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Luke Berry signs on a 2-year deal (+1 option)

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  • Carl_bratton
    Carl_bratton Posts: 68
    Looks like he’s ready to give up now. Spent more time trying to get booked than he did on the ball
  • ct_addick
    ct_addick Posts: 4,338
    Unimpressed
  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,388
    edited October 2024
    https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/sport/charlton-midfielder-hopes-barnsley-brace-will-play-on-nathan-jones-mind-with-wrexham-up-next/

    https://x.com/cafcofficial/status/1849024213320876344?s=46&t=A-w3Eq0EWWpjMxring904Q
  • Covered_End_Lad
    Covered_End_Lad Posts: 5,726
    Offers more of an attacking threat in those two more advanced midfield positions than Anderson and A Campbell. 

    Having 2 cdms and 2 cams that all have similar skillsets none of which are creative or goal scoring are part of the reason we have struggled.

    Personally would like to see TC and Berry line up in the two CAM positions behind Godden and Leaburn. Still plenty of defensive cover with Taylor and Coventry both in the pivot.
  • NabySarr
    NabySarr Posts: 4,302
    Covered_End_Lad said:
    Offers more of an attacking threat in those two more advanced midfield positions than Anderson and A Campbell. 

    Having 2 cdms and 2 cams that all have similar skillsets none of which are creative or goal scoring are part of the reason we have struggled.

    Personally would like to see TC and Berry line up in the two CAM positions behind Godden and Leaburn. Still plenty of defensive cover with Taylor and Coventry both in the pivot.
    I think that’s our best team, only concern would be that if you start all of our best attacking players, then there is then nothing to come off the bench 
  • thenewbie
    thenewbie Posts: 11,004
    NabySarr said:
    Covered_End_Lad said:
    Offers more of an attacking threat in those two more advanced midfield positions than Anderson and A Campbell. 

    Having 2 cdms and 2 cams that all have similar skillsets none of which are creative or goal scoring are part of the reason we have struggled.

    Personally would like to see TC and Berry line up in the two CAM positions behind Godden and Leaburn. Still plenty of defensive cover with Taylor and Coventry both in the pivot.
    I think that’s our best team, only concern would be that if you start all of our best attacking players, then there is then nothing to come off the bench 
    Wouldn't say there's nothing left on the bench - Kanu, Dixon, Aneke if fit, Anderson would do a job bringing energy and pressing, there's options to switch it up there really.
  • sam3110
    sam3110 Posts: 21,300
    TC and Berry is too attacking with 2 out and out strikers if you ask me, especially with our one paced midfield and defence
  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,388
    sam3110 said:
    TC and Berry is too attacking with 2 out and out strikers if you ask me, especially with our one paced midfield and defence
    Is it any more attacking than when we had Aribo and Williams/another in a diamond under Bowyer? Not as talented but the balance is currently too far the other way, we need goals and pace in midfield which those two would add more than any other midfielders in the squad.
  • sam3110
    sam3110 Posts: 21,300
    Scoham said:
    sam3110 said:
    TC and Berry is too attacking with 2 out and out strikers if you ask me, especially with our one paced midfield and defence
    Is it any more attacking than when we had Aribo and Williams/another in a diamond under Bowyer? Not as talented but the balance is currently too far the other way, we need goals and pace in midfield which those two would add more than any other midfielders in the squad.
    No but that's the issue I'm getting at, when we played like that under Bowyer we didn't have a back 4 as poor as Watson, Mitchell, Gillesphey, Edwards. 

    If we had Ramsay and Jones instead, it's slightly more feasible. 
  • ross1
    ross1 Posts: 51,004
    thenewbie said:
    NabySarr said:
    Covered_End_Lad said:
    Offers more of an attacking threat in those two more advanced midfield positions than Anderson and A Campbell. 

    Having 2 cdms and 2 cams that all have similar skillsets none of which are creative or goal scoring are part of the reason we have struggled.

    Personally would like to see TC and Berry line up in the two CAM positions behind Godden and Leaburn. Still plenty of defensive cover with Taylor and Coventry both in the pivot.
    I think that’s our best team, only concern would be that if you start all of our best attacking players, then there is then nothing to come off the bench 
    Wouldn't say there's nothing left on the bench - Kanu, Dixon, Aneke if fit, Anderson would do a job bringing energy and pressing, there's options to switch it up there really.
    I thought Kanu was still injured

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  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,738
    edited October 2024
    We need players who through the team who know where the goal is. I thought Anderson might have those attributes too but not showing it this season, he is still young. We also need strikers who know where it is to a greater extenct. So far, playing two a game, they have chpped in with 5 goals between them when I think when it should be about 10! For this reason alone, Berry needs to start.
  • CL_Phantom
    CL_Phantom Posts: 5,522
    edited October 2024
    In 12 appearances, has already scored half the amount of goals (4) our entire central midfield managed last season combined (8)

