got a lot to say about the stewarding and policing outside before the game - i'm normally in the ground a lot earlier but was later than normal due to my boys match - got there 20 minutes before kick off and got in 15 minutes after kick off - thousands missed kick off due to turnstile problems - the stewards, police and club officials were useless - will go into more detail in the week but the attitude of some of the stewards, club officials and police was piss poor and i won't be resting until they are 'f**ked right off from being involved in our matches again - 'you should have got here earlier' or 'you should have stayed at home' were quotes from the chief steward and the club official - the police were also brainless - about 1 person per minute were getting in and the gates should have been opened or turnstiles set to open - do they really think we would have all been queuing up without tickets - a complete lack of any leadership or anyone in authority giving a fuck and i am gonna get right on the case with this - got photo's of the 2 main useless pricks and will be making it my business to see they either learn from this or are shown the door. Absolute clowns,
Seemed to be a different security firm??
don't know - i don't normally take a lot of notice but i did today - the main cretinous steward removed himself from the scene when everybody turned on him but i think he needs outing - as does the club official who was actually probably more to blame - i've got him as well
Back to the football. Simple equation.They bought on 3 subs at half time.All 3 better than the ones that went off. We made 3 subs at 70 mins.All 3 worse than the players that went off. All our subs had to be made for fitness reasons.They made subs for tactical reasons.
got a lot to say about the stewarding and policing outside before the game - i'm normally in the ground a lot earlier but was later than normal due to my boys match - got there 20 minutes before kick off and got in 15 minutes after kick off - thousands missed kick off due to turnstile problems - the stewards, police and club officials were useless - will go into more detail in the week but the attitude of some of the stewards, club officials and police was piss poor and i won't be resting until they are 'f**ked right off from being involved in our matches again - 'you should have got here earlier' or 'you should have stayed at home' were quotes from the chief steward and the club official - the police were also brainless - about 1 person per minute were getting in and the gates should have been opened or turnstiles set to open - do they really think we would have all been queuing up without tickets - a complete lack of any leadership or anyone in authority giving a fuck and i am gonna get right on the case with this - got photo's of the 2 main useless pricks and will be making it my business to see they either learn from this or are shown the door. Absolute clowns,
The Clubs Director of Operations was manning a turnstile in the West Lower
was he? well, whoever was in charge in harvey gardens for the north and east stand turnstiles was shockingly useless and i'm on it
Sure was, 1st set of turnstiles at the North End of the stand Seems really odd to have do that, especially when the stand was not at full capacity
Might be because the turnstiles do not work efficiently as they should (and indeed never have) since being installed in the summer of 2015.
I appreciate a lot of the focus is on the lack of forward power when either Washington & Stockley are out, and I know we had a pathetic start under Adkins and a lot of the team look much better now, but worth mentioning Gilbey and Lee have 3 goals between them this season from a combined 36 games.
Gilbey I know also recovered from Covid, so maybe you knock a few of those 17 off to be fair, but they’re hardly pulling up trees. And they’re 2 of what I believe people think are our more capable, promotion winning players.
Lee and Gilbey both struggle with getting the ball under control around the penalty box and striking it cleanly. Their first touch is usually heavy which leads to them taking no more than a hopeful pot shot.
What a game to make a pitch invasion in as well! Away to a side two divisions below you!
He's a Instagram comedian, and he was in character at the match. Wasn't a Norwich fan for sure.
Are you referring to the idiot that ran on to the pitch
after they scored? He had been sitting in front of me in Block B of the Alan Curbishley
Stand and spent most of his time trying to goad the Norwich fans who decided to
ignore him. I’ve no idea why he ran on to the pitch after they scored. Perhaps he thought he could take on all 2,260
of them. One of his mates was recording it all on his phone.
