Good performance and result by the sound of it...but where are all the Northern Addicks?! Used to get bigger support at friendlies in Scotland 20+ years ago...
From what I've read, Bolton were toying with a new formation for the first time. By the sounds of it, it didn't work and the comments about us are erred on the positive, which is encouraging.
This sort of comment is beginning to erk me a little.
Let's look at the Charlton starting 11. How many of those players were at Charlton this time last season? Pope, Fox, Cousins and JBG. And Charles-Cook who, in all due respect to him, not many had heard of until this season.
Yet, the reason that we battered them in the first half, is because "Bolton were toying with a new formation..."?
What makes anybody think we weren't "toying with a new formation"? Can't we just be glad that we looked capable of giving teams a good old battering, without looking for reasons why?
And if you are going to look at the result, because we didn't win, how many times did we win last season with only 30-40% possession? These things happen to the best of teams, even Barcelona. ..
From what I've read, Bolton were toying with a new formation for the first time. By the sounds of it, it didn't work and the comments about us are erred on the positive, which is encouraging.
Bolton toying with a new formation, that did make me actually LOL
Can you imagine the melt down on here if we were a week before the season starts toying with a new formation, is being negative part of being a Charlton fan.
Watching the highlights we do need to sharpen up in defence, we seemed a bit too casual against West Ham as well, we look like we could do with another preseason just to get fit.
No they were on the piss in the afternoon and wore crocs instead of football boots , still a good performance from us though even if they were larking about .
No they were on the piss in the afternoon and wore crocs instead of football boots , still a good performance from us though even if they were larking about .
Patrick Bamford has got it - he impressed against us at The Valley last season: quick, searching, laying back - and scoring. He played last week and bagged a hat-trick in a pre-season friendly.
Meanwhile, Henderson injured his shoulder in the warm-up at Dulwich, our reserve keeper spent a geological age wondering about releasing the ball, the midfield is naturally vacant, and Vetokele is simply injured. Up front, Luzon played Zak Ansah and a trialist from Staines.
Who, in heaven's name, are these people? The big black number-nine for Dulwich moved and muscled, and frightened the life out of Rhoys Wiggins. Who limped off to the surgery. Their winger - five divisions below us, remember - hammered a great shot from free play - and scored.
At Welling two weeks ago we had a free-kick two yards outside their box. The whole army of south-east London lined up, clutching their balls. Our man waited, puffed out his cheeks, stepped up - and hit their shins.
The ball spiralled out to the unsuspecting shoppers in Welling High Street. Yann Kermorgant would have sent a curving arc up and over, so beautiful and true that the keeper stares at the ball in his own net, gets up off the floor and stares again at his defenders.
We need good players: a midfield that's implacable. Tough guys who can tackle and come away with the ball. Then advance, and pass to strikers who actually have the wit to deceive defenders.
Blackburn, Bolton, Burnley, and Leeds and Middlesbrough - all of our opponents come to London expecting a fight at The Valley. At half-time, 0-0, our players haven't had a single accurate attempt at goal, and we in the North Stand look at each other and wonder.
Patrick Bamford has got it - he impressed against us at The Valley last season: quick, searching, laying back - and scoring. He played last week and bagged a hat-trick in a pre-season friendly.
Meanwhile, Henderson injured his shoulder in the warm-up at Dulwich, our reserve keeper spent a geological age wondering about releasing the ball, the midfield is naturally vacant, and Vetokele is simply injured. Up front, Luzon played Zak Ansah and a trialist from Staines.
Who, in heaven's name, are these people? The big black number-nine for Dulwich moved and muscled, and frightened the life out of Rhoys Wiggins. Who limped off to the surgery. Their winger - five divisions below us, remember - hammered a great shot from free play - and scored.
At Welling two weeks ago we had a free-kick two yards outside their box. The whole army of south-east London lined up, clutching their balls. Our man waited, puffed out his cheeks, stepped up - and hit their shins.
The ball spiralled out to the unsuspecting shoppers in Welling High Street. Yann Kermorgant would have sent a curving arc up and over, so beautiful and true that the keeper stares at the ball in his own net, gets up off the floor and stares again at his defenders.
