In most circumstances, four points from six against games against Sheffield United away and Tranmere at home would be celebrated, yet it is testament to the Chris Powell Class of 2011/12 that many Charlton fans were disappointed. Of course, a draw at home to a frustrating Tranmere side is not ideal but the coaching team and players should not lose the focus that has put us in this fantastic position. Elements of hoofing and rushing were creeping into the game last Saturday and hopefully these will vanish as we go into the game against Stevenage this coming weekend.
With upwards of 1500 Addicks making the trip, the atmosphere is likely to be excellent in the small ground, and with that comes a certain degree of pressure. The starting XI is unlikely to change in Preview Tower's opinion, and although the changes to a winning team by Powell last time out did not cover themselves in glory, dropping players on the basis of one bad performance sets a dangerous precedent and possible unrest.
The back five will continue being as solid as ever and will hope to have a quiet afternoon, with the emphasis for creation and penetration squarely on the likes of Danny Green and Dale Stephens with Hollands orchestrating the transition from defence to attack. Johnnie Jackson will just run down the wing for me. Yann and BWP up top did not set the world alight against Tranmere and we seemed to be missing some of Paul Hayes' under-valued linked up play, yet the Frenchman will get the chance to win more headers hoping that his strike partner increases the understanding.
Expect another difficult away trip but one that we will relish and run out 3-0 winners.
Come on you reds!
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Last weeks non performance can hopefully be dismissed with an emphatic win but I've gone all negative and fear the automatic certs aren't so automatic and I'm gonna predict a nervey 1-1
A boisterous rare proper sized away following will be glad to have ticked off this new ground but not with the result
One aim
Onwards
Solly Taylor Morro Wiggins
Wagstaff Stephans Hollands JJ
Hayes Kermit
Sullivan Cort Evina Green BWP
Green/Waggy I'd toss a coin, Waggy will be better defensivley but Green has quality (although we haven't seen much of it yet)
ive heard powell has issued an extra incentive for the haddock and chip lovers... grab 3 points at 'boro and its free passes for all on the fairground PLUS anyone who can eat their saveloy treat on the dodgems without dropping any will get the MOTM pickled egg!
HUP THE HADDOCKS!!!
For some reason i'm a lot more cautious with Charlton this season, and the pessimist in me is saying Dagenham last season.
However, the facts show this a much stronger group this season, the attitude is improved and results so far have been positive at smaller, testing grounds like Bury and Rochdale.
We should win this and i think we will, though i have a feeling it won't be pretty.
Nervously optimistic, although I'd like to see Hayes back in. He has a dodgy first touch and has missed a few sitters, but he's always involved and strikes me as one of those unsung heroes who is appreciated more by his teamates than by supporters. Reckon BWP would prefer Hayes alongside him.
check on bbc radio london sport and they will have all the ways you can listen to matches with them... DAB, on-line, FM ect. ect...
For those not going to/or cant hear the game ....match thread on here as usual from about 2 pm.
Charlton to win 2-0 , Hayes and Waggy to score ... (although if Green and Kermit get the goals instead, you won't hear too many complaints from old Incorruptible!)
Roll up roll up roll up - help youself to a 5-0 away win.
Glass half empty people disappointed for a change
We have never played Stevenage in any competitive match as far i can find out and i am a little bit iffy but almost sure we have never played them in pre season friendly.
So history is to be made on Saturday. Charlton will justify the club emblem and to put these upstarts to the sword.
Two - Nil to the addicks
COYR