What a turnaround since the start of
the New Year for the Latics, 12 games played, just 3 defeats, 6 wins and 3
draws.
21 points from a possible 36 is a
massive upsurge in form, especially considering the 12 previous to this run had
yielded just 6.
During a drab winter the Latics form
has put some sunshine the way of the supporters and given us realistic belief
that relegation can and will be avoided, though with us sitting just 2 points
outside the bottom three it is too close to call at this moment.
Having witnessed a much more positive
approach on the pitch and seen firsthand the togetherness of the squad I am quietly
confident that we will build on this form and finish the season comfortably.
There has been one massive negative,
the injury to defender Chey Dunkley away at Reading. A heart and soul player
who always gives his all for the club, plus a great character around the squad,
Dunks will be missed in the next few weeks.
The high was arguably the win away at
West Brom, though Leeds did run it a close second, the West Brom game was hot
on the heels of the Reading encounter with the player feeling down about Dunks,
the Baggies were bang in-form, top of the table and for Wolves fan Sam Morsy to
score the winning goal had the Latics skipper beaming from ear to ear.
Incredible scenes in the stand behind
the goal as the Latics support went wild in celebration, what a fantastic
display and result, the best of teh season so far.
What the next few weeks will bring with
the situation around the coronavirus is anyone’s guess, but when the season does
come to its climax we have seen since the turn of the year that we have enough
to be confident of staying in the league.
Images courtesy of Keiran Crompton
