A simple thing but so much time for Small squaring to Alfie there. He's so close in on goal he absolutely could have tried his luck, smashed it and got the glory. He didn't though, he made sure and we got to enter injury time in a match not completely stressed out of our minds for the first time since Reading at home. Good lad
Cheltenham were always gonna go mental second half, they’re fighting for their lives but even tho we were off it, we stayed competitive and the quality come through.
There’s enough there to think we could have a decent go next season.
Hard to watch at times. Very scrappy & once they equalised they had a 10 min spell where it looked they were going to nick it.
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We held firm & at the end of the day we just had that little bit extra. Small, Watson, Kanu & Coventry all showed that they were better players & kept on running.
I put on the relegation thread that we need 2 wins & 2 draws to stay up. With 9 games to go that means we can lose 5 & still survive. Lose 5 ??? After recent results I really can't see us losing more than a couple...3 at most.
Not counting any chickens but over the last 7 days we've played 3 away & picked up 7 points. That would have been impossible a month ago.
Very poor second half performance but got the job done in the end. Thought we were going to balls it up yet again but we got the breaks for a change. We are a way better side than Cheltenham and a win against Carlisle and something from Fleetwood should dispel any relegation worries. Some of the newer signings look good but the squad will need a lot of work if we are to be promotion worthy next season.
The start of the second half we looked tired, then losing REG altered our shape. Special word for Bakinson, he probably should have been on ten minutes earlier but we regained the initiative, when he got us further up the pitch. Great win, lets follow it up on Saturday, then one more win and the club can start preparing a squad for next season.
Young Corey had an absolute nightmare tonight. His passing was just awful. He should have been taken off at least 20 minutes before he was. And as soon as Bakinson came on things improved.
Huge shout outs to Small - his fitness and athletism was unreal tonight. Sign him up now please - Coventry and Tennai Watson - considering he is playing with an injury he was very good.
Hopefully we are nearly safe now.
100% - anderson he had an absolute shocker and looks like he needs a rest - he's been a big part of the recovery over the last few weeks but last couple of games virtually every pass has been off
Cheltenham had to come out swinging second half and that they did.
Impressive thing for me was the team attitude, conceded that sloppy goal and had the drive to keep at it and get the win we needed.
May should have had 4 goals tonight but he kept at it and NJ keeping him on and getting that late goal will give him confidence for sure that his manager trusts him!
Small, Mac and Coventry were good along with Kanu. Got a well deserved goal!
Fantastic result and onto Saturday...got my own birthday meal which I'd now rather cancel and go to football!
Winning ugly is what we can now do. The whole team were on point tonight..but Small was standout for me along with Coventry (again). Bakinson was excellent when he came on....3 points towards safety, next season could be very good. NJ summed it up very well. Have we finally found a manager who can?
The start of the second half we looked tired, then losing REG altered our shape. Special word for Bakinson, he probably should have been on ten minutes earlier but we regained the initiative, when he got us further up the pitch. Great win, lets follow it up on Saturday, then one more win and the club can start preparing a squad for next season.
Wonder if NJ will give the players a couple of days off, looked jaded 2nd half,its been a tough run
love it..... end credits finish rolling on Charlton TV, and they accidentally flip back to the studio when Brownie is handing the cans of lager round the table.
I’m not sure if Mendonca ever really jumped that high but I reckon Bakinson’s been watching old videos and copied the technique. What with the pass too, could that be our goal of the season?
Relief tonight as opposed to joy last week at Derby. Pleased for Kanu who improves every game. Looking forward to him and Miles playing together next season. Also sehat a find Small has been. He looks like he really cares the way he celebrates. Keep it going now Charlton.
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BUT......
We held firm & at the end of the day we just had that little bit extra. Small, Watson, Kanu & Coventry all showed that they were better players & kept on running.
I put on the relegation thread that we need 2 wins & 2 draws to stay up. With 9 games to go that means we can lose 5 & still survive. Lose 5 ??? After recent results I really can't see us losing more than a couple...3 at most.
Not counting any chickens but over the last 7 days we've played 3 away & picked up 7 points. That would have been impossible a month ago.
And breathe....
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I finally get to see Charlton win away, and it's the game that I have a 2 hour drive home, and have to stay sober
Kanu played well too and an excellent finish.
A few improvements next season (especially upgrading from Isted) and it could be an exciting one.
Cheltenham had to come out swinging second half and that they did.
Impressive thing for me was the team attitude, conceded that sloppy goal and had the drive to keep at it and get the win we needed.
May should have had 4 goals tonight but he kept at it and NJ keeping him on and getting that late goal will give him confidence for sure that his manager trusts him!
Small, Mac and Coventry were good along with Kanu. Got a well deserved goal!
Fantastic result and onto Saturday...got my own birthday meal which I'd now rather cancel and go to football!
Reckon 2 wins and 2 draws will probably do it now. 3 and 2 to be sure.
Feels like a sign of a good manager.
I’m not sure if Mendonca ever really jumped that high but I reckon Bakinson’s been watching old videos and copied the technique. What with the pass too, could that be our goal of the season?