Way off topic, but Gary Bowyer was sacked by Blackburn after they lost again lol
Was doing a decent job at a club hamstrung because they broke FFP. Another clueless decision by the Venkys. They've just bumbled from one shit decision to the next since they took over. They should sell up. They aren't good for that club
Gutted to not see the winner, Rufus my son has been crying about that but if you need to go toilet you need to go.
Very sound in defense, and with our three sharpest foils for makienok out surprisingly good in attack against a side I thought had the potential to destroy us.
How many points now? Given the fixtures 3rd in the league puts the lie against relegation. Come in luzon, come charlton. Let's see how good we are
Pope played well apart from his blunder. How brave is Baur! He was in agony but played on. Hats off. In the first half we played at a higher tempo than Hull, who were sort of cruising, without troubling us at all. So for the last twenty minutes we looked out on our feet with Hull suddenly alive and going for it. I really thought we would lose in extra time but big Mac had other ideas and Johan finished well. High praise for all the team, especially Bauer, Diarra, Ba, Kashi and Big Mac. Hope we don't sell anyone before the transfer window closes.
Absolutely superb - as proud of our team as l can remember in a long time. Great 2nd half atmosphere, and apologies to the other guys in the North Lower for the massive stranger-group hug when JBG scored.
Haven't checked stats but considering how injury-ravaged we were, with only 2 or 3 players with more than 30 league starts for us in the starting XI, players playing out of position then switching because of more injuries on a stinking hot day in an early season game that was over 100 minutes long - making knackeredness inevitable - up against a team of internationals and experienced Premier League performers who equalised in the 90th minute...well, words fail me. Huge credit to the players and coaching staff for putting together a squad of character. When l think back to how l felt at Vicarage Rd last January having witnessed a shameful performance in losing 5-0, it has been some turnaround.
Presumably that was the least Charlton-experienced side we've ever put out?
It was shown on BEIN HD sports in the US. Watched at home while packing to leave. Removal van turned up at 88 minutes and had to leave. Kept up with the remainder of the game, Hull goal, disallowed goal, matchwinner all on Twitter and when nuts when 'GOAAAAAALLLL' popped up. Think the bloke driving the removal lorry thought I was a lunatic when I went crazy at the goal.
Amazing and great to have such a dramatic game screened live here and knowing the TV channel they will show the full 90 every day this week. .
'Watched' via Twitter in a beach bar in Estepona...celebrated by buying the whole bar a drink when it refreshed to 'gggggoooooaaalllll' after the corner... Fortunately for me, the only other person in the bar was my father in law who gladly accepted his 'small Cruzcampo'... Very, very pleased here in the sun.
Off to Estepona tomorrow. Might be seeing you in there!
If Hull really are one of the best teams in the Division, then we (unbelievably) really are in with a shout this year. They didn't have a shot in the first half and were totally outplayed.
But if this early season promise isn't to disappear in the mists of autumn, GL needs at least 2 more, established players. A couple of injuries and currently you end up with the likes of Lennon, Kennedy and Charles-Cook on the bench. That lack of depth will soon tell.
Bauer and Kashi are fantastic signings. Huge bonus to whoever in the coaching staff scouted them.
Bauer and Diarra in defence are absolute rocks. Hard to see how Sarr is going to get much game time at the moment if both stay fit.
Lay off Nick Pope. The guy has the ability to be a top class keeper. OK he maybe should have handled the shot that led to Hull's goal better but the midfield must share the blame for not closing the chap who had the shot down quicker. (I know - they were understandably practically out on their feet at the time). And apart from that, his handling and catching of crosses was first class.
Delighted for Makienok. Didn't have the greatest first half but really put a performance in in the second. That should ensure his popularity for a few games at least!
Great love for GL on the site tonight. But let's not forget that his decision to play Charles-Cook in central midfield when Ba went off injured could have cost us the match. Felt sorry for the young lad as he was totally out of his depth playing there. Improved greatly when he went to RB and Cousins moved forward.
And finally, even at my relatively advancing age, a winning goal 8 minutes into extra time still finds me jumping around like a nutter! I guess that's why no matter what Charlton do to p**s us off, we always come back for more.
Only read a few posts but need to put down my thoughts before I fall asleep with utter exhaustion.
The 2 eldest grandkids have been with us for 2 days so I'm a mite tired anyway but the 98 minutes this afternoon, in temps of around 30C , have finished me off.
This is one of the best games I've seen at The Valley...ever ! Or, maybe that should be the best games I've seen from OUR players thinking on the limited contribution that our tigerish (not) opponents made to the spectacle. Premier League ? You're avin' a giraffe !
