I thought he had a very good game today and considering the stick he gets on here sometimes (rightly so as well) I thought he deserved a positive thread. :-)
Defensively he's always a bit of a concern but going forward he's been our best and sometimes almost our only attacking outlet from deep in the last few games.
Francis baffles me , he's def a marmite player , his passing is sometimes woeful , i feel he's got a lot more to give and can only get better under CP , if Cp can crack Francis we'll get promoted this season.
I feared for him when Boro scored. His back pass was the root cause of the goal. We have all seen him crumble when he makes a mistake, fair play to him. 2nd half was the best 45 he has had in a red shirt.
I think he has done well all season, and although over hit many crosses, was always in the right place. I think since Powell has came, he is now crossing at 75% and it now working well. Very good game
I had to listen to two guys next to me put him down for the entire match, they refused to acknowledge anything positive in his play, or for the team as a whole for that matter.
A player limited in ability and no doubt extra pressure as an easy target for muppets who boo our own players who are trying their best. Made a few mistakes as expected at this level and some poor passes as with other players (less forgivable at professional level) but really played out of his skin for parts of the game. Hope this performance boosts his confidence and elements of the crowd will give him a bit more leeway.
Put in 3 class crosses against Colchester, A fantastic cross for the equaliser and a lovely touch for the second which was the best team goal since Sam against Brentford last season. There is a very good player in there and deserving of our encouragement. Linked up very well with Ecclestone I thought.
[quote][cite]Posted By: Shrew[/cite]I had to listen to two guys next to me put him down for the entire match, they refused to acknowledge anything positive in his play, or for the team as a whole for that matter.[/quote]
His crossing when he does get to the line is very effective, like today when he set up the goal, and at times he made an important tackle, but his corners and free kicks have been at times woeful!
Yes he wins the ball, too often to give it away. For a big lad at times he get's knocked off the ball. I agree he seems to try and for that I can forgive a lot, at present the most frustrating player in the Charlton squad!
Used his strength well, did well in the air and had a real battle with a very good attacking team.
One incident in second half summed up his performance today. Was under pressure in own half, facing east stand and with two posh players around him. Row z seemed the obvious ball but no, a sublime line ball for Eccles to run onto which lead to BWPs shot that nearly went under the keeper.
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Defensively he's always a bit of a concern but going forward he's been our best and sometimes almost our only attacking outlet from deep in the last few games.
Keep on bombing on Franny!
Excellent today both in defence and going forward. Great assist for Jacksons goal.
As said.
My point proven
Consider me easily pleased then because he WAS our best player. FACT.......
agreed, for once I didnt get that nervous feeling everytime he got on the ball.
Great effort today.
Go on mate give us "Superstition"
...or how about "I just called to say I love you"
Beckham blagged a pretty good career out of that!
So you've met NSS and NLA then?
Yes he wins the ball, too often to give it away. For a big lad at times he get's knocked off the ball. I agree he seems to try and for that I can forgive a lot, at present the most frustrating player in the Charlton squad!
One incident in second half summed up his performance today. Was under pressure in own half, facing east stand and with two posh players around him. Row z seemed the obvious ball but no, a sublime line ball for Eccles to run onto which lead to BWPs shot that nearly went under the keeper.
Bit of confidence goes a long wayM