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Deadline Day from Pg.641 - Summer 2025 Charlton Athletic Transfer Rumours

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  • Bailey
    Bailey Posts: 3,292
    AberystwythAddick said:
    It’s probably not a good indication that I’ve both felt this excited about us signing a player since Kirk, there’s just something about signing a young attacking player that is better than all other signings. If we do get this over the line I genuinely believe he will make the step up reasonably well 
    I also think we that if Campbell got injured then we would not have a player who can go past players, so I agree this signing if it happens makes sense. 
  • RC_CAFC
    RC_CAFC Posts: 1,769
    SouthNorwoodAddick said:
    Exciting player but I don't really see how Apter fits in - he's definitely not a wingback and from his stats last season looks like less of a wingback than even Small! Neither does he appear to be a forward - but his goals look fairly promising. Then again, Campbell adapted well so I guess we'll see
    I would say he fits in exactly as a like for like to how Small played. With Ramsey or Burke behind him he’ll have a lot of licence to be playing further up. Small was really a right winger last year.

    He played wing back for a good period at Tranmere. He’s also known for being able to run and run. Think his style fits us to perfection.
  • MarcusH26
    MarcusH26 Posts: 8,123
    Think Apter would also give you the versatility to slide in as a 10 in that 3421 second half shape. 
  • thenewbie
    thenewbie Posts: 11,032
    SouthNorwoodAddick said:
    Exciting player but I don't really see how Apter fits in - he's definitely not a wingback and from his stats last season looks like less of a wingback than even Small! Neither does he appear to be a forward - but his goals look fairly promising. Then again, Campbell adapted well so I guess we'll see
    I presume he's going to be one of the 3 up front where he's free to drift around, in the same way as Campbell perhaps 
  • Steven81
    Steven81 Posts: 1,027
    edited July 13
    As mentioned above I think apter will play the small role and possibly have a bit more end product and potency,with someone like Ramsey next to him any player on that right side will have more license to attack.
  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,516
    ShootersHillGuru said:
    If I was to hazard a guess I’d say the two clubs have reached an agreement on a fee and now it’s a case of structuring it. Also sounds to me like Apter is keen to join us and has probably agreed terms. I’ve no idea just how good or not Apter is but there doesn’t appear to be a clamour from Championship clubs but perhaps that’s down to us being quick off the mark with a bid etc. 
    Last season was his first in L1 and he scored 8, year before he scored 12 in L2, so he’s probably still seen as a gamble with more to prove.

    With our budget we need bring players in before there’s too much interest and they move out our price range. An even better season in L1 could add a few million to the asking price.
  • cabbles
    cabbles Posts: 15,270
    MarcusH26 said:
    Think Apter would also give you the versatility to slide in as a 10 in that 3421 second half shape. 
    I was going to add, perhaps it gives us versatility in shape and set up.  The back 5/wing backs however you prefer to frame it has worked well for us and I think that’s how NJ wants to shape the team, but we have a long long season ahead of us against much better teams than the ones we played last year.  Adaptability in formation/set up could really help if we can throw a few teams off thinking we’re very rigid in set up etc 
  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 11,767
    cabbles said:
    MarcusH26 said:
    Think Apter would also give you the versatility to slide in as a 10 in that 3421 second half shape. 
    I was going to add, perhaps it gives us versatility in shape and set up.  The back 5/wing backs however you prefer to frame it has worked well for us and I think that’s how NJ wants to shape the team, but we have a long long season ahead of us against much better teams than the ones we played last year.  Adaptability in formation/set up could really help if we can throw a few teams off thinking we’re very rigid in set up etc 
    Just like against Birmingham at home, they couldn't adapt to the surprise change in shape
  • RonnieMoore
    RonnieMoore Posts: 4,550
    Brad Hills who was linked to us was involved in a punch up with a Northampton player in a pre season match yesterday .. both players left the field with blood pouring down their faces … .. 
  • AberystwythAddick
    AberystwythAddick Posts: 923
    Reading their forum is like going through the stages of grief. It looks like they’re finally at acceptance. Also I’m not sure if it’s jealousy or not but so many clubs that were in or around it at the end of last season have taken a real dislike to us. 

