Blackpool v Charlton Athletic
Saturday 27th January 2017 … 3pm Kick-Off
Referee: Carl Boyeson (East Yorkshire)
IntroductionThree wins on the trot are making our poor run in November and December seem a distant memory… the two wins prior to last Saturday felt hollow and felt as though issues were still there, yet against Walsall everything seemed to click in the second half, and for the first time since October, Charlton looked serious Play-Off contenders. Let’s see if the Addicks can continue that good form as they make the trip back up to Lancashire where they’ll face Blackpool.
The OppositionName: Blackpool |
Manager: Gary Bowyer
Ground: Bloomfield Road
As per last weekend, we face a side this Saturday who are trapped firmly in the battle to obtain mid-table whilst avoiding the tight gap between themselves and the relegation zone. After a brief flirtation with the top six, the Seasiders have slipped back down the league, and like many clubs in the Division, find themselves only a handful of points above the relegation zone… The final few weeks of the League One season should certainly be interesting to say the least.
Of course we might moan about Roland Duchatalet yet our opponents have been forced to endure the Oystens for much longer – This Saturday will be proof of the rift between fan and owner as an near empty Bloomfield Road will be forced to say goodbye to one of English Football’s most famous sons’
In total he played 569-times for the Seasiders, he won 43-caps with England and was part of the famous team in ’66… Jimmy Armfield was a one club man and makes a mockery of the modern day game (especially when you take into account the likes of Alexis Sanchez and Cristiano Ronaldo)… One of the best Right-Backs of his generation, he only ever wanted to be remembered as a decent Footballer. He’ll be sorely missed by the Footballing community!!
Charlton Team NewsOur win against Walsall last weekend might have been impressive, yet for 45-minutes in the first half it certainly wasn’t… Five minutes into the restart; Tariqe Fosu made his return to action and turned the game on his head – Whether he starts or again appears from the bench, will be the biggest question raised tomorrow at 2pm.
In his Press Conference yesterday; Karl Robinson confirmed that Patrick Bauer will be returning to the squad this Saturday (with Jason Pearce a week behind) so you’d expect to see Harry Lennon dropping back to the bench, likely to be joined by new loan signing: Michal Zyro who has come in from Wolverhampton Wanderers… Also mentioned was the fact that one player will be missing for personal reasons, am sure whoever that might be, Charlton fans will be wishing him well…
Amos
Solly | Konsa | Bauer | Dasilva
Kashi | Aribo
Fosu | Mavididi | Marshall
Ahearne-Grant
Substitutes Bench: Phillips | Lennon | Dijksteel | Jackson | Reeves | Zyro | Forster-Caskey
PredictionCharlton v Blackpool was one of the worst games at the Valley this season. Yet that was then, and this is now… Blackpool that day only had the one chance to score (yet sadly took it) so shouldn’t cause much of a threat – A quick front four whoever plays will be dangerous to any opponent and see all three points returning to London!!
Comments
blackpool 1 - charlton 2
I think their stadium will be a lot fuller this weekend as we all pay our respects to one of the genuinely all time greats. I think this will lift their whole club and their performance.
That said, we have the pace and skill to open them up and whoever starts, we will with have a really strong bench.
I note you don’t have big Mav in the squad and I expect him to start unless injured or he is the one with issues. I also expect Reeves in the number 10 role to start.
I think Robbo will want the experienced ‘team’ that are used to playing together and know each other to start to help deal with the occasion and keep it tight. Both Mav and Reeves to be early subs in the second half with Zyro and Fosu coming on.
So nice to have so many choices!
Solly | Konsa | Lennon | Dasilva
Kashi | JFC
Fosu | Aribo | Marshall
Mavididi
No way Lennon should be dropped big fan of his. Would like to see the new coined term “false 9” given a go as a chance to rest Magennis, I think there’s enough pace and trickery in the wide two and Mavididi.
Prediction: 0-2 (Fosu, Mavididi)
(Yes, I have not taken my happy pills today!)
If not, I'd start Reeves through the middle, Marshall right, Mav left. I thought Reeves looked good through the middle on Saturday, then when he was moved to the right he drifted out of the game. He still managed to create Josh's 1-v-1 chance.
But basically whoever it playing on that right side is going to need to do their doggies to help cover Solly, and it blunts them going forward. When Marshall does it, he has the pace to get up and back. But he's looked far better on the left, where he can just cross it with his left. The problem there is that Mav and Fosu also prefer playing on the left if not through the middle, so we're in a bit of a tough situation. Expect a lot of interchange, but it still feels like that right winger is also going to be hampered by defensive duties.
Fancy a 2-0 win tomorrow. COYA!
Magennis gets the first two and Fosu the last before a late consolation goal.
Zyro is a late sub for Magennis.
Kashi is the player away for personal reason is my guess.
We stay 7th
A very good gesture.
Must be the first good thing they have done, but hats off to them for this.
Best advice I can suggest is to get someone really experienced at estimating crowds. KM is good at that and I am sure you will help if they promise to write something nice about her.
Oh forget it.
Hopefully 3 more points to keep our run going. If we play like we did 2nd half last week I can see us winning.
2.1 Charlton
Rip Jimmy Armfield.