Really enjoyed that Charlton performance. Something to smile about at last today. Nice passing football on a lovely green pitch. Good positional play and calmness on the ball. Not seen that for some time at the Valley. The contrast with the first team is very marked.
The commentator was not taking the Charlton victory well. Great second and third goals. Calmly saw the game out and no sign of any panic.
Well done to the Youth team that cheered up my day and reminded what a great youth set up the club has.
Was at the game this evening. Very decent performance from our lads I thought. Went with a few Saints fans who agreed that we were the better team. Apart from one who just said it was a shit game with shit teams but he was just a miserable git! Enjoyed watching a passing game for once this evening. There are certainly some stars for the future in amongst our kids.
I went tonight and very impressed. About 30-50 charlton fans there. Good passing football and no hoofing. Our players were very happy to play the ball out from defence. I've watched a few saints youth sides with Walcott and Bale in over the years and none of the saints side looked capable of being the next off the production line. However we had a few players with a lot of potential.
Gomez looked in control at the back, our two front players looked pacey and had the better of the defence (numbers 9 & 11). Number 10 filled the gap between strikers and midfield well. But for me number 7 was the best on the pitch. He was my man of the match (sorry don't know the names).
You have to give a lot of credit to Paul Hart and his staff for some nice flowing football and on the ground. Lots of nice flicks and short direct passing. Big fan of Powell but maybe he could get a few tips from watching the youth team.
Worst performer on the pitch...the ref. A few weak yellow cards to our team and a strange back pass decision.
The guy a few rows in front of me was the highlight of the night. I think he was number 11s dad. So much passion for not only his kid but also the whole team. Cheered them all on by himself. Towards the end the stewards came over and told him to unnecessarily calm down and sit down. That was the only sour moment - the poor stewarding. However he was the one in the crowd shouting support and during the second goal celebration even fell down a few rows! He should come to a few 1st team games to bring that passion along!
7 was Holmes-Dennis, fortunately already on a pro contract, signed a 3 year deal earlier this season.
10 was Ahearne-Grant, u16 striker that was top scorer for the u18s last season as an u15.
Umerah and Hanlan were 9 and 11.
Enjoy watching Gomez get on the ball in defence, very comfortable with it and although it doesn't always come off he's always looking to pass the ball out. Hope we get him signed up on a long term pro deal once he turns 17.
Joe gomez. That kid is a future premier league player. I've seen the kid play a number of times and impresses me even more each game. Future charlton captain if he manages to stick around long enough.
7 was Holmes-Dennis, fortunately already on a pro contract, signed a 3 year deal earlier this season.
10 was Ahearne-Grant, u16 striker that was top scorer for the u18s last season as an u15.
Umerah and Hanlan were 9 and 11.
Enjoy watching Gomez get on the ball in defence, very comfortable with it and although it doesn't always come off he's always looking to pass the ball out. Hope we get him signed up on a long term pro deal once he turns 17.
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The commentator was not taking the Charlton victory well. Great second and third goals. Calmly saw the game out and no sign of any panic.
Well done to the Youth team that cheered up my day and reminded what a great youth set up the club has.
Fuckin show off
Gomez looked in control at the back, our two front players looked pacey and had the better of the defence (numbers 9 & 11). Number 10 filled the gap between strikers and midfield well. But for me number 7 was the best on the pitch. He was my man of the match (sorry don't know the names).
You have to give a lot of credit to Paul Hart and his staff for some nice flowing football and on the ground. Lots of nice flicks and short direct passing. Big fan of Powell but maybe he could get a few tips from watching the youth team.
Worst performer on the pitch...the ref. A few weak yellow cards to our team and a strange back pass decision.
The guy a few rows in front of me was the highlight of the night. I think he was number 11s dad. So much passion for not only his kid but also the whole team. Cheered them all on by himself. Towards the end the stewards came over and told him to unnecessarily calm down and sit down. That was the only sour moment - the poor stewarding. However he was the one in the crowd shouting support and during the second goal celebration even fell down a few rows! He should come to a few 1st team games to bring that passion along!
10 was Ahearne-Grant, u16 striker that was top scorer for the u18s last season as an u15.
Umerah and Hanlan were 9 and 11.
Enjoy watching Gomez get on the ball in defence, very comfortable with it and although it doesn't always come off he's always looking to pass the ball out. Hope we get him signed up on a long term pro deal once he turns 17.
RD will be pleased with his potential first team ...
Future charlton captain if he manages to stick around long enough.
Though Umerah took his goal superbly, that was some turn and finnish!
He'll be off soon then