Bolton Wanderers did a number on the Latics with Zach Clough getting both goals in a 2-0 defeat on Saturday. If only the Latics could get a goalscorer, things could be much different.
Manager Stephen Robinson was quick to show his discontent when he said, “It was a disappointing result but I thought the performance was good. The decision that went against us early in the game was a ridiculous decision and it carried on with four or five decisions later on which were incredible. Goals change games, there is no other way to put it. I thought we created a lot of chances but if you don’t take them then as I say, goals change games. Carl Winchester had four or five good chances to hit the target and didn’t but I thought he was outstanding all day and was our best player. Paul Green missed a super chance when one-on-one with the goalkeeper and Freddie misses the follow up and if you don’t take those chances away from home against a team who are favourites for promotion then you’re not going to win the game so it was very disappointing.”
“I can’t come out and slate any players. They have dug in, their commitment and desire was brilliant but if you don’t score, you’re not going to win games. People make individual errors but that’s what happens with young players and we will learn from that, Cameron Burgess will learn from it and he has my backing. The fans were terrific, they really got behind the boys and the result is a let down for them really.”