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MATCH/PREVIEW THREAD :Southend Utd V Charlton Athletic : Pre-Season : Sat 2nd August 2025 : KO 15:00

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  • Braziliance
    Braziliance Posts: 8,359
    edited August 2
    MarcusH26 said:
    Still think ultimately Gas won't be here by the end of the window but a couple of goals is good for his confidence 
    The main positive is it might encourage a club to come in for him. 

    Seems a nice enough bloke so I wish him well, but as our ambitions grow, so must our ruthlessness. I don't believe for a second he will cut the grade here.
  • altrinchamaddick
    altrinchamaddick Posts: 935
    CaptainRobbo said:
    I know that Gas takes plenty of stick on here, but if he can provide any productive contribution towards survival this season then good luck to him
    The problem with Ahadme is that he has no pace. He can't play in a Jones team because of the lack of pace. Forwards are expected to close down defenders, in groups, and he can't , so although he looked ok against a National League side, he couldn't do it in League 1 , let alone the Championship.
  • swordfish
    swordfish Posts: 4,234
    edited August 2
    raytreacy said:
    up_the_valley said:
    Ahadme and Godden up front v Watford for me.
    Somebody on X has posted that Godden has had an operation. No idea how true it is,
    Face transplant. Spitting image of Ahadme and played today. Scored twice!
  • Danny Addick
    Danny Addick Posts: 3,930
    altrinchamaddick said:
    CaptainRobbo said:
    I know that Gas takes plenty of stick on here, but if he can provide any productive contribution towards survival this season then good luck to him
    The problem with Ahadme is that he has no pace. He can't play in a Jones team because of the lack of pace. Forwards are expected to close down defenders, in groups, and he can't , so although he looked ok against a National League side, he couldn't do it in League 1 , let alone the Championship.
    I’m properly in agreement with this. It’s why I’m shocked he signed him? 
  • Macronate
    Macronate Posts: 12,892
    Just seen Knibbs running up and down the touchline with someone barking orders at him.
  • Lewis Coaches
    Lewis Coaches Posts: 5,408
    sam3110 said:
    Ooooh on his right foot and that's a Gassan Hattrick in 10 mins!
    Did this happen,or did you misplace your glasses.

    Whatever you appear to be the only person that saw it.
  • shirty5
    shirty5 Posts: 19,231
    raytreacy said:
    up_the_valley said:
    Ahadme and Godden up front v Watford for me.
    Somebody on X has posted that Godden has had an operation. No idea how true it is,

  • southamptonaddick
    southamptonaddick Posts: 4,054
    Lewis Coaches said:
    sam3110 said:
    Ooooh on his right foot and that's a Gassan Hattrick in 10 mins!
    Did this happen,or did you misplace your glasses.

    Whatever you appear to be the only person that saw it.
    Yes it did. 
    He had a shot from the edge of the area that, unfortunately, went straight at the keeper. 
  • 2121
    2121 Posts: 1,188
    Gas looked a handful. 
  • Lewis Coaches
    Lewis Coaches Posts: 5,408
    southamptonaddick said:
    Lewis Coaches said:
    sam3110 said:
    Ooooh on his right foot and that's a Gassan Hattrick in 10 mins!
    Did this happen,or did you misplace your glasses.

    Whatever you appear to be the only person that saw it.
    Yes it did. 
    He had a shot from the edge of the area that, unfortunately, went straight at the keeper. 
    So he didn’t score a hat-trick.
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  • Braziliance
    Braziliance Posts: 8,359
    For context on how fast a football clubs fortunes can change: 

    6 years ago Sunderland signed George Dobson, a few days ago they signed Granit Xhaka.

    https://x.com/eb92safc/status/1950493388970602863?t=FMjOSmBqOIO4GuVJn69lsQ&s=19

    We could well be looking back in 3 years and looking back at old signings the same way. Being sentimental in football won't get you very far most of the time.
  • wolfgang
    wolfgang Posts: 388
    EastSussexAddick said:
    DamoNorthStand said:
    That’s worrying about Jones. Anyone watching did it look serious?
    Hopefully not. The physio gave the bench a thumbs up, which Tel suggested was a good sign. 

