Oldham Match Reports

[Northern_Bee]

I am first back (having left with 10mins to go) and all I can say is thank god I don't have to pay to watch that shower of sh*te every week!
I had previously reserved judgement on Andy Scott as I don't get to that many games however if today is anything to go by, the sooner he goes the better.
In the first half the players had no imagination, lacked desire and playing Tudor Jones as a centre back gave me the feeling of an accident waiting to happen! Why the hell did he pick him to play centre back when we had Pim on the bench and please tell me, why did we play O'Connor on the right wing (for a while) when we had Simpson and even Spillane on the bench. Both teams were bloody awful however it took a last ditch tackle by Legge to stop Tounkara having what looked like a simple tap in. I won't dwell on their goal however we were shown at back to have no pace and their striker ran on and calmly passed the ball past Lee.
We seemed to have 1 plan and that was to hoof the ball up to Alexander to knock down however their number 6 (Hazel) had him in his pocket and beat him in the air constantly.
At least we put a bit more in during the early stages of the 2nd half as Charlie Mac came on and Forster went on the right wing so it gave the team slightly more balance. Oldham looked by far the better side as the 2nd half wore on (until I left) and the stand out players were their number 25(Morais) who got the 2nd goal and their number 18 on the left wing Chris Taylor who caused Stephen Wright all sorts of problems. I can't comment on how Simpson played as I left as he came on however I wasn't the first to leave and the team just seemed totally disjointed, lacked belief & confidence and didn't have any creative ideas.

It was very hard for me to pick a MOM however if I was pushed into giving one, it would be to Charlier Mac when he came on. At least he chased everything and put a shift in.

 

[WarrenBee]

That's cheered me up.

 

[readingbee]

Thanks for the report NB. Makes very depressing reading tho'. Can't wait for the " Give Andy Scott more time brigade ". Cannot understand the team selection and can't wait for the AS interview saying, people aren't doings things right, too many mistakes back to the training ground etc etc !!

 

[rambo]

After the game Billy left the bees world mic on and was talking to someone back in the studio

Billy said he(Andy Scott) will not be happy and that he was not looking forward to it (Assuming he was talking about the after game interview with Andy)

Billy did say at the end of the game he was going to ask some questions about team selection and if players were injured ie Pim so hopefully he will and we know what today's team selection was about!

 

[Brentford Bob]

playing Tudor Jones as a centre back gave me the feeling of an accident waiting to happen! Why the hell did he pick him to play centre back when we had Pim on the bench.

Please tell me this is a joke? It's fcking farcical.

 

[Southern Bee]

After the game Billy left the bees world mic on and was talking to someone back in the studio

Billy said he(Andy Scott) will not be happy and that he was not looking forward to it (Assuming he was talking about the after game interview with Andy)

Billy did say at the end of the game he was going to ask some questions about team selection and if players were injured ie Pim so hopefully he will and we know what today's team selection was about!

I heard that, he was also talking to someone on the phone which made for humourous listening lol

 

[wanderer paul]

Please tell me this is a joke? It's fcking farcical.

By the sound of it no. OTJ was the one who played Oldham's forward onside :shrug: Someone posted about their Norwich mate laughing when they were told OTJ was playing CB. I suspect Pim, Spillane were carrying injuries and that Bush couldn't be trusted......... sad sad times

 

[shouldbee]

After the game Billy left the bees world mic on and was talking to someone back in the studio

Billy said he(Andy Scott) will not be happy and that he was not looking forward to it (Assuming he was talking about the after game interview with Andy)

Billy did say at the end of the game he was going to ask some questions about team selection and if players were injured ie Pim so hopefully he will and we know what today's team selection was about!

He had better put his tin helmet on then !

 

[Northern_Bee]

During the warm up and at half time neither looked that injured to me, they were both out having a laugh, kicking balls around running around. I saw glimpses from OTJ that he could be good for us (if played in the right position) with some nice passes and skills however I would have rather have gone with 3 at the back and a midfield 5, at least players would have played in the correct positions.

