Scoring has been such a problem for the Addicks this season. I suppose things didn’t help when we sold Yann in January, but even so, recent troubles in front of goal has been so frustrating, especially as we are in a crucial part of the season.
In fact, our goalscoring problems are so bad, that I’m surprised Jose Riga hasn’t used the cliché, “we couldn’t score in a brothel” as yet.
However, hopefully with some added Viagra in their fluids, the Addicks will be able to find the back of the net against Monday’s opponents Sheffield Wednesday in what will be a MASSIVE game for Riga’s men.
The OppositionWednesday have had some fantastic results in the past couple of months and now find themselves safe from relegation.
Their change in form and results has been largely down to the great work of manager Stuart Gray who took over from Dave Jones permanently in January.
Last Friday’s 4-2 away victory over play-off chasing Bournemouth highlighted not only the capability that their squad have to cause problems but also how they’ll be a much stronger test than the side we beat 2-1 in the FA Cup in February.
One weakness they do have is their defence, and in particular Miguel Llera who we know all about. However, with our striking problems, Wednesday may not be too worried about that!
The Line –Up Apart from not scoring on Friday, Jose Riga would have probably been pleased with his side’s performance but obviously the lack of chances and goals is the main concern.
Chris Solly not starting against Bolton may mean he starts on Monday with Lawrie Wilson potentially pushed up to right-wing.
Morgan Fox impressed at left-back on his league full debut, so he should continue there while, ex-Owl Michael Morrison and Dorian Dervite are likely to be the centre-back partnership.
Simon Church is likely to continue up-front while Marvin Sordell and Jonathan Obika are likely to be subs unless Riga switches to a 4-4-2, which could see Reza up-front ?
Astrit Ajdarevic may not be fit enough which could potentially see a first-team debut for loanee Davide Petrucci in his place. Callum Harriott and Danny Green will also be contesting for a starting place.
The PredictionI’m in a good mood. 2-1 Addicks away win.
Comments
Nego Wood Lennon Fox
Cousins Poyet Petrucci Koc
Asteroid
Polish Pete
Or something like that
0 - 0
Solly Morro Dervite Fox
Wilson JJ Poyet Reza
Sordell Church
Subs:- Phillips, Nego, Wood, Cousins, AA, Harriott, Obika
Out strongest back 5 available.
Two banks of four.
Wilson in his favoured position.
Cousins as AA rested.
Spongefoot and Sod all up top gives crossers two people to aim for instead of one.
Thuram can stay at home.
Jobs a good'un!
I thought we'd need to pick up four points from the Easter fixtures and I still do, so we need to win. I genuinely don't know who I'd pick out of Church and Sordell anymore, maybe both, maybe neither.
I'm going up for the game but that's it for trips to Sheffield for a while, I feel like I've spent an unholy amount of time watching Charlton in that part of the world in the last few seasons.
I was encouraged by our performance on Friday - if we can continue in that vein we could nick a win... or get another 0-0 draw.
COYR!
The massives are to stupid to learn from their past mistakes and will , again , underestimate us.
1-0 The Addicks
Agree with that. 90th minute, Hamer, headed from a corner.
This. I have a funny feeling we'll get something.
There isn't any way Mowow and Donny can both get 0 points is there?
Solly morro dervite fox
Wilson Cousins poyet Jackson
Reza church
1-1
If only we had picked up Best instead of them.
I will go for a 1-1 draw, with other scores going our way that could be all we need to survive anyway!