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  • Talal
    Talal Posts: 11,502

    Keeper, right back, creative midfielder, right wing and target man please.

    Why right back? Solly, Wilson, Nego are surely enough.
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,599

    By the sounds of things I think we'd be lining up like this:

    Pope

    Solly - Morrison - Bikey/Gomez - Wiggins

    Gudmunsson - Jackson - Cousins - Moussa

    Tucudean - Vetokele

    In my mind one other striker would be ideal, as Piggy and Spongey need a League 1 loan to get themselves set for the Championship, and another GK is a must. If you think that Wilson, Reza, Harriott and to a lesser extent Nego can play RW or LW we may be alright, but an extra body that can play right across the midfield (Collison anyone?) would push this squad into the top half - if not into contention for the last playoff place.

    Blind optimism? Maybe, but I for one am finally excited by a Charlton team for the first time in a while.

    Reckon it'll be this team with Gomez occupying the other Centre-Back slot
  • All_Thaid_Up
    All_Thaid_Up Posts: 2,293
    To be fair we have no idea what the team is. I wouldn't like to predict it until final pre season game.
  • Rothko
    Rothko Posts: 18,814
    Those going to Ebbsfleet next week will have a better idea
  • Talal
    Talal Posts: 11,502
    Unless we play 5 in midfield is Jackson gonna struggle to get into the team now? From the team above I could see Buyens in his place.
  • seriously_red
    seriously_red Posts: 5,741

    Keeper, right back, creative midfielder, right wing and target man please.

    Is that cover for Wilson, Nego and Solly?!

    I go with @callumcafc in that there's a loan window and we have enough players to see us through the first 10 games. There's enough new players to induct already. Any more and they are blocking the youngsters coming through. There's a call to be made on keeper and I wonder what the club will do there?

    If we are playing 4-3-3 we have more than enough players but wouldn't say no if a loan improves the quality in a certain area... or covers if we get an early injury. Tucudean is the new target man but if he doesn't cut it then I would hope someone else is found.

  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,267
    CAFCsayer said:

    -----------Pope
    Solly Morrison Gomez Wiggins
    -----Buyens Moussa Cousins
    Gudmunsson Tucudean Vetokele

    This would be my guess if we play 4 - 3 -3

    Yet so far we have lined up 4 -4-2 in both games in Belgium and i think the same at Welling (I wasn't there).

    The talk was that BP was a young product of the Belgian coaching system where 4 -3-3 is the norm so I expected to see that line up.

    Perhaps it is easier for the players to play 4-4-2 ie a formation they know until BP has coached them for a while.

    I guess there will be a lot of work in Spain.
  • CAFCsayer said:

    -----------Pope
    Solly Morrison Gomez Wiggins
    -----Buyens Moussa Cousins
    Gudmunsson Tucudean Vetokele

    This would be my guess if we play 4 - 3 -3

    Yet so far we have lined up 4 -4-2 in both games in Belgium and i think the same at Welling (I wasn't there).

    The talk was that BP was a young product of the Belgian coaching system where 4 -3-3 is the norm so I expected to see that line up.

    Perhaps it is easier for the players to play 4-4-2 ie a formation they know until BP has coached them for a while.

    I guess there will be a lot of work in Spain.
    I think Big Bob is considering that 4-4-2 is the most common formation in English football, so trying that first.

    With the players that we have, I think 4-3-3 may be the better formation, but fair play to BP, for trying out the formation he thinks the existing players (and particularly the "young guns") are more used to.

    And I can't believe, considering the World Cup he had, everyone is discounting Reza...
  • mrbligh
    mrbligh Posts: 3,056
    Would defo like to see 433

    I don't think we have an imposing enough cm for 442
  • mrbligh
    mrbligh Posts: 3,056
    Also negates the rm issue

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  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,267

    CAFCsayer said:

    -----------Pope
    Solly Morrison Gomez Wiggins
    -----Buyens Moussa Cousins
    Gudmunsson Tucudean Vetokele

    This would be my guess if we play 4 - 3 -3

    Yet so far we have lined up 4 -4-2 in both games in Belgium and i think the same at Welling (I wasn't there).

    The talk was that BP was a young product of the Belgian coaching system where 4 -3-3 is the norm so I expected to see that line up.

    Perhaps it is easier for the players to play 4-4-2 ie a formation they know until BP has coached them for a while.

    I guess there will be a lot of work in Spain.
    I think Big Bob is considering that 4-4-2 is the most common formation in English football, so trying that first.

