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POST-MATCH THREAD: Birmingham City v Charlton Athletic: Saturday 13th December 2025: KO 15:00
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Really love and appreciate the proper Charlton energy, intensity and aggression they all showed yesterday, especially 2nd half.
Glad NJ has (finally) found the roundest peg for the LWB role in Ibby Fullah (well done Ibby!) and that he has given Karoy and Tanto some decent minutes lately. Ditto for giving JR-C an earlier nod than usual, and well done to Joe for making the most of the chance.
As others have said, it was good to have the minutes applause for Norm, their fans were great and kudos to their player who told the ref he wasn't going to take the throw-in 'til the minute was up.
FWIW we were given a tip by the Blues fans next to us in Spoons in New St Station...... about the free 1875 bus service to the ground....... Bus stop is at the end of Theatre Approach on the Queensway (walk past Ozzie the bull to get to the doors out of the station.
Hats off to everyone who has played over the last few weeks, they must be truly knackered and perhaps playing through various knocks and pain. I'm sure it hasn't been easy to get through it, just as it hasn't been easy on the eye for us either but there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel now and after yesterday I'm very much looking forward to our (easier) Christmas and New Year fixtures with real optimism!8 -
Gee thanks, it was nothin' really...😉cafc_se7 said:
What a complete waste of your own time typing that response. Jesus.eastterrace6168 said:
Someone who's a week closer than last week...🤔cafc_se7 said:Who do we reckon will be back next weekend then? Even if they are on the bench to start with?2 -
It is nerve wracking, but also very exciting and why we wanted to be in this league.Er_Be_Ab_Pl_Wo_Wo_Ch said:Currently sitting in 17th, next 5 league games, opponent league position..
22nd (h)
23rd (a)
21st (a)
1st (h)
20th (a)
Then FA Cup
Then next 2 league games..
18th (h)
16th (h)
It's not dramatic to say every single one of those , barring Chelsea, is a cup final, and by the end we will know if we deserve to be in this league or not.4 -
yes, and lets hope the 3/5000 glory boys turn up that went missing against portsmouth - unlikely, but this is the biggest game of the season so far so as long as those that care are there and turn up in full voice, we can get the team over the line - not going to be easy at allShootersHillGuru said:
At the end of that run of fixture I think we’ll know exactly what our season ultimately holds. Defining periodEr_Be_Ab_Pl_Wo_Wo_Ch said:Currently sitting in 17th, next 5 league games, opponent league position..
22nd (h)
23rd (a)
21st (a)
1st (h)
20th (a)
Then FA Cup
Then next 2 league games..
18th (h)
16th (h)4 -
strange one - he was in between ramsey and gillesphey - must have given jones the slip - i think he held gillesphey down but i think both would accept they should have bundled into him if nothing else just to put him off - shit happens2121 said:Just watching highlights - their free kick, leaburn is at back post (furthest away) - shouldnt he have been the first man given hes the biggest? Or somewhere in the middle!?0 -
It’ll also provide the information as to what we need to do in the January transfer window. We absolutely can’t afford to be sucked into a relegation scrap.Braziliance said:
It is nerve wracking, but also very exciting and why we wanted to be in this league.Er_Be_Ab_Pl_Wo_Wo_Ch said:Currently sitting in 17th, next 5 league games, opponent league position..
22nd (h)
23rd (a)
21st (a)
1st (h)
20th (a)
Then FA Cup
Then next 2 league games..
18th (h)
16th (h)
It's not dramatic to say every single one of those , barring Chelsea, is a cup final, and by the end we will know if we deserve to be in this league or not.0 -
We're in one pal, and were always going to be. Enjoy it, it's going to be hairyShootersHillGuru said:
It’ll also provide the information as to what we need to do in the January transfer window. We absolutely can’t afford to be sucked into a relegation scrap.Braziliance said:
It is nerve wracking, but also very exciting and why we wanted to be in this league.Er_Be_Ab_Pl_Wo_Wo_Ch said:Currently sitting in 17th, next 5 league games, opponent league position..
