Wigan Athletic (Home) Match Thread (9 Viewers)

[stupot07]

Are you convinced yet Stu?

Come on boys we can do it.

To be fair Armstrongs playing on the wing, I think that will suit him making diagonal runs in behind, reminiscent of Sheff in his pomp.

Wigan have had the better of the last 20 in which we've struggled to get hold of and keep the ball up top. So no, not convinced yet. Need to do it over a run of a games to convince me, I still remember Eddie Johnson scoring on debut

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[Otis]

Decent half, great goal brilliant play by JOB and cool finish by Armstrong. We haven't really created anything of note since bar Armstrongs shot from the edge of the box.

Started to lose the midfield battle last 20 as Wigan start to get around the box, but with a lone striker they haven't really troubled Burge who's looked composed.


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I noticed we defended deeper and deeper. Seems we are quite happy to let them have possession in their own half and then just over the half way line.

One concern is the amount of crosses coming in from the left.

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[Great_Expectations]

They are keen to play it out of their defence rather than a long ball to the strikers and we are nullifying that well.

Ironically our weakness is also distribution from the back, predominantly from Johnson. Too many long balls being played to a miniature strike force. While Johnson is the guilty party for losing possession our strike force need to use their pace and movement more effectively.

 

[sw88]

Ricketts the difference to our defence, compared to last season.

He brings a calmness and he looks quite assured and has them pretty well organised.

Wigan obviously identified Willis as the weak link down their left flank.



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Ricketts has been very good.

I think the reason they're are concentrating more on Willis's side is not just because he's the more vulnerable player in our defence, but it's also so they can try and bypass Reda. Don't think he's missed a man or ball yet!

 

[sw88]

Did anyone actually hear what that giraffe thing was about? The woman's sat in front of where I am but don't see it appropriate to ask her what on earth it was about

 

[Grendel]

I noticed we defended deeper and deeper. Seems we are quite happy to let them have possession in their own half and then just over the half way line.

One concern is the amount of crosses coming in from the left.

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The main concern is the midfield looks poor again apart from JOB.

 

[sw88]

Phillips on for Willis. Good call Tony!

 

[stupot07]

I noticed we defended deeper and deeper. Seems we are quite happy to let them have possession in their own half and then just over the half way line.

One concern is the amount of crosses coming in from the left.

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Yep, and our defensive midfield have been generally poor, Maddison's getting the ball too deep too. Looked class when he has it.

Griggs showing some class touches but it really shows the limitations of one up front.


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[sw88]

Armstrong almost gets a second, chasing down a throw in that went back to the keeper. Just over

 

[sw88]

Their sub, Craig Davies (?) looks a big lad!

That pace shown by Armstrong again keeps beating himself! Running out of pitch!

 

[sw88]

Vincelot gets in front of a Wigan man fairly, gets pulled down and ref gives them the free kick and Vince a yellow card

 

[sw88]

Stokes runs in from the line, shoots, just wide

 

[sw88]

Rubén played in by Armstrong, one on one, tries to take it around the keeper, keeper comes out on top, second opportunity lost as Wigan defenders get back in time. Should have been 2-0

 

[covkid69]

fookin get in Adam Armstrong

 

[sw88]

2-0

Armstrong again

Fleck runs with the ball after ref plays advantage, low cross slotted in at the back post

 

[The CableGuy]

Jesus! Sign him up! (A man can dream)

 

[hamil99]

2nd goal for armstrong!!!

 

[chiefdave]

Get in, fantastic stuff.

 

[CoT]

Good times indeed

 

[Jack Griffin]

Top of the league as it stands.

 

[Shakeitup]

2nd goal for armstrong!!!

Sign him up, sign him up, sign him up...

He will cost a lot of wonga I bet!

 

[chiefdave]

Like the look of the table!

 

[The Penguin]

top of the league as it stands.

end the season now

 

[Great_Expectations]

Sign him up, sign him up, sign him up...

Nah, he's an 18 year old unproven lightweight nobody.

 

[LJC_CCFC]

This is bloody marvellous.

 

[skyblueheaven]

Blow the whistle ref!!!

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

Ricketts is playing very well. Willis is being worked down the flank as there is no midfield protection. He's doing well. Stokes has JOB to help cover.

Burge still looks an accident waiting to happen. At least we've given up on him goal kicking.

Fleck poor Vincelote a bit out of it as well and can't see what position Lameries is in.

There is always a chance of goals with johnsons pace but tudgay I think should be playing.

Nah, he's an 18 year old unproven lightweight nobody.

Lol...we should sign L2 journeymen...this kid won't make it in this league...he has no experience...blah blah

 

[chiefdave]

Blow the whistle ref!!!

Not before he gets his hat trick. Was Robbie Keane the last player to get one on debut?

 

[Astute]

To be fair Armstrongs playing on the wing, I think that will suit him making diagonal runs in behind, reminiscent of Sheff in his pomp.

Wigan have had the better of the last 20 in which we've struggled to get hold of and keep the ball up top. So no, not convinced yet. Need to do it over a run of a games to convince me, I still remember Eddie Johnson scoring on debut

Are you now a bit more convinced about Armstrong Stu?

 

[sw88]

Maddison either getting tired, or their CB just has better pace. Twice now Maddison has had two good chances to run at goal but has lost out to the defender who's got there before him

 

[sw88]

Armstrong hits the post from distance

 

[chiefdave]

Maddison either getting tired, or their CB just has better pace. Twice now Maddison has had two good chances to run at goal but has lost out to the defender who's got there before him

If he's tiring might as well bring Tudguy or Thomas on.

 

[LJC_CCFC]

Pre-season seems just a distant, irrelevant memory.

 

[sw88]

Rubén runs forward, should have beat their defender for pace but is another one who's tiring. Chooses to take the foul, O'Brien wants the quick free kick but Rubén would rather wait and waste time. O'Brien didn't seem too happy but I guess it's different ring 2-0 up and time wasting to 1-0

 

[chiefdave]

13,131 with 2K from Wigan.