I think it’s been clear that the squad lacks leaders on the pitch, never mind the age profile. Has that been addressed with these signings, does anyone think?
Imagine how many leaders we'd have in our squad if we'd waited another few years for Peter Varney to finally put a successful takeover together 😍
I think it’s been clear that the squad lacks leaders on the pitch, never mind the age profile. Has that been addressed with these signings, does anyone think?
Imagine how many leaders we'd have in our squad if we'd waited another few years for Peter Varney to finally put a successful takeover together 😍
Proper Charlton’s profile is hidden - wonder why ? Wouldn’t be surprised if its a Methven PR hireling here to counter & push back against genuine disatisfaction against the Methven & his dubious strategy.
😂😂😂😂😂
Get a grip you melt. I've posted over 2000 times and been a member since Jan 2020 all to support Methven... Good one.
Apologies @ProperCharlton . I was way off / misguided with comment & deleted them.
Why is this 'so shit'? Provided nobody good leaves, four in is probably one more than we all expected? And they seem like they might be pretty decent
Because I don't agree that they seem like they might be pretty decent. Almost all of our main targets have been missed this window and I don't think Tedic is worth a loan space. Happy to be proved wrong at the end of the season, but seems like we've signed a load of panic loans, plus one maybe decent full back.
I should add I don't include Chem in this - he seemed to be an actual target with his signing a bit earlier than others.
Why is this 'so shit'? Provided nobody good leaves, four in is probably one more than we all expected? And they seem like they might be pretty decent
Because I don't agree that they seem like they might be pretty decent. Almost all of our main targets have been missed this window and I don't think Tedic is worth a loan space. Happy to be proved wrong at the end of the season, but seems like we've signed a load of panic loans, plus one maybe decent full back.
I should add I don't include Chem in this - he seemed to be an actual target with his signing a bit earlier than others.
"Im going to write off all of our signings because ive never heard of them. Apart from Chem Campbell, who ive also never heard of, because now ive actually seen him play and he looks quite good"
Why is this 'so shit'? Provided nobody good leaves, four in is probably one more than we all expected? And they seem like they might be pretty decent
Because I don't agree that they seem like they might be pretty decent. Almost all of our main targets have been missed this window and I don't think Tedic is worth a loan space. Happy to be proved wrong at the end of the season, but seems like we've signed a load of panic loans, plus one maybe decent full back.
I should add I don't include Chem in this - he seemed to be an actual target with his signing a bit earlier than others.
"Im going to write off all of our signings because ive never heard of them. Apart from Chem Campbell, who ive also never heard of, because now ive actually seen him play and he looks quite good"
Campbell played in this league last season and did reasonably well. Tedic also played in this league last season and did okay, the other loans I'll admit I have seen very little of, but we really need some experience and grit, I am not sure they'll add that. As I said I am happy to be proven wrong.
The thing with strikers, more so than with other positions, is that they just ‘click’ sometimes and start scoring goals. Confidence, team system, age, whatever it is, it just seems to click. Which is why teams take punts year on year on strikers and why the likes of Clarke-Harris (a regular goalscorer) are always worth big bucks. Lyle Taylor didn’t come good until later in his career whereas Ajose had one great season and couldn’t replicate it.
Tedic may or may not be good for us and score goals but I’m not concerned by the fact he didn’t score that many for Barnsley, particularly as we already have one goalscorer in the team.
We need good players over anything else. When CBT was out last season our front three were all teenagers. It wasn’t a problem though and they were better players individually than many experienced players we’ve signed at this level.
Why is this 'so shit'? Provided nobody good leaves, four in is probably one more than we all expected? And they seem like they might be pretty decent
Because I don't agree that they seem like they might be pretty decent. Almost all of our main targets have been missed this window and I don't think Tedic is worth a loan space. Happy to be proved wrong at the end of the season, but seems like we've signed a load of panic loans, plus one maybe decent full back.
I should add I don't include Chem in this - he seemed to be an actual target with his signing a bit earlier than others.
