Would anyone be up for going en masse to support the development squad instead of the first team from now on? Great way to show the team we are still behind them whilst still maintaining the boycott?
Apologies if this is what people already do but if the thousands who were protesting/walked out turned up that would be a great message.
Would anyone be up for going en masse to support the development squad instead of the first team from now on? Great way to show the team we are still behind them whilst still maintaining the boycott?
Apologies if this is what people already do but if the thousands who were protesting/walked out turned up that would be a great message.
Hard for the majority as most games are Monday lunchtimish. Final of this comp will be an evening at Dartford though . Would be good to see big support for that one!
Just got back. 2-1 flatters them as we were in 2nd gear all game. Nice intricate passing. Lots of possession. Plenty of pAce.
ceballos was head and shoulders the best player and his goal was fabulous.
Lennon and Sarr looked good as did Staunton. THD was a menace on the left - beat his man with ease many times but tried to do too much I felt a few times.
Lapslie strikes me as a very intelligent player. Nothing spectacular just got a loto of nous for one so young
Bloody cold but enjoyable game.
Looking forward to the final against Dartford I believe
just back. first half we were all over them. they gave us far too much room. we were able to play some one touch football because of it. ceballos was quality. great goal by him as well.
George Lapslely and Alex Kelly also very good. neat passing.
second half we stepped down a gear. passing was still neat but a bit tedious. still had a couple of efforts in second half which hit the bar.
there goal was from a corner (no surprise there) poor by our goalie Mitov. flapped at it. only real thing he had to do all game bar a couple of shots aimed directly at him.
Zak doesn't look ready up front. lost the ball too many times. KAG had good touch but little threat. Holmes dennis was ok at times but when he losses the ball he struggles to make the effort in coming back. (admittedly he did for their corner which lead to their goal and I know he can anyway just not in this game) Sarr and lennon were never tested and it was hard to see if them being so slow was just cos of that reason.
The only real issue though was the complete lack of width. Barcelona and arsenal have a lot to answer for. it seems as if wide players who cross the ball are no longer wanted. midfield was strong but the lack of option on the wing against a better team would be a problem.
Would anyone be up for going en masse to support the development squad instead of the first team from now on? Great way to show the team we are still behind them whilst still maintaining the boycott?
Apologies if this is what people already do but if the thousands who were protesting/walked out turned up that would be a great message.
That side contained 3 of the failed summer signings!
Surprised they played Ba, Sarr and Ceballos against a non league team, rather than against Millwall u21s Yesterday
Would anyone be up for going en masse to support the development squad instead of the first team from now on? Great way to show the team we are still behind them whilst still maintaining the boycott?
Apologies if this is what people already do but if the thousands who were protesting/walked out turned up that would be a great message.
That side contained 3 of the failed summer signings!
Surprised they played Ba, Sarr and Ceballos against a non league team, rather than against Millwall u21s Yesterday
The U21s have got a good nucleus and they are keeping it like that. Made more sense to play Sarr etc in this game.
I will echo what others have said: Mitov was a spectator all game... Not a night to be a goalie with nothing to do due to the cold.
Our back 4 were never really tested either. THD got down the left wing well beating his man every time. I liked the look of Staunton. Got forward well. The two CBs some their jobs well.
Ceballos' goal was brilliant but there was no pressure on him whatsoever. He was beating his man every time and was the link between the midfield and front men. Lapslie was always looking for the ball and is a very smart player as is Alex Kelly. I though Ba was pretty anonymous in the first half but I think that was due to him being the anchor allowing Lapslie and Kelly to push on.
Unfortunately, I don't think Ansah will make it with us. He's 22 now and lost the ball too often. I know it's hard to judge in a game like today but there are too many players (and younger players) ahead of him in the pecking order. Ansah down well for the second goal.
KAG done okay. He hit the post and then the crossbar so was rather unlucky in that respect.
