Charlton v QPR | Sat 08 Aug | 3pm KICK-OFF | Match Preview, Predictions, News & Views
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No Igor or Henderson, Bergdich not in starting line-up, but still hope we are strong enough to start the season with a win, 2-10
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So many new players on both sides that I find it impossible to predict the outcome. But, as always, I'm looking forward to this first game of the season with huge excitement. Can't wait to see the new players, give the players remaining from last season a huge cheer (especially Jordan and Johann) and see our beloved Valley in it's August prime. Just love it!
And, hoping for at least a draw. Really don't want to start the season with a defeat.2 -
just received the CAFC preview email with highlights of the Feb 2014 QPR game .. not many 'survivors' from then will be on the pitch come Saturday0
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A League Two keeper? Fuck's sakeAtletico Addick said:
Premier League quality striker against a League Two keeper and untested defence, I think there's reason to be worried. All depends if he fancies it or not to be fair, if his mind is elsewhere (if on pitch), which we should hope it is, we'll have no problems.LargeAddick said:Cant believe people are pooping themselves over facing Charlie Austin, he ain't Messi or Ronaldo. Anyway, doubt he will start.
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Conference then?Leuth said:
A League Two keeper? Fuck's sakeAtletico Addick said:
Premier League quality striker against a League Two keeper and untested defence, I think there's reason to be worried. All depends if he fancies it or not to be fair, if his mind is elsewhere (if on pitch), which we should hope it is, we'll have no problems.LargeAddick said:Cant believe people are pooping themselves over facing Charlie Austin, he ain't Messi or Ronaldo. Anyway, doubt he will start.
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He won't score.0
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Thought I'd have a calm one until my mate text me
"the missus cant make it YEAAAASSSSSS SHJWHFJEHFJKRE IOGRUEI"
I have stocked up on lucozade
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At home at The Valley, we ought to stamp our authority. We failed last season - all the sideways pussy-footing, unable to win a tackle in midfield - then the ball goes back our keeper, trapped. We lost.
When Ben Hamer collects the ball, he runs to the edge of his area and sends a laser-like pass: low and accurate to his strikers. It was true for Benson, who would approach obliquely, jump, and miss. But Kermorgant runs, wins, and would nod Bradley Wright-Phillips through on goal.
It's a proof of sorts that the bookies have us second-favourites for relegation. Down with Rotherham. Yet we landed in the top half last season.
Every single club from Darenth Heathside to Manchester United have midfielders like Jordan Cousins. They are simply ordinary players doing a routine job. We have bought Ba from Sunderland and another bloke from Spurs, and neither of them has played a first-team game for two years.
Meanwhile, Jordan Rhodes scores again - and Patrick Bamford netted a hat-trick in mid-week. When Reza, failed here, shuffles off to Kuwait, and comes back as sub at our friendly at Chelmsford - we lost 2-1, note - you do wonder.
Isn't it about time we bought some good players?
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SuperbViewfinder said:At home at The Valley, we ought to stamp our authority. We failed last season - all the sideways pussy-footing, unable to win a tackle in midfield - then the ball goes back our keeper, trapped. We lost.
When Ben Hamer collects the ball, he runs to the edge of his area and sends a laser-like pass: low and accurate to his strikers. It was true for Benson, who would approach obliquely, jump, and miss. But Kermorgant runs, wins, and would nod Bradley Wright-Phillips through on goal.
It's a proof of sorts that the bookies have us second-favourites for relegation. Beyond Rotherham. Yet we landed in the top half last season.
Every single club from Darenth Heathside to Manchester United have midfielders like Jordan Cousins. They are simply ordinary players doing a routine job. We have bought Ba from Sunderland and another bloke from Spurs, and neither of them has played a first-team game for two years.
Meanwhile, Jordan Rhodes scores again - and Patrick Bamford netted a hat-trick in mid-week. When Reza, failed here, shuffles off to Kuwait, and comes back as sub at our friendly at Chelmsford - we lost 2-1 - you do wonder.
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Sorry all, I'm gonna have to bite on this one. Maybe even get banned.Viewfinder said:At home at The Valley, we ought to stamp our authority. We failed last season - all the sideways pussy-footing, unable to win a tackle in midfield - then the ball goes back our keeper, trapped. We lost.
When Ben Hamer collects the ball, he runs to the edge of his area and sends a laser-like pass: low and accurate to his strikers. It was true for Benson, who would approach obliquely, jump, and miss. But Kermorgant runs, wins, and would nod Bradley Wright-Phillips through on goal.
