Latics defeat was opportunity missed Date published: 15 March 2021
Latics boss Keith Curle
Keith Curle s first home game in charge of Latics ended in defeat as high-flying Cambridge sealed a 4-2 victory.
And all that after such a promising start, with the hosts soaring into a two-goal lead after only 11 minutes.
“I very much enjoyed the opening 25 minutes, said Curle, who replaced the sacked Harry Kewell last Monday.
“We got ourselves 2-0 in front and could have had more maybe, but we were up against a very good Cambridge team and they carry a real goal threat.
“Perhaps some of the players got a bit wrapped in the emotion of the day, though.
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