 

[fencer/bee]

By the sound of it no. OTJ was the one who played Oldham's forward onside :shrug: Someone posted about their Norwich mate laughing when they were told OTJ was playing CB. I suspect Pim, Spillane were carrying injuries and that Bush couldn't be trusted......... sad sad times

Whats more of a crime he sends players he got in this season, out on loan, ie Hudson, if the lad is not up to it why did he sign him ? i really do think AS doesnt know his arse from his elbow anymore :sad:

 

[Doovster]

Well that was a depressing afternoon. Bleak surroundings and even bleaker performance.

Looked bad from the start when I saw the team sheet. Assumed Wright would play centre back with KOC right back, but oh no, play our new central midfielder at centre back and KOC right mid.

Our midfield is so slow and one dimensional and we are mind numbing to watch. Thank god I'm on a weekender in Manchester and dont have the journey home tonight.

The sad thing which myself and Havlockb agreed on is that we don't even get angry or upset at the moment with the ineptness of it all. We just leave feeling numb and question what the hell were bothering for.

To finish I can see no light at the end of the tunnel and feel a change at the helm is required to move us forward.

 

[West Wilts Bee]

Can't comment on the game as I was not there. To try and keep on topic, I really feel for the 200 fans that spent good money to watch their team play, doubt Scott does though.Can abee or bee h tell us what sort of contract this clown is on? I find it hard to believe that he has not been put on gardening leave. talking of gardening leave, get Allen back into this football club NOW.

 

[Infatuated Bees Alter Ego]

I heard that, he was also talking to someone on the phone which made for humourous listening lol

Whose Amelia ?

 

[WarrenBee]

Can't comment on the game as I was not there. To try and keep on topic, I really feel for the 200 fans that spent good money to watch their team play, doubt Scott does though.Can abee or bee h tell us what sort of contract this clown is on? I find it hard to believe that he has not been put on gardening leave. talking of gardening leave, get Allen back into this football club NOW.

I may be wrong, but isn't he on a 5 year rolling contract?

 

[favershambee]

Bizarre team selection - Pim, Simpson and Splillane left on the bench. Plays new acquisition midfelder at CB. Leaves it until 2-0 down before bringing Simpson on. Didn't attend game how shots on target???? One the goal and Weston's late shot???? Time for changes to be made and thats not the team!!!!!

 

[EASTBRISTOLBEE7]

Whats more of a crime he sends players he got in this season, out on loan, ie Hudson, if the lad is not up to it why did he sign him ? i really do think AS doesnt know his arse from his elbow anymore :sad:

He never has since he was here with butcher , people forget that he was very lucky with his loan signings the last two seasons IE: Rhodes ,Clarke , chesney and bringing Hamer in first time round .
A large proportion of players he has actually signed have been sh*te !

 

[shouldbee]

Can't comment on the game as I was not there. To try and keep on topic, I really feel for the 200 fans that spent good money to watch their team play, doubt Scott does though.Can abee or bee h tell us what sort of contract this clown is on? I find it hard to believe that he has not been put on gardening leave. talking of gardening leave, get Allen back into this football club NOW.

I think it's time for the club to comment on all this unrest ? I'm absolutely certain THE MANAGER reads these posts and hopefully the two gentlemen above do as well. It really needs to be addressed, it's sack him or publically back him time....please.

 

[West Wilts Bee]

I may be wrong, but isn't he on a 5 year rolling contract?

I hope not, the board either see what Island bee,Hypa 123, or Nick Logan see in him. Or it costs too much money to get shot of him. He did do well to take us up, but he also did have his luck with loan signings. How does he come over as "Brentfords bright young manager " ?

 

[German Bee]

just back.Legge was MOM for me.Dave rubbish tudior looked good but out of position.not one effort on target.Simpson goal top drawer flicked up with one foot and smacked in the corner with the other!.
Scott out and quick

 

[Brentford Bob]

He never has since he was here with butcher , people forget that he was very lucky with his loan signings the last two seasons IE: Rhodes ,Clarke , chesney and bringing Hamer in first time round .
A large proportion of players he has actually signed have been sh*te !

