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POST-MATCH THREAD: Leicester City v Charlton Athletic: Saturday 31st January 2026: KO 12:30

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  • Chippycafc
    Chippycafc Posts: 14,319
    Predicted us to get well beat so humble pie for me today. One hot day doesn't make a summer but we must move on and take some points from our next few home games.

    Well done keep it going. 
  • stoneroses19
    stoneroses19 Posts: 7,475
    Extended (10 minutes) highlights from Leicester's YouTube. 

  • ozaddick
    ozaddick Posts: 2,900
    Not much to add, thought we were deserving of the win. We looked a bit nervy for a spell, that's going to happen with us, but we were far more like us. The confidence that we had 1st part of the season will grow again. We had that balance back. We also looked physically stronger and more robust with the new signings. 

    Chambers looks like he will be some player. Lovely 1st touch and cracking deliveries from the lad.  
    Clarke is an upgrade too. 
     
    The main thing I just want to say is how Godden looked, considering as he's only just coming back. He looks sharp, fit and explosive again. He will definitely score a few before seasons end.  As the saying goes, he's like a new signing! 
  • SporadicAddick
    SporadicAddick Posts: 7,147
    AFKABartram said:
    Absolutely love this stonker on their forum

    ”2-0 loss to Charlton at home is about as bad as it gets in terms of one off results I am afraid 

    The performance was an improvement and the sending off was a massive problem I do admit, but then I say again, Charlton, at home, not exactly the most testing fixture on the fixtures list is it, and we have nothing to show for it.”

    That’s a fair comment from their perspective. They were at home to a team that last season were two divisions below them, and who came into the game near the bottom of the form table.

    To borrow a phrase from Tony Mowbray, they should be beating teams like Charlton.
  • Siv_in_Norfolk
    Siv_in_Norfolk Posts: 4,162
    AFKABartram said:
    Absolutely love this stonker on their forum

    ”2-0 loss to Charlton at home is about as bad as it gets in terms of one off results I am afraid 

    The performance was an improvement and the sending off was a massive problem I do admit, but then I say again, Charlton, at home, not exactly the most testing fixture on the fixtures list is it, and we have nothing to show for it.”

    On the way back to the station I heard a Leicester fan say something about "Oxford, Wrexham and Charlton. All League 2 not long ago"

    Not a youngster either!
  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 14,069
    Senility is a terrible thing
  • queensland_addick
    queensland_addick Posts: 7,629
    Missed all the first half thanks to a 7 hour power outage here in rural Thailand.
    Second half, we didn't look great TBH.
    But from what I did see, we appear to have added some real strength and character to the team. Signings in the mould of Danny Mills and Eddie Youds.
    At times, in previous games we had, to put it unkindly, too many bottle jobs, players whose first instinct was playing the ball backwards, weak in the tackle etc.
    Now we have some confident players who like to bomb forward.
    That kind of attitude is contagious.
  • eastterrace6168
    eastterrace6168 Posts: 24,770
    Fanny Fanackapan said:
    A quick word from me just to say that today was one of those when we rejoice in being Addicks. 

    We are pretty tough cookies who've been through thick & thin supporting this old football club - well, we have to be - but I guess we're stronger for taking the downs as well as the ups like supporters  of the Beautiful Game across the world. 

    Today was one of those ups & boy, did we need it ! After last weekend's "embarrassment", we were owed one & the lads didn't let us down. 

    Following the okey cokey of the last few days, on paper, the starting eleven looked a damn sight more balanced than it's been for a while but the new additions to Nathan's squad had to show their worth from the off.

    I would hazard a guess that no-one who'd travelled over land & sea to Leicester today was disappointed. 

    We now have the players we're counting on to keep us away from the bottom three and we have the manager to get the best out of them. 

    I'll admit to having a "wobble" of late with concerns & doubts swirling around in my old head & the sat nav on standby for the likes of Blackpool & Plymouth again. 

    But today seems to have been a turning point in our season. Famous last words which could haunt me come May. But I saw enough this afternoon to convince me that Nathan will ensure, by hook or by crook, that the Titanic will steer well clear of danger & that we'll survive to face another season in tier 2....I'm liking the new arrivals, especially young Chambers, and The Ginger One appears to have rediscovered his mojo. Long may it last.

    You could say, Fanny's keeping the faith. 

    Onwards & upwards ! 
    Great post fanny, how’s the tingle doing…😉
  • eastterrace6168
    eastterrace6168 Posts: 24,770
    Siv_in_Norfolk said:
    AFKABartram said:
    Absolutely love this stonker on their forum

    ”2-0 loss to Charlton at home is about as bad as it gets in terms of one off results I am afraid 

    The performance was an improvement and the sending off was a massive problem I do admit, but then I say again, Charlton, at home, not exactly the most testing fixture on the fixtures list is it, and we have nothing to show for it.”

