"Australian trialist, Conor Ferguson, was on the bench with Southampton striker, Jake Sinclair. Dextra Pita and Nick Browne were the other trialists to be used as substitutes, while Staines' Joe Aribo started."
Missed the kick-off (thanks Southeastern!) but Dulwich seemed on top first half against a pretty experienced XI. Cracking strike from Jacko though and good build for our third. Hard to tell who was who and who impressed in the second half, but Diarra defended well, THD was composed. No.7 (Kelly?) got involved and Igor looked pretty sharp - unlucky not to score from a good strike.
Haven't looked too hard, but are we using made up names for our trialists? The only ones that exist (according to google anyway), are those listed with existing clubs - Sinclair & Aribo.
agreed hard to keep up with who was who, but overall an enjoyable game. Thought Mitov looed good in goal, made a couple of good saves early on. Jacko's goal was excellent, some comedy defending in 1st half, but Dulwich were def up for it and I thought played well. Hope WIggo isn't too badly injured. Couldn't pick anyone out from the youth/trialists, but that's probably more about me. I really enjoy going to Dulwich Hamlet though.
Impressed with the lad from Staines. Can see him getting another game to impress the playing staff. Young Lookman another one that looked good.
The first team lads were ok and fitness wise looked up to speed. Jacko was a lot deeper than normal in midfield but knows when to go forward at the right time. Quality finish.
Can see Diarra as a regular centre half this season. Never lost a header and such a good reader of the game.
Wiggins must have run over a cat. Looked fit. Solid and then gets a innocuous knock on his left leg. Hopefully not too serious.
Impressed with the lad from Staines. Can see him getting another game to impress the playing staff. Young Lookman another one that looked good.
The first team lads were ok and fitness wise looked up to speed. Jacko was a lot deeper than normal in midfield but knows when to go forward at the right time. Quality finish.
Can see Diarra as a regular centre half this season. Never lost a header and such a good reader of the game.
Wiggins must have run over a cat. Looked fit. Solid and then gets a innocuous knock on his left leg. Hopefully not too serious.
Did you see what happened to Henderson ? Hope it isn't too serious and he was just rested as a precaution - we went 99 days without winning last season when he was injured !
No idea what happened to Henderson. Never saw anything untoward whilst they warming up. Hopefully it was just a precaution as Euell mentioned afterwards.
Henderson completed warm up then next thing announcement before the teams came out that he was injured in warm up. Can't see it being anything serious, just my opinion.
Agree about Aribo. When I first saw him I presumed he must be a trialist from somewhere on the continent because he was very technically able. Always had a good first touch and was neat and tidy. Showed a decent bit of speed and strength to hold the defender for his goal as well, so was very surprised to find out he had playing for Staines rather than somewhere in like....well, Belgium.
In the second half the youngsters seemed to lose their way a touch without the senior pros on the pitch, but will agree with others that Staunton at RB (great cross for our third) and Lookman (goes past players with ease but often looks to take on one too many) were probably the brightest of the bunch. Diarra coasted through the game like the World Cup finalist he is, while the other first teamers looked fine. Bikey was his usual self - fine one minute, verging on calamitous the next. But it looks unlikely that we'll see him in the first team again anyway so doesn't matter too much.
THD looks suitable enough for the squad on that showing, and looks like a more natural footballer than Fox, but was difficult to see how good a defender he is when playing in a team lacking a bit of shape and bite in midfield.
Henderson completed warm up then next thing announcement before the teams came out that he was injured in warm up. Can't see it being anything serious, just my opinion.
Cool, sounds promising. I'm struggling to figure out our pecking order after Henderson - is Dmitrovic no.2 ?
Agree with Tricky about THD would be good to see him in a complete squad of seniors. Yeah hope so, as was surprised when the announcement was made. Maybe he really wants to make sure he fit to face West Ham. Not sure tbf about who is his no2.
Henderson completed warm up then next thing announcement before the teams came out that he was injured in warm up. Can't see it being anything serious, just my opinion.
Cool, sounds promising. I'm struggling to figure out our pecking order after Henderson - is Dmitrovic no.2 ?
I hope so, having watched him in Euro 21. And so will he.
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Names of the trialists
"Australian trialist, Conor Ferguson, was on the bench with Southampton striker, Jake Sinclair. Dextra Pita and Nick Browne were the other trialists to be used as substitutes, while Staines' Joe Aribo started."
To add insult to injury, the trialist Aribo was spelt as 'ABIBO' by one of Charlton's backroom staff!
You've got to love pre-season.
Missed the kick-off (thanks Southeastern!) but Dulwich seemed on top first half against a pretty experienced XI. Cracking strike from Jacko though and good build for our third. Hard to tell who was who and who impressed in the second half, but Diarra defended well, THD was composed. No.7 (Kelly?) got involved and Igor looked pretty sharp - unlucky not to score from a good strike.
Sorry @Ollywozere more conspiracy nonsense!!
Staunton looked good for the short time he was on the pitch.
Diarra showed class at the back.
I really enjoy going to Dulwich Hamlet though.
The 2 naps would've been sicknote Wiggins, and Made of glass Hendo.
The first team lads were ok and fitness wise looked up to speed. Jacko was a lot deeper than normal in midfield but knows when to go forward at the right time. Quality finish.
Can see Diarra as a regular centre half this season. Never lost a header and such a good reader of the game.
Wiggins must have run over a cat. Looked fit. Solid and then gets a innocuous knock on his left leg. Hopefully not too serious.
In the second half the youngsters seemed to lose their way a touch without the senior pros on the pitch, but will agree with others that Staunton at RB (great cross for our third) and Lookman (goes past players with ease but often looks to take on one too many) were probably the brightest of the bunch. Diarra coasted through the game like the World Cup finalist he is, while the other first teamers looked fine. Bikey was his usual self - fine one minute, verging on calamitous the next. But it looks unlikely that we'll see him in the first team again anyway so doesn't matter too much.
THD looks suitable enough for the squad on that showing, and looks like a more natural footballer than Fox, but was difficult to see how good a defender he is when playing in a team lacking a bit of shape and bite in midfield.
Odd phrase that, 'holding his own'.