got a lot to say about the stewarding and policing outside before the game - i'm normally in the ground a lot earlier but was later than normal due to my boys match - got there 20 minutes before kick off and got in 15 minutes after kick off - thousands missed kick off due to turnstile problems - the stewards, police and club officials were useless - will go into more detail in the week but the attitude of some of the stewards, club officials and police was piss poor and i won't be resting until they are 'f**ked right off from being involved in our matches again - 'you should have got here earlier' or 'you should have stayed at home' were quotes from the chief steward and the club official - the police were also brainless - about 1 person per minute were getting in and the gates should have been opened or turnstiles set to open - do they really think we would have all been queuing up without tickets - a complete lack of any leadership or anyone in authority giving a fuck and i am gonna get right on the case with this - got photo's of the 2 main useless pricks and will be making it my business to see they either learn from this or are shown the door. Absolute clowns,
The Clubs Director of Operations was manning a turnstile in the West Lower
He was. He processed my ticket. I was honoured. Good to see the lump of lard actually doing something
got a lot to say about the stewarding and policing outside before the game - i'm normally in the ground a lot earlier but was later than normal due to my boys match - got there 20 minutes before kick off and got in 15 minutes after kick off - thousands missed kick off due to turnstile problems - the stewards, police and club officials were useless - will go into more detail in the week but the attitude of some of the stewards, club officials and police was piss poor and i won't be resting until they are 'f**ked right off from being involved in our matches again - 'you should have got here earlier' or 'you should have stayed at home' were quotes from the chief steward and the club official - the police were also brainless - about 1 person per minute were getting in and the gates should have been opened or turnstiles set to open - do they really think we would have all been queuing up without tickets - a complete lack of any leadership or anyone in authority giving a fuck and i am gonna get right on the case with this - got photo's of the 2 main useless pricks and will be making it my business to see they either learn from this or are shown the door. Absolute clowns,
The Clubs Director of Operations was manning a turnstile in the West Lower
He was. He processed my ticket. I was honoured. Good to see the lump of lard actually doing something
Back to the football. Simple equation.They bought on 3 subs at half time.All 3 better than the ones that went off. We made 3 subs at 70 mins.All 3 worse than the players that went off. All our subs had to be made for fitness reasons.They made subs for tactical reasons.
A disappointing outcome but a very decent performance against a side who will, very probably, be only one division above us next season.
We were far better than them in the first half, with Leko spurning one near post chance and Lee and Gilbey also going close. Krull’s save from Gilbey’s shot was particularly jammy.
We started the second half really well but couldn’t score and Norwich came more into the game in the last 25 minutes, both in terms of midfield possession and Puki’s movement up front.
A game that could most certainly have gone either way and one I feel we would have won had Stockley and Washington been available, with no disrespect to Burstow, who led the line really well. We so nearly took it to extra time with Henderson’s free kick in injury time - probably our only decent set play of the game - leading to the header against the bar and the rebound being scooped over the bar.
We were generally sound defensively, with Ryan Inniss and Clare particularly impressive. If only we could have placed one corner or free-kick vaguely in the direction of the big man.
I felt we were a little under par in midfield. Dobson held things together well, although Gilbey had a quiet game and I thought Lee was slightly off it, although he did have a good shot in the first half and set up our best chance for Leko. His set pieces were poor and that is a aspect of the game that we really need to get to grips with.
Burstow did very well up top and he’ll have learned a lot against the square headed caveman Hanley and Kabak, who I believe was playing on loan to Liverpool last season.
A decent crowd and an entertaining game, which could so easily have gone our way. It was not to be but it was so much better than our previous tame capitulations in the competitions in recent years.
We lost a close game that could’ve gone either way. The players did the best they could and were not outplayed or humiliated. I wish we had won, but can deal with that easily enough, a good value for money experience actually. Great to see Innes back, and Pearce digs deep and finds something somewhere, Dobbo is maintaining a consistently good standard. Crewe next.
We lost a close game that could’ve gone either way. The players did the best they could and were not outplayed or humiliated. I wish we had won, but can deal with that easily enough, a good value for money experience actually. Great to see Innes back, and Pearce digs deep and finds something somewhere, Dobbo is maintaining a consistently good standard. Crewe next.
No complaints with the players we had available. Delighted for Burstow and like others, thought the likes of Innis, Dobson and Clare did not look out of place against superior standard players. Their Premiership form leaves a lot to be desired, but they had a lot of talent on show, particularly in the second half, so am very proud of our lads. I hope our forwards are back soon and would also like to know when JFC is likely back fit as we are missing an alternative option on set pieces at the moment.
What a game to make a pitch invasion in as well! Away to a side two divisions below you!
He's a Instagram comedian, and he was in character at the match. Wasn't a Norwich fan for sure.
Are you referring to the idiot that ran on to the pitch
after they scored? He had been sitting in front of me in Block B of the Alan Curbishley
Stand and spent most of his time trying to goad the Norwich fans who decided to
ignore him. I’ve no idea why he ran on to the pitch after they scored. Perhaps he thought he could take on all 2,260
of them. One of his mates was recording it all on his phone.
