Fine player Mike who wore the No 4 shirt with pride, had a hell of a shot on him too...he was our captain and led very much by example. He left us(as all our best players do of course), to join Wolves who were 'big boys' in those days.
And of course for younger peeps, later as manager, he led us to promotion from the real Division III in 1980-81. Mike Bailey, Mike Bailey, Mike Bailey. MIKE Baileeeeeeeeee ....... !
This looks like good news but I must say I find it a little distasteful that he did a "P*rker" on Southend and refused to play. It may be the way things go these days but I can't help reflecting that the players that we have had who have done this to us P*rker, and Murphy have not necessarily enhanced their careers by so doing.
He played on Saturday bing and got Southends MOTM but he didn't play for them tonight, which, if a deal is about to be struck, isn't at all surprising when you think of it..........so I think that's not quite acurate re him refusing to play. I get the idea that's a bit of newspaper hype that we've all grown to expect nowadays.
The comparison to the Lambdeth man seems unfair. The Shrimpers transfer listed Bailey. I don't think there was any question that Bailey was on his way out in August, the issue seems to have been how much Southend would be able to hold up potential suitors for the chance to work out terms with the midfielder. I could see some argument if Bailey had been deemed an essential part of the team's plan this year, but once he turned down an extension and the club let the world know he was available, what criticism can lie if the player tries to take some control over where he ends up? Heaven forbid he should find himself at Selhurst if Warnock somehow was able to raise a bit more capital than us.
'And chairman Ron Martin believes a deal will go through on Wednesday to take the 24-year-old to the Valley.
"We expect terms to finalised with Charlton on Wednesday," Ron Martin told southendunited.co.uk on Tuesday night.'
So what does he know, that Pards doesn't?
But then Pards probably doesn't discuss terms with incoming players or handle the paperwork. Like everybody else, he won't know if Charlton have signed a new player until it appears on the website.
It's Richard Murray that does all the actual nuts and bolts negotiating stuff re transfers..... then Steve Waggot will no doubt come in and tie things up admin wise.
Didnt get to the game last night had to turn back at Grays due to the Dartford Bridge being closed the whole of the East of London and Essex was at a standstill.
Had Gooners laughing at me when the result came through :-(
If this Bailey proves to be any where near the level of skill, commitment and physical presence of Mike Bailey then we will have at last found a Parker replacement.
If he is, then I'm concerned Pards will play him and Holland and will leave out Racon again, who imo has never done anything wrong in a Charlton shirt...
According to sky sports he was 'ours' by 11.30h today. Where was Tierry Racon yesterday?....surely not to be sold. Agree with BigRedEvil that he has hardly had a chance to impress fans at the Valley, because he hasn't played. Be fair Pards.
I'd agree with large, I think Shelv should be used sparingly, he is way away from the finished article but has great potential and would keep him on the bench. That said his ability to put in a corner does tempt me to start him. How can it be that a 16 year old lad is the best corner kick take I can remember at the Valley
Bouzza can play left or right. Went left last night because the ineffective Sam was on the right and would be more ineffective on the left although he did seem to be drfiting that way when he had the ball but only because he didn't have a fecking clue what to do with it.
bfr, I'm equally happy with Semedo at RB.
Don't want to push Shelvey too much too soon so a place on the bench at Watford seems logical.
Bouzza can play left or right. Went left last night because the ineffective Sam was on the right and would be more ineffective on the left although he did seem to be drfiting that way when he had the ball but only because he didn't have a fecking clue what to do with it.
bfr, I'm equally happy with Semedo at RB.
Don't want to push Shelvey too much too soon so a place on the bench at Watford seems logical.
Why would you change a back 4 that didn't concede a goal, especially when the right back challenger didn't cover himseld in glory last night? On that basis I'd stick with Saturday's back 5.
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Fine player Mike who wore the No 4 shirt with pride, had a hell of a shot on him too...he was our captain and led very much by example.
He left us(as all our best players do of course), to join Wolves who were 'big boys' in those days.
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And of course for younger peeps, later as manager, he led us to promotion from the real Division III in 1980-81.
Mike Bailey, Mike Bailey, Mike Bailey.
MIKE Baileeeeeeeeee ....... !
I get the idea that's a bit of newspaper hype that we've all grown to expect nowadays.
'And chairman Ron Martin believes a deal will go through on Wednesday to take the 24-year-old to the Valley.
"We expect terms to finalised with Charlton on Wednesday," Ron Martin told southendunited.co.uk on Tuesday night.'
So what does he know, that Pards doesn't?
But then Pards probably doesn't discuss terms with incoming players or handle the paperwork.
Like everybody else, he won't know if Charlton have signed a new player until it appears on the website.
That's right, isn't it Henry?
;o)
Didnt get to the game last night had to turn back at Grays due to the Dartford Bridge being closed the whole of the East of London and Essex was at a standstill.
Had Gooners laughing at me when the result came through :-(
If he is, then I'm concerned Pards will play him and Holland and will leave out Racon again, who imo has never done anything wrong in a Charlton shirt...
he will play Shelvey and Bailey or Racon and Bailey
Saturday :
Weaver
Semedo Hudson Fortune Youga
Racon Bailey, Shelvey Basey
Dickson Gray
Weaver
Moo2 Hudson Fortune Youga
Bouzza Bailey Racon Basey
Gray Varney
not convinced that Moo2 deserves a place ahead of Semedo but will give him the benefit of the doubt.
Weaver
Semedo-Hudson-Fortune-Youga
Bouzza-Bailey-Racon-Basey
Gray-Varney
Subs: Elliot, Shelvey, Dickson, Moo2, Thomas
Bouzza can play left or right. Went left last night because the ineffective Sam was on the right and would be more ineffective on the left although he did seem to be drfiting that way when he had the ball but only because he didn't have a fecking clue what to do with it.
bfr, I'm equally happy with Semedo at RB.
Don't want to push Shelvey too much too soon so a place on the bench at Watford seems logical.
Bouzza can play left or right. Went left last night because the ineffective Sam was on the right and would be more ineffective on the left although he did seem to be drfiting that way when he had the ball but only because he didn't have a fecking clue what to do with it.
bfr, I'm equally happy with Semedo at RB.
Don't want to push Shelvey too much too soon so a place on the bench at Watford seems logical.
Would expect Bouazza to be up for a game v Watford as well.
I know I'm in danger of expecting too much from Bailey (0 games) and Racon (3 games) but I really feel that they are what we need.
To those suggesting Bouazza on the right, why? Makes no sense to me