Aberdeen Match Thread

thenewbie

Looks like a "first 11" pending further business

stonemuse

Indeed it does … plus Taylor

carly burn

Bench is very thin.

golfaddick

No Taylor ?

Of course not......he only signed this week.

Might get a look at him mid-August. 

nagAddick

interesting that Holden prefers Asiimwe to Egbo

Scoham

stonemuse said:

Indeed it does … plus Taylor

And Edun

ForeverAddickted

golfaddick said:

No Taylor ?

Of course not......he only signed this week.

Might get a look at him mid-August. 

He hasn't played for ages, as got injured for Burton

Be surprised if his debut (Same for Edun) isnt against Newport

thenewbie

stonemuse said:

Indeed it does … plus Taylor

That's assuming Taylor is first choice, I'm assuming he's there to fight it out with Dobson/Camara for one of those deeper roles rather than starting.

Scoham said:

And Edun

Yes, he's probably going to be first choice

follett

Really seems like Kirk may be starting next weekend

killerandflash

Strange why Edun isn't at least on the bench

Covered End

One would assume our possible weakest link is the space behind the attacking wing backs, particularly behind CBT.

Croydon

Might just be me but looking at that team I think it's obvious we're still some bodies short of a promotion challenge. Obviously got Taylor and Edun to come in but we still need a winger imo and another striker while we have 2 out injured.

Looking forward to seeing Camara today after his cameo on Tuesday. Also the strong back three 

CAFCsayer

Edun and Sess (hopefully) in for the 2 wing backs, Anderson in for Kirk and push fraser closer to May would be my starting lineup

Solidgone

I also feel we need someone to cover CBT as (1) he is also prone to injuries (2) he does have his off days especially when the defender gets the better of him and he goes into hiding.

Lazy_eye_metaphor

Anyone care to guess the formation? Apart from the obvious bits, I must admit I'm puzzled.

follett

Lazy_eye_metaphor said:

Anyone care to guess the formation? Apart from the obvious bits, I must admit I'm puzzled.

3-5-2 with CBT and Asiimwe at wing backs and Kirk playing alongisde/slightly behind May?

mendonca

There are some weak spots in that team. Esp up front still sadly.

Oggy Red

killerandflash said:

Strange why Edun isn't at least on the bench

Holden said in midweek that Edun isn't quite ready as he's only been training on a small pitch at Blackburn and not included in their pre-season friendlies.

Taylor, it was said, as a free agent has been doing pre-season at Burton but not included in their friendly matches.
Obviously both players are behind the match fitness levels of our squad.

carly burn

If any of this starting 11 get a knock then we could be in a bit of trouble.
Still lots of work to do on the squad build

Ruffdiamond

So 7 of the side that wasn’t good enough last year starting just can’t see the hyp about this side yet .
Hope I’m wrong !

Manic_mania

Oggy Red said:

killerandflash said:

Strange why Edun isn't at least on the bench

Holden said in midweek that Edun isn't quite ready as he's only been training on a small pitch at Blackburn and not included in their pre-season friendlies.

Taylor, it was said, as a free agent has been doing pre-season at Burton but not included in their friendly matches.
Obviously both players are behind the match fitness levels of our squad.

But isn't the point of friendlies to give players match fitness? They aren't going to get match fit sitting out are they

Solidgone

We hear the battle cry……

soapy_jones

Any sign of that egregious assault on the auditory system, "Addicks to mediocrity"?

Oggy Red

Manic_mania said:

Oggy Red said:

killerandflash said:

Strange why Edun isn't at least on the bench

Holden said in midweek that Edun isn't quite ready as he's only been training on a small pitch at Blackburn and not included in their pre-season friendlies.

Taylor, it was said, as a free agent has been doing pre-season at Burton but not included in their friendly matches.
Obviously both players are behind the match fitness levels of our squad.

But isn't the point of friendlies to give players match fitness? They aren't going to get match fit sitting out are they

On the face of it, yes ...... but as proved at Millwall midweek, Holden is expecting his team today to play with intensity to replicate what's demanded in a League fixture.
If he doesn't think those 2 lads are ready, he's not going to risk wrecking them today.

Anyway, IMO today's starting 11 know Edun and Taylor haven't been signed to be fringe players.
If they want to keep the shirt, they'll need to show they're worth the place. Healthy competition.

eastterrace6168

Welcome back to The Valley everyone, pitch looks good really looking forward to this match, Aberdeen should be a good test nothing like The Valley to lift your spirits, good to be back...

Oggy Red

Solidgone said:

I also feel we need someone to cover CBT as (1) he is also prone to injuries (2) he does have his off days especially when the defender gets the better of him and he goes into hiding.

That's Campbell, surely?

Oggy Red

follett said:

Lazy_eye_metaphor said:

Anyone care to guess the formation? Apart from the obvious bits, I must admit I'm puzzled.

3-5-2 with CBT and Asiimwe at wing backs and Kirk playing alongisde/slightly behind May?

That's what it looks like to me also, maybe more of a 3-1-4-1-1 ........ with Dobson sitting, and Kirk in the hole?

charlton_hero

https://twitter.com/Mattcra2/status/1685251656466784256?t=KPM7n5Ultiz7jKztl_BDDw&s=19

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Miles is here with his Dad