Yeah, the lad who ran on the pitch is an insta/twitter comedian account. He was in character all day
Winnable game lost because of our attacking composure.
Norwich would not look out of place in League One and we would have beaten them with a better striker.
Give it a rest ffs
He hasn't said anything wrong there. That game was there for the taking, and our inability to score is why we lost.
100% - stockley and washington play then i think we win that - burstow did well but is a work in progress and leko isn't really a striker - we have to buy at least one proper striker this window
I doubt Thomas will bring in any strikers this window. In fact I'd be surprised if the squad is 'strengthened' (better players in than we have now) during the window. This season is looking mid table which won't have Thomas reaching for the cheque book when the same players could be free in 5 months time.
I'm not knocking Thomas, quite the opposite, why waste money that could buy the same quality for less in the summer. It is next season that we should be planning for. Another player clearout, despite this being said, would not happen again, to which I interpret as he can't afford it (in his club spend budget) or doesn't wish to spend the money.
Better quality is needed to be top end this time next year, that cannot be argued. Can it?
We said the same last season.
I wonder if we will be saying the same next January too.
You were completely right about the attendance and opening of the north upper
fair play to you for that Croydon - i think jacko has turned a corner here and hopefully we now continue to treat the fa cup with the respect it deserves going forward
Well, it was an entertaining game, one no doubt we would have won if Wash and Stockley were playing. Norwich were mediocre, their support even more so, but as always impressive numbers.
The Pluses were immense performances from our backline, Clare has that position nailed down now, Inniss, wow, if only he could maintain fitness and Pearce the battler.
Dobson for me was man of the match again, showing the Norwich side how its done. Pretty much a one man midfield at times, especially second half. Lee was a bit better than the last 6-7 games but not by much and his set plays are pretty pathetic. Yes he has energy to burn, not unlike Gilbey but he does run into trouble and is very frustrating to watch. Gilbey all energy and no poise at the moment, but that, I guess is the high press that Jacko is playing.
Purrington, steady Eddie, always likely to nick a goal so worth his place. DJ seems to be in "sling the ball into the box asap in any old reckless fashion, His defending has improved ten fold but going forwards, a bit bleh.
Burstow shows promise but he isnt ready for regular first team football and Leko wouldnt be starting if our other two senior forwards were fit. Leko in particular is a luxury we cannot afford at this level.
Overall as a team we played well and gave Norwich a game....the significant difference were the substitutions, theirs were an improvement, ours were somewhat less so, especially Gunter replacing Inniss. Davison looked a bit better, but not seeing anything worthy with CBT since he tore Gillingham a new one for 45 mins.
Having said all this, when we compare this type of performance with Adkinsball, we have got to be happy.
Hard to say much about the opposition as Ive no idea if that is what they put out in the Premier league....I still have to say, the best side Ive seen us play this season is Rotherham.
Enjoyed the game, we pretty much totally outplayed them. One goal was always going to win it and we lost because we are naive and incompetent in the final third. It says something about our set pieces when the best delivery came from tour reserve goalie. Now for a depressingly mediocre end to the league campaign
Got roasted after his last performance and some if it unnecessarily vindictive and unpleasant. I thought he showed great character to come on and make a big impact.
If he had missed a sitter, got caught in possession in his own half while buggering about, or miscontrolled passes like Leko did, he would have been subject to a barrage of abuse.
Davison looked the best of the forwards on show with his cameo, a much improved performance from him but sort your wanky Barnet out ffs fiddling with his head/hair/Alice band or whatever the fuck it is I’ve not seen much of Burstow and I was on a moody feed yesterday that cut out every so often yesterday but he’s looked raw with a very inconsistent touch on the limited I’ve seen so far and I just hope he improves because he is nowhere near ready for a starting berth for a team with promotion aspirations (one day maybe)
We gave them a good game and I’d say we were a bit unlucky generally. Can’t fault the effort and some very decent performances along the way. Enjoyed it even though we lost. Good fun . Smith was defo concerned until the final whistle. That says it all..
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Simple equation.They bought on 3 subs at half time.All 3 better than the ones that went off.
We made 3 subs at 70 mins.All 3 worse than the players that went off.
All our subs had to be made for fitness reasons.They made subs for tactical reasons.
Might be because the turnstiles do not work efficiently as they should (and indeed never have) since being installed in the summer of 2015.