    On the way back to the station I heard a Leicester fan say something about "Oxford, Wrexham and Charlton. All League 2 not long ago"

    Not a youngster either!
    Delusions of grandeur…😂😂

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  • Valley11
    Valley11 Posts: 12,171
    edited February 1
    TheHerminator said:
    Watching various highlight packages on YouTube this morning and noticing how Coady after each major incident (goal, foul, sub) is getting in the ear of 3/4 players either geeing up or talking tactics. 

    Particularly after each goal he’s quick to get to both the scorer and assister to celebrate with them before going off to talk to one of the youngsters. 

    From yesterday it does seem he has a lot to offer beyond his obvious technical ability on the ball. Could be really valuable in the coming weeks 
    I noticed the same. Jones has brought in real experience and players who've been there and done it in CC and Lyndon Dykes. Then added much need balance in Clarke and Chambers, both goals coming from their crosses. Promising. 
  • stoneroses19
    stoneroses19 Posts: 7,475
    TheHerminator said:
    Watching various highlight packages on YouTube this morning and noticing how Coady after each major incident (goal, foul, sub) is getting in the ear of 3/4 players either geeing up or talking tactics. 

    Particularly after each goal he’s quick to get to both the scorer and assister to celebrate with them before going off to talk to one of the youngsters. 

    From yesterday it does seem he has a lot to offer beyond his obvious technical ability on the ball. Could be really valuable in the coming weeks 
    Yeah, it's much needed. Also found he tended to be near the ref (I presume intensionally) on few occasions and shared his thoughts. A great asset to have. 

    Loved as there player was trying to talk his way out the red card, Coady just appeared waving his arms clearly saying not a chance you're getting away with that. 
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,942
    I was glad to see Doc back. He does give the midfield energy and effort. Leaburn is developing into something special IMO. I think there was a reaction to last week but the sending off helped us. But it was a clear sending off that wasn't even debatable. With the quality of player they have I expected more from them, even with 10 men. They are clearly fragile as we have been and are hopefully getting out of that state. It is incredible how big a part confidence plays in football. Sometimes you need a game like that to turn that tide. 
  • Garrymanilow
    Garrymanilow Posts: 13,850
    mascot88 said:
    AFKABartram said:
    Absolutely love this stonker on their forum

    ”2-0 loss to Charlton at home is about as bad as it gets in terms of one off results I am afraid 

    The performance was an improvement and the sending off was a massive problem I do admit, but then I say again, Charlton, at home, not exactly the most testing fixture on the fixtures list is it, and we have nothing to show for it.”

    Cheeky gits -

    I still remember sending them down years ago -

    I think JJ dominated on the left wing. 

    2-0 I think.
    I feel like Leicester are a team who do us a favour when we need it. I remember in the first Powell season we got our first win off them and then a huge away win when we were looking over our shoulders at relegation again that same season. I think they were our first win the following season as well. 
  • AberystwythAddick
    AberystwythAddick Posts: 1,268
    We were hard done by in the home game after completely dominating them. This was justice 
  • Uboat
    Uboat Posts: 12,359
    Coady would do my head in if he was on my 5 a side team 😂
  • TheHerminator
    TheHerminator Posts: 1,006
    stoneroses19 said:
    TheHerminator said:
    Watching various highlight packages on YouTube this morning and noticing how Coady after each major incident (goal, foul, sub) is getting in the ear of 3/4 players either geeing up or talking tactics. 

    Particularly after each goal he’s quick to get to both the scorer and assister to celebrate with them before going off to talk to one of the youngsters. 

    From yesterday it does seem he has a lot to offer beyond his obvious technical ability on the ball. Could be really valuable in the coming weeks 
    Yeah, it's much needed. Also found he tended to be near the ref (I presume intensionally) on few occasions and shared his thoughts. A great asset to have. 

    Loved as there player was trying to talk his way out the red card, Coady just appeared waving his arms clearly saying not a chance you're getting away with that. 
    That was excellent. 

    “Pack it in, no chance he’s getting away with that. No chance”

    Then walked over to their keeper and grabbed the ball off him to get ready for the restart.

  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,942
    AberystwythAddick said:
    We were hard done by in the home game after completely dominating them. This was justice 
    I think it would have been justice if we won 1-0 after being dominated. The right score yesterday was 3 nil and they can thank the ref it wasn't.
  • Chippycafc
    Chippycafc Posts: 14,319
    golfaddick said:
    cabbles said:
    I will add no team has done the double over us, 29 games in.  That’s a good stat 
    Now you've done it. Lump your money on a QPR win next Friday night 🤬
    And Stoke. 
  • Chippycafc
    Chippycafc Posts: 14,319
    AFKABartram said:
    Absolutely love this stonker on their forum

    ”2-0 loss to Charlton at home is about as bad as it gets in terms of one off results I am afraid 

    The performance was an improvement and the sending off was a massive problem I do admit, but then I say again, Charlton, at home, not exactly the most testing fixture on the fixtures list is it, and we have nothing to show for it.”

    They obviously weren't at the first match mate where we hammered them and had no luck that day. 

