I took a quick look at Soccerbase yesterday to remind myself of last seasons Charlton results.
We've actually got the same amount of points after 4 games this season as we did last season after 4 games.
But without going over the top, and getting to carried away, this season it feels different , sure we've played on paper harder teams this season , than at the start of last season, but their actually seems more belief and togetherness that we could do something beautiful and special (sounds very romantic).
The question for me is , can we erm keep it up so too speak, we've all seen many a false dawn , regarding Charlton , last season we went unbeaten until the 18th of October, abeit with way too many draws, and i remember our 5 game winning start in the Premiership , when Danny Murphy was playing for us, but with a fully fit squad, Big Mac , and Magic Feet Tony onboard,, do we have enough to unlock teams , and score lots more goals this season?
And why does it feel different this season?
http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=527&teamTabs=results 
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Also there's more togetherness (apparently)
After the first few weeks of the season last year I thought in TBH and Bikey we had one of the best central pairings in the league, up top IV had really hit the ground running and I thought my bet for him to be top goalscorer at 125/1 was as good as paid out.
Now I feel exactly the same about Bauer and Diarra as I did about TBH and AB. Hopefully this pairing will stay the course and continue in this fine form.
TWWW has started brightly and we all know the quality he possesses providing we can keep him fit, Big Mak had a great game on Saturday, I like the look of the feller but you could sub him for Gorgeous George last year, fans were quick to get on his back too (there were audible groans at SM in the first half against Hull).
In short, there are many similarities. The one thing I will admit is far better this year is the players in central midfield having more energy which has meant we haven't actually looked "leggy" in the games I've seen yet.
Time will tell, but I genuinely remember being pretty excited around this time last year after beating Watford and Derby early on.
Remember one poster was claiming Bob Peters was the third best manager in our history this time last year.
I think our squad is stronger now than then but injuries can soon bring us down.
Let's give it 10 games and see where we are.
We lost to a strong AFCB side but when we lost to Fulham away last season (it would be that lousy lot, wouldn't it!) we caved in and went onto some very indifferent form.
Luzon may be the difference, if he can keep the boys going like he has done so far already this season then we could have a decent season.
We have strong individuals, some of whom could already play at a higher level, and some who are showing good promise to perform at that level. Combined with the team spirit and a very good manager, we may well have the real thing here.
I'm not saying it'll end any better, but a few of these players seem better. As stated the Midfield has improved a lot.
Bob Peeters was loved at this stage, but I never really took to him. Guy Luzon
's wifeI have taken to very quickly and I think he has shown more of a connection with the players already.Although, I really love all the positivity on here atm re Luzon, RD and the players. Long may it continue.
We've now got a degree of continuity with Luzon (same manager who ended the season well actually starting the next season!), the general feel is that the players brought in are of a higher quality, and I get the general impression that some of the network experiment fears have dissipated.
Not surprising that it feels different this season, certainly compared to the same point last year.
I start every season with the hope of glory in the league and cups.
Henderson coming back will certainly be a huge boost. When a mistake as big as Pope's vs Hull is made but the rest of the team brush it off and still go onto win the game that is quite incredible really.
It feels great now but we usually don't tit it up until Christmas. If we can get past the hump I'll be excited.
Go and do something manly!
:-)
However having seen us a few times I believe we have the potential to do well and at the moment I'm expecting playoffs at least (injuries apart), coupled with Luzons attitude, the excellent signings, the team camaraderie, the clubs stance and policy, remember it wasn't long ago that we had ex coach's saying how bad the regime is and intimating that it will ruin Charlton and RD picks the team, shows what they knew and it appears to be utter bollox.
Its our year Lifebuoys and Girls.
Far too early to tell whether we are top 6 material or not but the squad seems stronger and it's hard not to feel a bit excited.
Also, it feels like the club might be setting it's sights higher this season as last year I seem to remember it being played down when we started well - whereas this summer Katrien mentioned a higher points target (70?) and new signings (including players signing new contracts) have noticeably been talking about 'ambition' and stuff like that.
That is not to say that this team is not better than last years, I am sure that it is. My concern, as others have expressed, is the squad depth. Injuries are already biting, 4 games in and that's before other teams have had a chance to work out our better players.
We may add, other clubs may never get to grips with this side, one thing is certain, its far to early to get carried away. Let hope we ride this current crest all the way to May. Don't hold your breath, remember, its the hope that kills you.