At times today, I could hardly believe the class & skill shown by our lads. Add that to the determination, cohesion & pure will to win every ball out there and we may have the recipe for a realistic push for the top 6, Delia !
With TWWW not training at SL yesterday when we were gardening there, I knew that Guy wasn't playing mind games with Brucie and with a brief appearance by Mr 5ft 3 wearing flip flops, the signs weren't good for a miracle recovery. But, what happens at SL, stays at SL so I kept that to myself. I'd exchanged a few words with our manager, commenting on the 2 good away points we'd earned last week but GL wouldn't have it....we should have won more points. And we both agreed that 3 against Hull would hit the spot. Back to clipping bushes, Fanny....
Whilst mounting injuries may point to me being called to the bench on Tuesday evening, and are a real worry at the moment, this special Guy has the wherewithall to apply a secure Band Aid where necessary and hence enable his re-arranged team to produce the goods. It's blindingly obvious that he has been allowed to buy wisely this close season and has supreme confidence in whoever dons The Shirt. And that he is one of the most intelligent managers I have seen at our Club; he encourages positive football from the skilful players he has identified whilst having little time for those he knows are not up to his high standards. These standards are the benchmark for his chosen players and from where I've sat for the past 5 matches, I believe those lads are totally stepping up to the plate. This is a man after my own heart with "defeat " a rarely used word in his vocabulary.
I cannot nominate a MOM for once - everyone played their part in this victory. But I am a huge admirer of Kashi for his energy and undoubted skill. He is a player that will rarely , if ever, let us down in the Kinsella mode.
So, a great day for all Addicks. And a top up for my tan to boot ! What more could I ask.
Onwards to Posh territory and then to Molineux. Bring 'em on !!!!
Hull got what they deserved --feck all. that first half was the most timid i have seen from a side just relegated , yet with all their players still there. No attempt to try to force the game or play football.
PWR.... I'm not going to go into individual performances.... For years I've told people from far away shores I support Charlton athletic. I've travelled thousands of miles to see my team play. Today was the reason why I puff my chest out and proudly proclaim cafc are my team. We fought the fought, we threw ourselves into the challenge, we chased, we pushed and we pressured. We chased lost causes and made the other team earn every pass, we worked them into submission. The crowd was always behind our boys, we sang loud and clear. We backed our boys. I was so happy to hear positive affirmation from those around me. Good intentions that went amiss were applauded. I've not been more proud of our support today. We earned that result 100%. As a club, we earned that win. We deserved that win. I'm just so happy tonight, so happy. Thank you Charlton. I'm blessed to say I was at the valley today.
Most seasons in the Championship, everyone can beat everyone. The relegated teams may have expensive squads and parachute payments, but it's hard to keep team spirit when players are leaving or rumoured to be leaving. I'd be surprised if Hull don't lose 2 or 3 out of today's team
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Very sound in defense, and with our three sharpest foils for makienok out surprisingly good in attack against a side I thought had the potential to destroy us.
How many points now? Given the fixtures 3rd in the league puts the lie against relegation. Come in luzon, come charlton. Let's see how good we are
How brave is Baur! He was in agony but played on. Hats off.
In the first half we played at a higher tempo than Hull, who were sort of cruising, without troubling us at all. So for the last twenty minutes we looked out on our feet with Hull suddenly alive and going for it. I really thought we would lose in extra time but big Mac had other ideas and Johan finished well.
High praise for all the team, especially Bauer, Diarra, Ba, Kashi and Big Mac.
Hope we don't sell anyone before the transfer window closes.
Haven't checked stats but considering how injury-ravaged we were, with only 2 or 3 players with more than 30 league starts for us in the starting XI, players playing out of position then switching because of more injuries on a stinking hot day in an early season game that was over 100 minutes long - making knackeredness inevitable - up against a team of internationals and experienced Premier League performers who equalised in the 90th minute...well, words fail me. Huge credit to the players and coaching staff for putting together a squad of character. When l think back to how l felt at Vicarage Rd last January having witnessed a shameful performance in losing 5-0, it has been some turnaround.
Presumably that was the least Charlton-experienced side we've ever put out?
Stoic German, puts his hand up without any fuss... If he was a Latin footballer, how many rolls along the pitch would it be?!!! ;-)
Am concerned from the feel of some of the posts that we could see tony watt leave. Please no.
...GET IN!!!
First game on that Football League show as well. Glorious.
cant believe how good the new recruits are. Bauer, Kashi & Ba being the top dogs this afternoon Lessons learned today:
1) just coz your main strikers aren't playing doesn't mean you wont score
2) stay to the final whistle - a games not over until the ref says so.
