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Championship Games 25/26
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CaptainRobbo said:Crama with a goal and 2 assists.
Don't see him and Azeez staying there next season.
Unless Millwall are P🙊1 -
I think we will struggle at Oxford. Don’t get me wrong I think they are going down…. But they have a much more mobile midfield than us.Yes they let goals in but so what - we won’t be putting any pressure on them at that end of the pitch so we can’t take advantage of their weakness.
Same reason I think we may struggle at Sheff Weds. We need to be more forward thinking and create more chances to take advantage of the intrinsic weaknesses both teams have7 -
Wouldn’t necessarily call Will Vaulks and Cameron Brannagan mobile players.DamoNorthStand said:I think we will struggle at Oxford. Don’t get me wrong I think they are going down…. But they have a much more mobile midfield than us.Yes they let goals in but so what - we won’t be putting any pressure on them at that end of the pitch so we can’t take advantage of their weakness.
Same reason I think we may struggle at Sheff Weds. We need to be more forward thinking and create more chances to take advantage of the intrinsic weaknesses both teams have0 -
DamoNorthStand said:I think we will struggle at Oxford. Don’t get me wrong I think they are going down…. But they have a much more mobile midfield than us.Yes they let goals in but so what - we won’t be putting any pressure on them at that end of the pitch so we can’t take advantage of their weakness.
Same reason I think we may struggle at Sheff Weds. We need to be more forward thinking and create more chances to take advantage of the intrinsic weaknesses both teams have
We don't concede goals though do we. That's why we nick points instead of losing 2-14 -
DamoNorthStand said:I think we will struggle at Oxford. Don’t get me wrong I think they are going down…. But they have a much more mobile midfield than us.Yes they let goals in but so what - we won’t be putting any pressure on them at that end of the pitch so we can’t take advantage of their weakness.
Same reason I think we may struggle at Sheff Weds. We need to be more forward thinking and create more chances to take advantage of the intrinsic weaknesses both teams have
We had better not struggle. One of the few winnable games left after frittering away a lot since Christmas.
We beat Oxford and realistically they are massively unlikely to make up a 15 point gap over the other 11 games left so that just leaves one please to worry about.0 -
1st win in 9 for Stoke and Oxford are 12 points behind CAFC with both teams having 12 games to go.
Oxford tried to win the game and gave it a go and it was good to see both teams trying to win.0 -
This is exactly the point when it comes down to it with the 2 sides of NJ's brand of football. Oxford look better than us, Leicester look better, West Brom look better, all 3 play "better" more appealing football... but we are the ones 7 point clear who have never been in the drop spots once all season.CAFC_boi said:Oxford been very unlucky in my view - arguably the better side and unfortunate not to take the lead for 2-1 then instantly concede.They look much better than us ironically.
Jonesball is turgid and tough to watch but it works.25 -
It would help if Oxford can beat West Brom on Saturday. Oxford are very unlikely to make up a 12 deficit to us, but WBA are still close enough to catch us.6
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The ideal would be they draw and then both get a points deductionkillerandflash said:It would help if Oxford can beat West Brom on Saturday. Oxford are very unlikely to make up a 12 deficit to us, but WBA are still close enough to catch us.12 -
Definitely want an Oxford win v West Brom. Think we will lose to Wrexham and Oxford aren’t making up 12 points on us.
West Brom are a much more realistic threat5 -
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Agreed, but that being said, I think we might nick a couple of results against better sides because we're set up to hit teams on the counter/sit deep and not concede.DamoNorthStand said:I think we will struggle at Oxford. Don’t get me wrong I think they are going down…. But they have a much more mobile midfield than us.Yes they let goals in but so what - we won’t be putting any pressure on them at that end of the pitch so we can’t take advantage of their weakness.
Same reason I think we may struggle at Sheff Weds. We need to be more forward thinking and create more chances to take advantage of the intrinsic weaknesses both teams have2 -
Only way they’ll be with us is if we go up. Failing that they’ll be gone, but we’ll get serious money for them and reinvest it.CaptainRobbo said:Crama with a goal and 2 assists.
