So is the collective feeling that this is a notch up from Liam Millar?
100%. Millar is quicker and probably better 1v1 - but there’s no comparison when it comes to goals, assist and build up play in general.
It’s a massive asset that he can go both left and right, as can DJ on the other side.
feels like it to me - didnt millar go for over a million?? just shows we seem to be shopping smartly and how inflated some players price tags are when the premiership teams are involved
From that video he plays wider than Claus Jensen used to. Now Claus wasn't known for the crunching tackle, or any kind of tackle particularly, but both Kirk and Claus seem the kind of players who are not afraid of, or phased by, having the ball get it under control immediately, and look comfortable and unrushed in possession, and have a touch of insouciance about their play. Have to see and concentrate on Charlie Kirk live to start weighing things up, but on the face of it this seems a quite marvellous signing.
There is one attribute which Kirk possesses that I haven't seen mentioned yet ... he will get kicked up in the air by some of the 'industrial strength' defenders who populate League 1.
There is one attribute which Kirk possesses that I haven't seen mentioned yet ... he will get kicked up in the air by some of the 'industrial strength' defenders who populate League 1.
Goals? Assists? Who cares?
Playing against ten men? Oh yes.
Well he’s been playing League 1 football for a while now, so he should know all about that wouldn’t you say.
There is one attribute which Kirk possesses that I haven't seen mentioned yet ... he will get kicked up in the air by some of the 'industrial strength' defenders who populate League 1.
Goals? Assists? Who cares?
Playing against ten men? Oh yes.
Well he’s been playing League 1 football for a while now, so he should know all about that wouldn’t you say.
I’m sure this has already been linked, but really enjoyed reading this blog from a Crewe fan about Kirk’s strengths/weaknesses and how he could fit at Charlton
“He’ll slot it nicely on the left wing of Charlton’s favoured 433 formation. Still, Charlton would do well to get a mobile left back behind him who is willing to overlap and provide width on the left; Chris Gunter (for all his strengths) isn’t this.“
There is one attribute which Kirk possesses that I haven't seen mentioned yet ... he will get kicked up in the air by some of the 'industrial strength' defenders who populate League 1.
So is the collective feeling that this is a notch up from Liam Millar?
100%. Millar is quicker and probably better 1v1 - but there’s no comparison when it comes to goals, assist and build up play in general.
It’s a massive asset that he can go both left and right, as can DJ on the other side.
Two of the best wingers I a pairing I can recall watching Charlton were Glover and Kenning. Glover on the left and Kenning on the right.
Glover was tricky and loved a dribble. Kenning, very quick. They would swap sides at some point which would confuse the backs and change the point of attack. Maybe we can do that with these Kirk and DJ
Kirk is being called a winger but from what I’ve seen he is not a dribbler who pushes the ball past defenders. Nothing like DJ or Miller but technically head and shoulders above them.
He seems to have played a very specific role for Crewe taking up position on the wing to set up plays for runners down the channel and into the box and making late runs when the ball is coming from the right. Looks like he could easily fit into a more central 10 role but his lack of tackling instinct might be an issue.
"It may seem like a sideways move to some" - lol, sure it does.
"The key thing to note is how Kirk puts chances on a plate for attackers. Most of these assists were low passes to players within 10 yards of goal."
So Stockley will either have to go on his hands and knees to score or learn to kick...
Or we sign a poacher. Don't think Stockley or Washington are what you need if you have DJ and Kirk in your side.
Ahem…. Ronnie 🥸
God if Ronnie developed a partnership with Kirk we would be transformed.
In my own fantastical mind, I’m imagining NA has been playing the long game with Ronnie, looking for a player that can give him the service he needs… One can dream
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Have to see and concentrate on Charlie Kirk live to start weighing things up, but on the face of it this seems a quite marvellous signing.
Goals? Assists? Who cares?
Playing against ten men? Oh yes.
And bring it on, I say.
http://southnorwoodaddick.com/2021/08/13/and-kirk-makes-it-six/
“He’ll slot it nicely on the left wing of Charlton’s favoured 433 formation. Still, Charlton would do well to get a mobile left back behind him who is willing to overlap and provide width on the left; Chris Gunter (for all his strengths) isn’t this.“
One can dream