday. Fondop needed someone along side him I'm not high on Luamba his first touch his awful and he never really seems to set himself to receive the ball. I kinda think he was probably just a big strong kid and he got away with that but now as a pro I think he's fair way of the pace. Fondop has some ability but I don't think he's ever go chase everything down he put a decent shift in on Saturday but he doesn't striker me as someone who's going to run and run like Paul Warne used to. Unfortunately when Luamba came on he played wide right instead of playing alongside Fondop and looking for knock-downs. Rooney had dropped deeper and deeper so when we did get it up to Fondop there was no one within 40 yards of him. Bringing Couto on was a bit baffling as Harry Vaughn would have done a much better job, even down the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluehobbit Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Just now, Bobledgersheart said: Unfortunately when Luamba came on he played wide right instead of playing alongside Fondop and looking for knock-downs. Rooney had dropped deeper and deeper so when we did get it up to Fondop there was no one within 40 yards of him. Bringing Couto on was a bit baffling as Harry Vaughn would have done a much better job, even down the left. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 15 minutes ago, bluehobbit said: I actually thought bringing on a 2nd striker might have been the way to go on Saturday. Fondop needed someone along side him I'm not high on Luamba his first touch his awful and he never really seems to set himself to receive the ball. I kinda think he was probably just a big strong kid and he got away with that but now as a pro I think he's fair way of the pace. Fondop has some ability but I don't think he's ever go chase everything down he put a decent shift in on Saturday but he doesn't striker me as someone who's going to run and run like Paul Warne used to. wouldn't want him playing like Warne either he couldn't really be much further away from that type of player. we defo either should have backed him up or taken him off after 60 tho. not even gona say how perfect him n Nuttall could be in a two for certain matches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 55 minutes ago, Clifford said: He's a big lad but a total lump. I'd rather see Luamba learn his trade than persist with Fondop unless that 1st half is going to be the norm from now on. 9 minutes ago, bluehobbit said: I'm not high on Luamba his first touch his awful and he never really seems to set himself to receive the ball. I kinda think he was probably just a big strong kid and he got away with that but now as a pro I think he's fair way of the pace. Luamba scoring at Sutton and Scunthorpe last season has perhaps bought him some time in and around the first team. However I don’t think he has shown enough to merit a start yet - and I also think he needs to kick on or he will not be given many more opportunities if/when we bring in another striker and Porter and Hope return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, TheBigDog said: Luamba scoring at Sutton and Scunthorpe last season has perhaps bought him some time in and around the first team. However I don’t think he has shown enough to merit a start yet - and I also think he needs to kick on or he will not be given many more opportunities if/when we bring in another striker and Porter and Hope return. l think its all but certain that Lumba will rightly be fading back a bit for a maximum couple of seasons playin 90 without crowds in a B team see what happens. broke thru as a nipply kid got injured and came back as a still growing man beast who might not be fast anymore. seen him miss some right sitters but we shouldnt have seen them bc they should have happened at reserve/youth level. flipsided by scorin instinctive winners for the first team what a feelin that must be defo a player there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lags Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 I am not convinced by Luamba. Sure he's still young however, even so you see something in young players. Sorry Luamba you ain't going to cut it even at this level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Hopefully that B team arrives this season, even if it only means arranging friendlies until we can be part of a league structure next season. It can only benefit the young lads and fringe players to be playing some sort of regular football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsLegend Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 16 minutes ago, Lags said: I am not convinced by Luamba. Sure he's still young however, even so you see something in young players. Sorry Luamba you ain't going to cut it even at this level. I'm convinced either but I think these lads need games to allow them to develop, find their way and develop a style. Would like to see us bringing in a striker and sending Junior out to NLN for some game time and experience. Not writing any young lad off yet. They just haven't had the right experiences so far and need help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lags Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 5 minutes ago, LaticsLegend said: I'm convinced either but I think these lads need games to allow them to develop, find their way and develop a style. Would like to see us bringing in a striker and sending Junior out to NLN for some game time and experience. Not writing any young lad off yet. They just haven't had the right experiences so far and need help. Absolutely or time in the up coming B team. He's got the time remaining on his contract. I just doubt he'll get another without improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyOAFC Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Fondop needs to cut that Siu celebration out man. It's ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddyexile84 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Watching Haaland yesterday made me very envious Worlds apart I know but to have a striker with a 1000th of his awareness, desire and just all round brilliance would be nice. Never heard of him before this season but he's immense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 5 minutes ago, Chaddyexile84 said: Watching Haaland yesterday made me very envious Worlds apart I know but to have a striker with a 1000th of his awareness, desire and just all round brilliance would be nice. Never heard of him before this season but he's immense He often appears in the penalty area unnoticed - amazing considering his size. Awareness is a rare thing these days and he's got it in abundance to add to his many skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddyexile84 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 4 minutes ago, BP1960 said: He often appears in the penalty area unnoticed - amazing considering his size. Awareness is a rare thing these days and he's got it in abundance to add to his many skills. Yes, commentator commented several times on his desire to be in the right place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Chaddyexile84 said: Never heard of him before this season but he's immense Wot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddyexile84 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 4 minutes ago, oafcmetty said: Wot? I don't follow foreign leagues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lags Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 26 minutes ago, oafcmetty said: Wot? That was my reaction... but I wasn't sure if it was humour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 2 hours ago, Chaddyexile84 said: Watching Haaland yesterday made me very envious Worlds apart I know but to have a striker with a 1000th of his awareness, desire and just all round brilliance would be nice. Never heard of him before this season but he's immense We had one with great awareness many years ago - Roger Palmer, not as big though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Ritchie Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 On 10/2/2022 at 9:02 AM, Littlemoor Lad said: Porter should have a field day at this level and so will Hope. We'll be fine when we get back to full strength While Porter is a better finisher than Hope I don't think he has the legs anymore. Hope will make chances. He'll just need a few more as he won't take every one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lags Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 7 minutes ago, BP1960 said: We had one with great awareness many years ago - Roger Palmer, not as big though. Loved Roger, but I think Haaland just maybe the best centre forward I've ever seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Just now, Lags said: Loved Roger, but I think Haaland just maybe the best centre forward I've ever seen At the minute he looks the best player on the planet, can't argue with your opinion and scarily if he wants it he is likely to just get better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobledgersheart Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 1 minute ago, yarddog73 said: At the minute he looks the best player on the planet, can't argue with your opinion and scarily if he wants it he is likely to just get better. Remarked only this morning that previous "lanky" players (Crouch, Jose Torres ? and Ormandroyd for example ) could barely raise a trot but he's got tremendous pace, and speed off the mark which, allied to anticipation, is paramount for a forward. Anyone know what price he was pre-season for the golden boot ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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