"Im going to write off all of our signings because ive never heard of them. Apart from Chem Campbell, who ive also never heard of, because now ive actually seen him play and he looks quite good"
Campbell played in this league last season and did reasonably well. Tedic also played in this league last season and did okay, the other loans I'll admit I have seen very little of, but we really need some experience and grit, I am not sure they'll add that. As I said I am happy to be proven wrong.
I think there may have been an element of panic in watson (midfielder) due to injuries.
I reckon the defender was on our radar but we thought we were covered in that position but the start we've had proved otherwise
68 years ago today, JS was reflecting on the First Division 8-1 away defeat to Sunderland (1st Sept ‘56), the fifth defeat in a row for the Addicks. He was sacked on Monday 3rd September 4pm, and told to say he’d retired through ill health. Lack of investment (and injuries) had finally caught up with Charlton. Sounds familiar. Pretty sure we’ll avoid relegation this time though.
An EFL spokesperson has today confirmed the following...
"The registration of Luke Armstrong from Harrogate to Wrexham has been rejected on the basis of the paperwork not being submitted by the necessary deadline."
As a result, Luke remains a Harrogate Town player.
Ladapo scored twice for Ipswich today. Which begs the question why they even considered letting him go.
Do we actually even know for sure that they were considering it? There were a few rumours kicking around but nothing really seemed that concrete so i'm not entirely sure they wanted rid of him.
I said last week that i wasn't sure why they bothered to sign Dane Scarlett on loan when he did absolutely nothing in league one last year, and Ladapo is a great option, especially as a 3rd or 4th choice striker.
Ladapo scored twice for Ipswich today. Which begs the question why they even considered letting him go.
Do we actually even know for sure that they were considering it? There were a few rumours kicking around but nothing really seemed that concrete so i'm not entirely sure they wanted rid of him.
I said last week that i wasn't sure why they bothered to sign Dane Scarlett on loan when he did absolutely nothing in league one last year, and Ladapo is a great option, especially as a 3rd or 4th choice striker.
All summer they said they won't consider bids for him, Derby, Sunderland and us were all interested parties but they didn't change their minds.
Also in a position where they didn't need to sell and it's a move down for the player, unlike Nombe where they didn't need the money but it's hard to turn down a player wanting to move up the career ladder
Louie Watson is a good player so pleased with that. Got a feeling Fraser is out for a while.
Would love Ladapo but he won’t come here without a manager. Really hope we don’t sell CBT. While at his end product can be poor, he’s one of the most exciting players in the league.
Watson’s played so few games how do you know he’s a good player? Kilkenny played a few games for Bournemouth but it didn’t make him good enough for us.
I was around most of his West Ham Academy games when I was there for a couple of years - won't say what I was doing ( wasn't a player or media!) Also was itching for us to sign Cullen as well back in the day but of course, Cullen already had a good reputation in the football league. Sadly - even see a fair few of Poyet's games in the U23s there... what a waste.
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"Im going to write off all of our signings because ive never heard of them. Apart from Chem Campbell, who ive also never heard of, because now ive actually seen him play and he looks quite good"
agree with your view on the other recent signings
An EFL spokesperson has today confirmed the following...
"The registration of Luke Armstrong from Harrogate to Wrexham has been rejected on the basis of the paperwork not being submitted by the necessary deadline."
As a result, Luke remains a Harrogate Town player.
https://www.harrogatetownafc.com/news/2023/september/club-statement---luke-armstrong/
I said last week that i wasn't sure why they bothered to sign Dane Scarlett on loan when he did absolutely nothing in league one last year, and Ladapo is a great option, especially as a 3rd or 4th choice striker.
Also in a position where they didn't need to sell and it's a move down for the player, unlike Nombe where they didn't need the money but it's hard to turn down a player wanting to move up the career ladder
His stats are absolutely phenomenal and we must get him signed up, IF we can!
Also was itching for us to sign Cullen as well back in the day but of course, Cullen already had a good reputation in the football league.
Sadly - even see a fair few of Poyet's games in the U23s there... what a waste.