Will be interesting to see AMB. Thought he’d really kick on and be our number one this season, after his stint in Scotland. Hopefully he can cement his place and we go on a mini run to Christmas.
Another 3-3 this one. I can't see Vale containing CBT, RS, Kirk, Aneke, Payne & Fraser for an hour and a half. But Lavelle and Maynard Brewer selection screams mistakes and lapses of concentration. A JFC thunderbolt at the death to rescue another pathetic point as we continue our journey to mediocrity in the Third division.
My first away game this season as I haven’t been to Vale Park since the Championship winning season in 99/00. I can’t recall if we played there in the first or second half of that season, but either way, good to be going back after 20 plus years.
Not much to add to what I usually say. Stockley, needs to score, his return is pitiful. The defence need to defend
My parents both came from the Potteries, my mother born in Burslem, but I was only nine months old when they eventually moved us south. An odd twist of fate that I ended up supporting the other Valiants!
With our porous deference in front of a different keeper, the 🗡️🐟 PREDICTS a Desmond, 2-2.
I went to Ypres last weekend, and could get my BET365 account up. So had my bet on SKY. Now BET365 payout when you go 2 goals up. So Charlton on BET365 we’re a winner on SKY DRAW.
Port Vale vs Charlton Athletic Saturday 19th November 2022 - 3pm Kick-Off Referee: Samuel Barrott
Introduction We're on the eve of a historic competition out in the Middle East, whilst minor tournaments get set to kick off, its easy to forget that there are more important and pressing games to worry about here on our own shores - The World Cup will set new ground this coming Sunday, with the first ever winter version set to commence - However the show goes on in League One, the Addicks on the road once again this Saturday, with back to back trips to Staffordshire... and a venue that'll have painful memories for Ben Garner.
The Opposition Name: Port Vale (15th) | Manager: Darrell Clarke Ground: Vale Park Previous Result: Oxford United 4-0 Port Vale
League Two saw one of the most exciting finishes to a league campaign ever at the end of last season, I can guarantee there will be more mention of that in a couple of weeks - Yet the race for the Play-Offs was equally exciting (for those not involved), with any one of three sides at risk of missing the end of season lottery... Port Vale with the hardest task, having to travel to Exeter City (who themselves were looking to win the league) - We all know how the story ended of course, the Valiants are back in League One... However that journey saw them defeating Ben Garner's Swindon Town in dramatic fashion on penalties, and so book a trip to Wembley.
In all honesty, looking at all four teams that finished in the Play-Offs, and you'd argue that all four would end up struggling at this level - Its not been the case for Darrell Clarke and his team, so far putting in a display which has the Valiants respectfully in mid-table - Like most venues Vale Park has been a bit of a fortress this season, with the home side losing on just four occasions - Its certainly been a whirlwind in 2022 for Darrell Clarke, and not always in a good way, after having to take a leave of absence from the game in February (only returning in May) due to a family bereavement.
In terms of the Port Vale squad; Ellis Harrison will be the name to watch out for... the Striker (signed after a very short spell at Fleetwood), was reunited with the Manager who gave him his debut in the game, and has seven goals to his name this season - James Wilson is another to keep track of up top... the ex-Man Utd youngster was tipped for a promising career, however injuries have restricted his time to the lower reaches of the EFL since leaving Carrington in 2019.
Charlton Team News Last Saturday we witnessed a crazy game between two sides who thought: "Defending is overrated" prior to kick-off... So we can only hope that we've worked a lot more on our defensive shape in the last week - Having scored (and conceded) seven goals in our last two League games proves that finding the net isn't the issue with this team.
Of course there were always going to be changes what with the World Cup on the horizon, yet there was heartbreak for Jojo Wollacott who sustained a freak injury in the Burton warm up, and will now be absent for club and country for the foreseeable future (Jojo however will be absent from Sparrows Lane, as he will remain part of the travelling Ghana team) - Craig MacGillivray is set to take his place between the sticks in his absence, yet now appears to be carrying his own knock... It means that Ashley Maynard-Brewer could finally be set for his League debut, having regained fitness, and having been recalled from his loan from Gillingham.
Elsewhere and Sean Clare will return to the side, having served his one match suspension.
