He should get a few chances, otherwise why keep him on the books. He's a big lad, just what we need in central defence, but looks to lack a bit of confidence. Playing in a successful and winning team will bring about that confidence. PP couldn't bring out the best in him, let's hope CP can
Hopefully we'll comfortably beat a few teams this year, which should give Mambo an opportunity to come on for the last few minutes of some games. Last year we were typically only 1 or 2 goals up if we were winning, making it a big risk to bring on an inexperienced player to protect the lead.
Hopefully we'll comfortably beat a few teams this year, which should give Mambo an opportunity to come on for the last few minutes of some games. Last year we were typically only 1 or 2 goals up if we were winning, making it a big risk to bring on an inexperienced player to protect the lead.
In shrewsbury he scored an own goal i think but to be fair thats one of the only games hes played as a charlton player and he can only get better. Hes not the best of defenders i agree but he needs games to develop, to be a better player.
In shrewsbury he scored an own goal i think but to be fair thats one of the only games hes played as a charlton player and he can only get better. Hes not the best of defenders i agree but he needs games to develop, to be a better player.
I was there. The own goal was the lesser of many evils.
He should just play in early cup games then to just give him some playing time maybe. I agree he shouldnt be in the starting team in the league.
But if it's painstakingly obvious to the management that he's not good enough, then there would be no point in doing this. Why purposefully weaken the side to give Mambo a few minutes?
That said, we have given him one last chance with another contract. All depends on whether we get another centre back in, and injuries/suspensions. I'd still be very surprised to see him start a League 1 game though - if we're low on numbers we're bound to get a loanee in.
I get the impression that it's very much last chance saloon for Mambo and his Charlton career. I think the club need to see him push on considerably over the next few months or he will be toast come June next. Hope he does but I doubt he will.
I think by the article that Powell is trying to make him a better player. Like i said he shouldn't play in the league. Personally i think he should play in cup games. He needs to get better and get more experience otherwise he should be loaned out. Hes still young and hes plenty of time to develop into a better player.
I get the impression that it's very much last chance saloon for Mambo and his Charlton career. I think the club need to see him push on considerably over the next few months or he will be toast come June next. Hope he does but I doubt he will.
We're not in a position to judge are we? CP & others may see stuff in training that warrants another chance, and we have possibly been too hasty with younger players. (Michael Turner for example). On the same basis let's no write off Waggy too soon, but be grateful we have alternatives
We're not in a position to judge are we? CP & others may see stuff in training that warrants another chance, and we have possibly been too hasty with younger players. (Michael Turner for example). On the same basis let's no write off Waggy too soon, but be grateful we have alternatives
Far too rational RL, you'll never last on here : - )
being serious you are spot on. It's one year on what I imagine is a cheap contract. If it doesn't work then he'll be released but his has the physical attributes and needs to step it up now. Let's give him a chance to prove himself in the reserves and if he shows enough there then in the odd Kent Cup or JPT games.
He's 19 years old and he is still developing - surely he's too young to be written off? Powell obviously sees something in him and thinks there is a chance that he could be good enough to play for Charlton otherwise he would already be out of the door.
And I think he meets the Stringent Charlton Life height requirements.
As many have said on here, It wouldn't be unreasonable for him to expect to be given the chance to impress in JPT games etc but he'll have to show improvement in any opportunity he does get to be considered for the first team. Especially if we re-sign Christian Dailly who the SLP states has phoned CP to ask if he can come back training with us. I'd quite like to see Dailly return as he'd add good experience to our new young squad and would keep Morrison and Taylor on their toes (I'd put him ahead of Mambo and the Doc in terms of our CB's if he did)
As many have said on here, It wouldn't be unreasonable for him to expect to be given the chance to impress in JPT games etc but he'll have to show improvement in any opportunity he does get to be considered for the first team. Especially if we re-sign Christian Dailly who the SLP states has phoned CP to ask if he can come back training with us. I'd quite like to see Dailly return as he'd add good experience to our new young squad and would keep Morrison and Taylor on their toes (I'd put him ahead of Mambo and the Doc in terms of our CB's if he did)
We're not in a position to judge are we? CP & others may see stuff in training that warrants another chance, and we have possibly been too hasty with younger players. (Michael Turner for example). On the same basis let's no write off Waggy too soon, but be grateful we have alternatives
We were not too hasty with Michael Turner. We were an established Premier League team when he was released and he wasn't ready for Premier League football at the time. It was only his spells in the lower leagues that made him the player he is today.
You could of course argue that we would be making the same mistake with Mambo if we let him go, apart from the fact that most who have seen Mambo play seem to think he isn't very good.
We're not in a position to judge are we? CP & others may see stuff in training that warrants another chance, and we have possibly been too hasty with younger players. (Michael Turner for example). On the same basis let's no write off Waggy too soon, but be grateful we have alternatives
We were not too hasty with Michael Turner. We were an established Premier League team when he was released and he wasn't ready for Premier League football at the time. It was only his spells in the lower leagues that made him the player he is today.
You could of course argue that we would be making the same mistake with Mambo if we let him go, apart from the fact that most who have seen Mambo play seem to think he isn't very good.
'People' often expect too much. If a debutant, even a defender doesn't score a hat trick, make 10 goal line clearances and put the opposing striker 5 rows back in the west stand, he's 'not very good'
We're not in a position to judge are we? CP & others may see stuff in training that warrants another chance, and we have possibly been too hasty with younger players. (Michael Turner for example). On the same basis let's no write off Waggy too soon, but be grateful we have alternatives
We were not too hasty with Michael Turner. We were an established Premier League team when he was released and he wasn't ready for Premier League football at the time. It was only his spells in the lower leagues that made him the player he is today.
You could of course argue that we would be making the same mistake with Mambo if we let him go, apart from the fact that most who have seen Mambo play seem to think he isn't very good.
Sure, Turner wasn't ready...neither was Fortune, but we loaned him out and then later he claimed his place in the squad. Brentford saw enough to pay a fee for Turner, as did QPR with Shittu. Mambo may well turn out to be not good enough, all I'm saying is let's give it a bit longer, if we can afford it.
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He has failed to impress when out on numerous loan outings. Was an absolute disaster at Shrewsbury in the cup.
Wont be anywhere near the first team and will be gone next summer.
5 subs only. He wont be one of them.
I was there. The own goal was the lesser of many evils.
Up to Yado to prove him right.
being serious you are spot on. It's one year on what I imagine is a cheap contract. If it doesn't work then he'll be released but his has the physical attributes and needs to step it up now. Let's give him a chance to prove himself in the reserves and if he shows enough there then in the odd Kent Cup or JPT games.
And I think he meets the Stringent Charlton Life height requirements.