Because his two previous attempts at trying to make in the English leagues were not roar away successes, so they have given him a year to prove that he's worth retaining.
I don't think people are saying Francis was amazing last season but some of us clearly thought there was something there. Maybe we are deluded, maybe we are more astute - maybe we will have an answer and see who is right next season. All I would say is that if he is first choice, I would hope that he gets support from the fans as he is more likely to perform for us that way than if he is being booed by morons. I don't term those critical of him as morons BTW, but people who boo a player rather than the team for they don't help Charlton in any way shape or form. I remember being ashamed of our fans booing Kim Grant a few years back and the stark and deserved telling off we got from Curbs afterwards. Take it from the great man itself, it hurts the club.
Look, the thing with Francis is he replaced probably the best right back in the League, and wasn't half as good as Fraser, ain't his fault he's not as good. We still haven't replaced Richardson with anyone as good, so it remains a position we need to improve. Francis isn't as terrible as some have made out, but can he improve.
Right back is one of those positions we've been blessed with quality over the years, from Humphrey, Young, Mills, Richardson etc, hard position to fill at this club
francis needs to get the basics right as a footballer! I cant even compare him to other right backs we've had at the club if i wanted too because he doesnt even register on the scale.
Solly will be the starting RB (I hope), Francis is ok as a reserve playing the odd game here or there. As we are still skint I'd rather what money we do have is spent on getting in three/four centre backs and maybe another LB if Youga doesn't re-sign.
mikel_alonsoMikel Alonso I am pleasantly pleased to join a great team such as Charlton. I hope to get lucky and be able to offer the joys that the fans deserve.
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Because his two previous attempts at trying to make in the English leagues were not roar away successes, so they have given him a year to prove that he's worth retaining.
I don't think people are saying Francis was amazing last season but some of us clearly thought there was something there. Maybe we are deluded, maybe we are more astute - maybe we will have an answer and see who is right next season. All I would say is that if he is first choice, I would hope that he gets support from the fans as he is more likely to perform for us that way than if he is being booed by morons. I don't term those critical of him as morons BTW, but people who boo a player rather than the team for they don't help Charlton in any way shape or form. I remember being ashamed of our fans booing Kim Grant a few years back and the stark and deserved telling off we got from Curbs afterwards. Take it from the great man itself, it hurts the club.
Definitely a Solly Dolly Oggy .
Very pretty young lady.
chris solly, your sister is fit.
; - )
a nando's and a shake it milkshake and she's mine.
You smoothie. Ha!
I'll get my coat.
Me & my big mouth......
Mind you, it comes in handy at away games .
She's just split up with a bloke called Trevor.
Gee, thanks, Large !! Something's starting to swell.....
...think it must be my old 'ead !
Which is...
I am pleasantly pleased to join a great team such as Charlton. I hope to get lucky and be able to offer the joys that the fans deserve.