'I’ve had it at previous clubs where you're not doing well and lads will
maybe start to get a bit toxic and throw their toys out the pram, but
here it's been really good. I think that's down to the management team
and everyone around the building helping to keep everyone going in one
direction'
That's what you want to hear, especially from one of the players who could have felt let down when Jones dropped him. I do think we've signed the kind of players who are unlikely to stop playing just because the manager hasn't been super nice to them that day. There's tactical issues but hopefully that's something that we can work on
Alex Mitchell is a really top bloke and will be a really popular Charlton player over the next few years imo.
I spoke to his family after the game, his cousins and Dad mainly, and they're all really nice people and go to all the games to watch him. Have nothing but nice things to say about us.
I really hope we can secure Lloyd Jones on a bigger deal, as him and Mitchell are proper Charlton type players and I think we can build something with them.
Also goes against a lot of what people have said on various threads about how Jones lost the dressing room and dropping Mitchell was a sign that everyone was falling out. Most of that was based on Mitchell speaking to a fan at a point where he’s bound to be annoyed rather than taking a broader view
Also goes against a lot of what people have said on various threads about how Jones lost the dressing room and dropping Mitchell was a sign that everyone was falling out. Most of that was based on Mitchell speaking to a fan at a point where he’s bound to be annoyed rather than taking a broader view
Very well timed in that sense, presumably the "Jones lost the players" rumour/story has reached a few high up ears and this has quickly been released to try and quash it, or correct it (depending on how cynical you are.)
Which is honestly not actually a terrible idea in fairness.
Also goes against a lot of what people have said on various threads about how Jones lost the dressing room and dropping Mitchell was a sign that everyone was falling out. Most of that was based on Mitchell speaking to a fan at a point where he’s bound to be annoyed rather than taking a broader view
Very well timed in that sense, presumably the "Jones lost the players" rumour/story has reached a few high up ears and this has quickly been released to try and quash it, or correct it (depending on how cynical you are.)
Which is honestly not actually a terrible idea in fairness.
A player will always come out with a diplomatic message if asked a question that could put a cat amongst the pigeons if he came out with exactly what happened
That goes all professional footballers when dealing with fans and the media.
Just a shout out to this man, he looked excellent at the weekend. Very assured on the ball, was finding decent passes, and didn't look nervous once with the ball, also helped out Ramsay defensively. It might all be very basic to a lot of football fans, but we haven't had a centre back of this quality for a few seasons (excluding Jones).
Such a character as well, I was watching BluesFocus vlog and he seemed to have been winding them right up
Got right in the face of that dirty bastard who took Tyreece out, then got into one with McClean when the pen was given, then rubbed the twat’s nose in it when we scored the pen. Folk hero behaviour. 😎
An excellent player and have been crying out for him for years. Proper hard nut old school CB. Captain material and puts it all on the line for the team.
Can see why the penalty was given now, having slowed down the replay.
Oddly he looks like he's in the process of putting his arm behind his body, and then changes his mind, to ensure that he's able to block it... Unfortunately for him, there is a huge gap amongst the melee of players, so his actions were easily spotted, had he been "hidden" in a crowd, he'd probably have got away with it.
Every team needs a few characters like him .reminds me a lot of Jason Pearce.Hes not the quickest and his distribution isn't great but a great bloke to have in your team. Him and Jones are a good pairing.
Every team needs a few characters like him .reminds me a lot of Jason Pearce.Hes not the quickest and his distribution isn't great but a great bloke to have in your team. Him and Jones are a good pairing.
Did he get the assist for Gillesphey's goal yesterday?
Every team needs a few characters like him .reminds me a lot of Jason Pearce.Hes not the quickest and his distribution isn't great but a great bloke to have in your team. Him and Jones are a good pairing.
Did he get the assist for Gillesphey's goal yesterday?
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I spoke to his family after the game, his cousins and Dad mainly, and they're all really nice people and go to all the games to watch him. Have nothing but nice things to say about us.
I really hope we can secure Lloyd Jones on a bigger deal, as him and Mitchell are proper Charlton type players and I think we can build something with them.
Nice to hear about the dressing room atmosphere.
Which is honestly not actually a terrible idea in fairness.
That goes all professional footballers when dealing with fans and the media.
As mentioned on Charlton Live, check out the first goal in the Carlisle V Notts County game for a former Charlton CB showing the level we've had.
Such a character as well, I was watching BluesFocus vlog and he seemed to have been winding them right up
If you go to the end at 13:20 he's winding them right up and had a bit of a barmy with Stansfield.
Early doors, but seems an excellent signing
Folk hero behaviour. 😎
Charlton have been bullied for years. For once we have a player with some bollocks that won’t accept it.
Love the way he also picked up Ollie Palmer & told him to get on with it when he faked an injury.
https://x.com/cafc4lifee/status/1850272450581577811?s=46&t=MojDVxh_AjG5taAWPQn6Tw
Oddly he looks like he's in the process of putting his arm behind his body, and then changes his mind, to ensure that he's able to block it... Unfortunately for him, there is a huge gap amongst the melee of players, so his actions were easily spotted, had he been "hidden" in a crowd, he'd probably have got away with it.
Good decision from the referee having seen that