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  • AberystwythAddick
    AberystwythAddick Posts: 923
    fenaddick said:
    AberystwythAddick said:
    Reading their forum is like going through the stages of grief. It looks like they’re finally at acceptance. Also I’m not sure if it’s jealousy or not but so many clubs that were in or around it at the end of last season have taken a real dislike to us. 
    People REALLY dislike NJ in a way that I think is really hard for us to comprehend
    It’s odd, because before he managed us I didn’t really have any opinions on him. He seems to just have a group of people that want him to fail for no reason 
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,324
    MarcusH26 said:
    I can't remember if this was from an interview or if he was a guest at a supporters group meeting.

    Didn't Chris Lock say last season they won't loan any young players below the National League anymore because he wants them in a full time environment and players were coming back with bad habits etc from NLS/Isthmian loans?

    Just something that sprung to mind with the likes of Rylah, Josh Laq , Pat Casey and potentially Mwamba. 
    Yes, it was Bromley Addicks.

    Loans will only be to full time clubs with proper monitoring, etc.
  • KiwiValley
    KiwiValley Posts: 3,386
    Bailey said:
    Henry Irving said:
    MarcusH26 said:
    According to NJ via Rich it's Kanu or Mbick going out on loan and the other will stay. 
    Which would suggest that one of the incoming players will be a striker.

    Don't let Golfie know as he'll be upset we're wasting money on forwards when he knows we don't need them.
    I'm taking Golfie's relative silence as a good indicator, if Golfie is satisfied in a window, that is a very good thing. 
    Or a very very bad indicator. No one wants a quiet canary.


  • SouthLincsAddick
    SouthLincsAddick Posts: 575
    If we are prepared to drop £1.5-2m on a player very similar to small, then it goes to show it wasn’t about the money when he went to Preston. Always got the impression NJ wasn’t convinced about Small. Certainly wouldn’t have been about his talent, must’ve been around his attitude and he did come with a reputation.
  • TeeC
    TeeC Posts: 311
    I think there’s a certain potency and competence about NJ that scares the crap out of other clubs… that then gets converted into hatred 
  • golfaddick
    golfaddick Posts: 33,817
    Henry Irving said:
    MarcusH26 said:
    According to NJ via Rich it's Kanu or Mbick going out on loan and the other will stay. 
    Which would suggest that one of the incoming players will be a striker.

    Don't let Golfie know as he'll be upset we're wasting money on forwards when he knows we don't need them.
    Eh ?

    I'm.all for bringing in more forwards. The more the merrier.

    In fact I'll be in raptures should the lad from Blackpool signs 🤭
  • Yann897
    Yann897 Posts: 1,530
    golfaddick said:
    Henry Irving said:
    MarcusH26 said:
    According to NJ via Rich it's Kanu or Mbick going out on loan and the other will stay. 
    Which would suggest that one of the incoming players will be a striker.

    Don't let Golfie know as he'll be upset we're wasting money on forwards when he knows we don't need them.
    Eh ?

    I'm.all for bringing in more forwards. The more the merrier.

    In fact I'll be in raptures should the lad from Blackpool signs 🤭
    A positive golfaddick I don’t think Iv ever seen that, gotta say it’s a very exciting time for the club and I’d imagine it’s been 15 years or so since the last.
  • AberystwythAddick
    AberystwythAddick Posts: 923
    golfaddick said:
    Henry Irving said:
    MarcusH26 said:
    According to NJ via Rich it's Kanu or Mbick going out on loan and the other will stay. 
    Which would suggest that one of the incoming players will be a striker.

    Don't let Golfie know as he'll be upset we're wasting money on forwards when he knows we don't need them.
    Eh ?

    I'm.all for bringing in more forwards. The more the merrier.