Gilbey I know also recovered from Covid, so maybe you knock a few of those 17 off to be fair, but they’re hardly pulling up trees. And they’re 2 of what I believe people think are our more capable, promotion winning players.
We can’t score without Stockley.
A disappointing outcome but a very decent performance against a side who will, very probably, be only one division above us next season.
We were far better than them in the first half, with Leko spurning one near post chance and Lee and Gilbey also going close. Krull’s save from Gilbey’s shot was particularly jammy.
We started the second half really well but couldn’t score and Norwich came more into the game in the last 25 minutes, both in terms of midfield possession and Puki’s movement up front.
A game that could most certainly have gone either way and one I feel we would have won had Stockley and Washington been available, with no disrespect to Burstow, who led the line really well. We so nearly took it to extra time with Henderson’s free kick in injury time - probably our only decent set play of the game - leading to the header against the bar and the rebound being scooped over the bar.
We were generally sound defensively, with Ryan Inniss and Clare particularly impressive. If only we could have placed one corner or free-kick vaguely in the direction of the big man.
I felt we were a little under par in midfield. Dobson held things together well, although Gilbey had a quiet game and I thought Lee was slightly off it, although he did have a good shot in the first half and set up our best chance for Leko. His set pieces were poor and that is a aspect of the game that we really need to get to grips with.
Burstow did very well up top and he’ll have learned a lot against the square headed caveman Hanley and Kabak, who I believe was playing on loan to Liverpool last season.
A decent crowd and an entertaining game, which could so easily have gone our way. It was not to be but it was so much better than our previous tame capitulations in the competitions in recent years.
Bring on the Monkey Hangers
The players did the best they could and were not outplayed or humiliated.
I wish we had won, but can deal with that easily enough, a good value for money experience actually.
Great to see Innes back, and Pearce digs deep and finds something somewhere, Dobbo is maintaining a consistently good standard.
Crewe next.
You were completely right about the attendance and opening of the north upper
I wonder if we will be saying the same next January too.
The Pluses were immense performances from our backline, Clare has that position nailed down now, Inniss, wow, if only he could maintain fitness and Pearce the battler.
Dobson for me was man of the match again, showing the Norwich side how its done. Pretty much a one man midfield at times, especially second half. Lee was a bit better than the last 6-7 games but not by much and his set plays are pretty pathetic. Yes he has energy to burn, not unlike Gilbey but he does run into trouble and is very frustrating to watch. Gilbey all energy and no poise at the moment, but that, I guess is the high press that Jacko is playing.
Purrington, steady Eddie, always likely to nick a goal so worth his place. DJ seems to be in "sling the ball into the box asap in any old reckless fashion, His defending has improved ten fold but going forwards, a bit bleh.
Burstow shows promise but he isnt ready for regular first team football and Leko wouldnt be starting if our other two senior forwards were fit. Leko in particular is a luxury we cannot afford at this level.
Overall as a team we played well and gave Norwich a game....the significant difference were the substitutions, theirs were an improvement, ours were somewhat less so, especially Gunter replacing Inniss. Davison looked a bit better, but not seeing anything worthy with CBT since he tore Gillingham a new one for 45 mins.
Having said all this, when we compare this type of performance with Adkinsball, we have got to be happy.
Hard to say much about the opposition as Ive no idea if that is what they put out in the Premier league....I still have to say, the best side Ive seen us play this season is Rotherham.
One goal was always going to win it and we lost because we are naive and incompetent in the final third.
It says something about our set pieces when the best delivery came from tour reserve goalie.
Now for a depressingly mediocre end to the league campaign
Got roasted after his last performance and some if it unnecessarily vindictive and unpleasant. I thought he showed great character to come on and make a big impact.
If he had missed a sitter, got caught in possession in his own half while buggering about, or miscontrolled passes like Leko did, he would have been subject to a barrage of abuse.
Well done son.
I’ve not seen much of Burstow and I was on a moody feed yesterday that cut out every so often yesterday but he’s looked raw with a very inconsistent touch on the limited I’ve seen so far and I just hope he improves because he is nowhere near ready for a starting berth for a team with promotion aspirations (one day maybe)
https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/charlton-must-take-heart-from-cup-exit-against-premier-league-norwich-ryan-inniss/
https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/four-takeaways-from-charltons-fa-cup-defeat-against-norwich-what-could-have-been/
Good fun . Smith was defo concerned until the final whistle. That says it all..