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Post by thegrud1 on Oct 14, 2016 18:17:03 GMT
Go on i,ll start it off.
I,d like to see Ameobi and Clough start ,no lumping it up for Madine and Proctor to chase...instead a bit of skill up front!!!!
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Post by greydad on Oct 14, 2016 18:55:39 GMT
I'll be happy if they continue tomorrow playing as they did in the last 30 minutes of the Swindon game, although derby games often present their own difficulties! I would think Madine and Clough will get starting roles, with either Henry or Ameobi wide right, and I think the defence and midfield did enough to warrant remaining unchanged. Whatever the selection let's hope that chances continue to be created, and that tomorrow at least a couple of them are converted, with none conceded.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2016 9:22:28 GMT
I will go 2-0 ,heart is ruling head again.
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Post by whitesince63 on Oct 15, 2016 10:34:13 GMT
I'm hoping to see Vela and Henry in an aggressive midfield role supporting Clough and either Madine or Proctor but also as we don't have any overlapping full backs, Ameobi out wide to get behind their defence and get crosses in. As greydad says, I'd be happy with the rest as last week which should be good enough to see off their attack. I just hope the guys put a bit more effort in generally and PP gives them license to get forward in numbers rather than just lumping it up to a front man with little or no end result. I should know better but I'm going for a 3-0 to the Whites as I really think the lads will be up for it today then for once I can whistle all the way back to sunny Lincoln 😀.
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Post by riochforthereebok on Oct 15, 2016 13:23:49 GMT
I really want to see us win for sure but I can't see beyond 0-0 or 1-1
We really are in League One now...
By that, I mean, I think this team have found their rightful place, so long as they don't get themselves relegated 😳
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Post by riochforthereebok on Oct 15, 2016 15:39:56 GMT
Think I need to start being a bit more half full...
2-0
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Post by andyl on Oct 15, 2016 17:54:38 GMT
I thought this was quite a composed and comfortable win. Happily spared the Oxford and Rochdale games I was pleasantly surprised by the air of stability Thorpe brought and by extension his liberation of Spearing and especially Vela from their card getting last ditch defensive roles. It looked a lot better. Thorpe may not offer the occasional forward foray or precise forward pass that Trotter does but he was much more imposing and quick of thought and movement.. And in front of the consistent Wheater and Beevers the defence was rock solid.
Our best first half moves came from a throw by Howard (!!!) and an excellent quick break by Clough who opted for a pass inside.and saw Madine flattened. His exquisite free kick eased all the nerves of everyone. Vela was buzzing about in his central role and stole possession a time or two and was instrumental in setting up Ameobi for what should have been a winner. Alas yet again the one on one chance was spurned.
Oldham began the second half brightly but without threat and so it continued. Wilson having got away with a huge gaffe in the first half dived in for another early in the second. But otherwise we were in complete control save for one switch off which Howard salvaged really well
Our improved form perhaps returned Madine to the spotlight and twice his painfully slow feet lost good chances. He also missed a couple of headers. We had had a header pawed off the line in the first half but should have notched one of several in the second. Just as we all feared another dropped point after a ridiculous clearance off the line and a shot by Vela Clough used his somewhat quicker feet to secure the win. And we saw the game out with ease with well timed substitutions and a degree of tactical triumph
Howard 7 Wilson 5 Wheater 7 Beevers 7 Taylor 6 Thorpe 7 Spearing 6 Vela 8 Ameobi 5 Madine 5 Clough 7
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Post by davidm on Oct 15, 2016 17:58:07 GMT
Well, I actually enjoyed today. After weeks of moaning, I am happy about today’s performance.
We still have spells where the opponents have the ball endlessly and I am struggling to remember when we last scored a goal from open play (Answer:- Anderson against Southend - 8 games ago and even that was a goalkeeper mistake).
But we had spells today when we looked like a proper team. We need to generate and take chances up front but we may have to wait a while for that.
We started with a 4-2-3-1 formation with Spearing and Thorpe holding midfield, Clough and Ameobi out wide and, surprisingly, Vela playing behind Madine.
