As for the game, we did well first half and they were all at see. Second half they were clearly trying to restore a bit of pride and were assisted by a couple of home friendly decisions. Our foot was clearly off the gas, and the end was very very Charlton.
Very much agree with this - we didn't really perform in the second half and appeared fairly clueless - but the home team put us under lots of pressure as they had clearly had a rocket at half time.
I think SCP was disappointed at the end, but most Addicks didn't seem overly bothered - after all, we are champions and that's all there is to it. I actually didn't mind that much that the predictable Alexander goal came in proper football stylee.....it's great that the result didn't really matter; it just goes to show what a great season we have had.
Shame all the action happened at the other end of the pitch. Comfortable first half and Preston were very poor. Lost it in the second half, rushed into mistakes, poor positioning at times, couldn't hold on to the ball. Ah well! Shouldn't be disappointed, but I am a little. This Preston team were poor. Lets move on and end the season on a high next week!
For the record, Fulham ended their season with 101 points and a GD of +47. Because we've scored more than they did, a win by at least 2 goals next week makes us statistically the best 3rd division side ever.
For the record, Fulham ended their season with 101 points and a GD of +47. Because we've scored more than they did, a win by at least 2 goals next week makes us statistically the best 3rd division side ever.
I thought Paul Coutts from Preston was the best player on the park...I know we have been linked to him before. Think he would be an outstanding signing for next year
Del, we started off from.Dartford this morning with 164 !
Driver and GHE's old man in the front, 12 of us in the back singing the songs. 15 miles north of Birmingham and down to the last 65. Progress report later....
Looked like the most comfortable first half i've seen this season, completely in control, front 2 looked seriously dangerous. Second half we just took our foot off the gas badly and it looked likely to become a draw as soon as we let in the first goal, Sullivan looked questionable without a doubt.
First half we looked well on top with two well taken goals and they had little to offer. Second hal we looked like we were willing to let them come at us and for the last 15 minutes we invited pressure and didn't have a clue how to defend. we resorted to camping in our 18 yard box and every wave that they came at us with we just hoofed the ball in any direction, usually falling straight to a preston player and inviting any attempt. the result was disappointing and annoying, but if powell thinks he needs to start tinkering, thats fine. better he finds out who are good enough now than at the start of next season. i find it hard to knock the manager witht he most successful team in my lifetime.
First half we were on top and deserved are lead and then the players went on holiday at half time which combined with Preston coming out fired up lead to the result but a great atmosphere and if the main thing we have to moan about is being on 98 points then i think we can all be happy.
First half was ours, second was their's. Not enough reason to go and win it. Great day out though. About to crack open 2 bottles of champagne it the hotel room now.
Powell played mainly a reserve team, in order to give them all a deserved game & give them one more opportunity, to show what they can do. That's good management IMO & I'm not too bothered about the result, if it aids our preperation for next season.
Wasn't there and an initial sense of disappointment at the final result, but looking at the squad, many of this division would love to field a team that played today. I believe we have been spoiled to have had the success this season, suffering only 5 losses which pushes expectations higher and higher. A look at the Championship table and of the top 6, the number of losses ranges from 8 - 11. The next step up will be more difficult and I hope the fan base keeps the faith if we end up a mid-table Championship side next season.... Its been a fantastic season and I'm sure next weekend will produce a "happy ending" for all!!!
Just got back, I'm bothered on the one hand that we threw away a 2 goaql lead which we shoulds have added to, but don't care because we are champions, we are going up and we the fans had a thoroughly enjoyable day. Those in fancy dress (The ROD on tour group) did the club proud and we played really good football in the first half.
There are players i could laud and there are players that I could criticise today but we are a team and today ... now is not the time to criticise, now is the time to feel pleased and grateful that we have a team that has walked this league, is on the brink of equalling the highest ever points level in Div 1, has achieved a target which we set ourselves 3 years ago and that we have a club that is again on the up.
If you really want to be negative, if your really want to moan about 1 game, thats right 1 game where we have lost a two goal lead thenthink again and imagine yourself as a sheffield united supporter, because if you think we are having a tough time think again think Sheffield
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I think SCP was disappointed at the end, but most Addicks didn't seem overly bothered - after all, we are champions and that's all there is to it. I actually didn't mind that much that the predictable Alexander goal came in proper football stylee.....it's great that the result didn't really matter; it just goes to show what a great season we have had.
Loved some of the fancy dress costumes btw!
Because we've scored more than they did, a win by at least 2 goals next week makes us statistically the best 3rd division side ever.
;-)
Driver and GHE's old man in the front, 12 of us in the back singing the songs. 15 miles north of Birmingham and down to the last 65. Progress report later....
A. More than 96?
B. Less than 96?
C. How many is 96?
Second half we just took our foot off the gas badly and it looked likely to become a draw as soon as we let in the first goal,
Sullivan looked questionable without a doubt.
The fact that you don't rate Sullivan is the exact reason why scp played
Evina
Sullivan
And the like , we need to look and plan for next season and whether people like it or not this is the only way to do it
So I don't care anymore I have had a season of believing and the stress that puts on you for 90 mins
I have well and truly started on my pre season break
And its lovely
Great day out though.
About to crack open 2 bottles of champagne it the hotel room now.
CAFC!
But
That second half performance, with the exception of Waggy, was crap and the players should apologise to the fans who were marvellous.
Let's hope next Saturday is better.
Moan over.
Yes the whole team have done marvellously this season but that does not excuse the poor performance in the second half. Oh thanks Off it that's so nice of you, no one has called me sweet and jammy for some time.
Bon voyage back south to all of you, roll on next Saturday.
south londons wooden spoon winners for the third and final season the last for a long time
Its been a fantastic season and I'm sure next weekend will produce a "happy ending" for all!!!
There are players i could laud and there are players that I could criticise today but we are a team and today ... now is not the time to criticise, now is the time to feel pleased and grateful that we have a team that has walked this league, is on the brink of equalling the highest ever points level in Div 1, has achieved a target which we set ourselves 3 years ago and that we have a club that is again on the up.
If you really want to be negative, if your really want to moan about 1 game, thats right 1 game where we have lost a two goal lead thenthink again and imagine yourself as a sheffield united supporter, because if you think we are having a tough time think again think Sheffield