Introduction
Well Tuesday’s game can show why this league is so unpredictable and at times you dread to think what the next game is going to bring. That next game is an away trip to Bristol City on Sunday and with the Robins struggling at the bottom of the league; it’s likely that the momentum from the Cardiff result could be a key factor in kicking the Addicks into our first back-to back victory of the season.
The Opposition
Bristol City haven’t won since September and have lost six games in a row, the poor form has slumped them to 23rd and only one point above bottom-placed Ipswich. Another defeat on Sunday could see the end of Derek McInnes’ reign as City manager. In their last match, the Robins lost 2-0 to Birmingham and after the game McInnes stated "It is embarrassing. I am embarrassed. The players should be embarrassed and it is now a crucial game against Charlton on Sunday.”
The pressure will hopefully get to City on Sunday but we mustn't underestimate the strength that is within their squad. Up-front, the Robins have Sam Baldock who was supposedly a target for Charlton last summer and John Stead who always seems to do well against us. Another threat to be aware of is the pacy winger Albert Adomah so the Addicks need to watch out for his counter-attacking threat especially against a make-shift back four.
The Line Up
Well Tuesday’s selection surprised most people with the inclusion of Morrison at right-back and Solly at left-back with Kerkar back to left-wing and Haynes included on the right. However after going down 2-0, Powell switched from 4-5-1 to 4-4-2 with Haynes partnering Hulse up-top and putting Pritchard over to right-midfield. This proved to be much more effective, so I expect a similar formation on Sunday.
One of the main questions still left unanswered is if Morrison will continue at right-back a position which isn't his most comfortable and I’m surprised that Powell hasn’t signed a left-back yet especially with Evina and Wiggins out. For the time being, I can’t see Powell wanting to experiment with another player at right-back.
One major positive for Charlton could be the return of Ricardo Fuller who may feature on the bench instead of Azeez who was unlucky not to make his senior debut in mid-week. Jordan Cook is a doubt still with illness, but if he recovers he too may feature on the bench.
The Prediction
1-2 to the Addicks.
........................Hamer..........
Morrison.....Cort......Dervite.... Solly
Pritchard.....Stephens...Jackson...Kerkar
...................Haynes...Hulse............
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Comments
Tough to call this one. I seem to think this every single game lately !
;-)
Charlton to score a penalty.
Red Division sing their hearts out for the lads.
Even at this early stage of the season this could be billed as a 6 pointer and I would start with 5 in midfield. There is therefore a very good case for keeping in Dervitte and droping Haynes to the bench and this is what I would do, at least for the first 50=60 mins. We need to keep it tight at the back and not go in gung ho.
But then again, their defence is suspect and attack maybe the better form of defence?
Oh God, I don't know. Which is why in SCP I trust.
I think we will win 8-6
I shall be optimistic though and go for a 2-1 to the Addicks. Jackson and Hulse with the goals.
COYR!!!!!
So I think we can bang in another 3 if Haynes stays fit till the game!
3-1 I reckon
i don't know so ill predict something boring
5-8 to charlton
those last two goals giving us a pyschological blow in the head , hopefully just a reminder that there are no easy games in this league
i'd love a point and i fear thats the best we'll get but more than likely we'll kick start their season with a 2-1 victory to city
2-1 Charlton
Oh dear!
It seems like we've signed Seaborne on loan, so presumably he'll play LB, with Solly back to RB