I’m actually quite relaxed about who goes and who stays. We have done the best bit of business any team could possibly do during this window - getting rid of Roly.
I'm sure you won't be feeling like this if we go down.
I’m actually quite relaxed about who goes and who stays. We have done the best bit of business any team could possibly do during this window - getting rid of Roly.
I agree. I just want us to get enough bodies in short term to keep us up, and if any of them can contribute to the longer term (like Maddison), then that is a bonus. Staying up is the number one priority. Gutted to lose Gallagher and can't really see the logic of Chelsea recalling him for a team like Swansea, even though they are higher up than us (you can learn as much, if not more being involved in a team fighting to survive). If they are being paid a loan fee then so be it, but as far as I can make out, losing Gallagher is out of our control. Yes, we need bodies desperately, but if it was true that Blackpool upped the fee for that forward, then I don't think we should be held to ransom.
We've put in a bid for Maddison, that was a million miles away in the last window, and Gallen is great at his job. These things take time. Plus, give Southall a chance. Been officially in charge for 12 days. Bit of miscommunication around the Bowyer contract, but according to Bowyer it's almost done. Things are progressing, just not as fast as we have hoped based on the excitement of ridding ourselves of RD, and now the Connor setback. If this how our squad is looking on the 28th Jan, then not good, but if Gallen managed to do what he did in the summer off the back of a nothing budget, imagine what he may be able to do with a bit of impetus behind him and with more resources.
Yes, Jan is a shit month to do business, but I think we will be okay. We will get some players we want, we will lose out on others.
I’m actually quite relaxed about who goes and who stays. We have done the best bit of business any team could possibly do during this window - getting rid of Roly.
Fuck that, I'm not. I do not want to play Accrington Stanley, Bristol Rovers and Oxford.
Yes Roland has gone now but we can't just be happy and what will be will be. We need to plan accordingly and get bodies through the door. Staying up is massively important and vital we do so.
Cliche on this form but, quite literally the next 2 weeks are crucial. We need bodies through the door, and good ones. Our season could be over by March if we do not get things sorted.
Huge test for ESI this, and I fairly confident they will get us through it
I don’t want to play those teams either. I didn’t say I was “just happy with what will be will be”. I said was relaxed about who comes and who goes. Bowyer, Gallen and Southall know what they are doing.
From the Pompey forum Ben Close sounds quite similar to Albie Morgan but with a few goals thrown in. Still a lot of development to be had and can’t defend apparently. Not sure how this would benefit us?
With Gallagher gone, we need at least two midfielders, another striker, keep Taylor and Cullen, and another defender.
That’s a lot to do in 2 weeks.
Depends how close we are with other deals.
Of course. There might be one or two that’s close but it will still leave a lot to do.
But even with Maddison potentially signing, we need to replace Gallagher and probably Kayal. That’s two midfielders.
We then have to hope no one comes in for Taylor so we keep him and sign another striker. If we lose him, we need two strikers.
We need another defender, something with experience, someone capable and proven to be able to play in this league.
We then need to also keep Cullen.
That’s a lot to go our way now without anything else going against us. And predominantly, we need them to be permanent transfers.
I am usually quite optimistic and shut down a lot of negativity, but unless we get one or two things done by the end of the week, and have more lined up sooner rather than later, it’s going to be a struggle.
Sad to see Gallagher go and agree its a strange decision. Maybe its down to us losing games and player confidence because he's not looked the same player in the last few matches. To me it looked like he wasn't getting the same time and space as in a few months ago. Perhaps the premier league will help him. As we're losing him early perhaps another decent Chelsea player will join on loan.
Doc, you are so right, and most of us signed the contract to be " Charlton till I die" Knowing my luck, reincarnation is a real thing and I'm reborn as a Charlton fan again and again...
I’m actually quite relaxed about who goes and who stays. We have done the best bit of business any team could possibly do during this window - getting rid of Roly.
Fuck that, I'm not. I do not want to play Accrington Stanley, Bristol Rovers and Oxford.
Yes Roland has gone now but we can't just be happy and what will be will be. We need to plan accordingly and get bodies through the door. Staying up is massively important and vital we do so.
Cliche on this form but, quite literally the next 2 weeks are crucial. We need bodies through the door, and good ones. Our season could be over by March if we do not get things sorted.
Huge test for ESI this, and I fairly confident they will get us through it
I don’t want to play those teams either. I didn’t say I was “just happy with what will be will be”. I said was relaxed about who comes and who goes. Bowyer, Gallen and Southall know what they are doing.
