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MATCH PREVIEW: West Bromwich Albion vs. Charlton Athletic - Tuesday 24th February 2026 - 7:45pm KO

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  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 65,698
    edited February 24
    cabbles said:
    Will Still would be a terrible appointment given their situation 

    I see a few saying they’ll be happy with a draw/take a point.  It wouldn’t be the end of the world, but for those that do, who do they view as the games we need/should be winning if it’s not this one 
    I think targeting specific games as the "must wins" is a bit silly because it never works like that in reality. We've beaten Ipswich away, done the double over Sheff Utd and lost to Portsmouth and Leicester at home.

    Winning tonight would be excellent but expecting three points in any game away from home when we're in the bottom third of the table is unrealistic IMO. Given our standing, of the three away games against WBA, Oxford, Sheff Wed I'd like to think we can win one or maybe two of those three.

    Another couple of wins will come from the games some people like to call free hits.

    The only disappointing result tonight, in my book, is a defeat. Take a draw, happy with a win.
  • RC_CAFC
    RC_CAFC Posts: 1,875
    This feels like it has the hallmarks of the Appleton vs Northampton game. Only this time we are Northampton. If we can really go for it and take the lead, I think all sorts of toxicity will spread amongst the fan base.
  • Sword65pf
    Sword65pf Posts: 1,399
    Valley11 said:
    Got a mate who is one of the cameramen for the game. He said the word there in with the Sky team is that Eric Ramsay will get the boot if they lose tonight. Previously the board suggested he’d get a few more games. Sounds like the pressure has ramped up. 

    So when the board make a decision about the manager, they tell the cameraman?
    Or maybe the sky journalists tell the sky camera men? 
    Or maybe one of the owners want to do some camera work!! 
  • Valley11
    Valley11 Posts: 12,207
    Valley11 said:
    Got a mate who is one of the cameramen for the game. He said the word there in with the Sky team is that Eric Ramsay will get the boot if they lose tonight. Previously the board suggested he’d get a few more games. Sounds like the pressure has ramped up. 

    So when the board make a decision about the manager, they tell the cameraman?
    What a stupid comment.
    As I said, he’s part of the Sky team and heard that from the production team and reporters. 
  • Game feels like a must not lose
  • Major
    Major Posts: 1,083
    Stream link now working. Thanks, Guys!
  • Briston_Addick
    Briston_Addick Posts: 12,866
    Game feels like a must-win by at least five clear goals to improve our poor goal difference - you never know how crucial that could be come 2:30pm-ish on May 2nd ...
  • BigRedEvil
    BigRedEvil Posts: 11,192
    Get an early goal tonight and we'll see it out 
  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 14,161
    This game has got Sichenje red card on 5 mins followed by Kaminski howler on 9 mins leading to a bad loss written all over it (in tiny writing so it can all fit on)
  • Valiantphil
    Valiantphil Posts: 6,457
    Current opposition coaching notes for a game against Charlton:

    Score first - and be guaranteed at least a point. 
    Shoot from long range - the keeper is dodgy 

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  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 14,161
    This game has got Sichenje red card on 5 mins followed by Kaminski howler on 9 mins leading to a bad loss written all over it (in tiny writing so it can all fit on)
    Just seen Sichenje doesnt start so scratch that and dont bet in my horses at the National
  • The Red Robin
    The Red Robin Posts: 27,179
    DDOUBLEE said:
    I think he’ll bring Clarke back in for Sichenje. It’s more attacking and this should be a game where we’re going for the win and trying to score early. 

    I hope we don’t see a Leaburn and Dykes partnership
    I do. Fine, it didn't work against Portsmouth, but I don't think anyone had a good game. I still think they are the best two.
    It’s rarely worked. Not just Pompey.
  • RonnieMoore
    RonnieMoore Posts: 4,896
    sam3110 said:
    Kaminski
    Clarke Ramsay Jones Bell Chambers 
    Coady Docherty 
    Carey 
    Dykes Leaburn

    Mannion Sichenje Gillesphey Coventry Rankin-Costello Berry Fevrier Kelman Campbell 

    Big 2 up top again, I think Jones wants that battering ram mentality at times.

    Campbell and Fevrier on later to add pace, Sichenje back on the bench to rest. 

    Saturday will see Coventry start in place of Coady anyway.
    That could be a problem with Coventry hip injury that restricts his playing time ?
  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 14,161
    This red button coverage is shit
  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 14,161
    Does anyone know whether the ref's a wanker?
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 52,031
    Dazzler21 said:
    Tonight is another coinflip for me. 

    Our draw at Southampton wasn’t exciting, but it was both organised and disciplined. Carey once again snatched us a goal securing a point. We had chances to win it and lose it, which felt like a true reflection of our season.

    West Brom come into this off the back of a defeat to Coventry. They concede more than we do and score at about the same rate. They have had the sort of season that feels somewhat unpredictable yet they can be dangerous. Jones will definitely set us up with this in mind. 

    Form wise in the last 5 games:
    We have 8 points from 15 available, conceding 4 and scoring 5. 


    They have 3points from 15, conceding 8 and scoring just 1 goal. 


    We will likely stick with the familiar formula of staying compact, working relentlessly (if the players can be bothered), and hoping a single moment can supply us with a spark. This will be another tight, scrappy, finger chewing (Jones we're looking at you), type of evening.

    West Brom 1–1 Charlton feels realistic. Though I could see us nick it by the single goal if our defence are on it. 
    Ahem. 
  • timken
    timken Posts: 1,074
    NabySarr said:
    Must win not lose tomorrow 

    It’s a must win you’re delusional if you think it’s not 
    What if we draw it and then beat Wrexham? It’s not a must win. You could maybe say it’s a must not lose but even if we did lose we will still be 3 points ahead of West Brom and probably 7 clear of Leicester
    Given our form since November that is not enough. We have to beat the teams around us that’s not controversial in anyway it’s just a fact 
    this post reminds me of 5 years ago when people thought that writing the word FACT in capital letters converted an opinion into a fact.