Joe never did it for me. A big lump with not much finesse. Without appearing too harsh but I'm not surprised this is the level he has reached. Good luck to him though in finding a comfortable level.
Joe never did it for me. A big lump with not much finesse. Without appearing too harsh but I'm not surprised this is the level he has reached. Good luck to him though in finding a comfortable level.
I'm not sure he's reached his comfortable level yet, sadly...
Proper charlton! Agreed. He completely bottled it against millwall and ran the ball out of play without an opposition player in sight
Easy to say this, but the young man was clearly suffering from stage-fright, which I can tell you is an awful experience, and can affect even experienced professional musicians. I thought he was a good prospect in the U-21's, and was convinced he had a good future ahead as a pro footballer. Sadly it does not look likely to happen. Maybe a sports psychologist could help.
He was an exceptional finisher. His goal in the playoffs for whoever it was when we loaned him out was exceptional! But for a striker of his size he needed a bit more about his game...
He's L2 at best, but I've probably upset the masses by saying that, as he's proper Charlton & always gave his best.
Totally agree, never actually rated him at all, didn't get the hype. Just one of those things.
That is just it with some of these young player sadly. They shine like beacons in the U21s but never cut it a 1st team level. He was exceptional in the U21 Final at Cardiff but in the 1st team in the Championship he looked out of his depth. It would have been interesting tosee how he would fair in this current League 1 team.
That Millwall game was painful to watch , he should have been subbed at half time but he was kept on and he just got worse. Bromley or Welling about his level which is a level still good but not FL quality , sorry Joe
He was an exceptional finisher. His goal in the playoffs for whoever it was when we loaned him out was exceptional! But for a striker of his size he needed a bit more about his game...
Coincidence this thread popped up just before Millwall @ home .
Dreadful managerial decision to put him out against Millwall. Was nowhere near ready for the pressure of that.
He just wasn't very good. I remember watching him in the U18s and thinking that he, Azeez and Sho-Silva were not going to make it in the league. Fair play to Pigott for having had a career at all
Coincidence this thread popped up just before Millwall @ home .
Dreadful managerial decision to put him out against Millwall. Was nowhere near ready for the pressure of that.
He just wasn't very good. I remember watching him in the U18s and thinking that he, Azeez and Sho-Silva were not going to make it in the league. Fair play to Pigott for having had a career at all
I'd have to agree. I also think we're a bit blinkered as fans here when it comes to our youth products. Just because they've come through the academy and got into the first team doesn't necessarily mean they're going to make it.
The hype around Jordan Cousins springs to mind. Just a typical modern footballer in terms of his athleticism, fitness, engine and stamina. Absolutely nothing about him that will propel him on from playing higher than mid to lower championship teams
Coincidence this thread popped up just before Millwall @ home .
Dreadful managerial decision to put him out against Millwall. Was nowhere near ready for the pressure of that.
He just wasn't very good. I remember watching him in the U18s and thinking that he, Azeez and Sho-Silva were not going to make it in the league. Fair play to Pigott for having had a career at all
I'd have to agree. I also think we're a bit blinkered as fans here when it comes to our youth products. Just because they've come through the academy and got into the first team doesn't necessarily mean they're going to make it.
The hype around Jordan Cousins springs to mind. Just a typical modern footballer in terms of his athleticism, fitness, engine and stamina. Absolutely nothing about him that will propel him on from playing higher than mid to lower championship teams
Agreed. The level of club that signs our players is a good indication of how the wider world of football sees them.
Fair play to him - assumed he'd never make it at this level, very happy for him to prove me wrong.
Guess he's not made it yet but the deal surprises me more after how he did @ Cambridge after he left us
I guess it seems to be that when you drop to Non-League you'll do one of three things
- Fall even further till you've gone (Tamer Tuna) - Steady out and spend your career at the various levels - Recover and bounce back into the Football League
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The hype around Jordan Cousins springs to mind. Just a typical modern footballer in terms of his athleticism, fitness, engine and stamina. Absolutely nothing about him that will propel him on from playing higher than mid to lower championship teams
Wouldnt be surprised if it was Bury tho, just lost Smith
Good luck to him, wasnt expecting to ever see him return to this level though
I guess it seems to be that when you drop to Non-League you'll do one of three things
- Fall even further till you've gone (Tamer Tuna)
- Steady out and spend your career at the various levels
- Recover and bounce back into the Football League
Maybe he's matured as a player and now ready to take this chance?
It's an uncertain career - as a player who came through our academy, I'm pleased to see him get this opportunity.
He knows where the net is and is still young. Well worth a punt for a club at league 1 or league 2 level.