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POST-MATCH THREAD: Charlton Athletic v Birmingham: Saturday 7th March 2026: KO 15:00

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  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,605
    edited March 8
    ShootersHillGuru said:
    Lincsaddick said:
    Super start to March, so let's march on up the table .. great to see Kelman scoring, I had lost all faith in him
    Mostly, thank the Lord for Jones, Ramsay and Bell, one of the best defence trios in the division
    Lastly, I don't hold out too much hope that we can sign Harry Clarke on a permanent deal in the summer. He is one of the best loanees we have ever had and if he costs a lot and wants to join us, please splash the cash
    He’s just the sort of signing we should be making for next season. Much will rely on where Ipswich find themselves next season I think. It could be that they are prepared to loan him out again if no acceptable bids come in. 

    Harry Clarke's contract runs until the end of June 26 so we then get into the '12 month extension option' 

    As Harry has been at CAFC since January, plus a loan at Sheffield United in '25', I can't see how he would trigger an extension as far as Ipswich are concerned.

    I agree Guru, Harry is just the signing we should be making for next season as he is a passionate player who likes a Charlton celebration even before the ball have gone over the line !
    I was in the upper West and when he had that chance in the box on the far side I and others were celebrating for a split second in a HC manner.
  • Carter
    Carter Posts: 14,471
    Over the moon with the result and whilst it is never going to be like watching 2008 Barcelona that was a real flinty and worthy defensive performance 

    Lloyd Jones, granted I'm biased because he plays for us and I like him. Another huge performance ably assisted by Bell and Ramsay. Mannion coming and dominating his box takes so much pressure off 

    Our midfield worked hard and pressed with a good intensity all game. 

    Birmingham looked average and I don't know if they are mentally fragile at losing a couple of games back to back or just not as good as their budget suggests they should be but I thought whilst we don't have loads of possession we were the team who had more intent 
  • Siv_in_Norfolk
    Siv_in_Norfolk Posts: 4,184
    Couple of little extras

    1) Lloyd Jones did really well not to react/follow up on that striker that left one in on him and floored him. If he'd been booked it would have been a suspension. Its "just" being a pro, I guess....but still.

    2) Kelman cupping his ears at Brum. His dad is from Birmingham,  right? Maybe a Villa fan?

    COYR! 
    Nathan Jones 100% support
  • KingKinsella
    KingKinsella Posts: 1,395
    Raith_C_Chattonell said:
    Louis Mendez suggested to Nathan that the guy who floored Lloyd Jones in the first half should have been shown red.  Nathan became very animated saying, 'And thats before the other nine offences ... which he later moderated to five or six.

    Nathan said that he constantly pointed this out to the fourth official who couldn't see it.  Nathan concluded that he (himself) obviously knows nothing about football.

    Back in the studio they said that Nathan Jones was being very .... Nathan Jones  :)
    Dykes started it all with a challenge off the ball in the first minute in front of East Stand near halfway line. Amazed he didn’t get a card, totally unnecessary. That set of the following retaliations from his victim
  • robroy
    robroy Posts: 4,615
    BalladMan said:
    ShootersHillGuru said:
    Lincsaddick said:
    Super start to March, so let's march on up the table .. great to see Kelman scoring, I had lost all faith in him
    Mostly, thank the Lord for Jones, Ramsay and Bell, one of the best defence trios in the division
    Lastly, I don't hold out too much hope that we can sign Harry Clarke on a permanent deal in the summer. He is one of the best loanees we have ever had and if he costs a lot and wants to join us, please splash the cash
    He’s just the sort of signing we should be making for next season. Much will rely on where Ipswich find themselves next season I think. It could be that they are prepared to loan him out again if no acceptable bids come in. 
    His contract expires in the summer so it’s not up to Ipswich the decide.  Obv he might get better offers elsewhere that we don’t / can’t match. 
    Thought they had another year option on him? 
  • oohaahmortimer
    oohaahmortimer Posts: 34,651
    Thought Brum support was really good yesterday and ours was a bit lame , poor numbers and noise from us until we got a goal , matters not because the end result is everything .
  • BalladMan
    BalladMan Posts: 1,298
    oohaahmortimer said:
    Thought Brum support was really good yesterday and ours was a bit lame , poor numbers and noise from us until we got a goal , matters not because the end result is everything .
     Birmingham fans started the first half well, then quiet after 10/15. Raised the volume again when the picked up 2nd half, but largely just ok. 

