Charlton vs Northampton Post match views
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Exactly this. We need to reinforce because we have a decent starting XI that may threaten promotion, but an injury to say Magennis and we are a mid table outfitGarrymanilow said:I admit I did have that slight nagging feeling that we could throw the win away when we went to 2-1 but instead we put some emphasis on the scoreline at the end. I do think in previous seasons we would have been much more likely to do that so it's nice to see us break a bad habit. Maybe with a bit of luck they'll see the results we can get with our first choice 11 and realise what a bigger squad could do for us, because there's no way we'll be able to put that 11 out for every single game this season
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I was encouraged by today's performance. With the thin squad and lack of options up front I was fearing a difficult season. Magennis looked absolutely hooped after 70 minutes but there was nobody on the bench to replace him. He's a big, strong lad but he's going to get run into the ground and broken this year if he doesn't get any help.
The team's passing was about 1,000% better than anything they managed last season, although Northampton allowed Charlton to play as they wanted - they're not exactly Man City and have zero points for a reason. I'm not convinced Robinson has the tactical nous or the players available to adapt when the opposition counter his preferred system, but fair play today, he got the job done. Special mention for Billy Clarke who worked hard and linked up play well. Hoping he will turn into an assist-machine this season.
That was the first non-protest game I've enjoyed in a long time. The only downer is the thought, that with the team winning and crowd cheering, Daisy is sitting in the director's box with a mile wide, smug, shit-eating grin thinking she's won after all.1 -
1-0 Magennis
2-0 Holmes
3-1 Forster-Caskey
4-1 Forster-Caskey
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I thought Billy Clarke was absolutely immense today, I took my 2 kids for the first time ( I normally just go alone nowadays) but today was the most pationate I've felt for along time. I think thats due to the whole atmosphere around the club. From players to management team to fans. Please please dont let this be a one off as that is what I'm still so scared and sceptical about
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Didn't realize in real time just how great Holmes' ball was for the first, and Magennis did very well to get across his man. Proper center forward stuff.Callumcafc said:1-0 Magennis
2-0 Holmes
3-1 Forster-Caskey
4-1 Forster-Caskey
That clip doesn't do the second justice, brilliant move.
That fourth. Woof.1 -
Sorry to do that thing where I quote myself, but wanted to give a shout out for Konsa. He was only on for 7 minutes plus another 5 or 6 of stoppage time, but he was excellent. Showed a great turn of pace and drive from midfield. He's clearly bulked up. He's very unlucky to be behind two excellent center backs and two excellent central midfielders at the moment. Would get into just about any other team in the division.
From my player marks:
Konsa: Fuck n/a. 8.5. Came on and changed the game. Was seemingly playing in the #10 role as a sort of reverse pivot to put pressure on their defense and midfield. Alternatively, Robinson said to him "Ez, go out there and run around a bit." Was excellent on the ball. Set up the third. Probably should have won a penalty (didn't look nearly as stonewall to me as it did to others but I didn't have a replay). A wonderful performance.2 -
This. For those who didn't make it down to the valley this afternoon, I highly recommend watching the extended highlights as the build up on some of the goals was superb.SDAddick said:
That clip doesn't do the second justice, brilliant move.Callumcafc said:1-0 Magennis
2-0 Holmes
3-1 Forster-Caskey
4-1 Forster-Caskey3 -
That is class from JFC.3
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Good vlog of the game here https://youtu.be/3vF6cO54Avo3
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Automotic promotion winning team if all 11 fit, but with current depth - were play off's. I'm confident we'll be there as a minimum this season, let's pray we have a world clsss medical team4
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Liked that. Being in California that took me right there. Brilliant.CroydonAddick1 said:Good vlog of the game here https://youtu.be/3vF6cO54Avo
I was going through Victoria only last week on the way to Plymouth. What a small world we live in. Brilliant.
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I got married in China yesterday
Managed to forget it was Saturday, let alone that Charlton were playing.... when I started getting news about the performance and result (match ended at midnight here) it made a great day even sweeter.
Charlton came through for me at the right time. A rare and lovely feeling.
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Another big thing from that result - 3 proper goals for us. By that I mean, goals that came about because of good play from us, passing, movement, skill and a clean finish at the end. Even the build up to JFC's was very tidy, even if it was slightly fortunate the ball eventually got to him.
Too many times last season we relied on a piece of Holmes magic, set pieces, or mistakes by the opposition to get us a goal. It felt like we hardly scored any from open play where we got in behind teams.
Early days, but this looks like the best midfield we've had for years, possibly better than Powell's league winning 1 team even. I really hope they can stay fit and on form.9 -
Great win (very clear on ifollow for a change) !
one uneasy fact, Our keeper was kept far too busy for a game we technically dominated, which to me suggest we defend too deep, and it isn't our strength. We must not forget how at the 90th minute it was still only 2:1 and quite nervy...5 -
When you say for a change do you mean from the service that was two matches old before yesterday?LennyLowrent said:Great win (very clear on ifollow for a change) !
one uneasy fact, Our keeper was kept far too busy for a game we technically dominated, which to me suggest we defend too deep, and it isn't our strength. We must not forget how at the 90th minute it was still only 2:1 and quite nervy...1 -
We can learn from a win too, don't wait for a loss
I wish...kings hill addick said:
When you say for a change do you mean from the service that was two matches old before yesterday?LennyLowrent said:Great win (very clear on ifollow for a change) !
one uneasy fact, Our keeper was kept far too busy for a game we technically dominated, which to me suggest we defend too deep, and it isn't our strength. We must not forget how at the 90th minute it was still only 2:1 and quite nervy...
