The disappointment of not winning every game is being exacerbated by the form of the two teams above us.
Saturday wasn’t a bad result against a decent Coventry side who look destined for a top six finish.
But with Leyton Orient and Peterborough wracking up the points, our late slip up feels like the end of the world. It isn’t.
Both of those clubs will drop plenty of points, don’t worry about that. You only have to look at Tranmere last season, who were clear at the top for months only to end up in midtable.
It’s still too early to fret over every point.
Oldham Athletic
I saw Oldham play Preston earlier in the season. They dominated the game, bossed possession and created stacks of chances. But lost 2-1.
Is that the story of their season I wonder and the reason they’re down in 18th place, just three points outside the relegation zone?
The Latics do however come into this off the back of a vital 1-0 home win over Carlisle at the weekend.
At just 32 years of age, Lee Johnson, son of Yeovil manager Gary, is the youngest manager in the football league (I believe). He took over last season and only just prevented them from dropping into League Two, with a 19th place finish.
I know little about their players but I do know joint leading scorer Charlie MacDonald misses this game through injury. They also have former Blues striker Adam Rooney in their ranks, who has three goals to his name this season.
Wolves
It will be interesting to see if Kenny uses his squad with these two home games so close together and another match to come at the weekend. I would field our strongest team if possible though, which is probably:
KJ has rotated the strikers on occasion this season, so it won’t be a great surprise if Siggy gets the nod over Doyle or Griffiths, but I thought both of those players made strong contributions in their own ways at the weekend.
Jack Price has recovered from a reported case of ‘double vision’, which perhaps explains his wayward passing prior to being taken off at the weekend. It’s probably a coin toss between him and Davis for a starting spot.
The odds
Wolves are hot favourites for this one at 8/13. You can get 5/1 on any Oldham victory and 16/5 on the draw.
If you fancy James Henry to grab his first goal of the evening (and his first for Wolves) he’s available at 12/1.
Danny Batth looks our most likely scorer from all set pieces, so he’s good value at 25/1.
All odds are available from here.
Predictions
21 people correctly sniffed a banana skin on Saturday and predicted the draw. Four of those also said 1-1 to get maximum points.
Well done to Wolves4ever, Ash K, Linden and Whitestone Wolf for doubling up. It’s a single for everyone else.
We should win this game and it would be nice to do it with a degree of comfort for a change at home.
It’s never that easy is it though?
I’ll go for a narrow 2-1.
Up The Wolves
Yahoo, No 1. On a more serious note, I feel that we will certainly up our game for this midweek fixture tomorrow and be strong and prolific in front of goal with a clean sheet to boot. Wolves 4 Oldham 0.
UTW/FOWB
Tonight even!!!
Still brimming with confidence 3-1 win.
Season is far from over. As you said, it’s a marathon not a sprint!
Wolves 2-0 Oldham
I’m going for a 2-0 win as we get this show back on the road.
Yes its a marathon not a sprint 2-0 to Wolves and still only jogging !
Had a 4.0 feeling but as Steve L Biles beat me too it, I will go with Wolves 3 Oldham O.
4-0 to Wolves. I feel confident!
Wolves 2 Oldham 0 these are games we should be winning and kj will know that. Leyton Orient have got Coventry away tonight so hopefully we can close the gap abit
Lots of confidence on here , i agree 3 nil wolves
We should win, but by how much?
Wolves 3 Oldham 1.
5-0 to the wulffers. Because I feel like it. Ill likely lose my prediction league spot :p
Expect an easy win
Wolves 2 Oldham 0
Not got a great record against Oldham, just 4 wins in my lifetime ain’t much to shout about.
Very disappointed on Saturday – the problems stem from midfield and an over reliance on Sako on Saturday. That said, I would expect to win tonight, in the pouring rain.
Please KJ – no Davis or Edwards. Stick with Price and Henry. Also give Evans another chance if we need to make a change.
Wolves 3 Oldham 1
I think that we will return to winning ways…. Wolves 2-0 Oldham
Wolvesaywe
I think it will be 5 : 0 liegh griffo first goal is a banker
Wolves 4-2 Oldham
I agree with Thomas, it’s early days yet and there’s still plenty of points to play for. We should be OK tonight, so I’ll go for a 2- 0 Wolves win.
