This is the type of performance I expected when Riga took over. Very well organized (and Motta), got men behind the ball, but always looked to hit on the counter when there was space. Boro were pretty bad but I also think we made them look bad. They're a team who like to hit on the counter, and we seemed content to let them have the ball in the middle third, and they looked completely bereft of ideas. Everything they did was in front of us.
All the more impressive given we were missing our three first choice forwards (Igor, Mak, Sanogo) and that we scored from a set piece.
cousins had a great game, fox and pope were very solid and confident today. Motta was the only stand out bad performance for me. Everytime he controlled the ball his second touch was always a tackle. Just didn't look up to it in ability or effort.
Totally agree. Cousins got better and better as the game went on and the scouts watching Lookman would have gone home writing favourable reports for JC instead. If (when) we go down, expect JC to be moved on for a decent fee very quickly.
Delighted both Pope and, especially, Fox had good games. Both have had far too much stick this season.
And also agree about Motta - he's a liability who simply runs out of steam about the hour mark. (Not surprising as he hasn't played all season). As against MK Dons the other night, when Motta runs out of steam, he can't get back and is constantly caught out of position. Interesting to see that Riga moved Yun back to the right side to try and help him out as the game went on. The sooner Solly is fit again the better.
The other disappointment for me was Loookman. Both in this game, and his previous start against Bristol City, he has looked like a little boy lost. Huge talent undoubtedly but at the moment too easily brushed off the ball. Douchbag may be disappointed that his hoped for prize for selling him in the summer may not be as big as he expects.
Pitiful is an interesting word to use. I would counter by saying that even one fan walking out on 74 minutes was amazingly astonishing. (that's two words)
A major plus today is that our corners looked more dangerous than theirs!
We (finally) look much better organised at the back now, and the goal Tex scored is EXACTLY the sort of goal we've conceded on a regular basis this season.
I felt so proud today. The game wasn't on TV in the States so I decided this morning to sleep in and look at the damage on the match thread. First time for a long long time that I've not followed the game live. So, back to the match thread. Followed it from the top without knowing the outcome of the demonstrations or the match. The funeral parade was brilliant and was covered brilliantly on the thread. The comments and videos were superb. I felt so proud. That was a huge highlight and success. Then, the balloons on the pitch just after the start was superb. A perfect way to disrupt the game. It was great to see 'all in black' Powell, Holloway and Minto really laying into Douche and NightMeire. And, the whistles really worked a treat.
Meanwhile, the game was continuing. Not a lot on the match thread so I was assuming not a lot was going on. Suddenly, bang, we're 1-0 up. Brilliant. Then the lone pitch invasion which could have swung the pendulum the other way but, in fact, didn't. And, at this point I was praying that any full scale pitch invasion didn't happen as that really would have affected momentum and thank God nothing happened. The mass walkout happened without affecting what was going on then, bang, we're 2-0 up!!
What a fantastic day. Perfect demos just about pitched at the right level. Great exposure on Sky. Chris Powell and the team really doing us proud. And what a fantastic win. We can still get out of this mess. COYR!!!!
Today was a great day to be a Charlton supporter. Not because of the owners but because of the fantastic supporters and the players who put in a performance today. Everyone should be proud of what transpired today.
And Meire, you can smirk as much as you want but it just shows your ignorance to what is going on and your total apathy shows exactly the type of person you are. CEO my arse. No wonder you ignored Varney's emails. Ignoramus.
Not spectacular perhaps but I would describe the attendance as awful in the first place. Banks of empty seats speaks volumes about how low the club has sunk
Shame about the result, I was looking forward to seeing a pitch invasion but we had to go and score a minute before. The 74th minute walkout must have been shit because they keep looping me and a couple of others walking out.
agreed that cousins and harriots energy and desire was a major factor but personally i think diarra is the key to us staying up - keep him fit and we have a chance - everybody elses gane goes up a gear when he's in the side and no coinciodence that we fell apart when he got injured. with him and fanni smothering the oppositions attacks we seemed to havea spine today that everybody elose fed off - im starting to think we can do this - loved the protests - a bit of passion and i reckon the players were boosted by it if anything
Great 1-0 win Guys. ( or did we lose in the end) For a walk out to be effective you need a crowd to start with.
Lovely day for it, and why did only a few of us have black ties on ? was a smashing send off and for a 95 year old lady(i'm going for 1921 not 1905) it was very respectful.
I had a brand new whistle on, and doffed my cap as the coffin went by, i thought of the day out to Hull recently, and the tears just rolled down my face.
To the people who only follow on line, who may be wondering what happened to the 60th minute pitch invasion ? When two guys run on and one squares up to a cafc player in the 58 minutes after our goal, you would need the brain of a pea to then follow.
The chance of a peaceful protest by 200 people on the pitch was always a non starter. at least it has saved a lot of people getting a 3 year ban and not being able to support the boys in League 2.
Proud of the effort and time so many fans are putting in for our club.
we are only in round 4 of a 15 round fight, but last man and woman standing will win.
Bizarre day - loved the protests. We look a lot better without Mak up top and played some good stuff. Pope was unrecognisable from his nevous performance against MK Dons and the team worked their socks off - Harriott never stopped running. Diarra showed his class and despite losing some of his pace he still helps to shore us up at the back. Very emotional times at the Valley - glad I was there.