    That is the signal for "He's still alive!"
  • wolfgang
    wolfgang Posts: 388
    Billericaydickie said:
    daveroan said:
    Ahadme constantly linked up play and the ball prior to distribution- not sure we have other strikers of that type? He also scored 2!
    I thought Ahadme was excellent today. 
    Based on today’s performance he should be part of the main squad.

    I also think his game offers more than Miles Leaburn.

    Miles is incredibly injury prone.
    He struggles to string a run of games together before he is injured.

    Which is frustrating for everyone.

    So for me Ahadme should be in the squad, over Miles.

    Thanks for posting, Mrs Ahadme. You write very good English for a Moroccan.
  • wmcf123
    wmcf123 Posts: 5,824
    wolfgang said:
    Billericaydickie said:
    daveroan said:
    Ahadme constantly linked up play and the ball prior to distribution- not sure we have other strikers of that type? He also scored 2!
    I thought Ahadme was excellent today. 
    Based on today’s performance he should be part of the main squad.

    I also think his game offers more than Miles Leaburn.

    Miles is incredibly injury prone.
    He struggles to string a run of games together before he is injured.

    Which is frustrating for everyone.

    So for me Ahadme should be in the squad, over Miles.

    Thanks for posting, Mrs Ahadme. You write very good English for a Moroccan.
    Call her Linda 
  • ElfsborgAddick
    ElfsborgAddick Posts: 29,045
    eaststandmike said:
    MarcusH26 said:
    Still think ultimately Gas won't be here by the end of the window but a couple of goals is good for his confidence 
    Hopefully he was in the shop window today and someone will take him off our hands 
    I reckon Southend asked for him to play today after his wonder strike last season.
    After today get ready for Southend to put a bid in....please.
  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,651
    RonnieMoore said:
    Good news after the game Berry back training with the squad .. and Godden and Burke are a week away 
    In Tenerife?
  • FishCostaFortune
    FishCostaFortune Posts: 10,773
    Mendonca In Asdas said:
    RonnieMoore said:
    Good news after the game Berry back training with the squad .. and Godden and Burke are a week away 
    In Tenerife?
    Nah, seconded to the Bluewater store. 
  • sam3110
    sam3110 Posts: 21,270
    Lewis Coaches said:
    sam3110 said:
    Ooooh on his right foot and that's a Gassan Hattrick in 10 mins!
    Did this happen,or did you misplace your glasses.

    Whatever you appear to be the only person that saw it.
    He shot with his left, if it was on his right he would have got a better strike on it and scored his third. Do keep up with play next time
  • ElliotCAFC
    ElliotCAFC Posts: 2,553
    Also though Gas was very good today, looked the sharpest player on the pitch when he came on. 
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  • sam3110
    sam3110 Posts: 21,270
    charltonbob said:
    sam3110 said:
    Brownie12 said:
    sam3110 said:
    wmcf123 said:
    bromleyjohn said:
    Listen, if  ahadme has improved massively enormously, et cetera then that’s all good for us
    Non league team in a friendly 
    How many did Kelman score against them then? 
    Probably best to see who has more goals for us at the end of the season. 
    But that's the thing, if Kelman scores 2 in 3 mins we all wank ourselves into a coma, Ahadme does it and it's all "yeah but we're playing non league" "found his level" blah blah blah
    Thank goodness he didn't as I was in my Mums care home at the time  :#
    TBF a care home sounds like a pretty good place to fall into a coma!
  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,376
    sam3110 said:
    charltonbob said:
    sam3110 said:
    Brownie12 said:
    sam3110 said:
    wmcf123 said:
    bromleyjohn said:
    Listen, if  ahadme has improved massively enormously, et cetera then that’s all good for us
    Non league team in a friendly 
    How many did Kelman score against them then? 
    Probably best to see who has more goals for us at the end of the season. 
    But that's the thing, if Kelman scores 2 in 3 mins we all wank ourselves into a coma, Ahadme does it and it's all "yeah but we're playing non league" "found his level" blah blah blah
    Thank goodness he didn't as I was in my Mums care home at the time  :#
    TBF a care home sounds like a pretty good place to fall into a coma!

