Dickov demands improvement

19 February 2011 20:00
Boss Paul Dickov knows Oldham must improve at both ends of the pitch if they are to remain in play-off contention. The Latics lost more ground on the top six with a 1-0 defeat at struggling Bristol Rovers. Dickov`s side had their chances and hit the post twice through Oumare Tounkara and debutant Sam Mantom. Filipe Morais looked certain to score from the rebound when Mantom's free-kick came back off the woodwork, but he somehow blazed over from six yards. "We had enough opportunities to win three games and we have to start being more ruthless at both ends of the pitch," said Dickov. "We believe we are a good side but we are on a dodgy run of results because we are not taking our chances. "I have warned the players about the need to concentrate for every minute of games, yet we switched off for a moment in the second half and Rovers capitalised with the winning goal. "I don't think it will take much for us to return to winning ways but we have to capitalise when we're on top and make sure we stay tight at the back."

Source: PA