Morecambe 0 Oldham 2 iFollow from the Globe

[steve mfc]

No complaints at all stick with this group of players and formation and the goals and results will come, dominated the second half and created plenty of chances, ok the finishing could be better and the defending for both goals wasn't the best put overall the performance in the past two games is very encouraging, the big difference is walking home after a defeat and feeling you've been entertained and actually feeling optimistic about the rest of the season.

[black morse]

[quote="Blackpoolshrimp"]Keith
Playing well is ok but we lost simple as

We have scored 1 goal in 5 league games that's not good enough[/quote]

We all know that it isn't good enough but this team's performance has improved since the Crewe thrashing and we have players who will score goals if the confidence is there. If there was no sign of improvement then you might be justified but there are signs and your sort of remarks this early in the season do nothing to help players confidence.......simple as!

[jbc.shrimp]

2 defensive errors, 2 goals to nil, result, however Oldham offered nothing that we didn't deal with. From where we were watching Morecambe outplayed Oldham. If we had put our chances away, far different result. 5 down 41 to go, we can turn this around.

[Phil Anderer]

Even the most negative bloke in block D said after the game 'you don't mind losing 2-0 when they play like that'. As has been said, nice to walk away feeling positive even after a 2-0 loss. I thought we were the better side today, just unlucky.

[HALMA 1983]

You need luck and Morecambe had none today, played very well and Mills looks very decent indeed.
Gomes when he came on looked very bright and should be given a chance now.
My only hope is that Jimbo doesn't get any stick for this as he was up against it from the off

[George Dawes]

Not doing a long winded match report.

Jim could not have picked a better team today, we gave it out best shot, played some good football, and it wasn't to be.

Unlucky.


Oh and credit to Jim choosing Wildig as Captain, he's looking like the Wildig we knew in his first season, and he knows that speaking in his after match MOTM award, its like having a new signing form he's been showing.

[Phoenix Shrimp 2017]

First game of the season today and got to agree with the vast majority on here that we were very unlucky to lose.The first half was even despite us going in 2-0 down and in the second we really took the game to them for most of the half.We came up against a keeper in inspired form and also we didn't get the run of the ball.If we carry on playing in the same vein then we should hopefully get a few results and stop up.I also wish Blackpool Shrimp would disappear again. All he does is moan on here and to Radio Lancs, based on a game he hasn't even been to.What a bore that guy is!

[redrobo]

Without doubt we deserved something out of the game. Other 2 defensive errors from which they scored all the chances came our way. Someday soon some opponent is going to be on the back of a hiding. Once again an opponents Mom was their goalkeeper but we have to start being more clinical in front of goal. Not sure if this is correct but there was a post match belief that Oliver stopped a certain goal by diverting the ball when stood on the goal line. Not sure if that's true but once again the subs didn't have much impact on the game, other than Oliver's possible intervention. Like others feel JB has to give Carlos more than 15 minutes. I understand that the reasoning behind the subs of both Orwell and Oates are down to fitness levels. Coming from non league it takes time for a non league to adapt to full time training and the pace and energy of a 90 Efl game. It's reckoned it takes 3 months to get accustomed to the intensity of full time football so I'm told by a Director of our club who I've a lot of time for.

It won't be too long before we turn the corner and become a real force in this league.

[Posh]

I understand that the reasoning behind the subs of both Orwell and Oates are down to fitness levels. Coming from non league it takes time for a non league to adapt to full time training and the pace and energy of a 90 Efl game. It's reckoned it takes 3 months to get accustomed to the intensity of full time football so I'm told by a Director of our club who I've a lot of time for.

So it must be true that players from non-league shouldn’t start the season and take up to three months to adapt. MPW and yourself have both said it so it has to be the case.

If so, why did Vadaine Oliver move from the Conference, heading to Conf North, play the first 10 games of last season, the majority without being substituted?

[Little Shrimp]

I understand that the reasoning behind the subs of both Orwell and Oates are down to fitness levels. Coming from non league it takes time for a non league to adapt to full time training and the pace and energy of a 90 Efl game. It's reckoned it takes 3 months to get accustomed to the intensity of full time football so I'm told by a Director of our club who I've a lot of time for.

So it must be true that players from non-league shouldn’t start the season and take up to three months to adapt. MPW and yourself have both said it so it has to be the case.

If so, why did Vadaine Oliver move from the Conference, heading to Conf North, play the first 10 games of last season, the majority without being substituted?

Mo Eisa of Cheltenham didn’t take long. Straight into their starting line up at the start of last season from the Isthmanian League to pop a goal past us, then went on to score 23 in the league.

