Source: FOOTYMAD
Dickov speaks highly of new signing
"He is a box-to-box midfield player, very good technically and also on the ball" Latics boss Paul Dickov spoke highly of his latest capture, West Brom's Sam Mantom. He said, “West Brom think highly of Sam and are keen for him to come out on loan and to play games. He is a box-to-box midfield player, very good technically and also on the ball. We are always looking to bring in young, hungry players and Sam comes into that category and he will be an asset during the month he is with us.”Mantom replied, “I only received a call yesterday asking whether I would be interested in a loan move to Oldham which is a good club and well placed in League One. I went to Tranmere earlier in the season in the hope of playing some games, but managed only two because of the bad weather which killed that move. This is a great chance to come here and get some games under my belt and hopefully go back to West Brom a better player.”“I didn't have a break last summer because of the move to Icelandic club Haukar, but it was worth it and a really good experience. I learned a lot about it. I was surprised to see Oldham seventh and thought we have a chance of the play offs and I could be going to Old Trafford should I stay and we reach the final. I think West Brom are keen for the loan to be extended so hopefully I may be here for the rest of the season so I can show what I can do - score and create goals.”
