Ok, so it's all about opinions

supaclive

We're rubbish in the cup - whatever cup it is, granted
We ARE second in the league still and unbeaten at home

But please, somebody tell me what positives we can take from our results over the last 8 games and our players' performances in the last two games?

I'm a generally glass half full person in life - it's only Charlton that makes me glass half empty.

I played a bit when younger, to a decent standard, so I hope I know a little about the game, and it strikes me that :

Jonjo has lost his mojo - he's a young kid and I think the way we're now playing is having a bad effect on him - we must get the ball moving through midfield again, rather than lump it long

Sam looks half the player he was - injury, lack of confidence?

Burton is the only forward we have who can play in a 4-5-1 and as he has a hernia - giving him 25 minutes in a meaningless cup tie is madness - let him have his operation and come back fully fit for the new year FFS!

Basey won't make it at Charlton - I hate to say, told you so - but he's not good enough

Play Randolph - he's no worse than Ikeme

Give Holden a game on the left hand side of midfield, bring Bailey into the middle and forego a central midfielder.

Spring .....why?

Play McKenzie and Mooney up front together on Saturday.

Get rid of McLeod.

If the players have a lack of confidence - it's not OUR job - it's what the manager gets paid to do!

I was impressed with how Parkinson handled himself in pre-season and then in the first few games - however, sides have sussed us out and he doesn't appear to know what to do next - this, unfortunately, looks like a slide down the table - please don't tell me the last two months can make you think anything else ....

The forum is about opinions and debate - too many extremists for sure - as there are in life - but just because the doubters look like their "I told you so's" might be right - that doesn't make them right nor wrong - however the head in the sand people will suffocate if they keep them any longer in the sand - I mean, three seasons is probably long enough to suffocate in .....

Covered End

I agree with everything you say. Good post.

Elthamaddick

supaclive, great post - have captured my thoughts perfectly.

Ormiston_Addick

In the last eight games we beat a rather useful Huddersfield side at home from what I can recall, that matters far more than the FAC or JPT in my view.

I am not saying we are problem free, we are not, but one good showing on Saturday against MKD could well swing the pendelum back our way again.

Its a long, long season folks.

Friend Or Defoe

Agree with all of your points superclive.

LargeAddick

agree with all that Supaclive especially about Burton.

Salad

Agree with Ormiston.
Regards Burton, McKenzie is only just getting fit now and Mooney hasn't been on board long, so maybe after Saturday we will be in the position whereby Burton can be rested for three weeks which might resolve the hernia problem without surgery - especially with a free weekend now looming.

golfaddick

agree with most of that as well & for what its worth, here's my twopenneth:

I didn't realise Matt Spring was on the pitch last night until I heard his name mentioned after 25 mins !! After that I thought he played ok and got forward & back more than others but still prefer Racon & Semedo.

Holden - impressed with what I saw & could show Sam a thing or two about crossing. Should be given a chance the next few games (start not bench) as he can't be any worse than Sam or Waggy.

Play 442 - Holden & Sam on the wings, Shelvey & Racon in midfield. Mooney & McKenzie upfront. Youga,Dailley,Sodje,Richardson at the back - Randolph in goal until Elli is fit again...........why bring in a keeper when you have one already ??????? Not that impressed with Ikeme - dropped a couple and shold have saved their second and now we have p**sed off one of our own players for a loaneee.............do we ever learn ???????

Groucho78MFC

Personally, I think parky should keep it exactly how it is until about....oooooh, 20th December.

Thankyoumuchlove.

bigstemarra

Good, insightful post with some points that definitely need addressing.

Salad

everyone still in full agreement with the following points?

Burton is the only forward we have who can play in a 4-5-1 and as he has a hernia - giving him 25 minutes in a meaningless cup tie is madness - let him have his operation and come back fully fit for the new year FFS!

Basey's not good enough

Play Randolph - he's no worse than Ikeme

;-)

mascot88

I think Parky might actually be a genius.....

He defiantely displaying the midas touch thing....

and we arent crumbling, were wobbling but we arent crumbling......

vancouveraddick

Let's just wait till the new year, I agree we've bounced back nicely but consistency is the key to any promotion race and I feel that if we can keep this little run going over the next 4 or 5 games then we are in great shape to push on so we can avoid the tension and monopoly situation that is the playoffs.

KBslittlesis

& i dont agree that Basey isnt good enough for Charlton. Never have & never will. Think he's playing better every game he's played since getting back in the team. Well done Grant, keep it up :-x

Oggy Red

Well said, Lil'Sis !

Henry Irving

[cite]Posted By: vancouveraddick[/cite]Let's just wait till the new year, I agree we've bounced back nicely but consistency is the key to any promotion race and I feel that if we can keep this little run going over the next 4 or 5 games then we are in great shape to push on so we can avoid the tension and monopoly situation that is the playoffs.

Agree. Looking good but lets get a nice undefeated run going to at least 20th December.

[cite]Posted By: KBslittlesis[/cite]& i dont agree that Basey isnt good enough for Charlton. Never have & never will. Think he's playing better every game he's played since getting back in the team. Well done Grant, keep it up :-x

Agree again. Always thought he was a proper footballer and I'd still like to see him play in the middle as the holding player if Semedo isn't available.