It's hard to find fault with 13 points from a possible 15 so we at Preview Tower won't do that but...
The Sky game v Wednesday is the first time that we'll be matched up with one of the other heavyweight teams expected to do well in this division. As the past few seasons have shown it not always the name teams that finish in the top 6 but this will be seen as a benchmark by both Clubs as to how they are shaping up.
Wednesday have been fantastically consistent so far in the league Three wins out of three at home, two defeats out of two away. Those two road trip losses were to Bournemouth and Bury so that maybe gives an indication of how well the Addicks have done so far.
The Owls will have new signing Ryan Lowe available. He scored for Bury last week and will be looking for an unusual double of scoring against the same team in consecutive games but for different clubs. Sheffield will also have two former Charlton players on the pitch. In goal Nicky Weaver will again enjoy a warm reception from the Covered End but all eyes will be on the man from Portugal. Reports from Weds fans suggest Jose has started there as he played here ie hard working, tough tackling, nose bleed if goes over half-way line. Regardless of his creative abilities Hollands and Stephens will know they have been in a game.
Charlton's line up will depend on the fitness of Bradley Wright-Philips. If available he's almost certain to slot in alongside Paul Hayes up top. That leaves Chris Powell with the nice problem of either sticking with Danny Green (a summer target of the Owls) or switching makeshift forward Wagstaff back to the right so as to provide a more defensively sound midfield.
Otherwise is would appear to be as you were with Hollands, Stephens and Jackson keeping their much deserved midfield slots and the back four of Solly, Morrison (an ex-Owl remember so get those first goal bets on him), Taylor and Wiggins.
Hamer now faces no opposition for the number 1 shirt (yes, we know we were being figurative) with Robbie off to colder climes and Sullivan well, just not rated it seems.
On the bench Powell will have to decide if he wants to pick an out and out striker in Benson or stick with the more adaptable Euell. Sullivan and either Mambo or Cort will be on the bench with either Waggy or Green. Andy Hughes or Bradley Pritchard could be given the last place.
This is a Sky game and it's a Gary Megson team. Normally they are physical (13 yellow cards already this season), defensive but well organised so we are not expecting a goal feast.
Another 2 - 1 win to the Addicks. Crowd 16,001
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Expect another draw to be honest.
Same team but Green in for Waggy and Benson on the bench. Both on later in the game to make a real impact. SW have been poor on the road and not scoring. Lowe will not fit in properly yet so I'm going for a 3-0 home win!
Will be watching from a English bar in Son Bou, Menorca. Landlord a spanner.
Once again, fans being too overly optimistic.
This is EXACTLY the kind of game we can lose. I will go for 1-1. Late equaliser from Hayes. BWP will be out injured and we will miss him up front.
Genius!
Reda Johnson is away with Benin (1 Start, 1 Sub appearence)
Liam Palmer is away with Scotland U-21s (3 Starts)