Yeah sheffield united who didnt go up and finished 11 points behind Charlton.
They got 90 points - that suggests to me the division was weak. They were awful in the championship and they had to lose their better players on relegation.
You got 101 points, which is a great achievement - but I think you lot are really underestimating the Championship and perhaps reading too much into a season where you beat the likes of Stevenage to promotion.
Given our signings so far I'd be happy with mid table ,but given the fact the none of the teams who have been promoted over the last two years have been relegated and two are now in the Prem I would suggest the gap is not quite as big as you say.
The problem with L1 is that there always seem to be relatively big clubs contesting with clubs whose average attendance is below 5,000.This season Coventry and Sheffield United look to be the big fish ,Pompey would have also been if not for the financial problems.
Norwich City and Southampton came up with very good squads already in place and had good backing in a very competitive transfer market.
You're right, the gap between the top 5 in League One and the bottom third of the Championship isn't that big.
As unpalatable as it may be for some I'd put Charlton's current team on a par with the one we got promoted with - good team spirit, organised and some players with the talent & hunger to prove themselves at a higher level. But also with some players that will be found out and a pretty limited squad.
We finished 9th off the back of a good start. No reason Charlton can't do similar. Although you do appear to have quite a tough opening month or so.
Id say you'll finish around 12th, give or take a couple of places up or down.
If we do sign Aluko will he be granted international clearance by the SFA? Or is that sorted now Rangers are in Div3 or was it sorted anyway because he was on a free?
And I'm not saying we will get promoted because I don't think we will but to compare last years Charlton side with the Millwall side that got promoted is laughable.
And I'm not saying we will get promoted because I don't think we will but to compare last years Charlton side with the Millwall side that got promoted is laughable.
Really? Don't think you've got as much as a goal threat as Steve Morison. Nor a winger creating the chances James Henry can. Nor a midfield engine as good as Liam Trotter.
But, we'll see.
Also, that Charlton side that finished a point below us was actually pretty decent on paper - perhaps the man in charge wasn't the righ one. As I think as a whole that Charlton side had more proven talent in it. And remember, with Leeds, Norwich, Southampon, us, MK Dons, Huddersfield and Swindon that was a far more competitive league that year.
I.don't think bunny is far off the mark league 1 was very strong that year. although i think we have a better team now. I would.be very happy with 12th. hard work and organization can take u a long way in the championship too. i think Stephens may have a big year for us.
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You're right, the gap between the top 5 in League One and the bottom third of the Championship isn't that big.
As unpalatable as it may be for some I'd put Charlton's current team on a par with the one we got promoted with - good team spirit, organised and some players with the talent & hunger to prove themselves at a higher level. But also with some players that will be found out and a pretty limited squad.
We finished 9th off the back of a good start. No reason Charlton can't do similar. Although you do appear to have quite a tough opening month or so.
Id say you'll finish around 12th, give or take a couple of places up or down.
But, we'll see.
Also, that Charlton side that finished a point below us was actually pretty decent on paper - perhaps the man in charge wasn't the righ one. As I think as a whole that Charlton side had more proven talent in it. And remember, with Leeds, Norwich, Southampon, us, MK Dons, Huddersfield and Swindon that was a far more competitive league that year.
Sheff Weds have let Chris Kirkland go ... apparently without playing a game.
http://www1.skysports.com/transfer-centre/papertalk
Also I reckon we will probably sign that Spanish keeper who was on trail yesterday especially if Sully goes out on loan as he would be better competition for Hamer. Again reported by the news shopper: http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/football/charlton/9818039.Powell_hints_at_loan_exit_for_keeper/?
Getting so annoyed with 30 odd new comments and they're all internal arguing!!!