In fairness, and I'm no longer a fan of Andy Scott's management, but that's b0ll0cks. I think Andy Scott is actually a good judge when it comes to players - I can't think of too many "sh*te" players that he's signed - certainly this season.

The problem is what happens once they've been signed....

 

[bees66]

The problem is what happens once they've been signed....

playing with no confidence?:sad:

 

[blunstone]

oh dear.

maybe this site can put the press conference up quite soon.

 

[EASTBRISTOLBEE7]

In fairness, and I'm no longer a fan of Andy Scott's management, but that's b0ll0cks. I think Andy Scott is actually a good judge when it comes to players - I can't think of too many "sh*te" players that he's signed - certainly this season.

The problem is what happens once they've been signed....

Don,t think its entirely b***ocks , but like alot of people on here just venting my spleen as i think he,s taking the piss now ! What you call good players and what i feel is a decent player is obviously worlds apart

 

[Brentford Bob]

What you call good players and what i feel is a decent player is obviously worlds apart

Run me through who you think are sh*te, then?

 

[Northern_Bee]

I know its off topic (of the game) however Scott has signed some very good players (as the Birmingham City and Everton games have proved) however due to tactics and the formation that he plays, he isn't getting the best out of them. Team's are aware of our plan A (getting the ball to Weston) and they double up on him or in today's case pretty much man marked him throughout. He has signed some dross as well and got lucky with a few signings (as every manager does). I think after last seasons finish and the signings coming in during close season we all expected great things. Last season Chezney saved us plenty of points and in the end we had a false position (9th) so this season has been the true wake up call. If we can change the 1 dimensional play that seem to employ of hoofing it to Alexander to knock down to a more passing game based on a strong creative midfield, I feel that we have the basis of a good squad.

 

[love and mercy]

I know its off topic (of the game) however Scott has signed some very good players (as the Birmingham City and Everton games have proved) however due to tactics and the formation that he plays, he isn't getting the best out of them. Team's are aware of our plan A (getting the ball to Weston) and they double up on him or in today's case pretty much man marked him throughout. He has signed some dross as well and got lucky with a few signings (as every manager does). I think after last seasons finish and the signings coming in during close season we all expected great things. Last season Chezney saved us plenty of points and in the end we had a false position (9th) so this season has been the true wake up call. If we can change the 1 dimensional play that seem to employ of hoofing it to Alexander to knock down to a more passing game based on a strong creative midfield, I feel that we have the basis of a good squad.

agreed we have good players but they need organizing and motivating

 

[EASTBRISTOLBEE7]

Run me through who you are sh*te, then?

The following players are a waste of time and money , and will not take us forward ,

BEAN , OCONNOR , WRIGHT, DAVE, LAIRD , MCARTHY (when on loan ) CARL CORT , FORSTER ( sorry but too old now)

Very few players we have would leave brentford and play at a higher level, to me that is usually a good gage on how good a side you have, but that just my opinion thats all .

 

[The Pipe]

I know its off topic (of the game) however Scott has signed some very good players (as the Birmingham City and Everton games have proved) however due to tactics and the formation that he plays, he isn't getting the best out of them. Team's are aware of our plan A (getting the ball to Weston) and they double up on him or in today's case pretty much man marked him throughout. He has signed some dross as well and got lucky with a few signings (as every manager does). I think after last seasons finish and the signings coming in during close season we all expected great things. Last season Chezney saved us plenty of points and in the end we had a false position (9th) so this season has been the true wake up call. If we can change the 1 dimensional play that seem to employ of hoofing it to Alexander to knock down to a more passing game based on a strong creative midfield, I feel that we have the basis of a good squad.

