I think Kirk is hard done by on this forum. I accept he can’t beat a player, run past one, cross, score or defend but he has the unique and undisputed quality to be able to move in slow motion.
Just read all the posts from KO to finish 😂 While tea at the cricket as I forgot it was 1pm KO.
Charlton critics go OTT for the Win against Wealdstone. OTT on 1st half against Millwall then the seesaw goes the other way in 2nd half when Millwall get back to 2-2.
Nearly every player thrown under the bus 1st half against Aberdeen. Including Ness and Hector. Blimey Camará was the best thing since slice bread last week now he is mouldy old dough after the 1st half.
We know under JJ that 3-5-2 with wingers in the Wing back positions only work against poor opposition. To think it would work against a foreign team who qualified for Europe was a long shot.
Pleased my boy Daniel Kanu scored today in a much better 2nd half. (Score wise as I didn't see the game)
Dean Holden has big decisions to make and we are short of time getting partnerships all over the pitch. Have the players in all day from Monday to Friday with just the Wednesday off as can't have our 3rd rubbish August on the pitch in a row. 🤷🏻♂️
Charlton’s defence looked awful today - concerningly I thought that was the best part of our squad after this transfer window. Tyreece Campbell looks head and shoulders above Kirk and Holden needs a psychometric examination if he states Kirk ahead of Campbell upfront next week.
I am still encouraged by that. Could have been more. Some decisions for next week's opener. I think we looked better with Thoma at the back. Anderson making it hard for Dean to leave him out. Looking forward to next Saturday.
Aberdeen are miles behind Celtic and Rangers - most of their players would probably be lucky to sign for Championship clubs.
Firat half display is worrying.
Had 2 Aberdeen fans sitting next to me. Yes they are behind those too but that’s irrelevant. Almost every player they told me they had paid a fee for. Also wages are on average 20k a week and also used to playing European football. Personally think you’re being too harsh.
No way are the wages that. Look at the players they are signing.
Hibernian lost to the Andorran champions in Europe this week to give you some idea of the level.
Aberdeen are miles behind Celtic and Rangers - most of their players would probably be lucky to sign for Championship clubs.
Firat half display is worrying.
Had 2 Aberdeen fans sitting next to me. Yes they are behind those too but that’s irrelevant. Almost every player they told me they had paid a fee for. Also wages are on average 20k a week and also used to playing European football. Personally think you’re being too harsh.
Got news for Dean. CBT will never make a wing back. His mind wanders too much and he'll never be disciplined enough.
He hasn't got the energy required either. You've got to be super fit to be able to run up and down a flank at speed all game. Many wingers are simply used to hugging the touch line and waiting 5/10 mins for someone to pass to them. I think CBT is one of those.
The change of moving Ness from the left made a big difference. Not perfect defensively after that but much better and a useful learning. That is ultimately what these games are for.
Only real two decisions for opening game. The LCB spot and who to partner May up front.
Going to hope that the first half was a one in a season nightmare showing against a stronger side. There were plenty of positives in the second half. Campbell/Anderson looked class. Payne did well again. CBT looks very dangerous when he’s in the opposition box and made a great run for the goal.
Probably 5 of a completed squad but for the first time there looks real sign of a promotion side.
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While tea at the cricket as I forgot it was 1pm KO.
Charlton critics go OTT for the Win against Wealdstone. OTT on 1st half against Millwall then the seesaw goes the other way in 2nd half when Millwall get back to 2-2.
Nearly every player thrown under the bus 1st half against Aberdeen. Including Ness and Hector. Blimey Camará was the best thing since slice bread last week now he is mouldy old dough after the 1st half.
We know under JJ that 3-5-2 with wingers in the Wing back positions only work against poor opposition. To think it would work against a foreign team who qualified for Europe was a long shot.
Pleased my boy Daniel Kanu scored today in a much better 2nd half. (Score wise as I didn't see the game)
Dean Holden has big decisions to make and we are short of time getting partnerships all over the pitch.
Have the players in all day from Monday to Friday with just the Wednesday off as can't have our 3rd rubbish August on the pitch in a row. 🤷🏻♂️
https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/aberdeen-defeat-highlights-strengths-and-vulnerabilities-charlton-boss-dean-holden/
https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/dean-holden-wants-to-see-charltons-defensive-unit-gel-better-with-corey-blackett-taylor-still-learning-wing-back-role/
Hibernian lost to the Andorran champions in Europe this week to give you some idea of the level.