How does anyone know Southall knows what he’s doing - he’s only just walked in the door? He’s unknown to all of us
Conor Gallagher has been recalled from his loan at Charlton by his parent club Chelsea.
The 19-year-old made 26 appearances for the Addicks, scoring six goals and registering two assists during his time with the club.
Charlton Manager Lee Bowyer said: “I’m disappointed. I didn’t see this coming if I’m honest which makes it harder to take. At the end of the day, though, we have to move on.
“He’s been a credit and a pleasure to work with. He’s come in and put his body on the line every single day. He’s scored us goals and helped us win games. For someone so young, he’s a great talent to work with and I wish him all the best for his future. He’s come in, learnt and he’s going back a better player than we received and that’s what our job is - to improve players.
“I would like to thank Chelsea for loaning us Conor. The most important thing now is that Conor goes on and progresses in his career and we’ve got to move on and try and find a replacement.”
During his time at The Valley, Gallagher received his first call-up to the England U21 squad, scoring in a 3-0 win over Albania and earning four caps in total.
The midfielder added: “I’ve had a great time at Charlton Athletic and I’d like to thank the staff, my teammates and of course the fans. I’ll never forget the excitement of scoring my first goal at The Valley in front of the Covered End.
"I’d like to wish everyone at the club the best of luck for the rest of the season.”
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That’s a lot to do in 2 weeks.
We've put in a bid for Maddison, that was a million miles away in the last window, and Gallen is great at his job. These things take time. Plus, give Southall a chance. Been officially in charge for 12 days. Bit of miscommunication around the Bowyer contract, but according to Bowyer it's almost done. Things are progressing, just not as fast as we have hoped based on the excitement of ridding ourselves of RD, and now the Connor setback. If this how our squad is looking on the 28th Jan, then not good, but if Gallen managed to do what he did in the summer off the back of a nothing budget, imagine what he may be able to do with a bit of impetus behind him and with more resources.
Yes, Jan is a shit month to do business, but I think we will be okay. We will get some players we want, we will lose out on others.
But even with Maddison potentially signing, we need to replace Gallagher and probably Kayal. That’s two midfielders.
We then have to hope no one comes in for Taylor so we keep him and sign another striker. If we lose him, we need two strikers.
We need another defender, something with experience, someone capable and proven to be able to play in this league.
We then need to also keep Cullen.
That’s a lot to go our way now without anything else going against us. And predominantly, we need them to be permanent transfers.
I am usually quite optimistic and shut down a lot of negativity, but unless we get one or two things done by the end of the week, and have more lined up sooner rather than later, it’s going to be a struggle.
I'll be back in the evening. Can we try and get someone in by then? We could all do with a bit of good news.
What if Chelsea were happy to pay all of Gallagher's £30k PW wages to skint Charlton but now want super rich Charlton to stump up a few bob.
So he's being "assessed" by Chelsea while they wait to see if we'll pay as much as Swansea or another club.
Wild speculation ends
To me it looked like he wasn't getting the same time and space as in a few months ago. Perhaps the premier league will help him.
As we're losing him early perhaps another decent Chelsea player will join on loan.
Knowing my luck, reincarnation is a real thing and I'm reborn as a Charlton fan again and again...
That's a lot to do in 336 hours.
The other two granted.
Out: Leko, Gallagher (we assume). What's happening with Kayal and Field?
In: Green
Chelsea adding a few zeros on to little old Charlton
Never thought I'd see the day!
Conor Gallagher has been recalled from his loan at Charlton by his parent club Chelsea.
The 19-year-old made 26 appearances for the Addicks, scoring six goals and registering two assists during his time with the club.
Charlton Manager Lee Bowyer said: “I’m disappointed. I didn’t see this coming if I’m honest which makes it harder to take. At the end of the day, though, we have to move on.
“He’s been a credit and a pleasure to work with. He’s come in and put his body on the line every single day. He’s scored us goals and helped us win games. For someone so young, he’s a great talent to work with and I wish him all the best for his future. He’s come in, learnt and he’s going back a better player than we received and that’s what our job is - to improve players.
“I would like to thank Chelsea for loaning us Conor. The most important thing now is that Conor goes on and progresses in his career and we’ve got to move on and try and find a replacement.”
During his time at The Valley, Gallagher received his first call-up to the England U21 squad, scoring in a 3-0 win over Albania and earning four caps in total.
The midfielder added: “I’ve had a great time at Charlton Athletic and I’d like to thank the staff, my teammates and of course the fans. I’ll never forget the excitement of scoring my first goal at The Valley in front of the Covered End.
"I’d like to wish everyone at the club the best of luck for the rest of the season.”