Thanks Capitano and Red one, feel a bit better about numbers now, and thanks agim for helping prop up the numbers.
The list so far:
CAFCTrev CAFCTrev's mate CAFC Luke Leuth agim agim's mate LuckyReds Dave21 WattsTheMatter Capitano Red one
The Hamlet guys have confirmed 12 are playing, so hopefully we can at least match a Ryman Prem side!
You've got a bare 11... hopefully no more drop outs!
As much as I'd love to join you, I'm injured... and would only re-take my Golden Slug status!
Not exactly the makings of an ongoing supporters team so far, but we will see how Saturday turns out.
Don't fret - the old (literally these days) CIFC team started with just 7 players - more than 100 played for the team over the next decade or so....
Monday 8th March 1999 (Carlsberg League, Mottingham)
Heath Rovers 5-2 CIFC
(Report by Rick Baker)
Charlton IFC came into being on a chilly South London in New Eltham. Due to injuries, work commitments and an organisational mix-up, the Cyberaddicks began the game with just seven players, playing against an established team with substitutes and a set of spectators.
Two reinforcements soon arrived and the nine men of Charlton held Heath Rovers to a single goal lead until the second half. This was mainly due to a Herculean effort from centre backs Graeme Williams and Jeff Prior, and especially from keeper Tim Chick. The Cyberaddicks keeper, who once had a trial with Millwall, proved that he still had the old magic, hurtling himself acrobatically to perform a flurry of fine saves.
It was a pity that the opening goal came from a defensive mix-up. The Cyberaddicks were unfortunately unable to maintain their rearguard action as Rovers introduced fresh legs, but it still took an exceptional chip to beat Tim Chick. The third goal was another sloppy one, the ball striking the author on the line and spinning into the roof of the net. But the Cyberaddicks rallied, and when Mark Weaver (non-lister), ran onto Jeff Prior's intricate through ball and lashed it home, CIFC had their first ever goal.
But the fightback was short lived as Rovers increased their lead with a goal that was so far offside it would have made Noel Whelan look onside. The forward running directly in front of the ball carrier was deemed to not be interfering, and the bemused defence could only look on as the Uriah Rennie lookalike allowed Rovers to score. A fifth was soon added, but Charlton pride was salvaged when Mark Weaver netted for the second time, shooting over the keeper from virtually the same move as the first goal.
5-2 was not a bad result for the Cyberaddicks. The opposition, an established team that play every week, knew each others names, and made up for in numbers what they lacked in quality. CIFC wasted several good chances as well as scoring twice with two men down, and with a little practice the defence could mould itself into a solid unit.
Graeme Williams made up for in tackling and positional play what he gave way to Jeff Prior in intimidation. Rav Bharji showed that he would die for the cause, ( and he nearly did!), turning in a solid performance whilst playing in an unknown position to him. Matt Owen was industrious all over the (very large) pitch, and the remaining non list members, but Charlton nuts, Mark Weaver, Richard Filer and Kevin Everest ran constantly for the cause.
CIFC will be playing every week for the next ten weeks. A big thank you to all those who turned out, and with a bit of luck, the Cyberaddicks will have a full compliment next week. Any committed, bored, retired or unemployed Charlton fans who fancy coming down and watching, the next game is a 6.30 p.m. kick-off at the Coldharbour Leisure centre in New Eltham.
Team.
Tim Chick; Graeme Williams, Rav Bahrij, Jeff Prior, Kevin Everest, Richard Filer, Matt Owen, Rick Baker, Mark Weaver
What standard and ages are you looking for? Used to be ok a few years back but weight and age creeping up on me and far too many beers. I could try get me and two others if that's any good all Charlton season ticket holders
If you get completely desperate and I mean you have tried available grannies and children under 5, I will dust off the old shirt and play for a bit. Not sure I have got any boots, but then again I'm unlikely to do anything useful with them if I'm on the pitch ;-) I only really want to come along and cheer my son on, but if as I say things get desperate then count me in. I'm good at getting in the way :-)
If you get completely desperate and I mean you have tried available grannies and children under 5, I will dust off the old shirt and play for a bit. Not sure I have got any boots, but then again I'm unlikely to do anything useful with them if I'm on the pitch ;-) I only really want to come along and cheer my son on, but if as I say things get desperate then count me in. I'm good at getting in the way :-)
We could do with 3blokes. If only for the numerical advantage.