    With the players that we have, I think 4-3-3 may be the better formation, but fair play to BP, for trying out the formation he thinks the existing players (and particularly the "young guns") are more used to.

    And I can't believe, considering the World Cup he had, everyone is discounting Reza...

    Still think Reza will be sold. No inside info but this is the time to sell him while his stock is high.

    Also Igor is BPs player and I can't see the two of them starting together. Rumanian George is a better pairing and Johan B Gud is a natural winger, unlike RG
  • rikofold
    rikofold Posts: 4,051
    bobcafc7 said:

    Don't think we need to much more to be honest

    Pope/Phillips

    Solly/Wilson
    Morrison/Ben Haim
    Gomez/bikey/Lennon
    Wiggins/fox

    Wilson/nego
    Buyens/cousins
    Moussa/Jackson
    Gudmunsson/harriot

    Reza/tucudean
    Vetokele/church

    So in an ideal world I'd get an experienced back up goalkeeper a right mid/winger and send church out on loan and bring in another striker but I don't think we're to far off .

    Looking a lot more encouraging than the squads Powell was allowed to put together at this level. Stick Yann and Stephens in there and it's looking like a challenger.

    I think we're light on the right flank still - not convinced by Nego and certainly not in midfield - and to only have one big guy in the squad up front is a bit of a risk if he breaks his leg in September.

    In an ideal world, I'd like an alternative lump up front, a tricky quick right winger, and another creative central midfield option. And an experienced goalkeeper.

    Looking very light on Championship experience down the spine as well.
  • doronron
    doronron Posts: 819
    I thought all forein coaches played 4--5--1 and 4--4--2 was the old way,most prem teams play 4-5-1 and quite a few championship teams play this as well,if we want to keep up with the times it will be 4-5-1 then
  • RedChaser
    RedChaser Posts: 19,887
    edited July 2014
    Bit of a sweeping generalisation there. Anyway 4-5-1 is only a fom of 4-3-3, depends if you are defending or attacking, playing a diamond midfield or whatever :-0
  • dizzee
    dizzee Posts: 5,616
    edited July 2014
    Pope/NEW KEEPER

    Solly/Nego
    Morrison/Ben Haim
    Gomez/bikey/Lennon
    Wiggins/fox

    Wilson/NEW RIGHT WINGER
    Buyens/cousins
    Moussa/Jackson/AA
    Gudmunsson/harriot

    Reza/tucudean
    Vetokele/church NEW STRIKER
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,422

    Right that's number 7 ticked off (target man). What do we need now? A goalie? Creative midfielder?

    Are we done after that?


    GK and another couple of utility players.
  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,962

    CAFCsayer said:

    -----------Pope
    Solly Morrison Gomez Wiggins
    -----Buyens Moussa Cousins
    Gudmunsson Tucudean Vetokele

    This would be my guess if we play 4 - 3 -3

    Yet so far we have lined up 4 -4-2 in both games in Belgium and i think the same at Welling (I wasn't there).

    The talk was that BP was a young product of the Belgian coaching system where 4 -3-3 is the norm so I expected to see that line up.

    Perhaps it is easier for the players to play 4-4-2 ie a formation they know until BP has coached them for a while.

    I guess there will be a lot of work in Spain.
    I think Big Bob is considering that 4-4-2 is the most common formation in English football, so trying that first.

    With the players that we have, I think 4-3-3 may be the better formation, but fair play to BP, for trying out the formation he thinks the existing players (and particularly the "young guns") are more used to.

    Remember, Big Bob won't be working in isolation.

    He'll be with Damien Matthew everyday and naturally they'll be discussing options for the best way forward together. If nothing else, Matthew will be imparting his working knowledge and experience of Charlton in the Championship.

    I believe you've made a good point, Loopy ....... it's logical that they will try out formations that the nucleus of players are already familiar with.

    It'll bring the players onside with the management and make everybodies' job a lot easier, especially integrating the new players with the rump of last season's squad.



  • Valiantphil
    Valiantphil Posts: 6,412

    By the sounds of things I think we'd be lining up like this:

    Pope

    Solly - Morrison - Bikey/Gomez - Wiggins

    Gudmunsson - Jackson - Cousins - Moussa

    Tucudean - Vetokele

    OR

    Pope

    Solly - Morrison - Bikey/Gomez - Wiggins

    Buyens - Jackson - Cousins

    Gudmunsson - Vetokele - Moussa

    With the rest of the squad as:

    Phillips/Wilson/Ben Haim/Lennon/Fox/Wilson/Nego/Buyens/Harriott/Reza/Church/Piggott

    In my mind one other striker would be ideal, as Piggy and Spongey need a League 1 loan to get themselves set for the Championship, and another GK is a must. If you think that Wilson, Reza, Harriott and to a lesser extent Nego can play RW or LW we may be alright, but an extra body that can play right across the midfield (Collison anyone?) would push this squad into the top half - if not into contention for the last playoff place.

