Wow, what an
incredible start to the new season, six games in and we have witnessed some
truly exhilarating games, what players, what a team, what a manager, what a
club!
OK we aren’t
storming the Championship with maximum points, we aren’t breaking goal scoring
records and we aren’t undefeated, but what we are doing is providing top class
drama and entertainment through exciting football, 100% effort and having a
real go.
This first
international break, although still a little early, gives us the opportunity to
reflect back on the first six games of a season that, to be honest, didn’t have
me filled with anticipation before the start, more to do with the last time we
were here than anything else.
From the
first game against Sheffield Wednesday to Saturday’s win over Rotherham I have
been completely hooked.
All the games,
bar our thumping of Stoke – that does sound good – have been on a knife edge right
through to the final whistle. Open football, lots of chances created, at times
back to the wall defending and the odd dodgy refereeing decision all get the
fans up out of their seats, we have certainly been entertained down at the DW
so far.
The stats
make great reading also, our six Championship games have seen us have 92
attempts at goal, with 31 on target, an average of 15 attempts with 5 on target
per game, did we have 15 attempts in total in our last Championship campaign?
No wonder I
am getting excited.
The new guys
that have come into the squad have all settled quickly, James and Robinson have
looked very good, considering their age and experience, Evans plays like he
never left in the first place and in Kipre it would appear that we have picked
up a real gem.
A man
mountain, comfortable on the ball, strong, dominant and at only 21, a real
prospect. His performances have improved by the game and against Rotherham he
was quite simply outstanding.
Am I getting
carried away?
No, I am old
enough to know that football does have a knack of kicking you in the teeth, we
have already suffered injuries to key players that could have disrupted things
and players do lose form over a season, also I don’t expect us to be challenging
at the top, we will certainly lose games this season with our open style, but
what really is exciting me – and I do believe that will continue – is the drama
and unpredictability of each game that we play, proper entertainment and well
worth the price of a season ticket.
So if you
are wondering what to do with yourselves over the coming few months, and you
haven’t already done so, get yourself a season ticket for the Latics, you can
pay monthly, you won’t be disappointed.
Progress With Unity Podcast
PWU Latics Podcast - EP 7 Time For A Break
As the international break dominates league football in England, we too have been affected by call-ups, losing ‘young’ Adam who will be representing the PWU podcast out in Spain
His departure is softened by his replacement as Jay Whittle steps up to the mantle to make his 1st team debut
We look back on the Rotherham game, analyse the start to the season, discus the relief of the closing of the transfer window and announce the Goal Hanger Ben Watson comp winner.
His departure is softened by his replacement as Jay Whittle steps up to the mantle to make his 1st team debut
We look back on the Rotherham game, analyse the start to the season, discus the relief of the closing of the transfer window and announce the Goal Hanger Ben Watson comp winner.
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Editor & Producer - Barry Worthington
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Good read Sir Barry. I concur!
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