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+++ Rob Apter signs on four year deal +++

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  • NorthheathAddick
    NorthheathAddick Posts: 4,032
    Looking like it’s all coming together nicely,this is a defining season coming & I do think owners & management are aligned to give us that nudge in the right direction,on the next stage of our journey & it’s rather exciting me thinks…🤞🏻,welcome to Cafc Rob let’s hope you lead us to better times…

    Cmon U Addicks
  • RC_CAFC
    RC_CAFC Posts: 1,761
    Redhenry said:
    Improvement on Small? Time will tell...
    Having watched him a few times, I think that in terms of raw pace, power and ability to muscle himself into a position... no he isn't. Although he is quick.

    In terms of playing as part of a team, running all game, intelligence of pass and shot... yes he is.

    I am really happy with this one and think he'll fit perfectly into a Nathan Jones team.
  • paulsturgess
    paulsturgess Posts: 3,863
    What position is he gonna play though?
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,735
    I've heard that he's terrible when required to make any tackles... He tends to take chunks out of the opposition
  • Southendaddick
    Southendaddick Posts: 5,318
    Best signing so far really excited about this one

    Good luck Rob 👍
  • robroy
    robroy Posts: 4,451
    ForeverAddickted said:
    I've heard that he's terrible when required to make any tackles... He tends to take chunks out of the opposition
    From who? 
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,735
    robroy said:
    ForeverAddickted said:
    I've heard that he's terrible when required to make any tackles... He tends to take chunks out of the opposition
    From who? 
    Really?
  • golfaddick
    golfaddick Posts: 33,735
    Redhenry said:
    Improvement on Small? Time will tell...
    He scored 8 goals last season & 13 when on loan at Tranmere. So a big improvement on Small. Don't care if he cant defend, that's the job of the 10+ defenders we have. 


  • robroy
    robroy Posts: 4,451
    ForeverAddickted said:
    robroy said:
    ForeverAddickted said:
    I've heard that he's terrible when required to make any tackles... He tends to take chunks out of the opposition
    From who? 
    Really?
    Haha far too early for me. I’ve had my first whoosh! Cheers mate 😂

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  • SOTF
    SOTF Posts: 1,149
    Can’t say I followed him much last season, but he’s the player that stands out to me as the most impressive I saw at The Valley last season.

    Gave Thierry Small such a terrible time we took him off after 30 odd minutes and never saw him at Left Back again.

    This seems a really exciting signing.
  • jose
    jose Posts: 656
    The transfer fee is undisclosed. 
    We (I) won’t really know if he is any good until we see him playing in the flesh for half a dozen games.
    I don’t think he will be a dud, but it is not unknown in our recent experience what with Charlie Kirk, Ben Reeves and Gassan Ahadme as examples.
    I hope Rob is so tricky opponents nearly dislocate their hips trying to stop him.
  • eaststandmike
    eaststandmike Posts: 14,956
    Excited by this one, sounds like we have finally signed a player who can take on a defender, beat him and get a cross in 
  • RedRobin
    RedRobin Posts: 1,377
    Great signing. Excited to see him in a Charlton shirt. I’m glad we can leave the poor Blackpool fans alone, what a weird bunch, it’s amazing what one season in the prem can do to a club. Most deluded lot I’ve come across. Anyway DKD next? 
  • Garrymanilow
    Garrymanilow Posts: 13,218
    Scoham said:
    Garrymanilow said:
    Interesting that there's absolutely no reference to his position in the interview, either with Jones or in the narrative. Jones described Bell as a left-sided centre back and JRC as a centre mid so we know how they'll generally be used but other than Apter apparently fitting the structure well there's nothing. Maybe Jones doesn't even know exactly where he'll use him yet
    I can’t see there not being a plan, NJ doesn’t work that way. Can’t see the board signing off an expensive signing if we only have a vague idea how he’ll fit in.

    It might suggest RWB, as it would look odd if he comes in and NJ immediately talks about sticking a goalscoring winger at WB. But we know if he plays there he’ll have a lot of freedom and we’d be switching to a back four when in possession.

