Matchday Thread: Oldham A v Port Vale

[Fosse69]

Let`s start the year as we mean to go on with wins on the road. Enthusiasm and confidence will be gained faster than fitness and playing tempo, also the impact of the transfer market in January is an unknown factor. Our first test are the Latics who have not won a League game since they beat Scunny in October, so be careful lads, although we have the benefit of the extra day between games as they play today. Also the chance of a scouting trip to Fleetwood by our new management team. So come on Vale, let`s get back up the table.

[beasty77]

4 home goals scored for Oldham, and 6 away goals for Vale all season. Oldham only won once at home all season and that was to Scunthorpe. 2 poor sides on show, and this will be a draw all day long. though bookies make Oldham favs for this one.

[valefan16]

If we can defend as solid as we did last night it will give us a good chance.

 

Think we will win this for some reason 1-0

[valiant steve]

0 0 would be OK. Anything more would be welcomed obviously.

[SFBT]

If we can defend as solid as we did last night it will give us a good chance.

 

Think we will win this for some reason 1-0

 

Definitely the first step in turning things round.

Keeping it tight at the back.

We were solid and had enough experience last night.

Worryingly, I'm a little hopeful for this one!

[TheSage]

They were better than us at Vale Park recently so don't count on anything but it will be interesting to see if Brown can inject a bit more steel into our away displays.

I'd take a point.

[valiant steve]

Another clean sheet would be good.

[Like Vale I Do]

Be amazing to get a result on Monday, a real boost for everyone.

Then we just beat Huddersfield and happy days.

[Andy Proctor]

We seem to draw alot against oldham recently so i will go for a 1 1 draw.

[ollyandpatch]

Went last year on a school night with my lad, remembered for the downpour and Leitch Smiths miss !!!

[Like Vale I Do]

Me too with my lad, it was freezing. That miss was unbelievable, an open goal to make us 2 nil up and he smashed over into the terrace...

 

Oldham had all those food deals. They were brilliant, like meal deals, burger, pie or hot dog, chips and a drink for 5 or 6 quid I think.

Showed that small clubs can get the catering right.

[Fosse69]

Me too with my lad, it was freezing. That miss was unbelievable, an open goal to make us 2 nil up and he smashed over into the terrace...

 

Oldham had all those food deals. They were brilliant, like meal deals, burger, pie or hot dog, chips and a drink for 5 or 6 quid I think.

Showed that small clubs can get the catering right.

Test the market, build, and maintain supply,

[PVTony]

Oldham have met stiffer opposition in their last few games, losing the last two to inform teams in Sheffield Utd. and Southend.

They have the 6th best defensive record in L1, to date.

Vales last seven games have been against some of the weaker teams in L1 and have struggled to score many goals. They have only scored 5, whilst conceeding 12.

0-0 or 1-1 might be the result. If Oldham score first, the Vale will struggle to score, unless M.Brown can instill confidence and aggression into the squad before Monday.

To be hoped that Alex Jones recovers for the game to give Vale a better chance of gaining one, or three points.

A good result at Oldham may be the kickstart needed to climb up the table; especially if one or more additional players (of quality) can be signed in the January window.

[Santa]

Rumour in local media today that a poor result for Oldham at Fleetwood today could be the end of Robinson. There could be a caretaker manager in each dugout.

[Fosse69]

Rumour in local media today that a poor result for Oldham at Fleetwood today could be the end of Robinson. There could be a caretaker manager in each dugout.

Lost in the last minute by an own goal.