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POST-MATCH THREAD: Wrexham v Charlton Athletic: Saturday 26th April 2025: KO 17:30
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Yep. Been saying it since Feb. Madness decision especially then saying we're turn to the youth team if we need to.valleynick66 said:Streamlined squad…🙁
£2m would have got you Sam Smith in January & most likely 2nd tonight.
But we decided we could turn to Mbick & Kanu. Nothing against the 2 young lads but you could see today it was men against boys out there.12 -
I'd be fine with that. I would rest a lot of players for Saturday personally. I know you can lose momentum but we have until May 10th for the first Play off match. That is just over two weeks to get all the levels as high as we can. I don't care if the first leg is at home or away if it is against Wycombe. Wycombe is my preference and that is out of our hands and in the hands of them and Stockport.golfaddick said:
The way Wycombe are playing atm I dont think they can even draw a game !CAFCTrev said:What's the danger that both Wycombe and Stockport will decide to play for the draw to secure that home second leg? Or will they both go for the win in hopes of avoiding a particular team in the semi final?
We have to win next Sat otherwise we will end up 5th and if so will most likely play Wycombe.
As for today, we had a couple of players out and Jones not fully fit and lost it when we conceded the first. No problem, it happens. Not often and no need to overreact.4 -
Took a kicking. Now let's kick right back and grab promotion. COYR.4
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Nobody in our spine turned up today - they all looked overawed. Our GK allowed a poor effort, Jones shipped the second, Doch did little, Coventry was so poor, and Godden barely touched the ball. You can make excuses for all of them, of course, but they don't need it.
I thought Wrexham were much better than us at The Valley, and they were much better today. They're stronger and more physical all over the pitch, with more quality going forwards. Dobson's performance was particularly galling, he was everywhere and has such quality on the ball.
Let's be honest, based on the whole of the season, we don't deserve 2nd. But against the play-offs cohort, we have a decent chance.
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Not sure having Berry and Small in the team would have made any difference. The hope that Wrexham would feel the pressure was wide of the mark, they fed off it. No shame in losing to a better side, we were bullied out of it in the first 20 minutes and the game was over.
A dent to our confidence but a timely wake up call for the playoffs and the intensity we'll face.8 -
Shit Town…. Shit Stadium…amazing what 20 mil can buy you….will not shed a tear when Hollywood walks away and they fall back down the leagues8
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I thought that was a difficult watch. You have to give credit where it is due, Wrexham were at it for the full 90, with lots of energy and they were clinical when it mattered.
But we were also very poor today. If we are missing key players in the playoffs we won't get far at all. The lack of depth really showed. If we have our strongest 11 available then I think we're the best side in the playoffs.3 -
That was an absolutely awful performance today, chance to really go for it when we had nothing to lose and we put in a totally toothless display and allowed Wrexham to stroll through the 90 mins in first gear.
2nd place was always a long shot and didn't think we'd win today, but really disappointed in the performance.1 -
So once again you decide facts are not important in your posts. In January, we had Leaburn, Godden, Chuks, Kanu, Ahadme and Campbell, I will leave Hylton out of that list. So that's six forwards, I've been going to Charlton since 1968 and you, Golfie, not long after, please tell me when we had seven first team forwards on our books and whilst you are it find me another club that has that same number, it never happened even when we were in the premier league, if anything at most clubs it's probably four, maximum.golfaddick said:
Yep. Been saying it since Feb. Madness decision especially then saying we're turn to the youth team if we need to.valleynick66 said:Streamlined squad…🙁
£2m would have got you Sam Smith in January & most likely 2nd tonight.
But we decided we could turn to Mbick & Kanu. Nothing against the 2 young lads but you could see today it was men against boys out there.8 - Sponsored links:
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We don’t match up well against Stockport who are similar to Wrexham but not as much quality….hope we avoid themChunes said:Nobody in our spine turned up today - they all looked overawed. Our GK allowed a poor effort, Jones shipped the second, Doch did little, Coventry was so poor, and Godden barely touched the ball. You can make excuses for all of them, of course, but they don't need it.
I thought Wrexham were much better than us at The Valley, and they were much better today. They're stronger and more physical all over the pitch, with more quality going forwards. Dobson's performance was particularly galling, he was everywhere and has such quality on the ball.
Let's be honest, based on the whole of the season, we don't deserve 2nd. But against the play-offs cohort, I hope we're strong. But we need the spine of our team to stand up and be counted.1 -
Thing is, talk of resting players for Burton is all well and good but we can't afford to lose that one, in fact we need to really get stuck into them and show no mercy because anything less than a very convincing win could prove disastrous for confidence and moral going into the playoffs.
Today has to be treated as a literal kick up the arse big time, we were bullied and outrun by a team no better than us, but we just capitulated and lost our shape far too early in the game.
So yes pissed off big time like everyone else, but we need to show strength and courage because I still think we have it in us to finish the season well with another Wembley win...🏆2 -
We'd had won it if we had not bought Ahadme. I mean, where is he ?? Is he injured?? If not then is he that bad that Mbick (no league goals) and Kanu (just back from 2 injuries) can get on front of him.TellyTubby said:We'd have won that if we still had Alfie May.