    Looking forward to seeing him play.
    Yep, I'm sure there's a plan, but I also wonder if it's a situation where he's earmarked to play RWB but they're also thinking about playing him further up in a 343 or at 10 in a 3421 and will change that based on how he does in training and what the prevailing wind is for the team. His versatility will definitely be a strength
  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,664
    Does this mean Floyd and Harvey are off to Preston now?
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,385
    Welcome Rob and all the very best during your CAFC career
  • Garrymanilow
    Garrymanilow Posts: 13,218
    jose said:
    The transfer fee is undisclosed. 
    We (I) won’t really know if he is any good until we see him playing in the flesh for half a dozen games.
    I don’t think he will be a dud, but it is not unknown in our recent experience what with Charlie Kirk, Ben Reeves and Gassan Ahadme as examples.
    I hope Rob is so tricky opponents nearly dislocate their hips trying to stop him.
    Ben Reeves of all people? You had more than a decade of absolutely criminal signings and you went with a free transfer who played just shy of 30 games a season, contributed consistently in a promotion season and popped up with some useful goals despite rarely playing in a system that suited him? We signed Leon Best, Sullay Kaikai and Joe Dodoo that same season!
  • eastterrace6168
    eastterrace6168 Posts: 22,809
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp9An5OcdE4&list=RDSp9An5OcdE4&start_radio=1



    R Apture...any excuse for bit of Debbie...🤪


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  • oohaahmortimer
    oohaahmortimer Posts: 34,198
    We could stay up !!
    some potentially exciting signings 
    will need to see with my own eyes to cast an opinion that actually matters,  rather than the usual tug fest over every being that we sign 
  • 3G
    3G Posts: 736
    Signing a winger rarely goes well for us. 

    Prove me wrong Rob! 
  • Steven81
    Steven81 Posts: 1,022
    eastterrace6168 said:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp9An5OcdE4&list=RDSp9An5OcdE4&start_radio=1



    R Apture...any excuse for bit of Debbie...🤪

    Great tune love the krs one version too.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,831
    edited July 17
    His Tranmere highlights (23-24)

    https://x.com/jmwdesignss/status/1818223385484173357?s=46&t=ynww82GMl7VKBjthBflU0g
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,831
    edited July 17
    His Blackpool highlights (24-25)

    https://x.com/cafcofficial/status/1945763481405321484?s=46&t=ynww82GMl7VKBjthBflU0g
  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,962
    golfaddick said:
    Redhenry said:
    Improvement on Small? Time will tell...
    He scored 8 goals last season & 13 when on loan at Tranmere. So a big improvement on Small. Don't care if he cant defend, that's the job of the 10+ defenders we have. 


    I read somewhere that Rob Apter has good workrate. 

    NJ will want him to press and track back. 
    Lacking the physique of Small, Apter will play a similar role in a slightly different way, using quick feet and guile - but with end product. 
  • Nug
    Nug Posts: 4,627
    Look forward to seeing him play as I do with all the new signings, can’t say I know much about any of them but for some reason, unlike the last 10 years, I have much more confidence in the decision making at the club. Can’t wait for the season to start.
  • thai malaysia addick
    thai malaysia addick Posts: 18,390
    Callumcafc said:
    His Tranmere highlights (23-24)

    https://x.com/jmwdesignss/status/1818223385484173357?s=46&t=ynww82GMl7VKBjthBflU0g
    He seems more effective kicking right to left.
  • Steven81
    Steven81 Posts: 1,022
    Oggy Red said:
    golfaddick said:
    Redhenry said:
    Improvement on Small? Time will tell...
    He scored 8 goals last season & 13 when on loan at Tranmere. So a big improvement on Small. Don't care if he cant defend, that's the job of the 10+ defenders we have. 


    I read somewhere that Rob Apter has good workrate. 

    NJ will want him to press and track back. 
    Lacking the physique of Small, Apter will play a similar role in a slightly different way, using quick feet and guile - but with end product. 
    As you say possibly sacrificing a little defensive side for a bit more attacking,a Blackpool fan made a nice post on the other forum wishing him well and that his best position will be in a 10 someday and we shouldn't play him rwb as he reckons he's not that good there but of course it's down to our set up how he plays and develops.

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