    In fact I'll be in raptures should the lad from Blackpool signs 🤭
    I think his name is R Apter not raptures 

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  • Valley11
    Valley11 Posts: 12,016
    SouthLincsAddick said:
    If we are prepared to drop £1.5-2m on a player very similar to small, then it goes to show it wasn’t about the money when he went to Preston. Always got the impression NJ wasn’t convinced about Small. Certainly wouldn’t have been about his talent, must’ve been around his attitude and he did come with a reputation.
    Don’t know about his attitude but fairly convinced about his ability. 
    I’m pretty sure Small’s stats didn’t back up the hype for NJ.
  • Lewis Coaches
    Lewis Coaches Posts: 5,415
    sam3110 said:
    cafc4life said:
    We still need another striker for sure. Has to be a priority imo
    It all depends on how he lines us up at the start of the season. 

    Olaofe, Godden and Leaburn fighting to be the sole starter whilst we play 343 is probably enough, especially if Kanu and Mbick don't go on loan. 

    We'd then need more wingers as TC and Apter if he signs won't be enough, and you'd be relying on Carey to play out there or Leaburn, or playing Dixon. 

    If we're sticking to 352 then someone like DKD makes sense as he can play up top or in a 10, but then Apter makes less sense unless we use him as a super attacking RWB
    Glad you are not our manager.
    You would get us relegated for sure.
  • RedRobin
    RedRobin Posts: 1,377
    SouthLincsAddick said:
    If we are prepared to drop £1.5-2m on a player very similar to small, then it goes to show it wasn’t about the money when he went to Preston. Always got the impression NJ wasn’t convinced about Small. Certainly wouldn’t have been about his talent, must’ve been around his attitude and he did come with a reputation.
    This rings true with what I’ve heard. Small and NJ didn’t always see eye to eye. I’m sure it was against Blackpool at home that Small got taken off in the first half? I defo think NJ wanted him to stay but wasn’t prepared to blow the budget to keep him. 
  • Six-a-bag-of-nuts
    Six-a-bag-of-nuts Posts: 8,133
    RonnieMoore said:
    Yann897 said:
    The Red Robin said:
    Would still like a right wing back, as it may only
    L be JRC who can play there and he sounds like he’s better in midfield anyway. Another forward too please. 
    I’ll be surprised if we don’t bring in another right wing back.
    Ramsey will be playing there … 
    But you also said we would only be getting 7 in.
    So, is this your opinion or are you claiming to be in the know.
    Fwiw I'd prefer him at rcb.
  • balham red
    balham red Posts: 1,296
    Not seen him play, but the blackpool forum seems to suggest he's lacking pace. For those that know the player, is that a fair concern?

     I feel pace is important for the Small role.
  • Leuth
    Leuth Posts: 23,403
    Most important attribute for a wing-back is engine, not top speed 
  • jose
    jose Posts: 709
    Maybe @bobmunro could give us a clue as to why NJ is so disliked elsewhere.
    My personal view is he did well with us back in the (Chris Powell) day, took on a challenging gig at Luton and did well, then Stoke and Southampton he seemed very stressed, but not to be disliked so much as wondered at.
    Either way I believe NJ has redressed a lot of possible negatives by his achievements with us, and previously working successfully with the estimable Chris Powell also hints at good qualities.
  • blackpool72
    blackpool72 Posts: 23,744
    TellyTubby said:
    Valley11 said:
    Interesting thread on Rob Apter and our interest here:

    https://avftt.co.uk/index.php?threads/rob-apter.62897/page-3
    Having followed the link, I note that they have been checking out our forum and reading or posts.
    Bang out of order, sneaky underhand reading of other fans forums is despicable. 
    Hi Blackpool fans. 

    As you can see by my username I love you all very much.
  • sam3110
    sam3110 Posts: 21,387
    balham red said:
    Not seen him play, but the blackpool forum seems to suggest he's lacking pace. For those that know the player, is that a fair concern?

     I feel pace is important for the Small role.
    Well whoever does the FIFA stats, Small has 78 pace, Campbell 81, Apter 89 and Olaofe 91
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,666
    balham red said:
    Not seen him play, but the blackpool forum seems to suggest he's lacking pace. For those that know the player, is that a fair concern?

     I feel pace is important for the Small role.
    Bruce says he has the ability to go past people. That doesn’t scream lack of pace and even if he’s not that quick going past people is what matters however achieved. 

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