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Birmingham didn’t retain Panzo?

sam3110

Gisappointed said:

Crispywood said:

wolfgang said:

Crispywood said:

Tbf to Josh Edwards his injuries haven’t been loading he’s just been extremely unfortunate with impact injuries. 

A lot of it is the way he plays. Firstly, sometimes instead of trying to nip in first, he will deliberately let his opponent half-control the ball so he can give him a legal whack. Secondly, he will wait until the last minute to release the ball, thus inviting a late tackle. Anderson is another who plays tht way, but his timing is not as good as Edwards. Both relish the physical side and are good at it, but it takes its toll.

I see your point but that Just comes down to how Edwards plays as a player not the physical demands of the position. Personally think he’d be completely capable at LCB or LWB we will see what the plan is once we start making some signings. 

With an entire month before players contract run out hopefully the recruitment team are putting in the hours 

I'm not sure what attributes Edwards shows as a LWB. He is not particularly quick, not a dribbler and I don't recall too many decent crosses. He may have got away with playing there at L1 but hasn't really played there at this level.

LCB or LB yes. LWB no.

Ramsay has also struggled at RCB at this level and isn't a RWB. This is why I think we need to move to a back four, otherwise we have to spend £5m+ on 3/4 WBs before we even start on midfield and a goalscorer. 

Josh Edwards has spent his entire career at left midfield, left wing back and left back. 

In what world is he a LCB?

Crispywood

Gisappointed said:

Crispywood said:

wolfgang said:

Crispywood said:

Tbf to Josh Edwards his injuries haven’t been loading he’s just been extremely unfortunate with impact injuries. 

A lot of it is the way he plays. Firstly, sometimes instead of trying to nip in first, he will deliberately let his opponent half-control the ball so he can give him a legal whack. Secondly, he will wait until the last minute to release the ball, thus inviting a late tackle. Anderson is another who plays tht way, but his timing is not as good as Edwards. Both relish the physical side and are good at it, but it takes its toll.

I see your point but that Just comes down to how Edwards plays as a player not the physical demands of the position. Personally think he’d be completely capable at LCB or LWB we will see what the plan is once we start making some signings. 

With an entire month before players contract run out hopefully the recruitment team are putting in the hours 

I'm not sure what attributes Edwards shows as a LWB. He is not particularly quick, not a dribbler and I don't recall too many decent crosses. He may have got away with playing there at L1 but hasn't really played there at this level.

LCB or LB yes. LWB no.

Ramsay has also struggled at RCB at this level and isn't a RWB. This is why I think we need to move to a back four, otherwise we have to spend £5m+ on 3/4 WBs before we even start on midfield and a goalscorer. 

We don’t actually know how good Edwards is a wingback considering in possession he’s told to play as a LB to allow TC to have that area of that pitch. 

Whole thing with switching to a 4 back your changing the issue from having to get 3 really good wingbacks in to 3 really good wingers which would cost even more money. Heckingbottom did an interview at Preston saying he actually plays/signs wingbacks opposed to specialist wingers because it’s much more affordable and within his budget 

DamoNorthStand

Gisappointed said:

Crispywood said:

wolfgang said:

Crispywood said:

Tbf to Josh Edwards his injuries haven’t been loading he’s just been extremely unfortunate with impact injuries. 

A lot of it is the way he plays. Firstly, sometimes instead of trying to nip in first, he will deliberately let his opponent half-control the ball so he can give him a legal whack. Secondly, he will wait until the last minute to release the ball, thus inviting a late tackle. Anderson is another who plays tht way, but his timing is not as good as Edwards. Both relish the physical side and are good at it, but it takes its toll.

I see your point but that Just comes down to how Edwards plays as a player not the physical demands of the position. Personally think he’d be completely capable at LCB or LWB we will see what the plan is once we start making some signings. 