Don't see him and Azeez staying there next season.0 -
He played back at CB tonight.aso914 said:
Crama is insanely talented the hype is deserved and more and his primary position is technically CB.CaptainRobbo said:Crama with a goal and 2 assists.
Don't see him and Azeez staying there next season.0 -
You’ve still got to play Wrexham, Boro, Ipswich and Hull so we need you to do us sone favours as well 😊CaptainRobbo said:Millwall still have to play 5 teams currently below us
Blackburn H
Norwich H
West Brom A
Leicester A
Oxford H
Wonder if they will do us any favours?3 -
I wouldn't hold your breath.MillwallFan said:
You’ve still got to play Wrexham, Boro, Ipswich and Hull so we need you to do us sone favours as well 😊CaptainRobbo said:Millwall still have to play 5 teams currently below us
Blackburn H
Norwich H
West Brom A
Leicester A
Oxford H
Wonder if they will do us any favours?3 -
Everyone has a more mobile midfield than us, it hasn't stopped us getting points at other places.DamoNorthStand said:I think we will struggle at Oxford. Don’t get me wrong I think they are going down…. But they have a much more mobile midfield than us.Yes they let goals in but so what - we won’t be putting any pressure on them at that end of the pitch so we can’t take advantage of their weakness.
Same reason I think we may struggle at Sheff Weds. We need to be more forward thinking and create more chances to take advantage of the intrinsic weaknesses both teams have8 -
You’re right but in recent weeks we have become even less attack minded than earlier in the season.Chris_from_Sidcup said:
Everyone has a more mobile midfield than us, it hasn't stopped us getting points at other places.DamoNorthStand said:I think we will struggle at Oxford. Don’t get me wrong I think they are going down…. But they have a much more mobile midfield than us.Yes they let goals in but so what - we won’t be putting any pressure on them at that end of the pitch so we can’t take advantage of their weakness.
Same reason I think we may struggle at Sheff Weds. We need to be more forward thinking and create more chances to take advantage of the intrinsic weaknesses both teams have
As we reach the business end and teams throw caution to the wind more (eg Oxford whose game against us will absolutely be must win for them) - they will be even more vulnerable at the back.Hence why I feel we simply will have to change our approach as their weakness at the back will be even more pronounced3 -
Think mobility is arguably the one thing that our midfield has. Besides Coady obviously, Carey is quick, Docherty has some decent pace and Coventry isn’t rapid but he isn’t slow and has the legs to move round the pitch. What they lack is any sort of ability to play with the ball1
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We have a ‘defend the Alamo’ gameplan. Playing with the ball when you are restricted by the walls of the the fort you’ve built is generally not a viable option; and sending somebody over the top to attack the opposition goal, usually on their own, tends to end badly more often than not.Crispywood said:Think mobility is arguably the one thing that our midfield has. Besides Coady obviously, Carey is quick, Docherty has some decent pace and Coventry isn’t rapid but he isn’t slow and has the legs to move round the pitch. What they lack is any sort of ability to play with the ball0 -
With respect every side has a more mobile midfield than us!!, but we keep getting results🤷🏻♂️.DamoNorthStand said:I think we will struggle at Oxford. Don’t get me wrong I think they are going down…. But they have a much more mobile midfield than us.Yes they let goals in but so what - we won’t be putting any pressure on them at that end of the pitch so we can’t take advantage of their weakness.
Same reason I think we may struggle at Sheff Weds. We need to be more forward thinking and create more chances to take advantage of the intrinsic weaknesses both teams haveSorry Chris from sidcup already said that!!0 -
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letthegoodtimesroll said:
So our game plan's based on a siege in which the walls were breached and all the defenders killed?