When I put on another thread: "When we beat Boro we will only be 5 points from safety", how many of you scoffed?
I'm looking forward to posting this comment when we survive Relegation.
But today I'll hold my hands up and be the first to admit I scoffed the thought of three points against Middlesbrough, this match is always a throw away in my eyes
Shame about the result, I was looking forward to seeing a pitch invasion but we had to go and score a minute before. The 74th minute walkout must have been shit because they keep looping me and a couple of others walking out.
A good game, great protests, enjoyed myself and was umming and ahhing about walking out on 74 minutes (i did in the end thus missing Harriott's goal )
We scored from a corner, didn't concede and that was against a team featuring Rhodes and Adomah, who both appear to have scored against us a gazillion times. (OK Maybe just Rhodes).
I still think it is probably too late for a great escape and that if anyone overhauls MK Dons it's likely to be Rotherham, but it's not over yet.
MK Dons still want to be concerned... they can only seem to pick up draws which wont be enough come the end... Sadly we need someone else to start struggling too...
Check the pictures on the Newshopper, about 5 or 6 in. It was more effective than what what it first appeared or felt like. There is significant difference between before and after. Some great shots of the protest as well.
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All the more impressive given we were missing our three first choice forwards (Igor, Mak, Sanogo) and that we scored from a set piece.
Delighted both Pope and, especially, Fox had good games. Both have had far too much stick this season.
And also agree about Motta - he's a liability who simply runs out of steam about the hour mark. (Not surprising as he hasn't played all season). As against MK Dons the other night, when Motta runs out of steam, he can't get back and is constantly caught out of position. Interesting to see that Riga moved Yun back to the right side to try and help him out as the game went on. The sooner Solly is fit again the better.
The other disappointment for me was Loookman. Both in this game, and his previous start against Bristol City, he has looked like a little boy lost. Huge talent undoubtedly but at the moment too easily brushed off the ball. Douchbag may be disappointed that his hoped for prize for selling him in the summer may not be as big as he expects.
We (finally) look much better organised at the back now, and the goal Tex scored is EXACTLY the sort of goal we've conceded on a regular basis this season.
Meanwhile, the game was continuing. Not a lot on the match thread so I was assuming not a lot was going on. Suddenly, bang, we're 1-0 up. Brilliant. Then the lone pitch invasion which could have swung the pendulum the other way but, in fact, didn't. And, at this point I was praying that any full scale pitch invasion didn't happen as that really would have affected momentum and thank God nothing happened. The mass walkout happened without affecting what was going on then, bang, we're 2-0 up!!
What a fantastic day. Perfect demos just about pitched at the right level. Great exposure on Sky. Chris Powell and the team really doing us proud. And what a fantastic win. We can still get out of this mess. COYR!!!!
Today was a great day to be a Charlton supporter. Not because of the owners but because of the fantastic supporters and the players who put in a performance today. Everyone should be proud of what transpired today.
And Meire, you can smirk as much as you want but it just shows your ignorance to what is going on and your total apathy shows exactly the type of person you are. CEO my arse. No wonder you ignored Varney's emails. Ignoramus.
Doesn't change the need for Roland to eff off
The 74th minute walkout must have been shit because they keep looping me and a couple of others walking out.
For a walk out to be effective you need a crowd to start with.
Lovely day for it, and why did only a few of us have black ties on ?
was a smashing send off and for a 95 year old lady(i'm going for 1921 not 1905) it was very respectful.
I had a brand new whistle on, and doffed my cap as the coffin went by,
i thought of the day out to Hull recently, and the tears just rolled down my face.
To the people who only follow on line, who may be wondering what happened to the 60th minute pitch invasion ?
When two guys run on and one squares up to a cafc player in the 58 minutes after our goal, you would need the brain of a pea to then follow.
The chance of a peaceful protest by 200 people on the pitch was always a non starter. at least it has saved a lot of people getting a 3 year ban and not being able to support the boys in League 2.
Proud of the effort and time so many fans are putting in for our club.
we are only in round 4 of a 15 round fight, but last man and woman standing will win.
We look a lot better without Mak up top and played some good stuff. Pope was unrecognisable from his nevous performance against MK Dons and the team worked their socks off - Harriott never stopped running.
Diarra showed his class and despite losing some of his pace he still helps to shore us up at the back.
Very emotional times at the Valley - glad I was there.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3490389/Charlton-Athletic-supporters-stage-funeral-procession-protest-club-s-ownership.html
But today I'll hold my hands up and be the first to admit I scoffed the thought of three points against Middlesbrough, this match is always a throw away in my eyes
We scored from a corner, didn't concede and that was against a team featuring Rhodes and Adomah, who both appear to have scored against us a gazillion times. (OK Maybe just Rhodes).
I still think it is probably too late for a great escape and that if anyone overhauls MK Dons it's likely to be Rotherham, but it's not over yet.
COYR.
thought 2nd half was very open and really entertaining up until 74th minute when we exited.
would be brilliant if we could get out of this but that would still change nothing, this lot have to go.
But yes Macronate, thought Fanni was excellent. Cousins the real star today though; unfortunately he stood out in front of the sky cameras.
http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/charlton/14341090.GALLERY__Mock_funeral_held_and_Middlesbrough_game_disrupted_by_Charlton_Athletic_fans/
Here's hoping Duchatelet sells up soon.