The visitors to Boundary Park this week are Crewe Alexandra. If the Latics can put together some good solid form we should be able to climb this table and mount a serious playoff challenge.
Vital Quotes:
Crewe will come to Boundary Park not 100% full on confidence after a tricky start to the new season and some similar form to that of the Latics.
Oldham Athletic Team News:
Manager John Sheridan now has a choice to make in numerous positions with the return from injury of Neil Kilkenny and a strike partnership still not guaranteed as he has Lee Hughes, Michael Ricketts, Matty Wolfenden and Craig Davies to choose from. However a big injury blow to Les Pogliacomi has disrupted his recovery plans, leading to Josh Bell staying in the squad as a backup for Mark Crossley.
Player to watch: Craig Davies
Crewe fans heading to Boundary Park this weekend should watch out for pacey forward Craig Davies as he added another goal to his tally against Walsall. The Welshman is another one of Sheridan`s new recruits as he replaced both of last seasons forwards Paul Warne and Chris Porter.
Crewe Alexandra Team News:
Crewe will be without former Latics player Julien Baudet due to a calf injury. The away fans will also be without Nicky Maynard and Stuart Tomlinson, the former being ruled out for a lengthy lay off due to a broken leg. However Crewe fans may be boosted by the return of Danny O`Donnell.
Player to watch: Lee Barnard
The loan signing from Spurs could prove a handful for Sean Gregans defensive line but if his teamates fail to create chances for him he could struggle.
previous meetings
In the last 26 meetings at Boundary Park, Crewe have won just 4 of the games. Overall Oldham also have the upper hand as well, winning 27 games in comparison to Crewe`s 13 with a further 12 games being drawn.
Match Prediction:
Oldham Athletic 2-1 Crewe Alexandra
Next Fixtures:
Leeds United, easy win?
Going to be a tough game but i am going for a 2-0 win to you guy’s.