Here lies the problem, the manager has chosen his players but week in week out does not play to a style that can get the best out of them. We have been calling for a different style for yoinks but seemingly the manager is happy with the style and system that he employs. Therefore whilst some of the players have without doubt let the team down the overall fault lies firmly in the hand of the manager.l

 

[West Wilts Bee]

I know its off topic (of the game) however Scott has signed some very good players (as the Birmingham City and Everton games have proved) however due to tactics and the formation that he plays, he isn't getting the best out of them. Team's are aware of our plan A (getting the ball to Weston) and they double up on him or in today's case pretty much man marked him throughout. He has signed some dross as well and got lucky with a few signings (as every manager does). I think after last seasons finish and the signings coming in during close season we all expected great things. Last season Chezney saved us plenty of points and in the end we had a false position (9th) so this season has been the true wake up call. If we can change the 1 dimensional play that seem to employ of hoofing it to Alexander to knock down to a more passing game based on a strong creative midfield, I feel that we have the basis of a good squad.

Agree 100%

 

[mhead bee]

Whats more of a crime he sends players he got in this season, out on loan, ie Hudson, if the lad is not up to it why did he sign him ? i really do think AS doesnt know his arse from his elbow anymore :sad:

And more relevantly mckracken.

 

[hobbsy]

oh dear.

maybe this site can put the press conference up quite soon.

BBC London just said that Andy Scott left Boundary Park without speaking to Billy Reeves.

 

[JTofBFC]

BBC London just said that Andy Scott left Boundary Park without speaking to Billy Reeves.

"closing ranks" again. We'll probably hear on the Press conference that he did give to a club insider that he can't believe the criticism and it is other clubs that should be looking to snap him up rather than us get rid of him. Blah blah blah.

 

[hobbsy]

"closing ranks" again. We'll probably hear on the Press conference that he did give to a club insider that he can't believe the criticism and it is other clubs that should be looking to snap him up rather than us get rid of him. Blah blah blah.

I'm wondering if there was a Press Conference, surely BR would have attended if there was and recorded bits to play back on the radio?

 

[bees66]

http://www.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/La...273837,00.html

 

[PLE]

I am first back (having left with 10mins to go) and all I can say is thank god I don't have to pay to watch that shower of sh*te every week!
I had previously reserved judgement on Andy Scott as I don't get to that many games however if today is anything to go by, the sooner he goes the better.
In the first half the players had no imagination, lacked desire and playing Tudor Jones as a centre back gave me the feeling of an accident waiting to happen! Why the hell did he pick him to play centre back when we had Pim on the bench and please tell me, why did we play O'Connor on the right wing (for a while) when we had Simpson and even Spillane on the bench. Both teams were bloody awful however it took a last ditch tackle by Legge to stop Tounkara having what looked like a simple tap in. I won't dwell on their goal however we were shown at back to have no pace and their striker ran on and calmly passed the ball past Lee.
We seemed to have 1 plan and that was to hoof the ball up to Alexander to knock down however their number 6 (Hazel) had him in his pocket and beat him in the air constantly.
At least we put a bit more in during the early stages of the 2nd half as Charlie Mac came on and Forster went on the right wing so it gave the team slightly more balance. Oldham looked by far the better side as the 2nd half wore on (until I left) and the stand out players were their number 25(Morais) who got the 2nd goal and their number 18 on the left wing Chris Taylor who caused Stephen Wright all sorts of problems. I can't comment on how Simpson played as I left as he came on however I wasn't the first to leave and the team just seemed totally disjointed, lacked belief & confidence and didn't have any creative ideas.

It was very hard for me to pick a MOM however if I was pushed into giving one, it would be to Charlier Mac when he came on. At least he chased everything and put a shift in.

Here here
To some the performance up first and only shot on goal after 82 minutes says it all.
To be fair fair Oldham were a very poor team and we made them look good
Absolutly clueless team selection Mr Scott. :scratch:
Owain tudor jones is worse than Murray Jones.(glad he's only on loan)
I'm am just glad to get home in hour fill so sorry for all fellow bees fans who waste good money and brave the bitter cold only to get home very late tonight to watch that shower of sh*t.
Forget play-offs I'll settle for 20th and trip to wembley.
As for Andy Scott I think this game is the one that has broke the camels back.

