Really impressed with him first half. Won everything in the air. He and Dailly laying the foundations. Feels much safer than having Sam Sodje back there. Good noise from the travelling Addicks too
Think we might just get away with the two pensioners at the back this year.
Someone probably rightly said that if we do come up against a centre forward with pace in this league, then he'll most probably be absolute pony with the ball at his feet.
he should've cut out the cross for the goal, but won so many headers all night. I've never known a charlton side to defend so deep for the last half hour yet look so comfortable dealing with balls being pumped into the box
He is going to be one of those players who divides opinion , I've always liked him in his Luton / Spurs and Norwich days. He must have something about him at this level to be voted onto the PFA Team of the year and this is the level we are playing at.
I thought Doherty was immense last night and on the ratings thread I would have marked him 8/9 if it hadn't been for the goal so I made it 7.After the sending off he led by example and helped us win the three points.
As has been noted in other games Doc matched with Dailly / Llera may expose us for pace and we may have to defend deeply. I suspect Matt Fry may have been brought in partly for this reason and if the budget allowed I would love us to sign a fully fit Fortune.
I have noticed that when going up for corners we keep one of the speedier players back for the break aways , when back Semedo can be utilised to assist here.
Blimey Henry, I'm surprised. Have a look back at the highlights if you get the chance. Perhaps it didn't come across at the ground but on TV he looked superb.
[cite]Posted By: Valley11[/cite]Blimey Henry, I'm surprised. Have a look back at the highlights if you get the chance. Perhaps it didn't come across at the ground but on TV he looked superb.
fair enough. Haven't got Sky so can only go on what I saw at the ground. Got his head on the ball I agree but with his feet was less impressive, to me at least.
Henry Irving 1 hour ago quote# 22 [quote][cite]Posted By: Valley11[/cite]Blimey Henry, I'm surprised. Have a look back at the highlights if you get the chance. Perhaps it didn't come across at the ground but on TV he looked superb.[/quote]
fair enough. Haven't got Sky so can only go on what I saw at the ground. Got his head on the ball I agree but with his feet was less impressive, to me at least.
Looked very impressive on TV Henry, along with Martin and Waggy..... just goes to show how watching on tv gives a different perspective. He was marginally caught on on the goal ( they showed the replay on tv) but he seemed along with Dailly, and Liera in fairness to look a good defensive unit. Comparred to some recent Charlton defences this looked good to me!
Have to expect him / them to get done now & then by someone nippy but thankfully not too may of those playing down the middle in div 3. As long as people don't destroy him over the odd error from a free signing I think he'll do a great job, especially in some of those backs-to-the-wall away games.
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Along with Dailey we have a solid foundation for the team.
Along with McCormack, holds his position,no rash tackles ... who has he replaced?
Not that impressed at all.
Someone probably rightly said that if we do come up against a centre forward with pace in this league, then he'll most probably be absolute pony with the ball at his feet.
The goal was a brilliant delivery.
I thought Doherty was immense last night and on the ratings thread I would have marked him 8/9 if it hadn't been for the goal so I made it 7.After the sending off he led by example and helped us win the three points.
As has been noted in other games Doc matched with Dailly / Llera may expose us for pace and we may have to defend deeply. I suspect Matt Fry may have been brought in partly for this reason and if the budget allowed I would love us to sign a fully fit Fortune.
I have noticed that when going up for corners we keep one of the speedier players back for the break aways , when back Semedo can be utilised to assist here.
fair enough. Haven't got Sky so can only go on what I saw at the ground. Got his head on the ball I agree but with his feet was less impressive, to me at least.
[quote][cite]Posted By: Valley11[/cite]Blimey Henry, I'm surprised. Have a look back at the highlights if you get the chance. Perhaps it didn't come across at the ground but on TV he looked superb.[/quote]
fair enough. Haven't got Sky so can only go on what I saw at the ground. Got his head on the ball I agree but with his feet was less impressive, to me at least.
Looked very impressive on TV Henry, along with Martin and Waggy..... just goes to show how watching on tv gives a different perspective. He was marginally caught on on the goal ( they showed the replay on tv) but he seemed along with Dailly, and Liera in fairness to look a good defensive unit. Comparred to some recent Charlton defences this looked good to me!
Would much rather give Llera a run.
Commentators also ranked him as one of the best in the Charlton ranks last night.
Be interested to know how many headers he won/lost.
20/1?