So far out of two of the signings whose injury concerns were highlighted (Costello & Burke) both don't look like they'll be ready for the first game of the season atm.
Feels a bit harsh Macca that he's lost his place to Bell seemingly, thought Macca would be a shoe in until his form dropped. I know it's only a friendly but that looks like our XI vs Watford for me
Yes I agree it’s harsh but Bell for me has been the pick of our new signings so far. His balls down the channels have been great TC should be thinking right I start my run the moment Bell looks up
Not wholly convinced by that frontline. Love TC and Kelman is obviously a great player but neither are big, strong, physical players or have the deceptive strength of Godden. Would have expected Leaburn (if fit) or Tanto to play one of those roles. Maybe one of them (most likely TC) gets replaced by Tanto next week but NJ didn’t want him starting two friendlies in a row
I think Jones might fancy pace and movement over brawn to see how that looks.
So far out of two of the signings whose injury concerns were highlighted (Costello & Burke) both don't look like they'll be ready for the first game of the season atm.
Feels a bit harsh Macca that he's lost his place to Bell seemingly, thought Macca would be a shoe in until his form dropped. I know it's only a friendly but that looks like our XI vs Watford for me
Yes I agree it’s harsh but Bell for me has been the pick of our new signings so far. His balls down the channels have been great TC should be thinking right I start my run the moment Bell looks up
No he is good, and I felt it was inevitable he was either taking Edwards or Maccas slot at some point, but still, Wembley hero and all that, thought he would get the nod for a while.
That XI still looks a bit weak for me. Midfield needs a bit more, and not sure if Kelman and TC will work up top together, but we will see.
Not wholly convinced by that frontline. Love TC and Kelman is obviously a great player but neither are big, strong, physical players or have the deceptive strength of Godden. Would have expected Leaburn (if fit) or Tanto to play one of those roles. Maybe one of them (most likely TC) gets replaced by Tanto next week but NJ didn’t want him starting two friendlies in a row
In Cawley’s latest article about Kelman, Dave Victor who reports on Orient was asked about Kelman’s other attributes that they hadn’t talked about and the first one he mentioned was his strength, the second was his burst of speed.
So far out of two of the signings whose injury concerns were highlighted (Costello & Burke) both don't look like they'll be ready for the first game of the season atm.
Feels a bit harsh Macca that he's lost his place to Bell seemingly, thought Macca would be a shoe in until his form dropped. I know it's only a friendly but that looks like our XI vs Watford for me
Yes I agree it’s harsh but Bell for me has been the pick of our new signings so far. His balls down the channels have been great TC should be thinking right I start my run the moment Bell looks up
No he is good, and I felt it was inevitable he was either taking Edwards or Maccas slot at some point, but still, Wembley hero and all that, thought he would get the nod for a while.
That XI still looks a bit weak for me. Midfield needs a bit more, and not sure if Kelman and TC will work up top together, but we will see.
My own thought is that TC will look great today against Southend, not so great against Watford. The Championship is a massive step up for him and I think jones will start the season with him but we will see Olafe take his place after a few games
So Southend Utd (Stern Test) that’s what you call it. (Hopefully we will prove just to strong) I would hope so as everyone well almost everyone been saying big gap between Div 1 and Championship.
We should not be play a non league side at this stage of pre season.
As for Nathan finding his best starting eleven it took him to mid December to find that last season.
No Leaburn and as Nathan has been saying some players will be leaving. Trust Leaburn is all okay but who knows , Nathan don’t like telling the fans too much .
Nothing less than a win today and no one injured today will do.
Plus no Dixon . Wonder what’s wrong with him Nathan.?
Dixon is waaayyyy down the pecking order now. He wasn't used last season when we needed an injection of pace so no way is he featuring now. Would expect him to go out on loan or even get sold.
Plus no Dixon . Wonder what’s wrong with him Nathan.?
Dixon is waaayyyy down the pecking order now. He wasn't used last season when we needed an injection of pace so no way is he featuring now. Would expect him to go out on loan or even get sold.
No way is Dixon getting sold!, he's young and we need to be patient in his progress...
Just watching the video of Kelman's medical and introduction, and Tracey doing her bit, gone now I believe, and if not soon, but what an important cog in the wheel that is Charlton Athletic she has been...
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That XI still looks a bit weak for me. Midfield needs a bit more, and not sure if Kelman and TC will work up top together, but we will see.
As for Nathan finding his best starting eleven it took him to mid December to find that last season.
Nothing less than a win today and no one injured today will do.
I hope mother and baby are OK.
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Yes I am still pissed off with that.