    I was sat nearer the covered end but thought we sang throughout but obv biased due to positioning. 
  • Amos on the wing
    Amos on the wing Posts: 1,821
    edited March 8
    Massive 3 points. Defensively we were immense with all 3 CB’s putting in MOTM performances. Like last week you can’t fault the desire and work rate of them,which is all you can ask for. 12 clean sheets this season is something to be proud of.

    We know we lack the quality at this level in the final 3rd so was great to see the quality of Kellman’s finish. 2 more wins and we can all start looking forward to Tottenham and Lincoln next season. 
  • oohaahmortimer
    oohaahmortimer Posts: 34,651
    I’m middle west lower slightly nearer away end , felt the quietest and lowest (15k) home fans we have had for a Saturday 3pm all season.
  • KingKinsella
    KingKinsella Posts: 1,395
    follett said:
    Not that it matters but apparently it was us that won the toss and chose to kick towards the covered end first half
    WHAT……

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  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,605
    edited March 8
    Siv_in_Norfolk said:
    Couple of little extras

    1) Lloyd Jones did really well not to react/follow up on that striker that left one in on him and floored him. If he'd been booked it would have been a suspension. Its "just" being a pro, I guess....but still.

    2) Kelman cupping his ears at Brum. His dad is from Birmingham,  right? Maybe a Villa fan?

    COYR! 
    Nathan Jones 100% support

    Charlie was born in Basildon, Essex and his mum is English.
    Kelman only went to Texas for his dad's work from 4-10 and again at 14 when he played youth football for a year in Dallas before coming back to play in the Southend academy.
    Kelman senior became an American citizen, hence why Charlie qualifies to play for the US of A.

    If Charlie's dad is a Brummie ? that would explain why he wanted to escape!

  • JaShea99
    JaShea99 Posts: 5,554
    LargeAddick said:
    timken said:
    follett said:
    Not that it matters but apparently it was us that won the toss and chose to kick towards the covered end first half
    How do you know that?
    And why would we do that?

  • Redshift
    Redshift Posts: 30
    When we scored I missed the big screen cutaway to the Wrexham directors … 
  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 16,596
    edited March 8
    Major said:
    fenaddick said:
    Dykes clearly loved that but what on earth is Rodwell doing that near the dressing room 

    https://x.com/cafcofficial/status/2030330288664912057?s=46&t=MojDVxh_AjG5taAWPQn6Tw 
    Is there some injunction against him? Why shouldn't he be there congratulating players.  What are you on about?
    I don’t like owners/directors/executives in and around dressing rooms. I’m sure in this case it’s innocent as NJ wouldn’t stand for anything else but it stinks of meddling/spying for the board
  • Baldybonce
    Baldybonce Posts: 9,742
    oohaahmortimer said:
    Thought Brum support was really good yesterday and ours was a bit lame , poor numbers and noise from us until we got a goal , matters not because the end result is everything .
    Except for 'Charlton's a shithole' i couldn't understand a word they were singing.
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 33,468
    Jdredsox said:
    I thought Clarke's contract was up this year, although Ipswich might have a year option on it. Tbh if they get promoted I don't see why they'd exercise the option. I think he fits our system well but not really McKenna's, and I'd imagine they'd be looking to upgrade that spot if they are promoted.
    They do have an option. If they get promoted and don’t require him in the PL they will still exercise the option to ensure they get a fee for him.
  • follett
    follett Posts: 1,197
    Ben18 said:
    follett said:
    Not that it matters but apparently it was us that won the toss and chose to kick towards the covered end first half

    Under the current laws, whichever captain wins the toss can choose which end to attack, or if they wish to take the kick-off. If they choose to take the kick-off, then the loser of the toss would choose which end to attack.