With an entire month before players contract run out hopefully the recruitment team are putting in the hours 

I'm not sure what attributes Edwards shows as a LWB. He is not particularly quick, not a dribbler and I don't recall too many decent crosses. He may have got away with playing there at L1 but hasn't really played there at this level.

LCB or LB yes. LWB no.

Ramsay has also struggled at RCB at this level and isn't a RWB. This is why I think we need to move to a back four, otherwise we have to spend £5m+ on 3/4 WBs before we even start on midfield and a goalscorer. 

Maybe absence is making the heart grow fonder with me - but I recall he had a decent left foot and pinged a few deliveries in on the run before he got injured. I remember thinking at QPR away he reminded me of Rhoys Wiggins.

Maybe I’m making it up in my head - but I think he is perfect for one of the LWB slots if the guy on the right is more attacking 

MarcusH26

DamoNorthStand said:

Gisappointed said:

Crispywood said:

wolfgang said:

Crispywood said:

Tbf to Josh Edwards his injuries haven’t been loading he’s just been extremely unfortunate with impact injuries. 

A lot of it is the way he plays. Firstly, sometimes instead of trying to nip in first, he will deliberately let his opponent half-control the ball so he can give him a legal whack. Secondly, he will wait until the last minute to release the ball, thus inviting a late tackle. Anderson is another who plays tht way, but his timing is not as good as Edwards. Both relish the physical side and are good at it, but it takes its toll.

I see your point but that Just comes down to how Edwards plays as a player not the physical demands of the position. Personally think he’d be completely capable at LCB or LWB we will see what the plan is once we start making some signings. 

With an entire month before players contract run out hopefully the recruitment team are putting in the hours 

I'm not sure what attributes Edwards shows as a LWB. He is not particularly quick, not a dribbler and I don't recall too many decent crosses. He may have got away with playing there at L1 but hasn't really played there at this level.

LCB or LB yes. LWB no.

Ramsay has also struggled at RCB at this level and isn't a RWB. This is why I think we need to move to a back four, otherwise we have to spend £5m+ on 3/4 WBs before we even start on midfield and a goalscorer. 

Maybe absence is making the heart grow fonder with me - but I recall he had a decent left foot and pinged a few deliveries in on the run before he got injured. I remember thinking at QPR away he reminded me of Rhoys Wiggins.

Maybe I’m making it up in my head - but I think he is perfect for one of the LWB slots if the guy on the right is more attacking 

Exactly how I see it. Having Josh back means you can go and sign a more attacking RWB and play that kind of lopsided shape. 

Gisappointed

sam3110 said:

Gisappointed said:

Crispywood said:

wolfgang said:

Crispywood said:

Tbf to Josh Edwards his injuries haven’t been loading he’s just been extremely unfortunate with impact injuries. 

A lot of it is the way he plays. Firstly, sometimes instead of trying to nip in first, he will deliberately let his opponent half-control the ball so he can give him a legal whack. Secondly, he will wait until the last minute to release the ball, thus inviting a late tackle. Anderson is another who plays tht way, but his timing is not as good as Edwards. Both relish the physical side and are good at it, but it takes its toll.

I see your point but that Just comes down to how Edwards plays as a player not the physical demands of the position. Personally think he’d be completely capable at LCB or LWB we will see what the plan is once we start making some signings. 

With an entire month before players contract run out hopefully the recruitment team are putting in the hours 

I'm not sure what attributes Edwards shows as a LWB. He is not particularly quick, not a dribbler and I don't recall too many decent crosses. He may have got away with playing there at L1 but hasn't really played there at this level.

LCB or LB yes. LWB no.

Ramsay has also struggled at RCB at this level and isn't a RWB. This is why I think we need to move to a back four, otherwise we have to spend £5m+ on 3/4 WBs before we even start on midfield and a goalscorer. 

Josh Edwards has spent his entire career at left midfield, left wing back and left back. 

In what world is he a LCB?