We need good players: a midfield that's implacable. Tough guys who can tackle and come away with the ball. Then advance, and pass to strikers who actually have the wit to deceive defenders.
Blackburn, Bolton, Burnley, and Leeds and Middlesbrough - all of our opponents come to London expecting a fight at The Valley. At half-time, 0-0, our players haven't had a single accurate attempt at goal, and we in the North Stand look at each other and wonder.
What's the opinion on Makienok? Will Palermo be laughing or crying by the end of the season?
at Bolton he was continually harassing their defence, the Bolton supporters around me were impressed with his heading ability and he can also pass the ball and chest it - what isn't to like. OK not everything he tried worked but it is early days yet and the players are still getting to know how each other plays but on that one viewing of him I'm impressed.
What's the opinion on Makienok? Will Palermo be laughing or crying by the end of the season?
If you compare his mobility to other Giants like Crouch and Zigic, then The great Dane is much quicker. Has decent touch on the ground, but just don't see him as a goal scorer , but hope he can do lots of assists. I will predict we have another Marmite player, For Ben Hamer see Big Mak. The boy is keen and i hope our fickle fans give him time.
Wasn't overly impressed with mak myself, the least impressive of all the new lads at Bolton, was watching him warm up having shots from the edge the box don't think he got one on tqrgwt, watt and Igor to start when both fit with big mak as an impact sub and maybe one more still come
Patrick Bamford has got it - he impressed against us at The Valley last season: quick, searching, laying back - and scoring. He played last week and bagged a hat-trick in a pre-season friendly.
Meanwhile, Henderson injured his shoulder in the warm-up at Dulwich, our reserve keeper spent a geological age wondering about releasing the ball, the midfield is naturally vacant, and Vetokele is simply injured. Up front, Luzon played Zak Ansah and a trialist from Staines.
Who, in heaven's name, are these people? The big black number-nine for Dulwich moved and muscled, and frightened the life out of Rhoys Wiggins. Who limped off to the surgery. Their winger - five divisions below us, remember - hammered a great shot from free play - and scored.
At Welling two weeks ago we had a free-kick two yards outside their box. The whole army of south-east London lined up, clutching their balls. Our man waited, puffed out his cheeks, stepped up - and hit their shins.
The ball spiralled out to the unsuspecting shoppers in Welling High Street. Yann Kermorgant would have sent a curving arc up and over, so beautiful and true that the keeper stares at the ball in his own net, gets up off the floor and stares again at his defenders.
We need good players: a midfield that's implacable. Tough guys who can tackle and come away with the ball. Then advance, and pass to strikers who actually have the wit to deceive defenders.
Blackburn, Bolton, Burnley, and Leeds and Middlesbrough - all of our opponents come to London expecting a fight at The Valley. At half-time, 0-0, our players haven't had a single accurate attempt at goal, and we in the North Stand look at each other and wonder.
Patrick Bamford has got it - he impressed against us at The Valley last season: quick, searching, laying back - and scoring. He played last week and bagged a hat-trick in a pre-season friendly.
Meanwhile, Henderson injured his shoulder in the warm-up at Dulwich, our reserve keeper spent a geological age wondering about releasing the ball, the midfield is naturally vacant, and Vetokele is simply injured. Up front, Luzon played Zak Ansah and a trialist from Staines.
Who, in heaven's name, are these people? The big black number-nine for Dulwich moved and muscled, and frightened the life out of Rhoys Wiggins. Who limped off to the surgery. Their winger - five divisions below us, remember - hammered a great shot from free play - and scored.
At Welling two weeks ago we had a free-kick two yards outside their box. The whole army of south-east London lined up, clutching their balls. Our man waited, puffed out his cheeks, stepped up - and hit their shins.
The ball spiralled out to the unsuspecting shoppers in Welling High Street. Yann Kermorgant would have sent a curving arc up and over, so beautiful and true that the keeper stares at the ball in his own net, gets up off the floor and stares again at his defenders.
We need good players: a midfield that's implacable. Tough guys who can tackle and come away with the ball. Then advance, and pass to strikers who actually have the wit to deceive defenders.