    We took the kick off in the first half, which means Birmingham won the toss, and had the choice of which end to attack. I can't imagine we'd win the toss and be desperate to take the first half kick off.
    Thanks for clarifying. It was a bunch of Brum fans on the post match thread on reddit saying that we’d turned them around. I did think it was strange ..
  • ElliotCAFC
    ElliotCAFC Posts: 2,612
    edited March 8
    soapboxsam said:
    Siv_in_Norfolk said:
    Couple of little extras

    1) Lloyd Jones did really well not to react/follow up on that striker that left one in on him and floored him. If he'd been booked it would have been a suspension. Its "just" being a pro, I guess....but still.

    2) Kelman cupping his ears at Brum. His dad is from Birmingham,  right? Maybe a Villa fan?

    COYR! 
    Nathan Jones 100% support

    Charlie was born in Basildon, Essex and his mum is English.
    Kelman only went to Texas for his dad's work from 4-10 and again at 14 when he played youth football for a year in Dallas before coming back to play in the Southend academy.
    Kelman senior became an American citizen, hence why Charlie qualifies to play for the US of A.

    If Charlie's dad is a Brummie ? that would explain why he wanted to escape!

    He cupped his ears because Brum fans do that cringe shouting of “WHO?” every time a player is substituted. 
  • YannTheMann
    YannTheMann Posts: 1,366
    LargeAddick said:
    Jdredsox said:
    I thought Clarke's contract was up this year, although Ipswich might have a year option on it. Tbh if they get promoted I don't see why they'd exercise the option. I think he fits our system well but not really McKenna's, and I'd imagine they'd be looking to upgrade that spot if they are promoted.
    They do have an option. If they get promoted and don’t require him in the PL they will still exercise the option to ensure they get a fee for him.
    Maybe they'll be nice to us after the money they collected for Ahadme & Fraser, an apology if you will 
  • eastterrace6168
    eastterrace6168 Posts: 25,177
    fenaddick said:
    Major said:
    fenaddick said:
    Dykes clearly loved that but what on earth is Rodwell doing that near the dressing room 

    https://x.com/cafcofficial/status/2030330288664912057?s=46&t=MojDVxh_AjG5taAWPQn6Tw 
    Is there some injunction against him? Why shouldn't he be there congratulating players.  What are you on about?
    I don’t like owners/directors/executives in and around dressing rooms. I’m sure in this case it’s innocent as NJ wouldn’t stand for anything else but it stinks of meddling/spying for the board
    Slightly OTT...🤦‍♂️

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  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 16,596
    eastterrace6168 said:
    fenaddick said:
    Major said:
    fenaddick said:
    Dykes clearly loved that but what on earth is Rodwell doing that near the dressing room 

    https://x.com/cafcofficial/status/2030330288664912057?s=46&t=MojDVxh_AjG5taAWPQn6Tw 
    Is there some injunction against him? Why shouldn't he be there congratulating players.  What are you on about?
    I don’t like owners/directors/executives in and around dressing rooms. I’m sure in this case it’s innocent as NJ wouldn’t stand for anything else but it stinks of meddling/spying for the board
    Slightly OTT...🤦‍♂️
    Maybe but for me the dressing room is for players, coaches and physios. It's their space to do what they want without having to worry about higher ups. Those spaces are important 
  • eastterrace6168
    eastterrace6168 Posts: 25,177
    edited March 8
    fenaddick said:
    eastterrace6168 said:
    fenaddick said:
    Major said:
    fenaddick said:
    Dykes clearly loved that but what on earth is Rodwell doing that near the dressing room 

    https://x.com/cafcofficial/status/2030330288664912057?s=46&t=MojDVxh_AjG5taAWPQn6Tw 
    Is there some injunction against him? Why shouldn't he be there congratulating players.  What are you on about?
    I don’t like owners/directors/executives in and around dressing rooms. I’m sure in this case it’s innocent as NJ wouldn’t stand for anything else but it stinks of meddling/spying for the board
    Slightly OTT...🤦‍♂️
    Maybe but for me the dressing room is for players, coaches and physios. It's their space to do what they want without having to worry about higher ups. Those spaces are important 
    But he was outside at the door congratulating the lads, doubt he actually went inside...
  • Pavoren007
    Pavoren007 Posts: 2,589
    Pressure piled back onto bottom 4, arguably 5 with our now 5 point gap to Blackburn. Strange things do happen but we would now need two of those relegation threatened to enjoy a storming uptick in consistent good form while we would need to have a nightmare to season end - not going to happen, we are all but safe. The sooner we can now get to 50 the better as I think NJ will take more risks and play more ball with JRC and Kelman getting a late run. 