    Blind optimism? Maybe, but I for one am finally excited by a Charlton team for the first time in a while.

    The only thing that can make Church a 20 goal Championship striker (as his agent promised) - is Harry Potter's magic wand.
  • soapy_jones
    soapy_jones Posts: 21,372
    He's got one

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    It's broken...
  • Addickted2U
    Addickted2U Posts: 3,088
    Anyone know the situation with Cywka? Thought he might make a useful addition to the squad seeing as he has Championship experience. Or have I missed something?

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  • Southbank
    Southbank Posts: 5,267

    By the sounds of things I think we'd be lining up like this:

    Pope

    Solly - Morrison - Bikey/Gomez - Wiggins

    Gudmunsson - Jackson - Cousins - Moussa

    Tucudean - Vetokele

    OR

    Pope

    Solly - Morrison - Bikey/Gomez - Wiggins

    Buyens - Jackson - Cousins

    Gudmunsson - Vetokele - Moussa

    With the rest of the squad as:

    Phillips/Wilson/Ben Haim/Lennon/Fox/Wilson/Nego/Buyens/Harriott/Reza/Church/Piggott

    In my mind one other striker would be ideal, as Piggy and Spongey need a League 1 loan to get themselves set for the Championship, and another GK is a must. If you think that Wilson, Reza, Harriott and to a lesser extent Nego can play RW or LW we may be alright, but an extra body that can play right across the midfield (Collison anyone?) would push this squad into the top half - if not into contention for the last playoff place.

    Blind optimism? Maybe, but I for one am finally excited by a Charlton team for the first time in a while.

    The only thing that can make Church a 20 goal Championship striker (as his agent promised) - is Harry Potter's magic wand.
    Both of these formations are weak on goalkeeping experience, midfield creativity and championship experience up front.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,267

    Anyone know the situation with Cywka? Thought he might make a useful addition to the squad seeing as he has Championship experience. Or have I missed something?

    Good point. Is he still around?
  • Richard J
    Richard J Posts: 8,033

    Anyone know the situation with Cywka? Thought he might make a useful addition to the squad seeing as he has Championship experience. Or have I missed something?

    Good point. Is he still around?
    I think he was released from his trial last week.

  • ross1
    ross1 Posts: 51,008

    Anyone know the situation with Cywka? Thought he might make a useful addition to the squad seeing as he has Championship experience. Or have I missed something?

    Good point. Is he still around?
    According to Ketts (I believe) he was not offered a contract, and left last week
  • uie2
    uie2 Posts: 4,596
    bobcafc7 said:

    Don't think we need to much more to be honest

    Pope/Phillips

    Solly/Wilson
    Morrison/Ben Haim
    Gomez/bikey/Lennon
    Wiggins/fox

    Wilson/nego
    Buyens/cousins
    Moussa/Jackson
    Gudmunsson/harriot

    Reza/tucudean
    Vetokele/church

    So in an ideal world I'd get an experienced back up goalkeeper a right mid/winger and send church out on loan and bring in another striker but I don't think we're to far off .

    I sorry but Ansah is better than Church so I would put I'm in there for place on the bench
  • PL54
    PL54 Posts: 10,757
    I thought this meant we needed a number 7 - who is our number 7 ?
  • PL54
    PL54 Posts: 10,757
    Do we still have AA ?
  • RedChaser
    RedChaser Posts: 19,887
    PL54 said:

    Do we still have AA ?

    No but we've got RAC (Reza And Church).
  • shuffles67
    shuffles67 Posts: 105
    I'm exited by the signings of Moussa,Gudmunsson,Igor and to a lesser degree Buyens and Bikey but not so with Tucu(dont know anything about the guy) and Ben Haim but what concerns me will they be playing for the shirt or the money.


  • CAFC_Norfolk
    CAFC_Norfolk Posts: 359

    I'm exited by the signings of Moussa,Gudmunsson,Igor and to a lesser degree Buyens and Bikey but not so with Tucu(dont know anything about the guy) and Ben Haim but what concerns me will they be playing for the shirt or the money.


    When you go to work, do you do it for the company or for the money? I work for money