Dave_Og Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Was it really that bad? We were probably marginally the better side and certainly deserved the point but the standard of football was absolutely dismal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Was it really that bad? No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookersstandandy Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Dummigan, Reckord, Flynn and Fane HAVE to start. ...they did.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Good write up here https://chrispowellsflatcap.com/2016/09/28/slade-without-answers-as-oldham-effort-increases-despair/? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Seems we've missed Fane's combative qualities and his ability to break up play over the last couple of games, all in all it appears a good point let's hope it's a little step forward and the foundation for a decent home performance on Saturday that the fans deserve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astottie Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Good write up here https://chrispowellsflatcap.com/2016/09/28/slade-without-answers-as-oldham-effort-increases-despair/? I hope people working with him today keep him away from any sharp objects and high ledges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losesome Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 That report makes it sound like Charlton played the same as Latics did against Swindon. Only difference is they din't lose like we did !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 The problem is that if we can't capitalise against these struggling sides then who are we actually going to beat. 10 games without an 'open play' goal is a truly horrendous statistic which shows no sign of ending! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 The problem is that if we can't capitalise against these struggling sides then who are we actually going to beat. 10 games without an 'open play' goal is a truly horrendous statistic which shows no sign of ending! Sounded like it could have done last night with a bit of composure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Absolutely, but we are totally devoid of composure and have been in all the games I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Nature of the beast when struggling, Saturday was more worrying as no chances created, last night a step in right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Sounded like it could have done last night with a bit of composure. I bet Lee Hughes even now would have stuck away those chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneSizeFitz Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 We were the better team on the night - actually played some decent stuff at times, and certainly one of our better performances this season. We'd have felt very hard done by if we'd gone home empty handed, as Charlton on the whole were poor (though not as bad as some are making out).A bit more width, and some attacking intent from our full-backs made a nice change, and proved effective, though Reckord looked a bit rusty. And quite how Ladapo, and to an even greater extent Erwin contrived to miss from six yards out I don't know. Erwin's (from a terrific ball across from Mckay) really was a shocking miss, with the goal gaping. Other than that though, he played quite well after coming on, and both Ladapo and Mckay worked hard, though often fruitlessly - both spurned half-decent chances (Mckay's largely a result of falling on his arse in the penalty area...).Fane broke up play well, but spends far much of his time playing sideways. Several times he had 20/30 yards of space to drive into, and instead passed it backwards to the full-back. His passing in general really is something that he needs to work on. Thought Green played well, and was probably our best player on the night, whilst Flynn and McLaughlin both looked better than they have done recently, showing occasional glimpses of class out wide.Dummigan was pretty solid on (second) debut, and the centre-halves both played pretty well - their goal aside - though Burgess really is a bit of a donkey. Ripley had very little to do, other than a couple of straightforward saves which he dealt with well. Being especially harsh, you might say he should done better for their goal, but I'm not sure that's entirely justified.All in all, then, it was a pretty promising display against a team containing some decent players. I'd be surprised if Robinson makes (m)any changes for Saturday, with the possible exception of Erwin for Ladapo, and maybe a more forward-thinking central midfielder for Fane.A HUGE improvement on Swindon at the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 We were the better team on the night - actually played some decent stuff at times, and certainly one of our better performances this season. We'd have felt very hard done by if we'd gone home empty handed, as Charlton on the whole were poor (though not as bad as some are making out). A bit more width, and some attacking intent from our full-backs made a nice change, and proved effective, though Reckord looked a bit rusty. And quite how Ladapo, and to an even greater extent Erwin contrived to miss from six yards out I don't know. Erwin's (from a terrific ball across from Mckay) really was a shocking miss, with the goal gaping. Other than that though, he played quite well after coming on, and both Ladapo and Mckay worked hard, though often fruitlessly - both spurned half-decent chances (Mckay's largely a result of falling on his arse in the penalty area...). Fane broke up play well, but spends far much of his time playing sideways. Several times he had 20/30 yards of space to drive into, and instead passed it backwards to the full-back. His passing in general really is something that he needs to work on. Thought Green played well, and was probably our best player on the night, whilst Flynn and McLaughlin both looked better than they have done recently, showing occasional glimpses of class out wide. Dummigan was pretty solid on (second) debut, and the centre-halves both played pretty well - their goal aside - though Burgess really is a bit of a donkey. Ripley had very little to do, other than a couple of straightforward saves which he dealt with well. Being especially harsh, you might say he should done better for their goal, but I'm not sure that's entirely justified. All in all, then, it was a pretty promising display against a team containing some decent players. I'd be surprised if Robinson makes (m)any changes for Saturday, with the possible exception of Erwin for Ladapo, and maybe a more forward-thinking central midfielder for Fane. A HUGE improvement on Swindon at the weekend. The problem has been the previous away tactics haven't worked at home, will this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneSizeFitz Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 The problem has been the previous away tactics haven't worked at home, will this one? I'd still like to see a more creative central midfielder playing at home. But otherwise, yeah, I think so. It was far less of a "backs against the wall" mentality than in previous games. There were even glimpses of flair, occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Over 20% through the season and we've still not scored from open play. That's astounding. We may not make enough chances but that is absolutely damning of the strikers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Is open play a new variation of Pawel's Law? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 I'd be interested to know how many passes we completed that game compared to previous ones. We seemed to be doing an Arsenal at times (those times when Arsenal don't succeed at walking it into the net) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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