No my friend, the change was in the pre match beverage consumed contributing to a sharper viewing experience.
Matches are a late night stumble in Western Australia...2 -
Magnificent result .
Day started off bad when I picked my nephew up and realised he had shit on his trainers in my car .
Car park that I use when taking niece and nephews is no longer , that's the one bottom end of Victoria Way . Couldn't find much grass on the way to ground and wiped most of it off in some leaves and weeds by the side of the road.
All been said above , Amos made one particular great save when their attacker shot across him first half and was much improved from his previous flappy experience, long may that continue .
KAG nearly scored a Lisbie against Liverpool like goal after a long run and just couldn't curl it in the far post . Best cameo I've seen him play, almost as if he hasn't got Watt moaning at him he's free to express himself .
So far the league looks pony and we look a cut above , early days but I'm optimistic about our prospects.
6% Automatic promotion ........ 40% Play offs ........... 53% 7th-12th .........1% 13th-20th ...... 0% Relegation
100% Roland Out13 -
The shallow football fan, and aren't we all guilty of being one of those, will naturally steer towards the 1st, 2nd and 4th goals because they all looked classy, yet probably the best taken goal has to be the 3rd. It was taken first time, without a lot of power but it was directed on target and where there was an empty part of the goal, when the natural instinct for most players, big Josh's attempt from a similar position earlier for instance, is to try and pile-drive one in and invariably it doesn't. It doesn't matter how they go in, they all count, it's the getting it over the line bit which is more important.5
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Haven't read all the other posts, so not sure if this has been mentioned or not but it's nice to see JFC getting a couple of goals. Looks like the Bowyer influence is rubbing off already, especially with the first goal, arriving into the box at just the right time. He might not have done that last season.9
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Surely Karl Robinson deserves some credit for transfer business done during the summer, and for the type of football we are currently playing.
I found Slade's football hard to watch at times, and although Robinson's early results weren't good our style of play gradually became more attractive.
The midfield is now beginning to look look quite special, and he's unloaded some Higher earning dead wood, (and Roger Johnson!), so hats off to him for that, particularly as he clearly wasn't given much cash for transfers.
I think we've won seven of our last nine league matches, albeit mainly against the less fancied clubs.22 - Sponsored links:
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Robinson does deserve credit but this time last year we beat Shewsbury 3 - 0 at the Valley and similar things were being said.
Premature evaluation then and now.7 -
Random reflections;
Great win - I've slated Amos twice this season but he was solid yesterday and pulled off some great saves.
I've been a fan of Fosu, but he seems to dive at least once per game which I'm not a huge fan of.
We really need another striker to at least give Maggenis some respite as he looked shattered yesterday.
Kashi was brilliant - nothing fancy he just wins the ball in the middle of the pitch which is something we've really lacked for a couple of seasons, he basically gives the more creative players license to do their thing, he's going to be our most important player this season.
Northampton are terrible and its credit to KR (something I don't normally do) that we finished them off, I reckon under his predecessor we would have drawn 2-2 after they pulled one back.
We can only beat what's in front of us but I'm looking forward to tougher challenges rather than dreading them!3 -
Agreed... I'm delighted with the result but remember feeling like this after we stuffed Shrewsbury 3-0 last season so still being cautiousHenry Irving said:Robinson does deserve credit but this time last year we beat Shewsbury 3 - 0 at the Valley and similar things were being said.
Premature evaluation then and now.0 -
Regardless, great to read so many positive accounts and that people's weekends have been enhanced by a win and good performance.
Thanks to all there for sharing your accounts3 -
Congratulations!Siv_in_Norfolk said:I got married in China yesterday
Managed to forget it was Saturday, let alone that Charlton were playing.... when I started getting news about the performance and result (match ended at midnight here) it made a great day even sweeter.
Charlton came through for me at the right time. A rare and lovely feeling.
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Indeed. All the best.Addick in SW16 said:
Congratulations!Siv_in_Norfolk said:I got married in China yesterday
Managed to forget it was Saturday, let alone that Charlton were playing.... when I started getting news about the performance and result (match ended at midnight here) it made a great day even sweeter.
Charlton came through for me at the right time. A rare and lovely feeling.
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Billy Class was superb! Going to be a very important player for us.
JFC is a different player now he is fit. He is gonna have a good season.
We just need a striker and a back up keeper. Reeves and Marshall to come back too.
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If you say so. But you've got a short memory.Henry Irving said:Robinson does deserve credit but this time last year we beat Shewsbury 3 - 0 at the Valley and similar things were being said.
Premature evaluation then and now.1 -
Many happy returns. Hope you had a great daySiv_in_Norfolk said:I got married in China yesterday
Managed to forget it was Saturday, let alone that Charlton were playing.... when I started getting news about the performance and result (match ended at midnight here) it made a great day even sweeter.
Charlton came through for me at the right time. A rare and lovely feeling.
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If anyone really wants to see what was being said after the Shrewsbury win last year:JamesSeed said:
If you say so. But you've got a short memory.Henry Irving said:Robinson does deserve credit but this time last year we beat Shewsbury 3 - 0 at the Valley and similar things were being said.
Premature evaluation then and now.
http://forum.charltonlife.com/discussion/74506/charlton-v-shrewsbury-post-match-thread/p10