 

[Northwalesbee]

Very poor first half with both teams playing hoof ball . First goal looked a bit offside but can't tell from our corner perhaps the out of position OTJ played him on . Second half we start coming forward a little bit better as Chalie comes on for Dave pushing Forrster onto the right wing . The side looked more balance from this point on but still pretty poor .Uncle sat next to me counted 8 passes from Oldham from which they nearly scored , most we managed was four. Thank you again Richard Lee for keeping the scoreline respectable. They scored the second after that Taylor dude played one of their guys on who ran past Wright as if he was stood still . Far too easy im afraid!!!!!!!

We managed to score after a decent ball across the box where Simpson swilled and struck it into the corner, very good goal and why isn't he played more often ? We carried on and thought Oldham were starting to panic at the back but our final ball was yet again pants with Weston wasting a couple of opportunities . Lots of small issues to be dealt with from this team .

Oldham aren't technically a better side than us they just have a strong fast forward in Taylor something we don't have . And did what we usually do to sides by stopping us from playing which meant hoofball to Alexander time !!!

Frustrated yet again spent over 200 quid this month on travelling and tickets to see us draw twice not really fair on the poor fans who do this week in week out. I really couldn't fault the fans who left early today it was that bad at times!!!

 

[hobbsy]

http://www.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/La...273837,00.html

Hmm OK, presumably WEB asking the questions then.

 

[cheshirebee]

Just back after a stop at my local to drown some sorrows.

Christ, where to start.

Totally abysmal first half, it was 32 minutes before we actually played a ball into feet in their half. Oldham were passing it around neatly with there big centre forward always a handful and the ginger haired Taylor giving Wright a right run around. We worked hard chasing their shadows and when we did win the ball seemed to only have enough energy or imagination to lump it airborne for our twin giant strikers of Alexande and Forster who of course could not compete with their very capable and robust centre backs. Their goal came when we had our centre backs pushed up on the half way line playinf for offf-side and they cleverly knocked the ball passed them for their centre forward to have a 40 yard clear run towards a 1 on 1 with Lee who did well to get a foot to the shot but not enough to stop it going in.

Slight impovement in the second half with a bit more balance with Forster now out wide, Dave off and CM and Alexander making themselves available but still Oldhan looked far and away the better side. The second goal was far to easy as their forward cut in from the left past the hapless Wright and buried a powerful shot. Our goal was a good one with Simpson turning sharply in a crowded box and blasting a good shot. We even then had a couple of free kicks into thir box that raised our hopes a little and a shot from Weston that should have tested the keeper but didn't. I was desperately hoping in those last 5 minutes for an equaliser but also knew it would have been absolute daylight robbery had we nicked a point.

Trying to think of a MOM nomination. Legge was strong and defended well but his distribution was awful, Tudor looked like he might be a player if in the right position, Forster worked hard but any of them were just contenders for the 12th best player on the pitch. The 22nd best ? Probably Wright or Dave, both simply awful.

Hope everyone at least has a good boozy trip back on the train as that's the only thing that'll make it a good day.

 

[Stuardo]

oldham

we always seem to be rubbish at Oldham - with only a few wins up there over the years (a 3-2 in 2009 i think?) but this is the team that lost 6-0 v Southampton in their last home match?

and to think 3 games ago away at Yeovil a win would have put us 5th. not sure whether that is a sign of the league being crazy or the manager not doing his job properly as the players there (o'connor apart) have the quality to do well.

 

[BournemouthBee]

I don't get why AS has to keep swapping players around for different matches. I'm old fashioned and I believe in keeping a settled side not this constant chopping and changing.

By all means have a strong squad for off form players or covering injuries but Spillane must wonder if he's coming or going! I've seen nothing from Wright yet he plays him at RB for tough away matches like today's. If Pim's fit enough for the bench then in my opinion he must be fit to play. Why play Tudur-Jones at CB? It beggars belief.