The fact that the 2nd half season run had been carried up front by mainly Godden alone is remarkable. Leaburn had a couple of good games once fit but no other striker had been worth their salt.
The issue isnt that we sold Alfie.....the issue is that we didnt replace him fully enough & also went into the season relying on 2 unfit/injured strikers (Aneke & Leaburn).11 -
Can’t get upset about today, good performance from a very good side, we got beat, big deal!
2nd place was always a huge ask and still needed a shed load of luck,
Burton don’t matter, rest everyone, Wycombe in the playoffs😊 Stockport at Wembley is how I see it.Hopefully the occasion and the size of the pitch will upset Stockport🤞
Whatever, the best season since Bowyer’s promotion team7 -
Would you like mayo on your chips, sir?Gribbo said:
That's an image I'll have to take up the pub for my meal tonightArsenetatters said:Can't stand Brownie wanking off to Wrexham's win.0 -
Doubt it... We'd have been forced to compete with Wrexham on wages as wellgolfaddick said:
Yep. Been saying it since Feb. Madness decision especially then saying we're turn to the youth team if we need to.valleynick66 said:Streamlined squad…🙁
£2m would have got you Sam Smith in January & most likely 2nd tonight.
But we decided we could turn to Mbick & Kanu. Nothing against the 2 young lads but you could see today it was men against boys out there.
But its easy to throw other people's money around8 -
Am I right in saying a win next week will guarantee us 4th irrespective of the Wycombe v Stockport result?0
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Any comments from Nathan tonight? Not seen a thing...0
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the positives:
We are in the playoffs
No new injuries today
Gave 2 youngsters a run out
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Maybe the case is to rest every first team player next Saturday who doesn't need minutes. Does it affect us in terms of morale when the U21s lose?1
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Sour grapes. I dont see the 2 "'stars" pulling out anytime soon & most likely will back Parkinson in the summer so they stay up. Probably spend £10m-£15m on a few players & get mid table.ct_addick said:Shit Town…. Shit Stadium…amazing what 20 mil can buy you….will not shed a tear when Hollywood walks away and they fall back down the leagues.7 -
Depends on the resultsLargeAddick said:Am I right in saying a win next week will guarantee us 4th irrespective of the Wycombe v Stockport result?
Stockport or Wycombe win then yes we get fourth
Stockport and Wycombe draw... then it depends on our result
- 7-0 win and we get third from Stockport
- 6-0 win and we get fourth from Wycombe
The score line was the worst aspect of the defeat today, as our Goal Difference which we did well to claw back against Wycombe, has been destroyed now, meaning that a draw between those two doesn't do anything for us.3 -
I think Jones summed it up perfectly
”they did the basics better than us, they were more clinical than us, and probably outworked us”18 -
Jones went off... Might have been as a precaution, but it was at an odd time, so might have been at his limit.lancashire lad said:the positives:
We are in the playoffs
No new injuries today
Gave 2 youngsters a run out
It was the risk of playing him though, and is likely why we didn't play Small / Berry0 -
Gisappointed said:Too many square pegs in round holes. Finished with four strikers, two DMs and left footed Gilbert seemingly RWB, although pub did switch to boxing when 3rd went in so can't be sure. We all know MG cant play in the middle of a three, why doesn't NJ?
Jones had to go off to save him for the play offs so obviously Macca going to go CB and he did ok as the game had gone and Smith was on fire.
The usual OTT about our win at Wycombe, now the same about the loss against Wrexham.
Great achievement by Parky to get 3 promotions in a row despite having the luxury of 7 experienced strikers to pick from!
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Indeed it is. But then of you dont spend where does that get you ? No point buying a loss making club & not spend to get promoted. Stay in League 1 & the losses will mount.ForeverAddickted said:
Doubt it... We'd have been forced to compete with Wrexham on wages as wellgolfaddick said:
Yep. Been saying it since Feb. Madness decision especially then saying we're turn to the youth team if we need to.valleynick66 said:Streamlined squad…🙁
£2m would have got you Sam Smith in January & most likely 2nd tonight.
But we decided we could turn to Mbick & Kanu. Nothing against the 2 young lads but you could see today it was men against boys out there.
But its easy to throw other people's money around.4 -
Today showed what ambitious owners can achieve. They brought in Smith in January and we brought in.......? Our lot still think they can just use the Academy to bring us success - yeah, Anderson, Kanu - not quite in the Sam Smith class yet.6
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Jones comments: https://x.com/CAFCofficial/status/1916213036592894053
Coventry comments: https://x.com/CAFCofficial/status/19162146709076586921 -
We spent money on Kirk, Fraser and others under Sandgaard... Got us no whereNadou said:Today showed what ambitious owners can achieve. They brought in Smith in January and we brought in.......? Our lot still think they can just use the Academy to bring us success - yeah, Anderson, Kanu - not quite in the Sam Smith class yet.
Wrexham paid all that money for individuals, and yet they're finishing above us by just a handful of points; Birmingham have scored ten more goals than us - Yes I know both are enjoying the fruits of promotion now - But throwing money at the problem is the "easy" way out.4