A solid win. We could've got more. We dominated but that was always expected. Admittedly I didn't see their goal as I was at the other end but I look forward to the final - I think Mitov flapped at it but he did play 90 minutes vs Millwall the day before.
Lapslie is very hard to figure out. I've seen him a number of times and, whilst very highly thought of, he's never spectacular. More efficient.
As I alluded in my comments after the game - I think he is extremely intelligent as a player and uses that to be in the right place at the right time - frankly that's a massively valuable trait and that's why I think he could make the grade.
George Lapslie to be the next to come through the Academy... Could he be the creative player that we need or not that type?
Which current player (Charlton or other) would you really compare him to?
I reckon he is the next to come through. Signed a pro deal with Joe Gomez so highly thought of.
In terms of comparison's - it's hard to compare. He looked for the ball and tried to play it forward quickly and smartly (similar to Kashi however more attacking). He probably needs to beef up a little before getting near the first team but he's a talent.
In terms of other players that could make the breakthrough, THD is one for the future and has been unlucky that he got injured when Fox was having a stinker. I was impressed by Staunton. I think he could do a job in the conference and it would be good to see a loan move to the conference for the last few games of the season.
Lapslie is very hard to figure out. I've seen him a number of times and, whilst very highly thought of, he's never spectacular. More efficient.
As I alluded in my comments after the game - I think he is extremely intelligent as a player and uses that to be in the right place at the right time - frankly that's a massively valuable trait and that's why I think he could make the grade.
Would anyone be up for going en masse to support the development squad instead of the first team from now on? Great way to show the team we are still behind them whilst still maintaining the boycott?
Apologies if this is what people already do but if the thousands who were protesting/walked out turned up that would be a great message.
That side contained 3 of the failed summer signings!
Surprised they played Ba, Sarr and Ceballos against a non league team, rather than against Millwall u21s Yesterday
The development squad has always been able to play 3 over age players, plus a goalkeeper.
BUT... Look at those "first steamers" who played. KAG is certainly still young enough as is THD. But I believe Lennon, Sarr and Caballos may still fit in the age criteria. The only one I'm not sure about is Ba...
Would anyone be up for going en masse to support the development squad instead of the first team from now on? Great way to show the team we are still behind them whilst still maintaining the boycott?
Apologies if this is what people already do but if the thousands who were protesting/walked out turned up that would be a great message.
That side contained 3 of the failed summer signings!
Surprised they played Ba, Sarr and Ceballos against a non league team, rather than against Millwall u21s Yesterday
The development squad has always been able to play 3 over age players, plus a goalkeeper.
BUT... Look at those "first steamers" who played. KAG is certainly still young enough as is THD. But I believe Lennon, Sarr and Caballos may still fit in the age criteria. The only one I'm not sure about is Ba...
Would anyone be up for going en masse to support the development squad instead of the first team from now on? Great way to show the team we are still behind them whilst still maintaining the boycott?
Apologies if this is what people already do but if the thousands who were protesting/walked out turned up that would be a great message.
That side contained 3 of the failed summer signings!
Surprised they played Ba, Sarr and Ceballos against a non league team, rather than against Millwall u21s Yesterday
The development squad has always been able to play 3 over age players, plus a goalkeeper.
BUT... Look at those "first steamers" who played. KAG is certainly still young enough as is THD. But I believe Lennon, Sarr and Caballos may still fit in the age criteria. The only one I'm not sure about is Ba...
Ba is 23-years old
So, all the players, I believe, were of an age to play in the development squad...
Would anyone be up for going en masse to support the development squad instead of the first team from now on? Great way to show the team we are still behind them whilst still maintaining the boycott?
Apologies if this is what people already do but if the thousands who were protesting/walked out turned up that would be a great message.
That side contained 3 of the failed summer signings!
Surprised they played Ba, Sarr and Ceballos against a non league team, rather than against Millwall u21s Yesterday
The development squad has always been able to play 3 over age players, plus a goalkeeper.