In the world where he played in lower leagues in those positions and never made one his own. He is 6'2", not the quickest but physical. Ideal for LCB. 

sam3110

Gisappointed said:

sam3110 said:

Gisappointed said:

Crispywood said:

wolfgang said:

Crispywood said:

Tbf to Josh Edwards his injuries haven’t been loading he’s just been extremely unfortunate with impact injuries. 

A lot of it is the way he plays. Firstly, sometimes instead of trying to nip in first, he will deliberately let his opponent half-control the ball so he can give him a legal whack. Secondly, he will wait until the last minute to release the ball, thus inviting a late tackle. Anderson is another who plays tht way, but his timing is not as good as Edwards. Both relish the physical side and are good at it, but it takes its toll.

I see your point but that Just comes down to how Edwards plays as a player not the physical demands of the position. Personally think he’d be completely capable at LCB or LWB we will see what the plan is once we start making some signings. 

With an entire month before players contract run out hopefully the recruitment team are putting in the hours 

I'm not sure what attributes Edwards shows as a LWB. He is not particularly quick, not a dribbler and I don't recall too many decent crosses. He may have got away with playing there at L1 but hasn't really played there at this level.

LCB or LB yes. LWB no.

Ramsay has also struggled at RCB at this level and isn't a RWB. This is why I think we need to move to a back four, otherwise we have to spend £5m+ on 3/4 WBs before we even start on midfield and a goalscorer. 

Josh Edwards has spent his entire career at left midfield, left wing back and left back. 

In what world is he a LCB?

In the world where he played in lower leagues in those positions and never made one his own. He is 6'2", not the quickest but physical. Ideal for LCB. 

If he's 6'2 I'm 6'6 and Leaburn is about 7'3

Gisappointed

sam3110 said:

Gisappointed said:

sam3110 said:

Gisappointed said:

Crispywood said:

wolfgang said:

Crispywood said:

Tbf to Josh Edwards his injuries haven’t been loading he’s just been extremely unfortunate with impact injuries. 

A lot of it is the way he plays. Firstly, sometimes instead of trying to nip in first, he will deliberately let his opponent half-control the ball so he can give him a legal whack. Secondly, he will wait until the last minute to release the ball, thus inviting a late tackle. Anderson is another who plays tht way, but his timing is not as good as Edwards. Both relish the physical side and are good at it, but it takes its toll.

I see your point but that Just comes down to how Edwards plays as a player not the physical demands of the position. Personally think he’d be completely capable at LCB or LWB we will see what the plan is once we start making some signings. 

With an entire month before players contract run out hopefully the recruitment team are putting in the hours 

I'm not sure what attributes Edwards shows as a LWB. He is not particularly quick, not a dribbler and I don't recall too many decent crosses. He may have got away with playing there at L1 but hasn't really played there at this level.

LCB or LB yes. LWB no.

Ramsay has also struggled at RCB at this level and isn't a RWB. This is why I think we need to move to a back four, otherwise we have to spend £5m+ on 3/4 WBs before we even start on midfield and a goalscorer. 

Josh Edwards has spent his entire career at left midfield, left wing back and left back. 

In what world is he a LCB?

In the world where he played in lower leagues in those positions and never made one his own. He is 6'2", not the quickest but physical. Ideal for LCB. 

If he's 6'2 I'm 6'6 and Leaburn is about 7'3

Most sites have him at 183cm, about 6ft and half an inch. I'd have put him taller. If you are 6'6 I will try not to disagree with you again. 

charltonbob

Crispywood said:

wolfgang said:

Crispywood said:

Tbf to Josh Edwards his injuries haven’t been loading he’s just been extremely unfortunate with impact injuries. 

A lot of it is the way he plays. Firstly, sometimes instead of trying to nip in first, he will deliberately let his opponent half-control the ball so he can give him a legal whack. Secondly, he will wait until the last minute to release the ball, thus inviting a late tackle. Anderson is another who plays tht way, but his timing is not as good as Edwards. Both relish the physical side and are good at it, but it takes its toll.