Blackburn, Bolton, Burnley, and Leeds and Middlesbrough - all of our opponents come to London expecting a fight at The Valley. At half-time, 0-0, our players haven't had a single accurate attempt at goal, and we in the North Stand look at each other and wonder.
Boring now.....its not even a good wind up!
For you, Greenie - Go to the top of the page, slide the cursor along Charlton Life, keep going, and you'll find the very first post.
Are you there, around 2006? These are good words: they are an exchange of information, written with knowledge, curiosity, intelligence, and a warm human spirit.
Patrick Bamford has got it - he impressed against us at The Valley last season: quick, searching, laying back - and scoring. He played last week and bagged a hat-trick in a pre-season friendly.
Meanwhile, Henderson injured his shoulder in the warm-up at Dulwich, our reserve keeper spent a geological age wondering about releasing the ball, the midfield is naturally vacant, and Vetokele is simply injured. Up front, Luzon played Zak Ansah and a trialist from Staines.
Who, in heaven's name, are these people? The big black number-nine for Dulwich moved and muscled, and frightened the life out of Rhoys Wiggins. Who limped off to the surgery. Their winger - five divisions below us, remember - hammered a great shot from free play - and scored.
At Welling two weeks ago we had a free-kick two yards outside their box. The whole army of south-east London lined up, clutching their balls. Our man waited, puffed out his cheeks, stepped up - and hit their shins.
The ball spiralled out to the unsuspecting shoppers in Welling High Street. Yann Kermorgant would have sent a curving arc up and over, so beautiful and true that the keeper stares at the ball in his own net, gets up off the floor and stares again at his defenders.
We need good players: a midfield that's implacable. Tough guys who can tackle and come away with the ball. Then advance, and pass to strikers who actually have the wit to deceive defenders.
Blackburn, Bolton, Burnley, and Leeds and Middlesbrough - all of our opponents come to London expecting a fight at The Valley. At half-time, 0-0, our players haven't had a single accurate attempt at goal, and we in the North Stand look at each other and wonder.
Boring now.....its not even a good wind up!
For you, Greenie - Go to the top of the page, slide the cursor along Charlton Life, keep going, and you'll find the very first post.
Are you there, around 2006? These are good words: they are an exchange of information, written with knowledge, curiosity, intelligence, and a warm human spirit.
Patrick Bamford has got it - he impressed against us at The Valley last season: quick, searching, laying back - and scoring. He played last week and bagged a hat-trick in a pre-season friendly.
Meanwhile, Henderson injured his shoulder in the warm-up at Dulwich, our reserve keeper spent a geological age wondering about releasing the ball, the midfield is naturally vacant, and Vetokele is simply injured. Up front, Luzon played Zak Ansah and a trialist from Staines.
Who, in heaven's name, are these people? The big black number-nine for Dulwich moved and muscled, and frightened the life out of Rhoys Wiggins. Who limped off to the surgery. Their winger - five divisions below us, remember - hammered a great shot from free play - and scored.
At Welling two weeks ago we had a free-kick two yards outside their box. The whole army of south-east London lined up, clutching their balls. Our man waited, puffed out his cheeks, stepped up - and hit their shins.
The ball spiralled out to the unsuspecting shoppers in Welling High Street. Yann Kermorgant would have sent a curving arc up and over, so beautiful and true that the keeper stares at the ball in his own net, gets up off the floor and stares again at his defenders.
We need good players: a midfield that's implacable. Tough guys who can tackle and come away with the ball. Then advance, and pass to strikers who actually have the wit to deceive defenders.
Blackburn, Bolton, Burnley, and Leeds and Middlesbrough - all of our opponents come to London expecting a fight at The Valley. At half-time, 0-0, our players haven't had a single accurate attempt at goal, and we in the North Stand look at each other and wonder.
Boring now.....its not even a good wind up!
For you, Greenie - Go to the top of the page, slide the cursor along Charlton Life, keep going, and you'll find the very first post.
Are you there, around 2006? These are good words: they are an exchange of information, written with knowledge, curiosity, intelligence, and a warm human spirit.
What's the opinion on Makienok? Will Palermo be laughing or crying by the end of the season?