We had a good first half when we should have put the game to bed. Madine won a fortunate free kick on the edge of the box and Clough scored with a lovely shot.
We had loads of possession and some decent attacking moves until Vela instigated an excellent counter-attack and left Ameobi clean through but he hit the goalie’s leg when he should easily have scored. During the first half, Oldham had little to shout about.
Second half was different as Oldham got more of the ball and we lost fluency. They had a few shots which all whistled over the bar before Howard had his first (and only) serious action when he dived at the attacker’s feet and won the ball at the second attempt when our defence was split wide open. Very good keeping.
We were more subdued but scored from a corner. Wheater had looked dangerous from most corners and this one resulted in the ball being kicked off the line. Vela mis-kicked. The ball bobbled about and Clough lifted into the roof of the net. A proper striker’s goal.
Overall, a decent performance. I wish we could create more chances (and take them!) from open play but 3 good points.
Howard - 7 Little to do but excellent save at 1-0.
Wilson - 6 Still a bit of a struggle. A suicidal back pass in the first so nearly cost us.
Beevers - 7 Really solid, as always.
Wheater - 7 Again, really solid. Deserved to score.
Taylor A - 6 A few too many Oldham attacks down our left in the first half but good enough.
Thorpe - 6 Much better than Trotter in this position. Got caught a couple of times but worked well with Spearing
Spearing - 8 Very good. Controlled midfield well.
Ameobi - 6 Still too fancy-dan for me. Too left footed also. Missed an absolute sitter.
Vela - 9 MOM - Excellent playing as support behind Madine.
Clough - 8 A bit out of it at times on the left but a wonderful free-kick plus a striker’s finish for number two.
Madine - 6 Worked really hard. Got battered by their defenders but did OK.
Osede - 6 Came on late on for Thorpe.
Proctor - 6
Henry
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Post by riochforthereebok on Oct 15, 2016 18:29:00 GMT
Well
3 wins on the bounce (if you want to include the Blackpool result) is a decent return in any league, just a pity ours weren't like the Rioch wins 4 nils and 3-1's, but a win is a win and we're 3rd so
COYWM in Parkinson we trust "said the two faced fan"😜
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Post by Phil from Smithills on Oct 15, 2016 18:37:51 GMT
A much better performance, although we did let Oldham into the game the second half as they were more aggressive and disrupted our play.
Josh Vela was here, there and everywhere, he had a great game and was certainly man of the match for me.
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Post by greydad on Oct 15, 2016 19:21:45 GMT
As I hoped it was indeed a continuation of last week...the defence was it's usual solid self, apart from a couple of lapses by Wilson, which fortunately led to nothing. Midfield impressed again, Thorpe was diligent and effective in his role, with Vela and Spearing benefiting from his presence as they performed very capably. If, in whatever combinations they are used, Henry, Ameobi, Madine, Procter and Anderson can join Clough in finding their touch in front of goal this could be an exciting season for all the right reasons. It was good to see Derik given some game time, he slotted in well taking over Thorpe's duties...some very complimentary comments were made about the Wanderers by Paul Lake and Steve Eyre on Radio Manchester, and it shows what a difference a couple of good results can make. Well done Whites, let's hope for even better things at Gigg Lane!
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Post by whitesince63 on Oct 15, 2016 21:09:07 GMT
Agree with most of the above, a much better performance and more football than hoof ball for a change so well done Parky. Andy I think you're being a little skinny with a 5 for Ameobi today, despite a few errors I thought he was always a threat and what a shame he didn't put the one on one away. Just a bit more composure and I'm sure he would have. Keep playing like that though and I'm sure it will. The team was much better balanced and I'd now like to see Parky keep a settled side so the players can gel together. Although Thorpe did well in front of the back four today, he is very defensive and I would have liked to have seen Henry alongside the excellent Vela which I think would give us more pace and threat. Others may disagree but I think we can all agree today was a big step forward and hopefully the beginning of our rise back to the Championship next year.
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