It remains to be seen who starts tomorrow but given Godden has had a bit of stiffness and missed some games I think Jones would have been more than happy to start Kanu, he just might have been pipped by TC's preseason performances. I really don't think Kanu is going anywhere and nor should he
I know it's bad stats but just showing that potentially AMB was the worse of the two keepers we had last season.
AMB played 25 games, conceded 41 goals with 2 clean sheets.
Isted played 21 games, conceded 24 goals with 3 clean sheets.
Though it does show that AMB was obviously starting keeper for our Appleton era, whereas Isted played during Jones' management.
Isted didn't take his chance but the defence were visibly calmer with AMB not on the pitch. He's so twitchy and nervous, I think 90% of the game would just be Mitchell screaming at him. I don't necessarily need a keeper to be yelling at his defence all the time but if he could not radiate anxiety for 90 minutes that would be great
What people forget about AMB is for a keeper, he is still at an age where he can make jumps. There is no guarantee, but I think some people write him off a bit too easily.
Last season I posted that watching Charlton since 1967, I was struggling to remember any goalkeeper who was worse than AMB and Istead.
The Covered End used to sing:
"Bellotti's not Bonnetti, we can tell, tell, tell ...." 🎶
What people forget about AMB is for a keeper, he is still at an age where he can make jumps. There is no guarantee, but I think some people write him off a bit too easily.
Last season I posted that watching Charlton since 1967, I was struggling to remember any goalkeeper who was worse than AMB and Istead.
Istead was terrible, but in my opinion he was still better than AMB.
If we are going with Mannion and AMB, we need to hope and pray that Mannion stays fit and injury free, because I wouldn’t want to see AMB anywhere near the first team.
On the SLP pod Cawley confirms we had interest in Jensen and Sinsalo
and that he thinks we'll get a GK in before the end of the window
Id fucking hope so, I actually can't think of a time where we have gone this late into the window without settled keepers. Traditionally a position we do well in!
What people forget about AMB is for a keeper, he is still at an age where he can make jumps. There is no guarantee, but I think some people write him off a bit too easily.
Last season I posted that watching Charlton since 1967, I was struggling to remember any goalkeeper who was worse than AMB and Istead.
Istead was terrible, but in my opinion he was still better than AMB.
If we are going with Mannion and AMB, we need to hope and pray that Mannion stays fit and injury free, because I wouldn’t want to see AMB anywhere near the first team.
I give you Yohann Thuram-Ulien
Ross Wormer, John Sullivan, Connor Cough. We gave had ample keepers in the last 15 years worse than Ash (before anyone suggests as such, I am not saying Ash is even close to perfection, just less of a dead rudder as many seem to be suggesting)
I'm getting the impression from what they write, there's quite a few posters who still think you pick your strongest team to start the game; the the also-rans and kids to make up the numbers on the bench.
That way, the quality of the team declined as subs came on.
It's a full-on Matchday 18 involvement these days...... and the 5 subs likely to come on need to be of the same quality as the starting XI.
The team that finishes the game needs to be as strong as the starting XI.
What people forget about AMB is for a keeper, he is still at an age where he can make jumps. There is no guarantee, but I think some people write him off a bit too easily.
Last season I posted that watching Charlton since 1967, I was struggling to remember any goalkeeper who was worse than AMB and Istead.
Istead was terrible, but in my opinion he was still better than AMB.
If we are going with Mannion and AMB, we need to hope and pray that Mannion stays fit and injury free, because I wouldn’t want to see AMB anywhere near the first team.
I give you Yohann Thuram-Ulien
Ross Wormer, John Sullivan, Connor Cough. We gave had ample keepers in the last 15 years worse than Ash (before anyone suggests as such, I am not saying Ash is even close to perfection, just less of a dead rudder as many seem to be suggesting)
Blimey I don't even remember Wormer (though the name rings a bell) or Gough Old age
What people forget about AMB is for a keeper, he is still at an age where he can make jumps. There is no guarantee, but I think some people write him off a bit too easily.
Last season I posted that watching Charlton since 1967, I was struggling to remember any goalkeeper who was worse than AMB and Istead.
Istead was terrible, but in my opinion he was still better than AMB.
If we are going with Mannion and AMB, we need to hope and pray that Mannion stays fit and injury free, because I wouldn’t want to see AMB anywhere near the first team.