22nd (h)
23rd (a)
21st (a)
1st (h)
20th (a)
Then FA Cup
Then next 2 league games..
18th (h)
16th (h)
It's not dramatic to say every single one of those , barring Chelsea, is a cup final, and by the end we will know if we deserve to be in this league or not.5 -
Vlog finally rendered, nice to upload a vlog that isn't a loss for a while
https://youtu.be/Or58I2bnzJU?si=1VcyyjjIzTsQa01P 13 -
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Unless they have a set back.eastterrace6168 said:
Someone who's a week closer than last week...🤔cafc_se7 said:Who do we reckon will be back next weekend then? Even if they are on the bench to start with?1 -
Also I am only 30 odd subs away from 3k, bit of a milestone, if you enjoy my content I would really appreciate the subs to hit the target, thank youBraziliance said:Vlog finally rendered, nice to upload a vlog that isn't a loss for a whilehttps://youtu.be/Or58I2bnzJU?si=1VcyyjjIzTsQa01P 3 -
Braziliance said:Absolutely love this bloke btw, my centre back. Extend his contract till retirement here.
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Great video as always - much more enjoyable when we get a result too.Braziliance said:Vlog finally rendered, nice to upload a vlog that isn't a loss for a whilehttps://youtu.be/Or58I2bnzJU?si=1VcyyjjIzTsQa01P
Was that really our own fans chanting “fucking useless” when Leaburn missed?1 -
Was looking forward to this awayday, but ended up being called away to work elsewhere.
Managed to watch the first half hour then the second half on the feed - wasn't pretty, but true Charlton grit, everyone putting in a real shift. Anderson has to start for me in these games, as he gets in teams faces, breaks up play and makes things so difficult. Plus shows some desire. Whatever the keeper said to Olaofe, that really riled him, he then got angry and had a point to prove, and the others responded in kind. Brum should have got something, and the bizarre refereeing decisions helped us at times, but no quarter from the boys til the final whistle.
Pleased for TC getting a goal. Bloke never stops running despite what position is what's asked of him, and should really have been rotated as a sub so we could play with this type of system/different players in some of the recent games IMO. Don't blame him not celebrating with fans if he's had dog's abuse. Our fans have always loved a scapegoat, and that's fair if the player ain't trying/doesn't give a toss/stealing a wage (of which there have been hundreds in recent memory), but that's not very often the case, it's more sensitive/confidence players we tend to get on the backs of which doesn't help anyone. No problem with dog's abuse for wasters who take the piss like Marcus Bent, Roger Johnson, Thierry Racon, Reza
, Izale McLeod, Danny Mills (when he came back) or Martin bloody Crainie - but it's not usually these types that get singled out, sadly.
That's what I really like about this team - we look like we give a shit, and for modern footballers they're a surprisingly likeable bunch!
Still think Kaminski is a liability at times, but he does pull a surprising save or two. Odd keeper, still would feel more comfortable with Mannion but there you go.
Absolutely brilliant work though from the team and manager - great noise from fans too. I can't make the cup game either, so hopefully a similar kind of performance!!4 -
Coming up for the Oxford gameDOUCHER said:
yes, and lets hope the 3/5000 glory boys turn up that went missing against portsmouth - unlikely, but this is the biggest game of the season so far so as long as those that care are there and turn up in full voice, we can get the team over the line - not going to be easy at allShootersHillGuru said:
At the end of that run of fixture I think we’ll know exactly what our season ultimately holds. Defining periodEr_Be_Ab_Pl_Wo_Wo_Ch said:Currently sitting in 17th, next 5 league games, opponent league position..
22nd (h)
23rd (a)
21st (a)
1st (h)
20th (a)
Then FA Cup
Then next 2 league games..
18th (h)
16th (h)1 -
Thank you Callum mate,Callumcafc said:
Great video as always - much more enjoyable when we get a result too.Braziliance said:Vlog finally rendered, nice to upload a vlog that isn't a loss for a whilehttps://youtu.be/Or58I2bnzJU?si=1VcyyjjIzTsQa01P
Was that really our own fans chanting “fucking useless” when Leaburn missed?
