But doesn't a new team need more games- it isn't the result that annoys me - I thought we'd lose 1-0 to be honest when the updates started coming in. But does the manager know what he is doing? Seriously, does he?
Uh... yeah, what with having done the job for a while I expect he probably knows exactly what he's doing. Whether you agree with it is a totally different question (to which the answer is obvious.)
It's not as if RD plucked some total stranger off the streets of Bruge and said ''Go manage Charlton, okay?'' - Peeters has more experience both positive and negative than Powell did when he got the job. It's not as though there are rules unique to the Championship that turn everything on it's head, that everything learnt before is suddenly obsolete. You say Peeters has no experience of the Championship, I say the Championship has no experience of Peeters... Big name managers have predictable styles in many ways. Fresh ideas are not always bad ideas!
But doesn't a new team need more games- it isn't the result that annoys me - I thought we'd lose 1-0 to be honest when the updates started coming in. But does the manager know what he is doing? Seriously, does he?
Fans schlepped to Ebbsfleet, as they did to Welling. If they weren't able to check out the new blokes very much, then they are hoping to see a win, or at least not to lose, and to see players who were up for it. Welling and Ebbsfleet combined probably trousered about £40k, and probably about £30k of that was from Charlton supporters. If Charlton supporters want to express £30K's worth of disappointment they're entitled to do so...or play the matches behind closed doors. It's about wins Big Bob, wins. The new regime has made the bed, nicely and with hospital corners to boot, and they have to lay on it. What I (we?) want to see is goals, wins and (when the season starts) points now that the season tickets are bought and paid for.
My god, no one talking about the score, didn't Charlton lose to Ebbsfleet 2-0 last season or something, it can't be worse than that ?!
But this time we lost with more foreign players and a foreign coach, panic!
No way can they work out how to play the complex and extra special game we play in this country. ;-)
Yes, the game where refs let opponents kick you a bit more than they do abroad - will be a shock to some of these players and they might not even know each other's names when they kick off.
Great name! We should play them at the Valley, I would treasure a programme with a team called Pellets WAC on the cover. Deportivo Wanka of south america finally have a rival.
My god, no one talking about the score, didn't Charlton lose to Ebbsfleet 2-0 last season or something, it can't be worse than that ?!
But this time we lost with more foreign players and a foreign coach, panic!
No way can they work out how to play the complex and extra special game we play in this country. ;-)
Yes, the game where refs let opponents kick you a bit more than they do abroad - will be a shock to some of these players and they might not even know each other's names when they kick off.
There's being cautious... then there's this. I mean seriously... not knowing each others' names? You're becoming self parody here.
My god, no one talking about the score, didn't Charlton lose to Ebbsfleet 2-0 last season or something, it can't be worse than that ?!
But this time we lost with more foreign players and a foreign coach, panic!
No way can they work out how to play the complex and extra special game we play in this country. ;-)
Yes, the game where refs let opponents kick you a bit more than they do abroad - will be a shock to some of these players and they might not even know each other's names when they kick off.
Im quite sure the players found time to introduce themselves, what does that take 2 minutes?
Im not saying im not a little unsure and we are gonna have a fantastic season but some of the suggestions about BP coaching ability are simply ignorant if not insulting.
Well, even if I am not allowed to state the blindingly obvious, but a new team has to play together and gel - you don't have to be bloody Jose Mourinho to understand that fact!!! Tonight was an opportunity to get a strong team out.
My god, no one talking about the score, didn't Charlton lose to Ebbsfleet 2-0 last season or something, it can't be worse than that ?!
But this time we lost with more foreign players and a foreign coach, panic!
No way can they work out how to play the complex and extra special game we play in this country. ;-)
Yes, the game where refs let opponents kick you a bit more than they do abroad - will be a shock to some of these players and they might not even know each other's names when they kick off.
Who will it be a shock to? Moussa, Bikey, Ben Haim, Gudmundsson and Henderson have all played over here before. Peeters has worked with Vetokele before and he's also the only player we've paid a fee for, I think they're confident he'll do well over here. From what has been said about Buyens he's suited to the Championship, and Tucudean seems to have something about him physically.
Whilst disappointing, this result has no bearing whatsoever on the coming season. How many players who started tonight will be serious first team contenders come August. Three, maybe four.
It would have been nice to see some more first teamers out there. The games against Portsmouth and Peterborough will give us more of an insight I am sure.
Ok, let's see shall we? The issue is its lose lose for me - I won't be gloating when the optimists start to see the problem - probably 5 games in with 0 or 1 point!