  • Billericaydickie
    Billericaydickie Posts: 339
    wolfgang said:
    Billericaydickie said:
    daveroan said:
    Ahadme constantly linked up play and the ball prior to distribution- not sure we have other strikers of that type? He also scored 2!
    I thought Ahadme was excellent today. 
    Based on today’s performance he should be part of the main squad.

    I also think his game offers more than Miles Leaburn.

    Miles is incredibly injury prone.
    He struggles to string a run of games together before he is injured.

    Which is frustrating for everyone.

    So for me Ahadme should be in the squad, over Miles.

    Thanks for posting, Mrs Ahadme. You write very good English for a Moroccan.
    Thanks Wolfgang
    I take that as a compliment coming from a German.
  • Blucher
    Blucher Posts: 4,135
    Another decent workout and hopefully Lloyd Jones is, indeed, unscathed. Ditto Leaburn and Rankin-Costello. With Godden, Burke and Berry out, we can do without any further additions to the injury list.

    Some clever movement and combination play from Sonny Carey (particularly with Apter) and you can see why he scores goals. Pleased on a human level for Gassan and, apart from his goals, his link up play was good. Hopefully today will put him in the shop window for potential suitors. A nice cameo from Fullah, who sprinkled a little bit of magic dust here and there. Hopefully he'll get at least some minutes from the bench against Stevenage, on Tuesday week.
  • Krusty
    Krusty Posts: 39
    Of course Ahadme scored against lower opposition haha.  Seriously though, I liked his confidence out there. Do think 50/50 mind that he will still be here when the window closes. Liked our link up play as a whole today as well. Hopefully, our physio's know what they are about with these injuries.
  • 2121
    2121 Posts: 1,188
    ElliotCAFC said:
    Also though Gas was very good today, looked the sharpest player on the pitch when he came on. 
    defo, for me looked miles above kelman (based on this game only! Before the criticism comes)
  • clive
    clive Posts: 19,456
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bP9PEn2gyI
  • Crispywood
    Crispywood Posts: 627
    Even if there’s doubts about Ahadme ability it’s always nice to have an extra option especially with Leaburn and Godden out today. Can’t get him off the books so might as well try get the best out of him, even if it just means he allows Kanu or Mbick to go on loan that’s still a big boost to give some youngsters some proper football
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,851
    eaststandmike said:
    Let’s not get carried away, Gas has played well and scored against a team that has been languishing in the National League for the past four seasons. 

    I am pleased for him but I doubt he’ll cut it in the Championship 
    To be fair, it's not as is we hammered Southend 9-0, and he picked up 2 late goals against demoralised opponents.

    Yes it's weak opposition (weaker than I would have liked for a final game) but comparing Ahadme with our other attacking players, he did well. 

    I've always been of the opinion that while he might not be good enough (especially for the money we paid), Ahadme is a better player than what we've seen. And the way he was completely frozen out at the end of last season was odd.
  • ozaddick
    ozaddick Posts: 2,845
    edited August 2
    Enjoyed today, never been to Roots Hall before, happy to of ticked it off the list, happy to never visit again! 
    I was so hoping Gassan would score his hatrick, would of been Charlton  folklore to witness such an achievement! He played well tbf, his touch was good,  and lay offs were to a Charlton shirt every time, done with pace and conviction. As others have said, against non league.  
    Fuller looks so good for a young fella.
    I don't think we learnt much about who starts next Saturday, just another session for fitness and sharpness. 
    We played the opposition, and didn't really get out of 2nd or 3rd gear, will need to step up on all fronts for the season opener. 

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