    Well done lads and fans - unified and bouncing off one another. 🔴⚽️⚪️
  • southamptonaddick
    southamptonaddick Posts: 4,149
    fenaddick said:
    Major said:
    fenaddick said:
    Dykes clearly loved that but what on earth is Rodwell doing that near the dressing room 

    https://x.com/cafcofficial/status/2030330288664912057?s=46&t=MojDVxh_AjG5taAWPQn6Tw 
    Is there some injunction against him? Why shouldn't he be there congratulating players.  What are you on about?
    I don’t like owners/directors/executives in and around dressing rooms. I’m sure in this case it’s innocent as NJ wouldn’t stand for anything else but it stinks of meddling/spying for the board
    As part of the SMT I expect he's allowed to go anywhere he likes and going to congratulate the team on a win is good for morale and is saying we're all in it together.
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,605
    fenaddick said:
    Major said:
    fenaddick said:
    Dykes clearly loved that but what on earth is Rodwell doing that near the dressing room 

    https://x.com/cafcofficial/status/2030330288664912057?s=46&t=MojDVxh_AjG5taAWPQn6Tw 
    Is there some injunction against him? Why shouldn't he be there congratulating players.  What are you on about?
    I don’t like owners/directors/executives in and around dressing rooms. I’m sure in this case it’s innocent as NJ wouldn’t stand for anything else but it stinks of meddling/spying for the board

    Fen, you do realize that Rodwell was hands on with big Phil Chapple and Nathan in getting many of the Summer and winter signings in and that wasn't in the dressing room area.

    It's not spying for the board but of course he reports back to the owners and backers of CAFC; That's his Job !
  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 16,596
    soapboxsam said:
    fenaddick said:
    Major said:
    fenaddick said:
    Dykes clearly loved that but what on earth is Rodwell doing that near the dressing room 

    https://x.com/cafcofficial/status/2030330288664912057?s=46&t=MojDVxh_AjG5taAWPQn6Tw 
    Is there some injunction against him? Why shouldn't he be there congratulating players.  What are you on about?
    I don’t like owners/directors/executives in and around dressing rooms. I’m sure in this case it’s innocent as NJ wouldn’t stand for anything else but it stinks of meddling/spying for the board

    Fen, you do realize that Rodwell was hands on with big Phil Chapple and Nathan in getting many of the Summer and winter signings in and that wasn't in the dressing room area.

    It's not spying for the board but of course he reports back to the owners and backers of CAFC; That's his Job !
    All of which can be done outside of the dressing room/tunnel. I'm not saying he shouldn't know the players and have a relationship with him. We've now seen him pitchside talking to NJ and in the tunnel this season. I just don't think it's necessary when he can talk to them at the training ground, in any lounges at the stadium etc. He of course has to have a relationship with players and report to the board, I just don't think that's the right location
  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 14,222
    Be funny if he was wearing leather soled shoes jumped up, punched the air then slipped on landing and fell flat on his face though.
  • ken_shabby
    ken_shabby Posts: 6,472
    Raith_C_Chattonell said:
    Not that I care ... but, Birmingham turned up with some attitude today. 

    Turning round the KO, taking an age on every dead ball situation, feigning injury. 

    I often look at other teams with envy at the talent at their disposal, but if they can't add a bit of 'Charlton' heart and soul to that, it ain't worth a light. 
    I was listening to the Birmingham commentary. They were very kind to that idiot Priska, and at the end they were referring to Charlton employing the dark arts to win, which given some of their antics, was a very strange take. Just made the win sweeter.
  • CaptainRobbo
    CaptainRobbo Posts: 1,688
    Alwaysneil said:
    Be funny if he was wearing leather soled shoes jumped up, punched the air then slipped on landing and fell flat on his face though.
    His magnificent beard would cushion the impact.

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