I give you Yohann Thuram-Ulien
Ross Wormer, John Sullivan, Connor Cough. We gave had ample keepers in the last 15 years worse than Ash (before anyone suggests as such, I am not saying Ash is even close to perfection, just less of a dead rudder as many seem to be suggesting)
Worner and Gough
All 3 were clearly back up keepers though, whereas Isted and AMB were both joint No 1s.
I'm just delighted we are going into a season with 2 quality left-backs to choose from and having players in every position, much better than the egomaniac playing on his guitar while Chris Gunter lined up at left-back and Conor Washington at left-wing while those choices were actually being defended on social media...
I thought AMB was progressing well until his facial injury and I don't think the mask is helping his performances although it could be a confidence thing. He did very well when on loan at Ross County.
Personally still think AMB will end up a decent keeper at this level.
I totally agree. AMB made some mistakes coming out when he should have stayed and his distribution can be iffy but I don’t ever remember him letting in shots that he should have saved. Isted basically let everything in that was aimed at him. I think the criticism is way over the top considering how crap the team in front of him were I remember the Port Vale away game where PV had 38 shots on goal, that’s not the goalie’s fault ! How on earth can a team allow that kind of pressure. He saved a few worldies in that game. I think the mask has hindered his game . It would be better if he could ditch it.
Really can't see us getting a keeper of any worth in now. Who's going to let a decent keeper leave this late in the piece?
It's why when most clubs start a rebuild they get the keeper they want in at the start. It's usually one of the first signings they make. The fact we haven't been able to attract one is a bit of a concern
I think we’ll still see movement. Because of the euros, copa America and Olympics, prem clubs are a bit behind. We’ve likely missed out on permanents but plenty of loan options IMO.
I'm getting the impression from what they write, there's quite a few posters who still think you pick your strongest team to start the game; the the also-rans and kids to make up the numbers on the bench.
That way, the quality of the team declined as subs came on.
It's a full-on Matchday 18 involvement these days...... and the 5 subs likely to come on need to be of the same quality as the starting XI.
The team that finishes the game needs to be as strong as the starting XI.
True. And quite apart from which, Jones loves a bit of rotation and swapping around, to keep the general energy level up and to tweak the shape/tactics a bit.
The 1st 11 won't necessarily be his "favourite" players as much as what he sees as the best on any given day.
What people forget about AMB is for a keeper, he is still at an age where he can make jumps. There is no guarantee, but I think some people write him off a bit too easily.
Last season I posted that watching Charlton since 1967, I was struggling to remember any goalkeeper who was worse than AMB and Istead.
Istead was terrible, but in my opinion he was still better than AMB.
If we are going with Mannion and AMB, we need to hope and pray that Mannion stays fit and injury free, because I wouldn’t want to see AMB anywhere near the first team.
I give you Yohann Thuram-Ulien
Ross Wormer, John Sullivan, Connor Cough. We gave had ample keepers in the last 15 years worse than Ash (before anyone suggests as such, I am not saying Ash is even close to perfection, just less of a dead rudder as many seem to be suggesting)
Worner and Gough
All 3 were clearly back up keepers though, whereas Isted and AMB were both joint No 1s.
With 12 players on the pitch and two keepers, we should have done far better last season.
On the SLP pod Cawley confirms we had interest in Jensen and Sinsalo
and that he thinks we'll get a GK in before the end of the window
Id fucking hope so, I actually can't think of a time where we have gone this late into the window without settled keepers. Traditionally a position we do well in!
We signed GKs in August in our last two promotion seasons.
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Here’s hoping for a lot lot more this season.
"Bellotti's not Bonnetti, we can tell, tell, tell ...." 🎶
One for long serving fans 😎
That way, the quality of the team declined as subs came on.
It's a full-on Matchday 18 involvement these days...... and the 5 subs likely to come on need to be of the same quality as the starting XI.
The team that finishes the game needs to be as strong as the starting XI.
All 3 were clearly back up keepers though, whereas Isted and AMB were both joint No 1s.
He did very well when on loan at Ross County.
I think the criticism is way over the top considering how crap the team in front of him were
I remember the Port Vale away game where PV had 38 shots on goal, that’s not the goalie’s fault !
How on earth can a team allow that kind of pressure. He saved a few worldies in that game.
I think the mask has hindered his game . It would be better if he could ditch it.
The 1st 11 won't necessarily be his "favourite" players as much as what he sees as the best on any given day.
You keep peddling this trope