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Halford

North Lower Neil
North Lower Neil Posts: 23,110
edited February 2008 in General Charlton
What did we all think?

I couldn't make my mind up - some good crosses, obviously a good throw, and a good physical presence.

But he did seeem to take a while to decide what to do every time he got the ball. And then hit it long.

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  • southamptonaddick
    southamptonaddick Posts: 4,078
    I thought he did well. Considering it was his debut and his confidence must be shot to bits.
  • Charltonparklane
    Charltonparklane Posts: 5,786
    First game, I suppose that could account for having to decide what to do with, thought he had a very good first game, celebrated a lot when we scored.
  • InspectorSands
    InspectorSands Posts: 5,207
    I thought he was bloody good. Reckon he's going to come in very useful indeed.
  • SantaClaus
    SantaClaus Posts: 7,714
    He looked very assured on the ball, good engine and like Neil says he has a great phsical presence, impressive debut.

    S.
  • Carter
    Carter Posts: 14,355
    I liked the look of him and has one hell of a catapult throw. He's a big fella as well and looks like he will be a threat from set plays.
  • Charltonparklane
    Charltonparklane Posts: 5,786
    Is he 'our' player or loaned?
  • pete_tong1
    pete_tong1 Posts: 2,653
    edited February 2008
    An excellant debut for the lad. Long throw, can pass the ball, a threat going forward.

    He is a loan player.
  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,990
    Rest of season loan from Sunderland ..sweetner from the Reidy deal.

    Parky used to be his manager at Colchester.
  • bingaddick
    bingaddick Posts: 8,184
    I thought he was good. His height is a bonus, so is his throw. He did hit it long but he rarely wasted it. I think he's a much better bet than Moo2 I'm afraid. Moo2 is too iffy as a defender and given the fact that he can't seem to direct his crosses, he ain't making up for it in attack. I thought Halford was altogether a much more solid all round player.
  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,990
    And Charlton being a generally physically lightweight & smaller side, it doesn't do any harm to have a bit of extra height in the team.

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  • Carter
    Carter Posts: 14,355
    Pains me to say it bing but you may be right. I think Motorkil will come good but is still very naive defensively.

    Halford seemed to have the shape of a forward when he pushed on too. I know he was a bit of a utility man at Colchester so is right back even his best position?
  • North Lower Neil
    North Lower Neil Posts: 23,110
    Parky played him at right wing I believe, but he has been used as a right back more often than anywhere else.
  • Ross
    Ross Posts: 4,420
    halford right back and yassin right wing anyone?
  • Imissthepeanutman
    Imissthepeanutman Posts: 1,458
    I just love the fact that with Halford any throw in beyond the half way line becomes a penalty area/goal attack opportunity. With the corners being a matter of some dubious quality its a bonus which provided its not overused should result in some goalscoring opportunities.

    I like him on that performance.
  • BexleyRed
    BexleyRed Posts: 643
    The throw ins are an un expected bonus. I thought he did well considering he has nt played a lot of games lately. The dummy and turn on the edge of the box showed a nice bit of skill too.Looks like could be usefull signing. Well done Greggers.
  • bingaddick
    bingaddick Posts: 8,184
    [cite]Posted By: ross[/cite]halford right back and yassin right wing anyone?

    Only when Moo2 learns to cross the f*cking thing properly so that he gets it past the first defender!!
  • Swisdom
    Swisdom Posts: 14,980
    I thought Halford was excellent last night - bearing in mind he has barely played for a year.

    His throw is in a good weapon - he can hit the half way line from the goal line! His distribution was very good and he is a true utility player. In his short career he has played all across the back for and midfield yet played up front for England U21's aswell.

    I hope we sign him - I wanted him when he was at Col U

    Great start Greg..and good to see you celebrating the goal so much too
  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,450
    edited February 2008
    Was it Halford that sold that dummy in the first half? it was an absolute belter the entire Palace defence had to pay to get back in.
  • TEL
    TEL Posts: 10,100
    Good debut, the dummy was sublime, thought he looked calm and assured.
  • pickwick
    pickwick Posts: 1,649
    edited February 2008
    He hit one absolutely fantastic cross field pass up to Ambrose I think, a really solid debut, I knew he could throw the ball and to be honest a throw 10 yards from the corner flag we are more dangerous than a corner.

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  • Alex Wright
    Alex Wright Posts: 8,214
    [cite]Posted By: Tel-in-Oz[/cite]Good debut, the dummy was sublime, thought he looked calm and assured.
    Left two defenders for dead and was unlucky with the finish. I thought he looked good.

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