This is ridiculous, possibly one of the most under appreciated Charlton players to ever wear the shirt.
We would be in far, far worst state if Jackson hadn't of been here. Jackson was at his best in CM with Cousins. Playing Jackson with a Crofts/ Forley isn't JJ's thought, that's just sheer stupidity in my opinion. I can only imagine Russel knows this and is looking to address.
I don't think he is underappreciated. People have just noted deficiencies that they have a right to point out. In my opinion he is a hero and I have said I can see him being manager in the near future! Also, if we were in the Championship, I wouldn't want him starting. He can still do a job in League One, but his deficiencies (we all get older) need to be better covered by other positions if he is to start at this level. That is, if we want to have a good season! He brings goals to the team so if I was Slade, at this level, I would be looking at ways to accommodate him.
I don't think he is underappreciated. People have just noted deficiencies that they have a right to point out. .
They do but there is a huge difference between noting "deficiencies" and suggesting he "hangs up his boots".
We've had these threads saying it's time for him to stop playing for us, or in this one and others stop playing at all, for four or five years now. Every year he proves the doubters wrong.
I would love to be in a situation where we had four better midfielders that Jackson who provided more goals, passing, tackles, organisation and leadership than he does.
But season after season and under manager after manager he's proved that he still offers more, or at least as much, of all of those qualities than those they have been signed to replace him.
The time for him to step back will come sooner rather than later, his age dictates that, but I don't understand why so many fans are both blind to his obvious qualities and appear to actively wish for his demise.
I remember when Jackson's goal against Norwich quashed this thread's then-equivalent - a deflected potshot from 30 yards that should have been saved, after our complete lack of a midfield had seen Norwich swarm us for 85 minutes and by the grace of some cruel/merciful deity not score.
It's undeniable that Jackson scores goals sometimes. However, from what I've seen over the last couple of years, he doesn't have the ability to run a midfield, or come close to preventing the opposition from running it. He is a traffic-cone out of possession and in possession he is never going to unlock anything. His ONLY usable attribute is his instinct for goal. His captaincy and tactical knowledge are not playing attributes.
I'd play him behind the strikers if at all, and certainly not in a midfield four.
Think there were other factors besides that. Non scoring strikers for one.
Jacko made 29 league appearances, some of which were as sub, and Jordan often played as wide midfield rather than central. I doubt that they played even half the games as a central midfield pair.
Cousins barely played wide at all last season. Our defence and strikeforce weren't great either, but our midfield was really not good enough.
Indeed and for 23 games or more it wasn't Cousins and Jackson which is all I am trying to say in response to the original quotes above, the second of which was yours:
Fine, I'll concede it was an exaggeration, but our failure to have better midfielders available, than Jackson especially, was a HUGE factor in our relegation, and the fact he played so many games, all in CM, demonstrates one reason why we went down
Fine, I'll concede it was an exaggeration, but our failure to have better midfielders available, than Jackson especially, was a HUGE factor in our relegation, and the fact he played so many games, all in CM, demonstrates one reason why we went down
Our failure to have better players everywhere as well as better coaches, owners and CEOs.
And of course the protesters who need to take a part of the blame
I have nothing but positive thoughts about him, but if I was manager he would be high on my list to replace. That is just being honest. In the Championship IMHO he only had a role from the bench, but deserves a starting place at this level with this squad as it stands. That is a cold football assessment and If I believe it, I shouldn't let my gratitude and appreciation for the player cloud that. I and others may be wrong, but I haven't picked up any nasty thoughts towards him on this thread.
Nobody would be happier to be proved wrong and I accept I'm not the leading authority and it is only an opinion.
Happy birthday skipper. You absolute legend. There are nother words to describe my man love for you. Proper Charlton, proper man, proper player. Charlton will be a whole lot worse when he leaves...
Happy birthday skipper. You absolute legend. There are nother words to describe my man love for you. Proper Charlton, proper man, proper player. Charlton will be a whole lot worse when he leaves...
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So February 2017
We would be in far, far worst state if Jackson hadn't of been here. Jackson was at his best in CM with Cousins. Playing Jackson with a Crofts/ Forley isn't JJ's thought, that's just sheer stupidity in my opinion. I can only imagine Russel knows this and is looking to address.
We've had these threads saying it's time for him to stop playing for us, or in this one and others stop playing at all, for four or five years now. Every year he proves the doubters wrong.
I would love to be in a situation where we had four better midfielders that Jackson who provided more goals, passing, tackles, organisation and leadership than he does.
But season after season and under manager after manager he's proved that he still offers more, or at least as much, of all of those qualities than those they have been signed to replace him.
The time for him to step back will come sooner rather than later, his age dictates that, but I don't understand why so many fans are both blind to his obvious qualities and appear to actively wish for his demise.
Attitude.
Best finisher we've had for years (he hardly misses a chance).
Defends the near post well at corners.
Some minuses;
Not at all mobile.
Not especially creative.
Can't run with the ball.
On balance he has to play simply because of his goal threat at this level. 50 goals from midfield is superb.
It's undeniable that Jackson scores goals sometimes. However, from what I've seen over the last couple of years, he doesn't have the ability to run a midfield, or come close to preventing the opposition from running it. He is a traffic-cone out of possession and in possession he is never going to unlock anything. His ONLY usable attribute is his instinct for goal. His captaincy and tactical knowledge are not playing attributes.
I'd play him behind the strikers if at all, and certainly not in a midfield four.
Jacko made 29 league appearances, some of which were as sub, and Jordan often played as wide midfield rather than central. I doubt that they played even half the games as a central midfield pair.
Jackson was at his best in CM with Cousins.
This straight up got us relegated.
And of course the protesters who need to take a part of the blame
Nobody would be happier to be proved wrong and I accept I'm not the leading authority and it is only an opinion.
There are nother words to describe my man love for you. Proper Charlton, proper man, proper player. Charlton will be a whole lot worse when he leaves...
There are nother words to describe my man love for you. Proper Charlton, proper man, proper player. Charlton will be a whole lot worse when he leaves...
"Offers nothing, legs gone, should retire."
Ha ha ha ha
Total legend and still a cut above at this standard