I see your point but that Just comes down to how Edwards plays as a player not the physical demands of the position. Personally think he’d be completely capable at LCB or LWB we will see what the plan is once we start making some signings. 

With an entire month before players contract run out hopefully the recruitment team are putting in the hours 

Is Jones still sleeping on his camp bed at Sparrows Lane ?

Scoham

Gisappointed said:

sam3110 said:

Gisappointed said:

sam3110 said:

Gisappointed said:

Crispywood said:

wolfgang said:

Crispywood said:

Tbf to Josh Edwards his injuries haven’t been loading he’s just been extremely unfortunate with impact injuries. 

A lot of it is the way he plays. Firstly, sometimes instead of trying to nip in first, he will deliberately let his opponent half-control the ball so he can give him a legal whack. Secondly, he will wait until the last minute to release the ball, thus inviting a late tackle. Anderson is another who plays tht way, but his timing is not as good as Edwards. Both relish the physical side and are good at it, but it takes its toll.

I see your point but that Just comes down to how Edwards plays as a player not the physical demands of the position. Personally think he’d be completely capable at LCB or LWB we will see what the plan is once we start making some signings. 

With an entire month before players contract run out hopefully the recruitment team are putting in the hours 

I'm not sure what attributes Edwards shows as a LWB. He is not particularly quick, not a dribbler and I don't recall too many decent crosses. He may have got away with playing there at L1 but hasn't really played there at this level.

LCB or LB yes. LWB no.

Ramsay has also struggled at RCB at this level and isn't a RWB. This is why I think we need to move to a back four, otherwise we have to spend £5m+ on 3/4 WBs before we even start on midfield and a goalscorer. 

Josh Edwards has spent his entire career at left midfield, left wing back and left back. 

In what world is he a LCB?

In the world where he played in lower leagues in those positions and never made one his own. He is 6'2", not the quickest but physical. Ideal for LCB. 

If he's 6'2 I'm 6'6 and Leaburn is about 7'3

Most sites have him at 183cm, about 6ft and half an inch. I'd have put him taller. If you are 6'6 I will try not to disagree with you again. 

The OS says Edwards is 5 ft 9.

https://www.charltonafc.com/player/305

Gisappointed

That must be a really bad ankle injury he suffered then.

Dazzler21

What's this rubbish that Edwards isn't quick? He's one of our fastest players, can put in a tackle and can cross. Madness.

wmcf123

Dazzler21 said:

What's this rubbish that Edwards isn't quick? He's one of our fastest players, can put in a tackle and can cross. Madness.

He’s hyper aggressive and tenacious but I wouldn’t say rapid 

JamesSeed

golfaddick said:

Scoham said:

Random Facebook rumour about our transfer budget.

It doesn't matter how much money we have the amount we can spend is capped at 85% of total football revenue as well as the net revenue from player sales.

This last but could be problematic as any player we would like to get rid of is likely to cost us money & therefore will go down as a loss in the player acquisition/sales ledger. Unless, of course, someone is daft enough to pay us millions for Ahadme, Apter, Olaofe etc.

We're people offering millions for Mbick quite recently?

arny23394

Gisappointed said:

sam3110 said:

Gisappointed said:

Crispywood said:

wolfgang said:

Crispywood said:

Tbf to Josh Edwards his injuries haven’t been loading he’s just been extremely unfortunate with impact injuries. 

A lot of it is the way he plays. Firstly, sometimes instead of trying to nip in first, he will deliberately let his opponent half-control the ball so he can give him a legal whack. Secondly, he will wait until the last minute to release the ball, thus inviting a late tackle. Anderson is another who plays tht way, but his timing is not as good as Edwards. Both relish the physical side and are good at it, but it takes its toll.