    Coventry - 0
    Fiorini -0 
    Fraser -0 
    Payne -0 
    Camara -0 
    Taylor -0 
    L Watson -0 
    Bakinson - 1
    McGrandles - 1
    C Campbell - 2
    Dobson - 2
    Anderson -2


  • clive
    clive Posts: 19,478
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eNJdSomaXw

     Luke Berry pre-Exeter City interview (February 2025)

  • thenewbie
    thenewbie Posts: 11,004
    5 goals and 5 assists now, which is not too bad a return and he's probably unlucky not to have a couple more of each. 
    Not been quite as impactful as maybe I hoped but pretty tidy and certainly doing his bit.
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,456
    Thought today was one of his best games for us.
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,834
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Thought today was one of his best games for us.
    Yep agreed. I’ve been well disappointed with him (which I assume makes me a hater) but thought he had his best game today 
  • queensland_addick
    queensland_addick Posts: 7,549
    Top professional. Great attitude, always gives 100% and has a touch of class about him.
    He's played at a much higher level, yet shows every week that playing in league one isn't at all beneath him.
    I should imagine that he and Godden are major influences on the squad, and especially the younger players.
  • sam3110
    sam3110 Posts: 21,300
    I'll be the first to admit I expected a bit more, and during our worst time of the year he stood out as someone low on confidence and it translated to a low workrate on the pitch. However when he is on song he's clearly a very talented player with a lot to offer still, yesterday he was the perfect foil for the front 2, dropping into pockets of space, moving forwards into gaps that opened up when TC and Small stretched them, and playing some beautiful passes along the way
  • IR94
    IR94 Posts: 751
    I think he is underrated by so many, his movement is the best at the club bar maybe Godden
  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,388
    IR94 said:
    I think he is underrated by so many, his movement is the best at the club bar maybe Godden
    Intelligence can take longer to really shine compared to skill, pace, strength and energy. He was probably expected to be a really technical player and comfortably get 10+ goals and assists each. While he’s good and has added various qualities, he’s not a playmaker who runs the game like we might have hoped. Like Godden his experience complements the pace and energy players like TC and Small bring.

    I do wonder with Berry and Godden if they’ve got fitter as the season progressed. Pratley was possibly the same in 18/19. Those three have looked better in stronger teams, as the youngsters have improved and the team has got better results.

    Both have played regularly since our run started. Back in the summer there were the understandable concerns their legs had gone, but Jones made the right call to bring in both. They’ve clearly still got the fitness and hunger that we need, something many on paper good signings in recent seasons haven’t had.

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  • felix_31
    felix_31 Posts: 292
    Is Berry not in Slovenia?  I've not seen him in any of the club's content.  Injured?  On the move...?
  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 11,206
    felix_31 said:
    Is Berry not in Slovenia?  I've not seen him in any of the club's content.  Injured?  On the move...?
    He was seen travelling, NJ has said fitness wise he’s behind the group because of his injury last season. Presume he’s on a different training programme along with Godden
  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,957
    fenaddick said:
    felix_31 said:
    Is Berry not in Slovenia?  I've not seen him in any of the club's content.  Injured?  On the move...?
    He was seen travelling, NJ has said fitness wise he’s behind the group because of his injury last season. Presume he’s on a different training programme along with Godden
    Yes, training together in the Old Boys Club 🙂
  • AS1987
    AS1987 Posts: 34
    Surprised to see that Luke Berry's banner is still up at Kenilworth Road.

    Darren Ambrose was also a bit confused before the game as he was looking for the media entrance and tried getting in through the turnstiles at the Oak Road Stand.
  • Leuth
    Leuth Posts: 23,338
    Maybe he's returning there 
  • wmcf123
    wmcf123 Posts: 5,827
    Leuth said:
    Maybe he's returning there 
    Would make sense , although I’m sure Nathan will want to have as many of his lads around as possible .  
  • clive
    clive Posts: 19,478
    “Luke [Berry] is back in full training," Jones confirmed.
    https://www.charltonafc.com/news/jones-we-love-playing-back-valley
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,456
    edited September 25
    I wonder if he'll come in for Fullah - Its not like Ibby has been getting any minutes
  • FishCostaFortune
    FishCostaFortune Posts: 10,773
    ForeverAddickted said:
    I wonder if he'll come in for Fullah - Its not like Ibby has been getting any minutes
    I guess that would make the most sense - though with how highly regarded he is, I wouldn’t be shocked if Anderson is the one to make way. 
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,456
    edited September 25
    FishCostaFortune said:
    ForeverAddickted said:
    I wonder if he'll come in for Fullah - Its not like Ibby has been getting any minutes
    I guess that would make the most sense - though with how highly regarded he is, I wouldn’t be shocked if Anderson is the one to make way. 
    Yeah Fullah is also in that position at the moment, where he's got a nice amount of versatility so could probably replace Carey, Apter or Edwards if we needed to do that in a match.

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