Sorry mate, I think you missed my earlier post as I am still down on your list as playing, when actually I can't make it. I'm gutted I won't he there however and look forward to following the whole match thread on this forum tomorrow morning!
If you get completely desperate and I mean you have tried available grannies and children under 5, I will dust off the old shirt and play for a bit. Not sure I have got any boots, but then again I'm unlikely to do anything useful with them if I'm on the pitch ;-) I only really want to come along and cheer my son on, but if as I say things get desperate then count me in. I'm good at getting in the way :-)
Mate come and join in, were struggling to get a starting 11 at the moment and the games tomorrow.
What standard and ages are you looking for? Used to be ok a few years back but weight and age creeping up on me and far too many beers. I could try get me and two others if that's any good all Charlton season ticket holders
Cabbie8 we are looking for any ages/skill levels. If youre up for it we could really do with you in the team!
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As much as I'd love to join you, I'm injured... and would only re-take my Golden Slug status!
Monday 8th March 1999 (Carlsberg League, Mottingham)
Heath Rovers 5-2 CIFC
(Report by Rick Baker)
Charlton IFC came into being on a chilly South
London in New Eltham. Due to injuries, work commitments and an
organisational mix-up, the Cyberaddicks began the game with just
seven players, playing against an established team with substitutes
and a set of spectators.
Two reinforcements soon arrived and the nine men of Charlton held
Heath Rovers to a single goal lead until the second half. This was
mainly due to a Herculean effort from centre backs Graeme Williams
and Jeff Prior, and especially from keeper Tim Chick. The
Cyberaddicks keeper, who once had a trial with Millwall, proved that
he still had the old magic, hurtling himself acrobatically to perform
a flurry of fine saves.
It was a pity that the opening goal came from a defensive mix-up. The
Cyberaddicks were unfortunately unable to maintain their rearguard
action as Rovers introduced fresh legs, but it still took an
exceptional chip to beat Tim Chick. The third goal was another sloppy
one, the ball striking the author on the line and spinning into the
roof of the net. But the Cyberaddicks rallied, and when Mark Weaver
(non-lister), ran onto Jeff Prior's intricate through ball and lashed
it home, CIFC had their first ever goal.
But the fightback was short lived as Rovers increased their lead with
a goal that was so far offside it would have made Noel Whelan look
onside. The forward running directly in front of the ball carrier was
deemed to not be interfering, and the bemused defence could only look
on as the Uriah Rennie lookalike allowed Rovers to score. A fifth was
soon added, but Charlton pride was salvaged when Mark Weaver netted
for the second time, shooting over the keeper from virtually the same
move as the first goal.
5-2 was not a bad result for the Cyberaddicks. The opposition, an
established team that play every week, knew each others names, and
made up for in numbers what they lacked in quality. CIFC wasted
several good chances as well as scoring twice with two men down, and
with a little practice the defence could mould itself into a solid
unit.
Graeme Williams made up for in tackling and positional play what he
gave way to Jeff Prior in intimidation. Rav Bharji showed that he
would die for the cause, ( and he nearly did!), turning in a solid
performance whilst playing in an unknown position to him. Matt Owen
was industrious all over the (very large) pitch, and the remaining
non list members, but Charlton nuts, Mark Weaver, Richard Filer and
Kevin Everest ran constantly for the cause.
CIFC will be playing every week for the next ten weeks. A big thank
you to all those who turned out, and with a bit of luck, the
Cyberaddicks will have a full compliment next week. Any committed,
bored, retired or unemployed Charlton fans who fancy coming down and
watching, the next game is a 6.30 p.m. kick-off at the Coldharbour
Leisure centre in New Eltham.
Team.
Tim Chick; Graeme Williams, Rav Bahrij, Jeff Prior, Kevin Everest,
Richard Filer, Matt Owen, Rick Baker, Mark Weaver
CAFCTrev
CAFCTrev's mate
CAFC Luke
Leuth
agim
agim's mate
LuckyReds
Dave21
Capitano
Red one
Any chance RD could loan us someone from the network?
I only really want to come along and cheer my son on, but if as I say things get desperate then count me in. I'm good at getting in the way :-)
CAFCTrev
CAFCTrev's mate
Leuth
agim
agim's mate
LuckyReds
Dave21
Capitano
Red one
9 of us left.