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Post by greydad on Mar 21, 2017 8:07:24 GMT
Having been woken periodically by heavy hailstones during the night it might be a return to thermals for the trip today...confidence must be high within the squad that the current run can be continued, and if the players can show the blend of qualities that have been evident during the last 3 games they have every chance of extending their winning sequence. Whether they can aspire to another 4 goal blitz against decent opposition remains to be seen but 3 points, however achieved, will be most welcome....avoiding defeat is the main priority and a clean sheet is obviously the most effective way to achieve that goal, so if attrition is the order of the day then so be it, but with ALF back on track and Morais doing his thing anything seems possible....COYWs!!
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Post by one2many on Mar 21, 2017 11:51:26 GMT
We seem to play with more freedom away from home at present and carry a much improved goal threat compared to some weeks ago. The problem, if there is one, perhaps being at the other end. In saying that, a week ago we kept a clean sheet at Gillingham, a free scoring team. I go for Oxford 1 Bolton 2.
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Post by davidm on Mar 21, 2017 12:31:34 GMT
I think that this game could be the hardest of all our remaining matches - I know that we have Southend and Scun.thorpe still to come but get through this one and we'll be smiling.
Oxford are in decent form and have a good record against the top sides.
We have to be hopeful after the last 3 games - if Wheater and Beevers can stifle their attack, there should be enough upfront to grab a goal.
I am hopeful of a 1-0 win.
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Post by whitesince63 on Mar 21, 2017 14:45:08 GMT
I suppose a lot also depends on the pitch, which by all accounts is pretty poor. That won't make it easy for Morais so it looks like it will be route one stuff again. For a change though, that may turn out to be the best option so if we can keep it tight at the back I can see us nicking another 3 points with a 1-2 win.
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Post by Pedro on Mar 21, 2017 18:46:03 GMT
What price at least one penalty against us after Parky's daft statement today? 
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Post by riochforthereebok on Mar 21, 2017 19:44:02 GMT
My mate is Michael Appletons mate from his Buile Hill school days in Salford and told him that Oxford are up for this and he thinks they will turn us over
Ummmm
Silly statement from a Manc given the form we've been in, but that said, I'll take, at the very least, a point away from home. Still think we'll do em 1-2 as we do Sen to be on it away from home
COYWM
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Post by riochforthereebok on Mar 21, 2017 21:38:22 GMT
YEEEEEESSSSS
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Post by one2many on Mar 21, 2017 21:53:33 GMT
Kids gone to bed so had to control the cheer when Vela scored!! Great result. No idea how we achieved that, they were all over us! Who cares. Promotion very much in our hands and we are even allowed one slip up now.
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Post by davidm on Mar 21, 2017 22:01:17 GMT
Brilliant!
I said before that this would be our toughest game and it was in the second half. They ran at us endlessly and we went back to just one up front which invited them on but we played so well.
We set off like lightning again and we scored from the rebounds from two great saves from their keeper.
At that stage, we were so on top we were almost coasting and then we conceded. Ben Alnwick was in no man's land for their first goal which allowed a header, that he would have easily have saved if he was on his line, to go in.
This goal changed the game and they dominated. We got the luck with the own goal but what a cracker they scored with the free kick.
It was backs to the wall from then on and Oxford could have had a penalty.
We played out the last few minutes well and Vela took his goal well.
I am listening to Appleton whinging about the ref at the moment but he is just a bad loser.
Well played Bolton.
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Post by riochforthereebok on Mar 21, 2017 22:05:12 GMT
Kids gone to bed so had to control the cheer when Vela scored!! Great result. No idea how we achieved that, they were all over us! Who cares. Promotion very much in our hands and we are even allowed one slip up now. Don't say that one2, we don't want any slip ups😬 Fantastic result After those 2 1-1 draws at the end of Feb, who'd have thought we'd go on to win 4 score 14 and concede 5? Phenomenal and definitely promotion stuff, but let's be professional, I know Shrewsbury are down there but they don't get beat so often at home and they've had a few decent scalps too. Let's remain focused COYWM |
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Post by joanna on Mar 22, 2017 12:02:15 GMT
Great stuff, but please could we stop inviting teams on to us, Phil!? Nervous wreck after the second half last night! Let's hope the chasing clubs now lose form to make it easier for us. I'm all for a helping hand.
Did our suspensions for bookings get wiped in the publicised amnesty, and what news on injuries?
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Post by greydad on Mar 22, 2017 13:05:47 GMT
A really enjoyable trip, plenty of room on the coach so legs could be stretched, and a reasonable journey given current problems on the motorway network. As to the match, it was typical Wanderers fare...a good start, 2 goals that reflected dominance, and then the middle third is conceded, allowing the opposition to pile on the pressure. Whether this happens because of a tactical decision to sit back and play on the break, or because the opposition raise their game and create pressure I'm not sure, but it certainly put the fans through the wringer. Pratley and Spearing tired, understandably, the former has played far more than could be expected after such a lengthy lay-off, and Spearing's return was far earlier than anticipated, so well done indeed to the team..what a way to clinch a match! I'm sure previous bookings have been wiped, and hopefully injuries will not be serious.
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Post by joanna on Mar 22, 2017 13:39:10 GMT
Thanks, greydad. Could you see the Le Fondre incident as clearly as it appeared on TV? Not a clash of heads but an elbow in the face. Not sure if it was deliberate or accidental. And could you judge the non-penalty incident correctly as the ref did? The Oxford player took a couple more steps forward before deciding to tumble in the box.
I think Pratley's energy and verve really show up Trotter's labouring inertia for what it is:- a liability! The work-rate all round has really improved without the lazy lump spreading resentment:-Morais, Alf, Spearing, Pratley and Vela all working their socks off which is very necessary in this division and is reaping rewards now.
And, I never thought I'd say this but Dervite is actually looking useful in our current formation. Madine is proving his critics wrong. I think we'll need a more reliable keeper next year.....hopefully in the Championship with the Blades.
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Post by greydad on Mar 22, 2017 15:30:19 GMT
I couldn't really see the incident clearly, I didn't see a foul, but it was obviously harsh for the Oxford fans to jeer ALF, he was genuinely hurt. As regards the penalty, it was quite a way away but my feeling was that there was no foul, and the player did go down almost as an afterthought, but as the cliché goes, I've seen them given! You are correct about the energy that Morais, Alf, Pratley etc are showing, and Dervite is indeed playing much better at the moment, at times showing a pleasing level of confidence on the ball. I remain frustrated re:Trotter...I think he has played at least a couple of good games, and should be capable of offering much more, but that is a poor return from the number he has played... the midfield remains lacking in creativity but has certainly been more effective as a unit recently. The current squad has hit a rich run of form in terms of getting results, and I too hope that April 30th will see a real celebration at the Macron.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2017 19:00:45 GMT
Can't really add anything to what's already been said apart from let's keep it going COYWM. Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssssssss
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