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  • Gribbo
    Gribbo Posts: 8,851
    ForeverAddickted said:
    sillav nitram said:
    So, how did all the new recruits do, blended in well, look worth the punt?
    Only one that was "disappointed" with was Fevrier, he looked like he was running through treacle a few times, whereas it had been mentioned a few times since he joined that he was pretty rapid. He came on at the wrong time really though, when Leicester were pushing, and we didnt have as much control as what we had done, so am sure we'll see plenty of improvement from him yet.
    Thought that was just me noticed that. Like watching it in slow motion 
  • cantersaddick
    cantersaddick Posts: 17,733
    TheHerminator said:
    Watching various highlight packages on YouTube this morning and noticing how Coady after each major incident (goal, foul, sub) is getting in the ear of 3/4 players either geeing up or talking tactics. 

    Particularly after each goal he’s quick to get to both the scorer and assister to celebrate with them before going off to talk to one othe youngsters. 

    From yesterday it does seem he has a lot to offer beyond his obvious technical ability on the ball. Could be really valuable in the coming weeks 
    Had a random memory pop into my head from our last championship season. I think we played QPR at home in an evening game and Pratley scored from a corner? 

    I remember reading a blog from a QPR fan that described Pratley as deciding he was gonna ref the game from the moment the teams walked out and that the ref was happy to let him do it. 

    I can see similar comments coming about Coady. Its what you need when you're in a battle and it's actually helpful of it doesn't come from the captain.
  • Leuth
    Leuth Posts: 23,710
    So, the big question yet to be answered: did Carey mean that first touch? Cos if he did, that's one of the best goals by a Charlton player...ever?
  • Simonsen
    Simonsen Posts: 5,633
    edited February 1
    TheHerminator said:
    Watching various highlight packages on YouTube this morning and noticing how Coady after each major incident (goal, foul, sub) is getting in the ear of 3/4 players either geeing up or talking tactics. 

    Particularly after each goal he’s quick to get to both the scorer and assister to celebrate with them before going off to talk to one of the youngsters. 

    From yesterday it does seem he has a lot to offer beyond his obvious technical ability on the ball. Could be really valuable in the coming weeks 
    In 1986-87, when we were in the 1st Division relegation fight to end all relegation fights, Lennie bought in Paul Miller and Garth Crooks. Two proven, big match players. When we conceded the equaliser at Elland Road in the play off, there was still about half hour left and the place was jumping...Miller and Crooks calmly went round a few of the lads and got them focused and we survived to fight another day.

    It's what top, experienced professionals can do....and Coady could be our man for the current situation. It could be the shrewdest signing of the lot. 
  • queensland_addick
    queensland_addick Posts: 7,629
    Leuth said:
    So, the big question yet to be answered: did Carey mean that first touch? Cos if he did, that's one of the best goals by a Charlton player...ever?
    Well he seemed to know exactly where it was going to fall !
  • king addick
    king addick Posts: 3,909
    A fan rag ( I think) said they were the better team and deserved more. Bar the missed penalty, Kaminski only made one save! 

    For a change, I think we actually controlled the game quite well. After a poor run of form, nerves will be present but thought saw it out really well.
  • 9goalswentpastperry
    9goalswentpastperry Posts: 1,143
    SporadicAddick said:
    AFKABartram said:
    Absolutely love this stonker on their forum

    ”2-0 loss to Charlton at home is about as bad as it gets in terms of one off results I am afraid 

    The performance was an improvement and the sending off was a massive problem I do admit, but then I say again, Charlton, at home, not exactly the most testing fixture on the fixtures list is it, and we have nothing to show for it.”

    That’s a fair comment from their perspective. They were at home to a team that last season were two divisions below them, and who came into the game near the bottom of the form table.

    To borrow a phrase from Tony Mowbray, they should be beating teams like Charlton.
    It might have been a fair comment but the geezer has apparently managed to wipe their home defeat to Oxford a week ago from his memory. That was a loss to a two bob outfit who sat second bottom and well adrift of safety. We may not be any great shakes at this level as yet but we are surely a notch or two up on poxy Oxford United. 
    We also have a 3 0 win at Portman Road on our 2025/26 CV. So our Foxy friend is well wide of the mark.
  • Siv_in_Norfolk
    Siv_in_Norfolk Posts: 4,162
    Leuth said:
    So, the big question yet to be answered: did Carey mean that first touch? Cos if he did, that's one of the best goals by a Charlton player...ever?
    Surprisingly little has been said about that goal so far. The three touches were incredible- Clarke's ball, Carey's dink and then Carey's finish past the on rushing keeper 
  • WSA
    WSA Posts: 1,932
    I loved Miles impersonating Michael Flatley in the build up to the second goal.
  • TheHerminator
    TheHerminator Posts: 1,006
    I reckon Carey tried to control it and it jumped up. He had the awareness to pick it up again quickly and finish superbly, but the pessimist in me thinks he probably didn’t mean to knock it over the defender. 

    I really don’t want to detract from what is technically a brilliant finish, but if he meant that it’s Messi levels of brilliance I reckon 

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