On that one viewing, he is going to be a pain for a lot of teams to deal with. But to echo everyone else, not sure he will score loads. Think he will get some just for being a genetic freak.
Patrick Bamford has got it - he impressed against us at The Valley last season: quick, searching, laying back - and scoring. He played last week and bagged a hat-trick in a pre-season friendly.
Meanwhile, Henderson injured his shoulder in the warm-up at Dulwich, our reserve keeper spent a geological age wondering about releasing the ball, the midfield is naturally vacant, and Vetokele is simply injured. Up front, Luzon played Zak Ansah and a trialist from Staines.
Who, in heaven's name, are these people? The big black number-nine for Dulwich moved and muscled, and frightened the life out of Rhoys Wiggins. Who limped off to the surgery. Their winger - five divisions below us, remember - hammered a great shot from free play - and scored.
At Welling two weeks ago we had a free-kick two yards outside their box. The whole army of south-east London lined up, clutching their balls. Our man waited, puffed out his cheeks, stepped up - and hit their shins.
The ball spiralled out to the unsuspecting shoppers in Welling High Street. Yann Kermorgant would have sent a curving arc up and over, so beautiful and true that the keeper stares at the ball in his own net, gets up off the floor and stares again at his defenders.
We need good players: a midfield that's implacable. Tough guys who can tackle and come away with the ball. Then advance, and pass to strikers who actually have the wit to deceive defenders.
Blackburn, Bolton, Burnley, and Leeds and Middlesbrough - all of our opponents come to London expecting a fight at The Valley. At half-time, 0-0, our players haven't had a single accurate attempt at goal, and we in the North Stand look at each other and wonder.
Don't talk about my disabled mother like that. Now, I'm off to find a communist...
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Let's look at the Charlton starting 11. How many of those players were at Charlton this time last season? Pope, Fox, Cousins and JBG. And Charles-Cook who, in all due respect to him, not many had heard of until this season.
Yet, the reason that we battered them in the first half, is because "Bolton were toying with a new formation..."?
What makes anybody think we weren't "toying with a new formation"? Can't we just be glad that we looked capable of giving teams a good old battering, without looking for reasons why?
And if you are going to look at the result, because we didn't win, how many times did we win last season with only 30-40% possession? These things happen to the best of teams, even Barcelona. ..
Meanwhile, Henderson injured his shoulder in the warm-up at Dulwich, our reserve keeper spent a geological age wondering about releasing the ball, the midfield is naturally vacant, and Vetokele is simply injured. Up front, Luzon played Zak Ansah and a trialist from Staines.
Who, in heaven's name, are these people? The big black number-nine for Dulwich moved and muscled, and frightened the life out of Rhoys Wiggins. Who limped off to the surgery. Their winger - five divisions below us, remember - hammered a great shot from free play - and scored.
At Welling two weeks ago we had a free-kick two yards outside their box. The whole army of south-east London lined up, clutching their balls. Our man waited, puffed out his cheeks, stepped up - and hit their shins.
The ball spiralled out to the unsuspecting shoppers in Welling High Street. Yann Kermorgant would have sent a curving arc up and over, so beautiful and true that the keeper stares at the ball in his own net, gets up off the floor and stares again at his defenders.
We need good players: a midfield that's implacable. Tough guys who can tackle and come away with the ball. Then advance, and pass to strikers who actually have the wit to deceive defenders.
Blackburn, Bolton, Burnley, and Leeds and Middlesbrough - all of our opponents come to London expecting a fight at The Valley. At half-time, 0-0, our players haven't had a single accurate attempt at goal, and we in the North Stand look at each other and wonder.
then The great Dane is much quicker. Has decent touch on the ground, but just don't see him as a goal scorer , but hope he can do lots of assists.
I will predict we have another Marmite player,
For Ben Hamer see Big Mak.
The boy is keen and i hope our fickle fans give him time.
at Bolton, was watching him warm up having shots from the edge the box don't think he got one on tqrgwt, watt and Igor to start when both fit with big mak as an impact sub and maybe one more still come
Are you there, around 2006? These are good words: they are an exchange of information, written with knowledge, curiosity, intelligence, and a warm human spirit.
Let me know if you ever get there.