Yann. JBG was good but didn't have the inventiveness in open play that Ricky does. Marcus Maddison looked a touch better winger for me, in that he had a bit more pace and was more creative: although he didn't score as much last season.
Cant really compare Mendonca | Holmes | JBG though as they're completely different players
Holmes has the ability to get past anyone and stick it in the net from anywhere on the pitch... Mendonca on the other hand was a proper Striker who was damned good at getting himself into the right positions, definitely didnt have the pace or skill to take on half a team... Same with Gudmundsson who was more a David Beckham type winger, i.e. was quick but not THAT quick yet had a brilliant peg on him!!
I dont remember much of him but would you have to go back to Paul Mortimer or John Robinson (Who I definitely remember) to find someone very similar to that of Ricky Holmes? - Definitely havent been many wide midfielders over the years in a Charlton shirt who could even come close to the consistency of what Holmes does.
Mortimer would be your closest comparison, Robinson couldn't waltz past three or four players the way Mortimer did against Bradford(?) in the 4-1 win for example.
He reminds me a bit of Robinson. Not necessarily in style but definitely in attitude. He's a gem. Hope he stays injury free for the next couple of years and gets a crack at the Premier League with us....when the Aussies take us there.
Was the best attacking player at the club since Lookman left, and he in turn was the best since Kermorgant. Most talented player in the squad currently is Jay Dasilva.
Was the best attacking player at the club since Lookman left, and he in turn was the best since Kermorgant. Most talented player in the squad currently is Jay Dasilva.
I think that is tough on Rick, his technical ability is marvellous.
Saturday certainly proved what type of player he is.
Since Walsall he's been a bit rusty, by which I mean things havent quite come off and he's not played brilliantly.
Regardless though you always know that he's only one moment away from his goal against Walsall / Wimbledon and that type of player really is priceless and as proven with past players (Scott Parker etc.) they're very difficult to replace
We need to keep this quiet. If uncle Fester and Morticia are still in the drunk driving seat come January someone will cross their palms with silver... and it will be goodbye Ricky.
We need to keep this quiet. If uncle Fester and Morticia are still in the drunk driving seat come January someone will cross their palms with silver... and it will be goodbye Ricky.
Can see Sheff Utd coming back in for him, especially if they are there or there about in the chase for the title.
We need to keep this quiet. If uncle Fester and Morticia are still in the drunk driving seat come January someone will cross their palms with silver... and it will be goodbye Ricky.
Can see Sheff Utd coming back in for him, especially if they are there or there about in the chase for the title.
We'll compromise and advise them to sign Joe Dodoo on loan from Rangers instead
It'll be like getting one of those "Have a free Goal" cards in some board game that can only be used once
We need to keep this quiet. If uncle Fester and Morticia are still in the drunk driving seat come January someone will cross their palms with silver... and it will be goodbye Ricky.
Can see Sheff Utd coming back in for him, especially if they are there or there about in the chase for the title.
Not a chance. If they are heading for the premiership they will be looking far higher up the food chain than our Ricky. Thank fuck
Andy Reid was the last player to have as much of an impact on the team for me.
This. The OP was the best attacking midfielder & none of D Bent, Mendonca, Kermorgant fit this category. JBG comes close, but imo he was a winger. Kins comes pretty close too, then Bowyer.
I'm inclined to agree that Reid was very similar, and always able to inspire. Rarely a bad game.
Holmes isn't always brilliant, but, he is really quite exceptional for this level and it's a mystery to me why he hasn't been playing higher for some time.
I've always has a soft spot for players like Martin Pringle, Radostin Kishishev or Keith Jones (our own, brought through,always as well).
After the mention of Mark Kinsella, was anyone else mystified when we sold him just after bringing in his international partner (following Roy Keane's hissy fit)? I would have thought there was a season at least in the pairing.
On his day, obviously, Andy Hunt could be brilliant (even unplayable), and Clive Mendonca gave me the happiest day of my life (and the Wembley final was great too).
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Most talented player in the squad currently is Jay Dasilva.
Since Walsall he's been a bit rusty, by which I mean things havent quite come off and he's not played brilliantly.
Regardless though you always know that he's only one moment away from his goal against Walsall / Wimbledon and that type of player really is priceless and as proven with past players (Scott Parker etc.) they're very difficult to replace
It'll be like getting one of those "Have a free Goal" cards in some board game that can only be used once
If they are heading for the premiership they will be looking far higher up the food chain than our Ricky.
Thank fuck
Holmes isn't always brilliant, but, he is really quite exceptional for this level and it's a mystery to me why he hasn't been playing higher for some time.
I've always has a soft spot for players like Martin Pringle, Radostin Kishishev or Keith Jones (our own, brought through,always as well).
After the mention of Mark Kinsella, was anyone else mystified when we sold him just after bringing in his international partner (following Roy Keane's hissy fit)? I would have thought there was a season at least in the pairing.
On his day, obviously, Andy Hunt could be brilliant (even unplayable), and Clive Mendonca gave me the happiest day of my life (and the Wembley final was great too).