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MATCH THREAD : Charlton Athletic V Watford : Saturday 9th August 2025 : KO 12:30

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  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 95,266
    Big William said:
    Word from a Watford fan is Louza is their best player  and Baah is a real danger man.
    Need to be careful that he doesn't make us feel a bit sheepish!!

    To be fair, I'm surprised that Baah hasn't gone on to have a better career, he showed his talent / potential against us in the 4-4 with Rochdale, when we played Paul Smyth at Right-Back (2020/21?), surprised he's still at Watford.
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,474
    mascot88 said:
    Chris Wilder saying lovely things about us ... again. 


    Where? I can't find the game. 
  • Croydon
    Croydon Posts: 12,783
    That bench is class though 
  • Leuth
    Leuth Posts: 23,408
    fenaddick said:
    Hard not to feel bad for Macca but on balance probably the right decision. Not only is that team a decent step up in terms of quality from last season but that bench really packs a punch. 
    I feel like Macca covers all three CB positions too, useful sub
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 95,266
    Dazzler21 said:
    mascot88 said:
    Chris Wilder saying lovely things about us ... again. 


    Where? I can't find the game. 
    Its on their Sky Sports Football coverage at the moment, they're talking to Lampard now. Sky Sports Plus wont start until right before KO
  • mascot88
    mascot88 Posts: 9,697
    Dazzler21 said:
    mascot88 said:
    Chris Wilder saying lovely things about us ... again. 


    Where? I can't find the game. 
    Im on sky - it's now moved onto Frank Lampard and Coventry -

    It was a 3 minute interview with Jones and Wilder 
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,669
    The Docherty haters are going to be annoyed. Starting and captain. 
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,474
    Ah fair enough saw the lampard conversation 
  • wmcf123
    wmcf123 Posts: 5,838
    ShootersHillGuru said:
    The Docherty haters are going to be annoyed. Starting and captain. 
    Nobody could hate Docherty
  • ozaddick
    ozaddick Posts: 2,856
    Note to self.... Don't let the missus book travel arrangements without considering possible promotion to the Championship the following season. 😉 To be fair we booked them in January, when we were absolute shite. On route to Gatwick. Will be watching in the emirates lounge prior to departure. I'm also surprised TC got the nod over tanto, I really hope he has a brilliant start. UTA!! 

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  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 70,127
    AMB will be disappointed. Despite Mannion not playing at all in preseason,  he's straight back in on the bench.
  • blackpool72
    blackpool72 Posts: 23,769
    wmcf123 said:
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Am a little surprised to see Berry and Knibbs on the bench already.

    Cant really have any arguments about the team so far
    Much stronger bench than last week 
    I'd go as far as to say the bench is stronger than most of our starting 11 over the past few years. 
    Gives Jones plenty of options if needed. 
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 95,266
    Got a lovely bacon and sausage sandwich right about now.

    The Valley @ Home really have outdone themselves this summer
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 70,127
    We can fill a 20 man squad, despite a couple of injuries,  with no kids on the bench. That's impressive. 
  • ArmchairAddick
    ArmchairAddick Posts: 433
    Fans bar is still a joke.  That is all.
  • Clem_Snide
    Clem_Snide Posts: 11,765
    That front two is too lightweight imo. Concerned that if we go direct we won’t be able to hold the ball up and will be surrendering possession cheaply. 

    Am actually surprised Kelman is starting, though he looked undercooked at Southend and only managed 45mins.

    Hoping for the best, but this could be a rude awakening.
  • cantersaddick
    cantersaddick Posts: 17,210
    Not surprised TC is starting. That was the signs from Southend. But was hoping for Tanto to bring a more physical element and better in the air up top with Kelman.
  • wmcf123
    wmcf123 Posts: 5,838
    Clem_Snide said:
    That front two is too lightweight imo. Concerned that if we go direct we won’t be able to hold the ball up and will be surrendering possession cheaply. 

    Am actually surprised Kelman is starting, though he looked undercooked at Southend and only managed 45mins.

    Hoping for the best, but this could be a rude awakening.
    Forces us not to lump it .  Good .  
  • Briston_Addick
    Briston_Addick Posts: 11,935


    Happy New Season everyone!

    (Unless you're oppo in which case I hope it's a shocker and you get relegated 😉)
  • Jonniesta
    Jonniesta Posts: 1,164
    I'm going 1-0... Miles off the bench to score the winner 3 minutes from time. Come on Charlton. 

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  • cantersaddick
    cantersaddick Posts: 17,210
    wmcf123 said:
    Clem_Snide said:
    That front two is too lightweight imo. Concerned that if we go direct we won’t be able to hold the ball up and will be surrendering possession cheaply. 

    Am actually surprised Kelman is starting, though he looked undercooked at Southend and only managed 45mins.

    Hoping for the best, but this could be a rude awakening.
    Forces us not to lump it .  Good .  
    It'll be balls into the channels hoping to get in behind with pace from TC and Kelly. Think we are assuming Watford will play a high line.
  • eastterrace6168
    eastterrace6168 Posts: 23,116
    Doesn't The Valley always look great...
  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 12,032
    The TC thing is because he naturally pulls wider than Tanto and Watford like to play narrow and invert their full backs into midfield. TC gives their right back a headache 
  • The Red Robin
    The Red Robin Posts: 26,184
    TheHerminator said:
    TC over Tanto is the only controversial one for me there 
    Maybe, but you want som creativity in there somewhere. 
  • HardyAddick
    HardyAddick Posts: 1,640
    Charlton tv stream stuck
  • cafcnick1992
    cafcnick1992 Posts: 7,468
    Also bringing on Tanto later on against a tired defence sounds sensible 
  • Briston_Addick
    Briston_Addick Posts: 11,935
    Good to see the club taking precautions to stop Reverend Jones going too far out of his techy area or encroaching the pitch:


  • moutuakilla
    moutuakilla Posts: 7,594
    Looking good so far

  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 95,266
    HardyAddick said:
    Charlton tv stream stuck
    Didnt think coverage was starting till 12noon?
  • moutuakilla
    moutuakilla Posts: 7,594
    Not sure the stall selling the scarfs is going to get rid of the Terry Taylor one for a while 
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