And yes it was, I think Birmingham fans started it and a few of ours joined in.0 -
I've got my ticket for Sat. Only the 3rd time this season. Other 2 visits ended in wins. May that run continue.DOUCHER said:
yes, and lets hope the 3/5000 glory boys turn up that went missing against portsmouth - unlikely, but this is the biggest game of the season so far so as long as those that care are there and turn up in full voice, we can get the team over the line - not going to be easy at allShootersHillGuru said:
At the end of that run of fixture I think we’ll know exactly what our season ultimately holds. Defining periodEr_Be_Ab_Pl_Wo_Wo_Ch said:Currently sitting in 17th, next 5 league games, opponent league position..
22nd (h)
23rd (a)
21st (a)
1st (h)
20th (a)
Then FA Cup
Then next 2 league games..
18th (h)
16th (h)2 -
"Glory boys"? Hilarious.DOUCHER said:
yes, and lets hope the 3/5000 glory boys turn up that went missing against portsmouth - unlikely, but this is the biggest game of the season so far so as long as those that care are there and turn up in full voice, we can get the team over the line - not going to be easy at allShootersHillGuru said:
At the end of that run of fixture I think we’ll know exactly what our season ultimately holds. Defining periodEr_Be_Ab_Pl_Wo_Wo_Ch said:Currently sitting in 17th, next 5 league games, opponent league position..
22nd (h)
23rd (a)
21st (a)
1st (h)
20th (a)
Then FA Cup
Then next 2 league games..
18th (h)
16th (h)7 -
Yes it was, but to be fair I think we'd just been giving them that chant (can't remember what for) and then up popped Miles to give them the chance to chuck it straight back at us....... so from my perspective it was more of a tongue in cheek moment than anything else.....Callumcafc said:
Great video as always - much more enjoyable when we get a result too.Braziliance said:Vlog finally rendered, nice to upload a vlog that isn't a loss for a whilehttps://youtu.be/Or58I2bnzJU?si=1VcyyjjIzTsQa01P
Was that really our own fans chanting “fucking useless” when Leaburn missed?3 -
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Absolute rubbish from what I heard. The only chant of that from our fans was when one of theirs sliced the ball out.Braziliance said:
Thank you Callum mate,Callumcafc said:
Great video as always - much more enjoyable when we get a result too.Braziliance said:Vlog finally rendered, nice to upload a vlog that isn't a loss for a whilehttps://youtu.be/Or58I2bnzJU?si=1VcyyjjIzTsQa01P
Was that really our own fans chanting “fucking useless” when Leaburn missed?
And yes it was, I think Birmingham fans started it and a few of ours joined in.1 -
less committed? fair weather? fickle? less funny?Off_it said:
"Glory boys"? Hilarious.DOUCHER said:
yes, and lets hope the 3/5000 glory boys turn up that went missing against portsmouth - unlikely, but this is the biggest game of the season so far so as long as those that care are there and turn up in full voice, we can get the team over the line - not going to be easy at allShootersHillGuru said:
At the end of that run of fixture I think we’ll know exactly what our season ultimately holds. Defining periodEr_Be_Ab_Pl_Wo_Wo_Ch said:Currently sitting in 17th, next 5 league games, opponent league position..
22nd (h)
23rd (a)
21st (a)
1st (h)
20th (a)
Then FA Cup
Then next 2 league games..
18th (h)
16th (h)0 -
Well it's not rubbish cause it's what I saw and heard. It wasn't loads of fans, just a little group.Weegie Addick said:
Absolute rubbish from what I heard. The only chant of that from our fans was when one of theirs sliced the ball out.Braziliance said:
Thank you Callum mate,Callumcafc said:
Great video as always - much more enjoyable when we get a result too.Braziliance said:Vlog finally rendered, nice to upload a vlog that isn't a loss for a whilehttps://youtu.be/Or58I2bnzJU?si=1VcyyjjIzTsQa01P
Was that really our own fans chanting “fucking useless” when Leaburn missed?
And yes it was, I think Birmingham fans started it and a few of ours joined in.
I don't think it was done with any malice either so it doesn't matter.1 -
It is a shame that our fans have to be so insulting to our players when they are not playing well.