Port Vale vs Charlton Athletic Saturday 19th November 2022 - 3pm Kick-Off Referee: Samuel Barrott
Introduction We're on the eve of a historic competition out in the Middle East, whilst minor tournaments get set to kick off, its easy to forget that there are more important and pressing games to worry about here on our own shores - The World Cup will set new ground this coming Sunday, with the first ever winter version set to commence - However the show goes on in League One, the Addicks on the road once again this Saturday, with back to back trips to Staffordshire... and a venue that'll have painful memories for Ben Garner.
The Opposition Name: Port Vale (15th) | Manager: Darrell Clarke Ground: Vale Park Previous Result: Oxford United 4-0 Port Vale
League Two saw one of the most exciting finishes to a league campaign ever at the end of last season, I can guarantee there will be more mention of that in a couple of weeks - Yet the race for the Play-Offs was equally exciting (for those not involved), with any one of three sides at risk of missing the end of season lottery... Port Vale with the hardest task, having to travel to Exeter City (who themselves were looking to win the league) - We all know how the story ended of course, the Valiants are back in League One... However that journey saw them defeating Ben Garner's Swindon Town in dramatic fashion on penalties, and so book a trip to Wembley.
In all honesty, looking at all four teams that finished in the Play-Offs, and you'd argue that all four would end up struggling at this level - Its not been the case for Darrell Clarke and his team, so far putting in a display which has the Valiants respectfully in mid-table - Like most venues Vale Park has been a bit of a fortress this season, with the home side losing on just four occasions - Its certainly been a whirlwind in 2022 for Darrell Clarke, and not always in a good way, after having to take a leave of absence from the game in February (only returning in May) due to a family bereavement.
In terms of the Port Vale squad; Ellis Harrison will be the name to watch out for... the Striker (signed after a very short spell at Fleetwood), was reunited with the Manager who gave him his debut in the game, and has seven goals to his name this season - James Wilson is another to keep track of up top... the ex-Man Utd youngster was tipped for a promising career, however injuries have restricted his time to the lower reaches of the EFL since leaving Carrington in 2019.
Charlton Team News Last Saturday we witnessed a crazy game between two sides who thought: "Defending is overrated" prior to kick-off... So we can only hope that we've worked a lot more on our defensive shape in the last week - Having scored (and conceded) seven goals in our last two League games proves that finding the net isn't the issue with this team.
Of course there were always going to be changes what with the World Cup on the horizon, yet there was heartbreak for Jojo Wollacott who sustained a freak injury in the Burton warm up, and will now be absent for club and country for the foreseeable future (Jojo however will be absent from Sparrows Lane, as he will remain part of the travelling Ghana team) - Craig MacGillivray is set to take his place between the sticks in his absence, yet now appears to be carrying his own knock... It means that Ashley Maynard-Brewer could finally be set for his League debut, having regained fitness, and having been recalled from his loan from Gillingham.
Elsewhere and Sean Clare will return to the side, having served his one match suspension.
I should have been there today, but after a long week will instead stream this from home.
It will be interesting in the next 2 weeks what effect the WC has on actual attendances. A glut of football on TV makes L1 and downwards feel like the poor relation, forced to play on.
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Hopefully he can cement his place and we go on a mini run to Christmas.
Clare, Elerewe, Inniss, Sessegnon
JRS, Dobson, Fraser, Payne
CBT, Kirk
With our porous deference in front of a different keeper, the 🗡️🐟 PREDICTS a Desmond, 2-2.
I feel........ all those living outside the M25
1 feel.......Port Vale are going down today
G. Infantino.
JRS, Fraser, Kirk, Payne-or CBT. Too lightweight for me.
JFC to bolster midfield. My front 6.
JRS - Dobson - Fraser - JFC
Stockley - Kirk or Payne?
Have told her if shes wrong today she will get the push
It's that kinda season.
COST me £434
Today another poor draw.
is this right for a Saturday 3pm KO
Yep, up till New Year's Day, coz of that World Cup thing going on...
It will be interesting in the next 2 weeks what effect the WC has on actual attendances. A glut of football on TV makes L1 and downwards feel like the poor relation, forced to play on.
Eight minutes for the team sheet to finally be posted