A Buyens tackle is normally followed by a whiste, a free kick and quite often a yellow card
We do now seem to be looking for more defensive central midfielders which is good. We hadn't replaced Poyet as the player who protected the back four and retain possesion. Maybe Veljkoic is that player and maybe Lepoint. Or could we play both with Buyens further forward where he'll be less of a tackling liability and his passing might hurt the opposition.
But JBG seems better suited to that attacking role and where does Cousin's fit in?
Forget Buyens. If Lepoint is the player he's supposed to be there's no room for him. You'd either want Veljkovic with Lepoint with a four-man midfield or Veljkovic as the pivot in a three/five-man midfield, with Lepoint and Cousins in front of him. A central midfield of Lepoint and Buyens/Jackson isn't going to stretch anyone is it? They're not quick enough. Cousins will have to play in the middle.
in his better years: more attacking, he used to score quite a lot as a midfielder
in his latter years: more useful in defence (lacks the speed and skills for the attack) - i would put him as a central defender actually, because of his experience
Well from what Iv'e seen and heard he appears to be a leader is experienced. Aggressive, Brave, Good Aerial Ability, High Work Rate/Stamina.
I still feel he be a more defensive type of player for us, as he doesn't seem to be the creative attacking midfielder/playmaker type, unless we use his physical presence higher up the pitch like Felliani.
On paper a good signing but Buyens is well known over in Belgium for his physical strengths and looks very average in the championship, still would like to see a natural playmaker who dictates the tempo controls the game for us makes things happen Moussa hopefully to become that no10 type player.
Reminds me of when we signed Brendan O'Connell, he stayed for a season and was tenacious (remember him elbowing Batty in the FA Cup, just before Keegan resigned) and he helped stabilise the club. Didn't stay long but he did a job as Curb's built towards promotion.
It led to the famous 'man in the hole' tactic that was touted in the 96/97 season
Presumably Luzon's tactic at set pieces is to have the sun reflect off shiny shaven scalps and into the defenders' eyes! (And they say he's not a tactical genius!)
welcome Christophe .. just what we've needed for a long time .. a tall and (hopefully) powerful midfielder .. recent signings are all good so far .. keep up the good work the CAFC 'purchasing team'
A Buyens tackle is normally followed by a whiste, a free kick and quite often a yellow card
We do now seem to be looking for more defensive central midfielders which is good. We hadn't replaced Poyet as the player who protected the back four and retain possesion. Maybe Veljkoic is that player and maybe Lepoint. Or could we play both with Buyens further forward where he'll be less of a tackling liability and his passing might hurt the opposition.
But JBG seems better suited to that attacking role and where does Cousin's fit in?
Forget Buyens. If Lepoint is the player he's supposed to be there's no room for him. You'd either want Veljkovic with Lepoint with a four-man midfield or Veljkovic as the pivot in a three/five-man midfield, with Lepoint and Cousins in front of him. A central midfield of Lepoint and Buyens/Jackson isn't going to stretch anyone is it? They're not quick enough. Cousins will have to play in the middle.
wouldn't be surprised to see Buyens depart for Leige
welcome Christophe .. just what we've needed for a long time .. a tall and (hopefully) powerful midfielder .. recent signings are all good so far .. keep up the good work the CAFC 'purchasing team'
Agree with that if he's good enough. Now we need at least one centre forward, a creative midfielder, a centre-back, maybe a left back and possibly a winger. Can't see it happening.
If and when we first see him he will get it and give it, probably keep it simple, and have a positive attitude. Basically like a tall Jack Munns I suppose. If he proves to somehow be a game changer in three matches he will be liked for a fair while, woe betide him if he proves to be a liability. Anyway welcome to Charlton Athletic Christophe, best of luck.
Iain Liddle's headline on the CAFC website is "Charlton complete signing of Belgium international Christophe Lepoint" - we've seen his Wikipedia page Iain, bit generous with the term "international" methinks.
That is akin to calling to calling me a neurosurgeon because I once gave someone a couple of aspirins when they complained of having a headache.
Iain Liddle's headline on the CAFC website is "Charlton complete signing of Belgium international Christophe Lepoint" - we've seen his Wikipedia page Iain, bit generous with the term "international" methinks.
That is akin to calling to calling me a neurosurgeon because I once gave someone a couple of aspirins when they complained of having a headache.
If he's made an appearance for his national team, then he's an International. Church has made dozens of appearances for Wales.......
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I still feel he be a more defensive type of player for us, as he doesn't seem to be the creative attacking midfielder/playmaker type, unless we use his physical presence higher up the pitch like Felliani.
On paper a good signing but Buyens is well known over in Belgium for his physical strengths and looks very average in the championship, still would like to see a natural playmaker who dictates the tempo controls the game for us makes things happen Moussa hopefully to become that no10 type player.
Anyway, back to Lepoint…
Anyway welcome to Charlton Athletic Christophe, best of luck.
;o)
Maybe we'll sign England internationals Michael Ricketts and Steve Guppy next.
That is akin to calling to calling me a neurosurgeon because I once gave someone a couple of aspirins when they complained of having a headache.
Comes with a good reputation and his desire to fight is what we need and have been asking for.
Like all the rest who put the shirt on i'm 100% behind him.