Some young players get picked on and no matter how they play they are condemned.
What does this achieve? Look at TC reaction after he scored, did not want to celebrate with fans because of all the abuse he gets.
Look at some of our young players in the past that have received abuse and went on to have a good career.
I understand when players do make a mistake like Leaburn miss strike yesterday, but does it help to abuse him as some do?
Let us support our players, especially our young players. PLEASE20 -
Anderson had a great game, like a bull terrier. The only thing that lets his game down is when he actually gets the ball and has time to think. He's a reactionary player, so needs to learn the missing part of his game.3
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I thought TC's reticence to celebrate with the fans was regretful, as he got complete support yesterday. His chant started as soon as he came on, I'm sure the Brum fans would have got the impression he was a fans favourite, rather than the target of the boo boys.
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Maybe NJ by some of the post match comments when mentioning TC, is trying to use the same philosophy where like himself the criticism fires him up, wouldn’t be surprised if he’s telling TC to prove people wrong. Bit odd though because in recent times his song has been the loudest song you hear at the valley.killerandflash said:I thought TC's reticence to celebrate with the fans was regretful, as he got complete support yesterday. His chant started as soon as he came on, I'm sure the Brum fans would have got the impression he was a fans favourite, rather than the target of the boo boys.1 -
If it wasn’t done with any malice, why put it in your vlog then? I would genuinely like to hear / see the time stamped original footage.Braziliance said:
Well it's not rubbish cause it's what I saw and heard. It wasn't loads of fans, just a little group.Weegie Addick said:
Absolute rubbish from what I heard. The only chant of that from our fans was when one of theirs sliced the ball out.Braziliance said:
Thank you Callum mate,Callumcafc said:
Great video as always - much more enjoyable when we get a result too.Braziliance said:Vlog finally rendered, nice to upload a vlog that isn't a loss for a whilehttps://youtu.be/Or58I2bnzJU?si=1VcyyjjIzTsQa01P
Was that really our own fans chanting “fucking useless” when Leaburn missed?
And yes it was, I think Birmingham fans started it and a few of ours joined in.
I don't think it was done with any malice either so it doesn't matter.3 -
Because it just so happened I was talking about Leaburns missed chance? I can't mute fan audio.Weegie Addick said:
If it wasn’t done with any malice, why put it in your vlog then? I would genuinely like to hear / see the time stamped original footage.Braziliance said:
Well it's not rubbish cause it's what I saw and heard. It wasn't loads of fans, just a little group.Weegie Addick said:
Absolute rubbish from what I heard. The only chant of that from our fans was when one of theirs sliced the ball out.Braziliance said:
Thank you Callum mate,Callumcafc said:
Great video as always - much more enjoyable when we get a result too.Braziliance said:Vlog finally rendered, nice to upload a vlog that isn't a loss for a whilehttps://youtu.be/Or58I2bnzJU?si=1VcyyjjIzTsQa01P
Was that really our own fans chanting “fucking useless” when Leaburn missed?
And yes it was, I think Birmingham fans started it and a few of ours joined in.
I don't think it was done with any malice either so it doesn't matter.
It's not like I've recorded people and said "Look they're chanting about Leaburn haha"
Even the other day when they were booed off at half time against Boro I said it was surprising to hear boos.3 -
Don't think the loudest song always have a bearing on whether or not a player is good or not.Sword65pf said:
Maybe NJ by some of the post match comments when mentioning TC, is trying to use the same philosophy where like himself the criticism fires him up, wouldn’t be surprised if he’s telling TC to prove people wrong. Bit odd though because in recent times his song has been the loudest song you hear at the valley.killerandflash said:I thought TC's reticence to celebrate with the fans was regretful, as he got complete support yesterday. His chant started as soon as he came on, I'm sure the Brum fans would have got the impression he was a fans favourite, rather than the target of the boo boys.
Losers like the 'brilliant water-carrier' Semedo and Elliot Lee both had the loudest songs at times.
Not that I'm comparing TC to players like them, just saying fans go for a 'catchy' song.1