[marky No.1]

Well i thought we did well today , could easily have scored 4, maybe 5. Thought Oldham Fans were brilliant, great support, spoke to a few of them tonight who couldnt believe we didnt score.
AJ and Jason worked their nuts off up front.
Keep playing this way please, same team, ok Baz will start, but when we make a sub after an hour please make it Jagne and Gomes, thanks

[Westgate Wanderer]

Until the late substitutions i thought we played well and were the better team. Unfortunately we made two defensive mistakes and they both ended up in our net. We still don't stop the crosses. I thought Halstead had a steady game without having to make many saves and for most of the match our defence coped easily with the Oldham attack. There are good signs that we will improve, and hopefully get on the front foot more. The goals will come as long as the right forwards are on the pitch

[CityShrimp]

What a shame to come away with nothing from a game where we should have drawn at least.

We had two moments of poor defending and conceded from both. Then so many chances missed/saved at the other end.

Wildig rightful man of the match - some great incisive passing throughout which we haven’t had enough of as a team for ages. Mills made loads of good runs, Oswell did alright, AJ played well without scoring.

Surely if we play like that every game we’ll start winning games?

[black morse]

The great thing for me way down here in the South West is the way (almost) everyone reporting back on the last few matches have said they come away from the games having really enjoyed them and filled with hope that we can make an impact with this team. Such a reverse from games at the end of last season and right at the start of this one. From despair to hope! Brilliant!!!

[fulwoodshrimp]

Yes, the last couple of performances have been much better with some bright football but we are not scoring goals and that is the main objective of the game. Turning to Oliver when we need a goal worries me as he seems incapable of delivering despite the manager's confidence in him. To compete in League 2 you need to be at league 2 standard.

[redrobo]

I understand that the reasoning behind the subs of both Orwell and Oates are down to fitness levels. Coming from non league it takes time for a non league to adapt to full time training and the pace and energy of a 90 Efl game. It's reckoned it takes 3 months to get accustomed to the intensity of full time football so I'm told by a Director of our club who I've a lot of time for.

So it must be true that players from non-league shouldn’t start the season and take up to three months to adapt. MPW and yourself have both said it so it has to be the case.

If so, why did Vadaine Oliver move from the Conference, heading to Conf North, play the first 10 games of last season, the majority without being substituted?

Could it be because there was sod all else to replace him with? Also because JB and KMcK had /have belief in him. Prior to him coming on yesterday both got around him and gave him big hugs of encouragement. For me I'd like to see us bring another striker in on loan to give us another option from the bench. Just a pity that Callum has gone to Oldham as they have SIX strikers to select from so his chances could be limited. However can understand Wigan wanting him to experience life and training at another club rather than a return to the Globe.

[Westgate Wanderer]

I understand that the reasoning behind the subs of both Orwell and Oates are down to fitness levels. Coming from non league it takes time for a non league to adapt to full time training and the pace and energy of a 90 Efl game. It's reckoned it takes 3 months to get accustomed to the intensity of full time football so I'm told by a Director of our club who I've a lot of time for.

So it must be true that players from non-league shouldn’t start the season and take up to three months to adapt. MPW and yourself have both said it so it has to be the case.

If so, why did Vadaine Oliver move from the Conference, heading to Conf North, play the first 10 games of last season, the majority without being substituted?

Could it be because there was sod all else to replace him with? Also because JB and KMcK had /have belief in him. Prior to him coming on yesterday both got around him and gave him big hugs of encouragement. For me I'd like to see us bring another striker in on loan to give us another option from the bench. Just a pity that Callum has gone to Oldham as they have SIX strikers to select from so his chances could be limited. However can understand Wigan wanting him to experience life and training at another club rather than a return to the Globe.

I was wondering if he sat on the same seat as he occupied frequently last season?

[black morse]

I understand that the reasoning behind the subs of both Orwell and Oates are down to fitness levels. Coming from non league it takes time for a non league to adapt to full time training and the pace and energy of a 90 Efl game. It's reckoned it takes 3 months to get accustomed to the intensity of full time football so I'm told by a Director of our club who I've a lot of time for.

So it must be true that players from non-league shouldn’t start the season and take up to three months to adapt. MPW and yourself have both said it so it has to be the case.

If so, why did Vadaine Oliver move from the Conference, heading to Conf North, play the first 10 games of last season, the majority without being substituted?

Could it be because there was sod all else to replace him with? Also because JB and KMcK had /have belief in him. Prior to him coming on yesterday both got around him and gave him big hugs of encouragement. For me I'd like to see us bring another striker in on loan to give us another option from the bench. Just a pity that Callum has gone to Oldham as they have SIX strikers to select from so his chances could be limited. However can understand Wigan wanting him to experience life and training at another club rather than a return to the Globe.

The big hugs of encouragement are almost certainly their attempt to counteract the moans, groans and boos aimed at him.

[sandgrown]

Jim definitely put out the right team today, ( apart from his Oliver obsesion ) and he must stick to it.
we played some good football on the deck, and created a load of chances which had been missing.
we never got a break and deserved more, their keeper really saved them.