Charlton v Bristol Rovers - Match Thread

AFKABartram said:

Big group of singing Europeans at the front of the East

Well they're in the best stand arent they!!

I presume its the German Addicks?

Not a very encouraging line up.....oh well, you never know.

RedChaser said:

killerandflash said:

No need to rush Reeves back, while Clarke looked really rusty on Tuesday. Lapslie deserves to keep his place

So does Sarr especially as Djiksteel didn't have his best of games in the cup replay scoring the lowest (5.39) in the players marks

And I thought Lapslie looked lightweight and lost in the FA Cup first round (didn't see the replay). It was a good reminder of how far he still has to go.

That said, he's really our only option for that right shuttling role with Reeves and Pratley and Cullen all out.

Regarding Reeves, it must be that he hasn't recovered from his injury in time, or that it's felt playing him today would risk him for Tuesday. Ideally you'd rather him at home against a side with a solid defense, as without him we often look bereft of creativity in midfield, but with the holiday fixtures coming up best not to risk anyone.

The Billy Clarke thing is interesting. Suspect it's a case of him picking up a little knock, which is common when coming back from such a long layoff. Another where maybe Bowyer wants to wait for Tuesday for him, but that'd be a bit strange if he is fit that he doesn't even make the bench.

Going on the highlights from Tuesday night Ajose looked to be everywhere. I don't think we're going to get that same level of space in behind unless we get the early goal. But it's a good reminder that there is a player in there. And his movement is often quite good. I don't think it's a coincidence that he was playing with Taylor (maybe for the first time this season) as he, like Grant and Igor, needs a center forward to "play off of."

Not overly hopeful. Injuries have really taken their toll and I think that midfield can be got at.

Come on reds, make it quick

90 seconds in, first corner to Lord Bowyer's side.

Which way are we kicking....towards Covered End or Jimmy Seed?

Has Aribo got his hair in bunches?!

AFKABartram said:

ForeverAddickted said:

AFKABartram said:

Big group of singing Europeans at the front of the East

Well they're in the best stand arent they!!

I presume its the German Addicks?

No another club tourists I guess. About 30 of them

Probably one of the european parties in the running for the takeover ;-)

Ball down the line from Aribo to Ajose, his pull back to middle if box finds Lapslie who shot straight at keeper.

7' 0-0

Ball not sticking up front at the moment great chance there for Lapslie has to score but blocked.

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7' | Jack Bonham called into action to push away an attempt from George Lapslie, who was found free inside the Rovers box.

#CAFC 0 - 0 #BRFC

Jamie Ward lobs keeper from Steers route one kick

Goal!!!!!!