You can look at a tight division in a positive way and say 3 wins and we're in the playoffs or you can say more defeats like this and we'll be in that last relegation spot. I fear we're heading for the latter. Cup success just glosses over the dire rubbish we're served up even when we win let alone lose.

I'll still go to every game I can but I'm sick of the style of play, Andy Scott's obstinate streak and the runs we go on. Half a dozen without defeat followed by 7 without a win frustrates the hell out of me. I wish he'd gone to Sheff Utd and for me his time is up. He's said tonight we need to stamp our mark on games. Who's going to do that then? KOC? Nope. Dave? Nope. Bean? Nope. A decent midfield would "stamp their mark" on games and we still don't have the players. I believe we have an excellent keeper in Lee, our defence (if Spillane is at RB) is fine and I personally rate Alexander and Macdonald. The midfield is rubbish and it gets bypassed every time and it has to be AS's fault. There must be a manager out there somewhere who could make a success of this club / team surely?!

 

[Northwalesbee]

I don't get why AS has to keep swapping players around for different matches. I'm old fashioned and I believe in keeping a settled side not this constant chopping and changing.

By all means have a strong squad for off form players or covering injuries but Spillane must wonder if he's coming or going! I've seen nothing from Wright yet he plays him at RB for tough away matches like today's. If Pim's fit enough for the bench then in my opinion he must be fit to play. Why play Tudur-Jones at CB? It beggars belief.

You can look at a tight division in a positive way and say 3 wins and we're in the playoffs or you can say more defeats like this and we'll be in that last relegation spot. I fear we're heading for the latter. Cup success just glosses over the dire rubbish we're served up even when we win let alone lose.

I'll still go to every game I can but I'm sick of the style of play, Andy Scott's obstinate streak and the runs we go on. Half a dozen without defeat followed by 7 without a win frustrates the hell out of me. I wish he'd gone to Sheff Utd and for me his time is up. He's said tonight we need to stamp our mark on games. Who's going to do that then? KOC? Nope. Dave? Nope. Bean? Nope. A decent midfield would "stamp their mark" on games and we still don't have the players. I believe we have an excellent keeper in Lee, our defence (if Spillane is at RB) is fine and I personally rate Alexander and Macdonald. The midfield is rubbish and it gets bypassed every time and it has to be AS's fault. There must be a manager out there somewhere who could make a success of this club / team surely?!

I agree with everything you have just said . Where is the fight from our midfield ?

 

[EASTBRISTOLBEE7]

Im back lol

 

[Les Beeavinu]

Im back lol

Did you think you were banned? I think you'll find that you were merely asked not to call other Brentford fans retards - nothing more.

 

[verwoodbees]

What midfield?????

I agree with everything you have just said . Where is the fight from our midfield ?

 

[Northwalesbee]

What midfield?????

LOL

I honestly think that I would have had more energy out there than that lot today . Afterall I was once an international athlete who could run sub 5 minute miles. Not as if our midfield strung more than 4 passes together.

 

[opinions5u]

Oldham fan here. Here's my report for what it's worth - I was sat right behind the goal in the same end as the Brentford fans. feel free to agree or disagree with anything posted. Written from an Oldham viewpoint, so don't be offended if it doesn't say much about the Bees!

Thought we (Oldham) were poor first half and they were poorer. They were there for the taking but we didn't seem to want to turn the screw. Feeney (who was ok today) should have scored when he headed over.

Then Taylor played the perfect ball through to Tonk, who's curved run was well timed, and he went clean through, scraping the ball past the keeper's legs.

Second half I thought we were a little bit better, but it took the introduction of Morais to liven the game up and he created a chance for Taylor with a brilliant cross but again our man got under the header.

Morais bagged the second latching on to good work from Tonk and a great strike. We looked comfortable for a short period and then from nowhere, they came right back at us and we struggled to keep the ball.

Trotman went off to be replaced by Tarlowski (or whatever he's called) and while the sub wasn't responsible for our demise, and put in a solid enough personal display, we suddenly looked exposed at the back. A series of crosses and their lad found space, turned superbly and finished nicely.