BUT... Look at those "first steamers" who played. KAG is certainly still young enough as is THD. But I believe Lennon, Sarr and Caballos may still fit in the age criteria. The only one I'm not sure about is Ba...
I think my comment was in regards to a suggestion to watch the U21 team instead of the first team, when many of the players have featured in both, and 3 of the players against Ebsfleet were "failed signings by the regime" as opposed to home grown "proper Charlton" players
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Has PV squared up to KM yet?
Apologies if this is what people already do but if the thousands who were protesting/walked out turned up that would be a great message.
ceballos was head and shoulders the best player and his goal was fabulous.
Lennon and Sarr looked good as did Staunton. THD was a menace on the left - beat his man with ease many times but tried to do too much I felt a few times.
Lapslie strikes me as a very intelligent player. Nothing spectacular just got a loto of nous for one so young
Bloody cold but enjoyable game.
Looking forward to the final against Dartford I believe
George Lapslely and Alex Kelly also very good. neat passing.
second half we stepped down a gear. passing was still neat but a bit tedious. still had a couple of efforts in second half which hit the bar.
there goal was from a corner (no surprise there) poor by our goalie Mitov. flapped at it. only real thing he had to do all game bar a couple of shots aimed directly at him.
Zak doesn't look ready up front. lost the ball too many times. KAG had good touch but little threat. Holmes dennis was ok at times but when he losses the ball he struggles to make the effort in coming back. (admittedly he did for their corner which lead to their goal and I know he can anyway just not in this game) Sarr and lennon were never tested and it was hard to see if them being so slow was just cos of that reason.
The only real issue though was the complete lack of width. Barcelona and arsenal have a lot to answer for. it seems as if wide players who cross the ball are no longer wanted. midfield was strong but the lack of option on the wing against a better team would be a problem.
Surprised they played Ba, Sarr and Ceballos against a non league team, rather than against Millwall u21s Yesterday
I will echo what others have said:
Mitov was a spectator all game... Not a night to be a goalie with nothing to do due to the cold.
Our back 4 were never really tested either. THD got down the left wing well beating his man every time. I liked the look of Staunton. Got forward well. The two CBs some their jobs well.
Ceballos' goal was brilliant but there was no pressure on him whatsoever. He was beating his man every time and was the link between the midfield and front men. Lapslie was always looking for the ball and is a very smart player as is Alex Kelly. I though Ba was pretty anonymous in the first half but I think that was due to him being the anchor allowing Lapslie and Kelly to push on.
Unfortunately, I don't think Ansah will make it with us. He's 22 now and lost the ball too often. I know it's hard to judge in a game like today but there are too many players (and younger players) ahead of him in the pecking order. Ansah down well for the second goal.
KAG done okay. He hit the post and then the crossbar so was rather unlucky in that respect.
A solid win. We could've got more. We dominated but that was always expected. Admittedly I didn't see their goal as I was at the other end but I look forward to the final - I think Mitov flapped at it but he did play 90 minutes vs Millwall the day before.
The player who really impressed me was Lapslie. Always looking for the ball and used it wisely.
Which current player (Charlton or other) would you really compare him to?
As I alluded in my comments after the game - I think he is extremely intelligent as a player and uses that to be in the right place at the right time - frankly that's a massively valuable trait and that's why I think he could make the grade.
In terms of comparison's - it's hard to compare. He looked for the ball and tried to play it forward quickly and smartly (similar to Kashi however more attacking). He probably needs to beef up a little before getting near the first team but he's a talent.
In terms of other players that could make the breakthrough, THD is one for the future and has been unlucky that he got injured when Fox was having a stinker. I was impressed by Staunton. I think he could do a job in the conference and it would be good to see a loan move to the conference for the last few games of the season.
BUT... Look at those "first steamers" who played. KAG is certainly still young enough as is THD. But I believe Lennon, Sarr and Caballos may still fit in the age criteria. The only one I'm not sure about is Ba...