I see your point but that Just comes down to how Edwards plays as a player not the physical demands of the position. Personally think he’d be completely capable at LCB or LWB we will see what the plan is once we start making some signings. 

With an entire month before players contract run out hopefully the recruitment team are putting in the hours 

I'm not sure what attributes Edwards shows as a LWB. He is not particularly quick, not a dribbler and I don't recall too many decent crosses. He may have got away with playing there at L1 but hasn't really played there at this level.

LCB or LB yes. LWB no.

Ramsay has also struggled at RCB at this level and isn't a RWB. This is why I think we need to move to a back four, otherwise we have to spend £5m+ on 3/4 WBs before we even start on midfield and a goalscorer. 

Josh Edwards has spent his entire career at left midfield, left wing back and left back. 

In what world is he a LCB?

In the world where he played in lower leagues in those positions and never made one his own. He is 6'2", not the quickest but physical. Ideal for LCB. 

It’s almost impressive how often you get things wrong 

Covered_End_Lad

Edwards is 6ft, an inch taller than Amarii Bell

Isawsummersplay

Bree was a regular starter for Southampton when he returned from his loan, so unless he wants out, I don’t see them letting him go.

Pelling1993

Never heard of him and most likely bollocks but it’s a rumour 

I-SAW-POUSO-PLAY

How about someone like Max Kilman on loan, left footed and huge, lost his way but a talent there still.

sam3110

Pelling1993 said:

Never heard of him and most likely bollocks but it’s a rumour 

No idea who he is either, but his wiki picture makes him look like a Temu Dobson

CB1

Pelling1993 said:

Never heard of him and most likely bollocks but it’s a rumour 

I can squash this one as I know him personally. He’s suffering from an issue in his knee at the minute which is why he missed the back end of the season. He’s a very good player but unfortunately this one won’t go ahead. 

CAFCBill

I-SAW-POUSO-PLAY said:

How about someone like Max Kilman on loan, left footed and huge, lost his way but a talent there still.

He's got 5 years left on a 7-year contract at West Ham. Can't imagine his wages will be cheap as they signed him for £40,000,000. I reckon they will be playing him in the Championship next season 

DamoNorthStand

Pelling1993 said:

Never heard of him and most likely bollocks but it’s a rumour 

"long admired Nathan Jones and his style"

sam3110

I-SAW-POUSO-PLAY said:

How about someone like Max Kilman on loan, left footed and huge, lost his way but a talent there still.

Left footed and huge you say? Get Dan Burn in instead

NabySarr

Pelling1993 said:

Never heard of him and most likely bollocks but it’s a rumour 

One look at the account and previous tweets and I can confirm it is definitely bollocks 

Pelling1993

NabySarr said:

Pelling1993 said:

Never heard of him and most likely bollocks but it’s a rumour 

One look at the account and previous tweets and I can confirm it is definitely bollocks 

We need every rumour we can get! 

Charlton43

CB1 said:

Pelling1993 said:

Never heard of him and most likely bollocks but it’s a rumour 

I can squash this one as I know him personally. He’s suffering from an issue in his knee at the minute which is why he missed the back end of the season. He’s a very good player but unfortunately this one won’t go ahead. 

Grand total of 8 minutes that rumour lasted.

Todds_right_hook

I-SAW-POUSO-PLAY said:

How about someone like Max Kilman on loan, left footed and huge, lost his way but a talent there still.

I would guess that max kilman is £70k a week outside our wage budget 

NabySarr

Todds_right_hook said:

I-SAW-POUSO-PLAY said:

How about someone like Max Kilman on loan, left footed and huge, lost his way but a talent there still.

I would guess that max kilman is £70k a week outside our wage budget 

And also would have half the championship after him if he was available. He will probably stay at West Ham though 

thai malaysia addick

Pelling1993 said:

Never heard of him and most likely bollocks but it’s a rumour 

I think someone said we might get a new winger. Someone replied "OOO" and a journalist took that as Ollie O'Neill, Orient.