It's Exeter all over again (where Oldham let a 3-0 lead slip in the last 15)? 10 minutes left, then 4 minutes stoppage time that felt like six. They had corners and the odd loose ball bouncing around our penalty area but we held out.

I wouldn't say anybody had a bad game, but nobody had a particularly special game today. Tonk or Trotman would probably be my man of the match. Black looked reasonably assured at left back.

Two concerns:

We don't win enough headers. That applies to when we're attacking (Stephens landed loads in the danger area today but our lads were nowhere near them) and defensively we're still shaky when it comes in from wide, less so when defending hoofball.

The other worry is our ability to move from total control to none whatsoever. Rochdale away, Exeter at home and today are three examples that spring to life. I appreciate that there's another side on the pitch that wants to do well, but I've never seen a side where it can move from one extreme to another so suddenly and so completely.

Job done. 3 points at home and it was a deserved win without being a sexy one.

 

[stano]

I remember otj from Swansea and always Thought he was good (in cm) but playing him at cb that is just ridiculous this whole time iv stuck up for him more than most but its hard for me to think of anyone who knows about football that would have selected him at cb therefore Scott must go because he's made some excellent signings ie Forster , Spillane , Simpson , otj , laird but they either haven't been playing or playing in random positions and a crap signing wright manages to get a place in the 11 most games

 

[verwoodbees]

Maybe you should train this lot as not sure regards there current training runs are adequate also the runs I do with marines is probably more than there taught

LOL

I honestly think that I would have had more energy out there than that lot today . Afterall I was once an international athlete who could run sub 5 minute miles. Not as if our midfield strung more than 4 passes together.

 

[Travel Tavern Bee]

Did you think you were banned? I think you'll find that you were merely asked not to call other Brentford fans retards - nothing more.

He has a point Les.

 

[SQUELCH]

Oldham fan here. Here's my report for what it's worth - I was sat right behind the goal in the same end as the Brentford fans. feel free to agree or disagree with anything posted. Written from an Oldham viewpoint, so don't be offended if it doesn't say much about the Bees!

Thought we (Oldham) were poor first half and they were poorer. They were there for the taking but we didn't seem to want to turn the screw. Feeney (who was ok today) should have scored when he headed over.

Then Taylor played the perfect ball through to Tonk, who's curved run was well timed, and he went clean through, scraping the ball past the keeper's legs.

Second half I thought we were a little bit better, but it took the introduction of Morais to liven the game up and he created a chance for Taylor with a brilliant cross but again our man got under the header.

Morais bagged the second latching on to good work from Tonk and a great strike. We looked comfortable for a short period and then from nowhere, they came right back at us and we struggled to keep the ball.

Trotman went off to be replaced by Tarlowski (or whatever he's called) and while the sub wasn't responsible for our demise, and put in a solid enough personal display, we suddenly looked exposed at the back. A series of crosses and their lad found space, turned superbly and finished nicely.

It's Exeter all over again (where Oldham let a 3-0 lead slip in the last 15)? 10 minutes left, then 4 minutes stoppage time that felt like six. They had corners and the odd loose ball bouncing around our penalty area but we held out.

I wouldn't say anybody had a bad game, but nobody had a particularly special game today. Tonk or Trotman would probably be my man of the match. Black looked reasonably assured at left back.

Two concerns:

We don't win enough headers. That applies to when we're attacking (Stephens landed loads in the danger area today but our lads were nowhere near them) and defensively we're still shaky when it comes in from wide, less so when defending hoofball.

The other worry is our ability to move from total control to none whatsoever. Rochdale away, Exeter at home and today are three examples that spring to life. I appreciate that there's another side on the pitch that wants to do well, but I've never seen a side where it can move from one extreme to another so suddenly and so completely.

Job done. 3 points at home and it was a deserved win without being a sexy one.

Cheers for taking the time to post. What were your thoughts of the bees???