Swindon Town v Oldham Athletic Official Matchday Thread

[Nomoreheroes]

Well, that sounded bloody awful! Can't be arsed to listen to Cooper's excuses.

[@mwooly63]

Didnt go and glad,
Sounded flat,idealess and shit.

Home form deserted us and wasnt even a team above us.
Meh

[Berniman]

I know it is just one half of football, but on that level anyone that thinks that we have a realistic chance of making the play offs is in cloud cookoo land.

[sonicyouth]

Didnt go and glad,
Sounded flat,idealess and shit.

Home form deserted us and wasnt even a team above us.
Meh

Not sure it's fair to say our home form has deserted us. We've lost three at home all season, two of which were against sides far better than us

[hobnob]

Worst thing is nobody else makes it that easy when we play away, fuck the JPT lets get our best side out there. Probably be off at Peterborough anyway.

 

[leefer]

Dont know what to say about that...stuned by such a piss poor show

[Swindon Please Win]

When was the last time we actually played well?

[@mwooly63]

Not sure it's fair to say our home form has deserted us. We've lost three at home all season, two of which were against sides far better than us

Ok it deserted us today
3 previous home games were lucky to scrape results

[Uncletrunx]

Sounds like today was a perfect storm (no pun intended); a team who know there's no more competition coming in this season, with half an eye on the area final, on a crap pitch in crap conditions.

Not that they deserve the benefit of excuses after such a poor display.

[joteddyred]

I know it is just one half of football, but on that level anyone that thinks that we have a realistic chance of making the play offs is in cloud cookoo land.

It didn't get any better in the second half and last week was just the same.  We've been lucky to come away with wins in the last 3 home games, which as people have mentioned previously has papered over the cracks that we've been poor for a while.  Our luck ran out today and had a MOM been given, it would probably have gone to Foderingham again.

Stand out performers for utter shitness today were Harley and Byrne. Taking Luongo off instead of one of them was beyond belief.  Yet again the formation wasn't working, but Cooper didn't change it.  Two big men on the pitch in Ranger and Smith, no level of service or decent crosses into the box.  There really is nothing positive to take away from today.  Freezing cold and pissed off.

[theakston2k]

What a waste of an afternoon, no effort, no plan A yet alone a plan B and just a general shambolic performance. One bright spark was Troy who put in more effort than any of the others.

I know I'm in the minority but I've no real time for Cooper, if he genuinely rested Kasim for the JPT he needs shooting. His lack of a plan B is now more than worrying and what he saw to keep both Byrne and Harley on the pitch I don't think I'll ever know, to bring on Gladwin for Luongo is up there with the most bizarre substitutions going.  We haven't played well for a few months now and this myth of pretty football has long since faded.  I just don't see any urgency coming from him on the sidelines he just spends all game leaning on the side of the dugout, hardly inspiring stuff. It's starting to become apparent why he was at the likes of Telford. Fair plus to the guy though he was in the right place at the right time to get the gig here. He's had quite an easy ride upto now but you could feel the frustration around the ground today.....

[Bob's Orange]

Firstly. Oldham were like a circus side. Giving the ball away, falling over the ball, missing kicks etc. They were no great shakes (apart from Stead who had some good touches when he came on). That said, they deserved the win.

Us, where do I start? Why save kasim for the jpt? Ludicrous decision, he was badly missed today. The midfield, where was the desire, the urgency? They strolled though the game. It
Oldham pressed very well but our midfield badly let us down. Byrne probably the worst. Smith worked hard but doesn't have the touch of Ranger.

Troy I though was superb, a ball playing centre half. His first booking I thought was unlucky, I think he may have slipped and completely cleaned out their player. His second he was done by quick feet. Shame as he looked a better bet than ward as a ball playing centre back.

The only other positive was Gladwin who was busy, looked for the ball, looked to pass it, and passed it well. He's big as well. Also cooper needs to get over this Ranger thing, he's our best striker, end of! Barker was a waste of time today.

Oldham could have played with rush goalkeeper today, that's how dangerous we looked. Bad day at the office nearly all round

[Reg Smeeton]

 Could have done with a point today, as this is a bit of a setback in our target of 52 points...still no need to panic just yet...Burslem in Feb though, is not a likely source of an away point.

[random_five]

What a waste of an afternoon, no effort, no plan A yet alone a plan B and just a general shambolic performance. One bright spark was Troy who put in more effort than any of the others.

I know I'm in the minority but I've no real time for Cooper, if he genuinely rested Kasim for the JPT he needs shooting. His lack of a plan B is now more than worrying and what he saw to keep both Byrne and Harley on the pitch I don't think I'll ever know, to bring on Gladwin for Luongo is up there with the most bizarre substitutions going.  We haven't played well for a few months now and this myth of pretty football has long since faded.  I just don't see any urgency coming from him on the sidelines he just spends all game leaning on the side of the dugout, hardly inspiring stuff. It's starting to become apparent why he was at the likes of Telford. Fair plus to the guy though he was in the right place at the right time to get the gig here. He's had quite an easy ride upto now but you could feel the frustration around the ground today.....

No you really are not in the minority. Cooper is out of his depth. I hope Power is as ruthless with the clown as he was with Moosehead.

[ronnie21]

Just listened to Cooper who said we had no desire!!  Well Mr Cooper, I have no desire to pay out for a season ticket next year with dross like that served up.  Byrne a total cock, Harley just the same, yet they stay on.  No pace, no strength, no desire just about summed it up, not good enough Cooper.  Poor team selection, poor tactics.  Harley and Reckord showed very poor body language, if they don't want to be here GET OUT!!