We have a ‘defend the Alamo’ gameplan. Playing with the ball when you are restricted by the walls of the the fort you’ve built is generally not a viable option; and sending somebody over the top to attack the opposition goal, usually on their own, tends to end badly more often than not.Crispywood said:Think mobility is arguably the one thing that our midfield has. Besides Coady obviously, Carey is quick, Docherty has some decent pace and Coventry isn’t rapid but he isn’t slow and has the legs to move round the pitch. What they lack is any sort of ability to play with the ball1 -
Does he?Crispywood said:Think mobility is arguably the one thing that our midfield has. Besides Coady obviously, Carey is quick, Docherty has some decent pace and Coventry isn’t rapid but he isn’t slow and has the legs to move round the pitch. What they lack is any sort of ability to play with the ball3 -
He does actually! I can't remember what game it was but he won the ball on the edge of our box and went on a run into the opposition half with such a turn of pace that I think even he got scared and ended up forgetting to do anything with the ball. We see his pace often enough when he tracks into the fullback position to cover and make a challenge. He's not going to go burning up the wing or anything but he's much quick across the ground than I ever gave him credit for previouslyChris_from_Sidcup said:
Does he?Crispywood said:Think mobility is arguably the one thing that our midfield has. Besides Coady obviously, Carey is quick, Docherty has some decent pace and Coventry isn’t rapid but he isn’t slow and has the legs to move round the pitch. What they lack is any sort of ability to play with the ball3 -
Easy to look quick too when your competition is Coady, Coventry, Berry and Rankin-Costello3
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Surely that means Docherty is average at the very least, when you can consider we can rock up with a midfield of Coady, JRC and Berry. You also have Carey in there who is arguably our quickest player behind TC Fevrier and Sichenje0
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I don't think that it's necessarily pace that we need in our midfield (although it would be nice) but the ability to make a forward, incisive pass.
None of our current midfielders appear to have that ability. I don't remember any of them making a pass like the one from Kayne the other night.
Sonny Carey does at least have the ability to get beyond the opposition's midfield but then tends to look only to get a shot away.
It would be nice if he had some help from his fellow midfielders.1 -
thenewbie said:
This is exactly the point when it comes down to it with the 2 sides of NJ's brand of football. Oxford look better than us, Leicester look better, West Brom look better, all 3 play "better" more appealing football... but we are the ones 7 point clear who have never been in the drop spots once all season.CAFC_boi said:Oxford been very unlucky in my view - arguably the better side and unfortunate not to take the lead for 2-1 then instantly concede.They look much better than us ironically.
Jonesball is turgid and tough to watch but it works.
It looks like it will work to keep Cafc in the Championship this season but our game will need to evolve with a better balance between attack and defence for us to make any progress in the future.
I watched Stoke play a 20 pass move on the ground last night with a shot that hit the side netting as the defender just did a semi block; also a wicked whipped cross from Thomas that Rak-Sakyi headed in.
A long kick from the keeper can work as demonstrated in the home game against Stoke with Dykes winning the header and TC picking up the ball and rounding the hesitant keeper to score. It's the wild aimless kicks which bypass our midfield which is the hard to watch part of our game.
Youngsters watch the top English and European clubs on TV play a brand of attacking football and won't want to come and see CAFC play hoof ball from defence in the general direction of two big strikers up front. The percentage of anything coming from this or even winning the ball is low.
Turgid football from Charlton only seems to work when the opposition are profligate in front of goal.
Having a strong defence is fine and mandatory but we have to improve with our passing and movement when going forward.3 -
I am a massive fan of the BBC not even including us in their relegation table
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/clyvdpy5zm5o3 -
But to avoid that, Matt Bloomfield's side urgently need to address their lack of threat in the final third having not found the target at the Kassam Stadium since beating Southampton on Boxing Day.cafcnick1992 said:I am a massive fan of the BBC not even including us in their relegation table
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/clyvdpy5zm5o
5 consecutive home games where they've failed to score. I imagine the odds on a 0-0 between Oxford and WBA are quite small...1 -
We can't have that continue up until we go there. Because you just know...Charlton.killerandflash said:
But to avoid that, Matt Bloomfield's side urgently need to address their lack of threat in the final third having not found the target at the Kassam Stadium since beating Southampton on Boxing Day.cafcnick1992 said:I am a massive fan of the BBC not even including us in their relegation table
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/clyvdpy5zm5o
5 consecutive home games where they've failed to score. I imagine the odds on a 0-0 between Oxford and WBA are quite small...3