Wolves 4-1 Oldham
1-0 wolves.
A good point about the points issue. Normally I would be estatic with our results that far and accept the draw as unfortunate but not a disaster. The results of Orient and Peterbrough makes every point look
Got to be a win this one. Put the pressure back on teams around us. I’m going for 3-1 wolves
After my first ever double point haul at the weekend I’m hoping for another tonight
Wolves 3-0 Oldham
Let hope Coventry show the same commitment they had on Saturday and get the 3 points at home to Leyton Orient.
From my sickbed (left handed).
Us to win 3-0
Thanks for good wishes Martin, Colin,Clive and anyone else I missed.
Left handed in your sick bed eh Doog? But are you still operating the PC with your right?
It’s obvious this one. 3-1 to us buggers.
Hope you are on the mend soon ! I will send over Kylie to give you a massage.
😉
Ah, memories from Oldham.
Standing in the rain one year, holding the boghouse door above our heads as an umbrella.
Another year, taking a point and denying them promotion.
Tonight’s result will deffo be Wufflers 5 them 0.
I am going for a Wolves win of course. 3-1 will do nicely thank you.
Missing the game tonight, unfortunately.
But we should be winning this one. No excuses.
Wolves 2-0 Oldham
Wet and windy Tuesday night in October. Fortune favours the brave.
3 – 0 Wolves
4-0 because i’m feeling happy 🙂
Good solid win & another clean sheet plus 3 more points in the bag hopefully.
Wolves 2 -0 Oldham.
Wishing DOOGooder a speedy recover
UTW
Wolves 2-0 Oldham
I fancied 2-0 but as loads of people have gone for it I’ll say wolves to win 3-1
I’ll predict a 2-0 win to Wolves!
Wolves 3 – 0 Oldham
3-1 to The Wanderers
UTW
FOWB
Back on track tonight, 3 points and hopefully Coventry nick something too.
Wolves 3 – 0 Oldham
UTW!
Wolves 4 Oldham 2
Like many others I’m going Wolves 4 Oldham 0.
Time I doubled up.
3-0 to the mighty Wanderers.
Griffiths hat-trick!
Wolves 2 – Oldham 1
As i am on a roll it has to be a thumping Wolves win
Wolves 3 – 0 Oldham
I have a good feeling about tonight and it’s not to do with any drugs or alcohol I have taken…..
I love the optimism shown by a lot of people on here with their 3 or 4 nil wins, however I will settle for something less dramatic.
All the games in this division are tough as visiting teams up their game because they are playing on hallowed ground, on a pitch that is beyond any they have played on before.
They must feel as if they are playing in their slippers such is the magic of our wonderful pitch.
Off course this can sometimes go against us as previous mediocre players turn into potential world beaters.
I don’t think Oldham have any to worry our defence or our magical no.1 goalkeeper, who casts various spells during the match to help keep our goal virginal. That does not always work but I suspect his magical powers wane a little in the second half of matches, probably due to his ‘boxing’ exercises at half time.
So it’s Wolves 1 – 0 Oldham for me and a curse on anyone who dares to attempt to score against us.
Love & Peace to all
🙂
Kylie arrived safe and sound. Ta for that.
A particularly attractive nurses uniform too!
What do they put in that anaesthetic?
As far as Ikeme is concerned.
I don’t think that his goal would remain virginal if the present Mrs DG’er had her way.
Looking 3-1 to Wolves for me.
Important we put early chances away.
Wet and windy night ? Wolves 3 Oldham0
Wolves 3 Oldham 0.
2-0 to the Wolves
An early Griffiths ice breaker, followed by another couple at least. Maybe one from Danny B from a set piece.
For once we will capitalize on a first goal start to seal the deal early on.
Wolves 3 – Latics 0
My Dad is going to this so we’ll lose. Wolves 1 – Oldham 2
I am going for a 2-1 Wolves win as well.
I’ll go for a good solid 3-0 victory.
Wolves 2 Oldham 0
wolves 2 Oldham 0
I reckon we will stick 3 past them, but conceded a stupid one, 3-1 to us!!!
Ouch , just before kickoff …
Wolves 3 Oldham 0
Wolves 2 oldham 0
Just in to see a good nights work for the lads. Missed out on the pub quiz jackpot but tonight’s results send me to bed happy.