Well, even if I am not allowed to state the blindingly obvious, but a new team has to play together and gel - you don't have to be bloody Jose Mourinho to understand that fact!!! Tonight was an opportunity to get a strong team out.
And if you want to blood the youth and check out some trialists, they have to play so you can see what they can do - and Bob was there in person so it wasn't just fobbed off on the assistants. The trip to Spain was specifically and entirely so the team can bond and gel, that was the entire point of it! It's not like Bob sends them all home during the week and says 'see you next Saturday' - there'll be plenty of group training going on.
Well, even if I am not allowed to state the blindingly obvious, but a new team has to play together and gel - you don't have to be bloody Jose Mourinho to understand that fact!!! Tonight was an opportunity to get a strong team out.
Or perhaps BP thought he would learn no more putting out a strong team against a conference north side, and prefered to take another look at fringe players and a couple of trialist before he finalizes his plans for Peterborough and Portsmouth.
I seriously can't believe you asked if BP knows what he's doing. What's in been , 4 weeks and a comment like that has already been rolled out. That a gotta be a new record.
And Muttley I've never had a problem with your posts before which is why it's even more suprising.
It just seems really odd that we didn't play the first team tonight considering we aren't playing this weekend ( officially ) and we haven't go another friendly for a week. I can't help but think we are going into the Brentford game underprepared .
Ok, let's see shall we? The issue is its lose lose for me - I won't be gloating when the optimists start to see the problem - probably 5 games in with 0 or 1 point!
I am done with this debate. Caution is one thing but I can only imagine you are wilfully and deliberately blinding yourself but the worst possible case scenario.
I looked at our friendlies and thought we needed more- then I see we are not even using the few we have to build a new spine. I honestly find it incredible. The result doesn't matter - but look at Brentford's team - I haven't seen it but I bet it will be the nucleous. We will be undercooked and with the inexperience of the Championship and new players it could be dangerous. I am so certain Brentford will beat us comfortably - and a bad start is the last thing we will need. I dont know how good or bad Peeters is from seeing his teams, but I do know he needs to start putting out the basis of th eteam. Players like Munns are not going to trouble the first team, and the youngsters in that position should at this stage be playing their own friendlies.
It just seems really odd that we didn't play the first team tonight considering we aren't playing this weekend ( officially ) and we haven't go another friendly for a week. I can't help but think we are going into the Brentford game underprepared .
Another two 90 mins against Football League opposition, where BP will no doubt go with his strongest sides in mind is enough. I think a behind doors friendly is just as good as playing a conference north side.
Pissed off that the club touted this as a 1st team fixture, yet it was clearly (in the main) an U21 team. Playing Church as the No9 was a joke. As he did last season in the same fixture, he looked out of his depth. Nego was consistant with his distribution (all shit). Robinson looked a decent player, as did Tuncadean (although I won't be expecting too many goals from him this season)...........................
the OS report on tonight was uneventful as attendees already suggested. are any reporters invited to saturday's behind the doors match, or strictly hush hush?
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It's not as if RD plucked some total stranger off the streets of Bruge and said ''Go manage Charlton, okay?'' - Peeters has more experience both positive and negative than Powell did when he got the job. It's not as though there are rules unique to the Championship that turn everything on it's head, that everything learnt before is suddenly obsolete. You say Peeters has no experience of the Championship, I say the Championship has no experience of Peeters... Big name managers have predictable styles in many ways. Fresh ideas are not always bad ideas!
Though, I am taking it the defeat will dampen down the promotion / play off contender talk.
No way can they work out how to play the complex and extra special game we play in this country. ;-)
I'm sure all Chelsea fans are currently fearing relegation as friendlies are a clear indication of the season coming.
Welling and Ebbsfleet combined probably trousered about £40k, and probably about £30k of that was from Charlton supporters. If Charlton supporters want to express £30K's worth of disappointment they're entitled to do so...or play the matches behind closed doors.
It's about wins Big Bob, wins.
The new regime has made the bed, nicely and with hospital corners to boot, and they have to lay on it. What I (we?) want to see is goals, wins and (when the season starts) points now that the season tickets are bought and paid for.
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There's being cautious... then there's this. I mean seriously... not knowing each others' names? You're becoming self parody here.
Im not saying im not a little unsure and we are gonna have a fantastic season but some of the suggestions about BP coaching ability are simply ignorant if not insulting.
It would have been nice to see some more first teamers out there. The games against Portsmouth and Peterborough will give us more of an insight I am sure.
I seriously can't believe you asked if BP knows what he's doing. What's in been , 4 weeks and a comment like that has already been rolled out. That a gotta be a new record.
And Muttley I've never had a problem with your posts before which is why it's even more suprising.