3) you can play on with a minor injury
4) just because you were in the Premiership last season doesn't mean you have the right to be a top 6 side .
Great times are ahead - I can feel them
Amazing and great to have such a dramatic game screened live here and knowing the TV channel they will show the full 90 every day this week. .
Luzon's celebration: what a legend.
If Hull really are one of the best teams in the Division, then we (unbelievably) really are in with a shout this year. They didn't have a shot in the first half and were totally outplayed.
But if this early season promise isn't to disappear in the mists of autumn, GL needs at least 2 more, established players. A couple of injuries and currently you end up with the likes of Lennon, Kennedy and Charles-Cook on the bench. That lack of depth will soon tell.
Bauer and Kashi are fantastic signings. Huge bonus to whoever in the coaching staff scouted them.
Bauer and Diarra in defence are absolute rocks. Hard to see how Sarr is going to get much game time at the moment if both stay fit.
Lay off Nick Pope. The guy has the ability to be a top class keeper. OK he maybe should have handled the shot that led to Hull's goal better but the midfield must share the blame for not closing the chap who had the shot down quicker. (I know - they were understandably practically out on their feet at the time). And apart from that, his handling and catching of crosses was first class.
Delighted for Makienok. Didn't have the greatest first half but really put a performance in in the second. That should ensure his popularity for a few games at least!
Great love for GL on the site tonight. But let's not forget that his decision to play Charles-Cook in central midfield when Ba went off injured could have cost us the match. Felt sorry for the young lad as he was totally out of his depth playing there. Improved greatly when he went to RB and Cousins moved forward.
And finally, even at my relatively advancing age, a winning goal 8 minutes into extra time still finds me jumping around like a nutter! I guess that's why no matter what Charlton do to p**s us off, we always come back for more.
The 2 eldest grandkids have been with us for 2 days so I'm a mite tired anyway but the 98 minutes this afternoon, in temps of around 30C , have finished me off.
This is one of the best games I've seen at The Valley...ever ! Or, maybe that should be the best games I've seen from OUR players thinking on the limited contribution that our tigerish (not) opponents made to the spectacle. Premier League ? You're avin' a giraffe !
At times today, I could hardly believe the class & skill shown by our lads. Add that to the determination, cohesion & pure will to win every ball out there and we may have the recipe for a realistic push for the top 6, Delia !
With TWWW not training at SL yesterday when we were gardening there, I knew that Guy wasn't playing mind games with Brucie and with a brief appearance by Mr 5ft 3 wearing flip flops, the signs weren't good for a miracle recovery. But, what happens at SL, stays at SL so I kept that to myself. I'd exchanged a few words with our manager, commenting on the 2 good away points we'd earned last week but GL wouldn't have it....we should have won more points. And we both agreed that 3 against Hull would hit the spot. Back to clipping bushes, Fanny....
Whilst mounting injuries may point to me being called to the bench on Tuesday evening, and are a real worry at the moment, this special Guy has the wherewithall to apply a secure Band Aid where necessary and hence enable his re-arranged team to produce the goods. It's blindingly obvious that he has been allowed to buy wisely this close season and has supreme confidence in whoever dons The Shirt. And that he is one of the most intelligent managers I have seen at our Club; he encourages positive football from the skilful players he has identified whilst having little time for those he knows are not up to his high standards. These standards are the benchmark for his chosen players and from where I've sat for the past 5 matches, I believe those lads are totally stepping up to the plate. This is a man after my own heart with "defeat " a rarely used word in his vocabulary.
I cannot nominate a MOM for once - everyone played their part in this victory. But I am a huge admirer of Kashi for his energy and undoubted skill. He is a player that will rarely , if ever, let us down in the Kinsella mode.
So, a great day for all Addicks. And a top up for my tan to boot ! What more could I ask.
Onwards to Posh territory and then to Molineux. Bring 'em on !!!!
For years I've told people from far away shores I support Charlton athletic.
I've travelled thousands of miles to see my team play.
Today was the reason why I puff my chest out and proudly proclaim cafc are my team.
We fought the fought, we threw ourselves into the challenge, we chased, we pushed and we pressured.
We chased lost causes and made the other team earn every pass, we worked them into submission.
The crowd was always behind our boys, we sang loud and clear. We backed our boys. I was so happy to hear positive affirmation from those around me. Good intentions that went amiss were applauded. I've not been more proud of our support today.
We earned that result 100%. As a club, we earned that win. We deserved that win.
I'm just so happy tonight, so happy. Thank you Charlton. I'm blessed to say I was at the valley today.