Oldham boss Johnson frustrated by ‘comedy of errors’ after poor home draw
Johnson described the build-up to Crawley’s equaliser as a ‘comedy of errors’ from his team and the overall performance as a ‘bit flat’ after the 1-1 draw.
Johnson described the build-up to Crawley’s equaliser as a ‘comedy of errors’ from his team and the overall performance as a ‘bit flat’ after the 1-1 draw.
The Latics have lost just once in their last fifteen fixtures in all competitions, and face Crawley Town on Saturday who have won just once in the last seven.
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Oldham’s impressive run briefly took them into the League One play-off places, a feat they hadn’t managed since the opening weekend of last season, before defeat to Bristol City on Saturday.
The Latics have gone 13 games unbeaten in all competitions but face their sternest test of the season when they travel to Ashton Gate to take on the might of Bristol City.
Oldham are League One’s in-form side, having gone unbeaten in 12 games in all competitions and Johnson and his team’s hard work and respect for their opponents have been vital in continuing this run
Johnson says singing fans can make the difference in Tuesday’s visit from Coventry City as the League One side look to stretch their 11-match unbeaten run.
Oldham face sixth-placed Chesterfield on Saturday where the Latics will aim to extend their unbeaten run to 11 games in all competitions
Johnson sees a steel to his side that wasn’t there last season after comeback 2-1 win over Walsall at the weekend.
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