It's a proof of sorts that the bookies have us second-favourites for relegation. Beyond Rotherham. Yet we landed in the top half last season.
Every single club from Darenth Heathside to Manchester United have midfielders like Jordan Cousins. They are simply ordinary players doing a routine job. We have bought Ba from Sunderland and another bloke from Spurs, and neither of them has played a first-team game for two years.
Meanwhile, Jordan Rhodes scores again - and Patrick Bamford netted a hat-trick in mid-week. When Reza, failed here, shuffles off to Dubai and comes back as sub at our friendly at Chelmsford - we lost 2-1 - you do wonder.
Isn't it about time we bought some good players?
@Viewfinder , you sir, are a
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Yes its inexperienced in this league but you're going on like Bauer and Diarra have just came from the conference , last season Bauer was marking strikers from fc Porto , Benfica and sporting Lisbon I'd say their strikers are slightly better than Charlie Austin and Diarra is a very good experienced footballer you don't get 44 caps for France if you're not .Atletico Addick said:
He'll have a field day up against our inexperienced defence and keeper if he's up for it.flyingkiwiDK said:Looks like Charlie Austin is match fit and ready to start against us Saturday (unfortunately).
http://www.london24.com/sport/football/clubs/west-ham/qpr_boss_gives_update_on_charlie_austin_as_newcastle_move_unlikely_before_the_season_starts_1_41784681 -
No, Reza started and was dubbed at halftime at Chelmsford. Are any other of your statements wrong I wonder? Guess we'll find out soon enough won't we?soapy_jones said:
SuperbViewfinder said:At home at The Valley, we ought to stamp our authority. We failed last season - all the sideways pussy-footing, unable to win a tackle in midfield - then the ball goes back our keeper, trapped. We lost.
When Ben Hamer collects the ball, he runs to the edge of his area and sends a laser-like pass: low and accurate to his strikers. It was true for Benson, who would approach obliquely, jump, and miss. But Kermorgant runs, wins, and would nod Bradley Wright-Phillips through on goal.
It's a proof of sorts that the bookies have us second-favourites for relegation. Beyond Rotherham. Yet we landed in the top half last season.
Every single club from Darenth Heathside to Manchester United have midfielders like Jordan Cousins. They are simply ordinary players doing a routine job. We have bought Ba from Sunderland and another bloke from Spurs, and neither of them has played a first-team game for two years.
Meanwhile, Jordan Rhodes scores again - and Patrick Bamford netted a hat-trick in mid-week. When Reza, failed here, shuffles off to Kuwait, and comes back as sub at our friendly at Chelmsford - we lost 2-1 - you do wonder.
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Please be the day someone puts £15million in for Austin2
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Does this mean he's Sir Reza Ghoochanniejad now?cafcfan said:
No, Reza started and was dubbed at halftime at Chelmsford. Are any other of your statements wrong I wonder? Guess we'll find out soon enough won't we?soapy_jones said:
SuperbViewfinder said:At home at The Valley, we ought to stamp our authority. We failed last season - all the sideways pussy-footing, unable to win a tackle in midfield - then the ball goes back our keeper, trapped. We lost.
When Ben Hamer collects the ball, he runs to the edge of his area and sends a laser-like pass: low and accurate to his strikers. It was true for Benson, who would approach obliquely, jump, and miss. But Kermorgant runs, wins, and would nod Bradley Wright-Phillips through on goal.
It's a proof of sorts that the bookies have us second-favourites for relegation. Beyond Rotherham. Yet we landed in the top half last season.
Every single club from Darenth Heathside to Manchester United have midfielders like Jordan Cousins. They are simply ordinary players doing a routine job. We have bought Ba from Sunderland and another bloke from Spurs, and neither of them has played a first-team game for two years.
Meanwhile, Jordan Rhodes scores again - and Patrick Bamford netted a hat-trick in mid-week. When Reza, failed here, shuffles off to Kuwait, and comes back as sub at our friendly at Chelmsford - we lost 2-1 - you do wonder.
Isn't it about time we bought some good players?3 -
The lack of quality in our full back positions tomorrow scares me assuming Solly is out.
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Either that or one of two things...matt88 said:Please be the day someone puts £15million in for Austin
(1) A £15m bid comes in for him with the demand that he doesnt play against Charlton (Although if its from Crystal Palace no doubt they'll want him to play against us)
(2) If no bid materialises then maybe Bauer can "accidentally" push him down the stairs prior to coming out of the tunnel for the warm-up?1 -
Thought the rumours now were that Solly is fine and that the original rumour had no real basis?Southendaddick said:The lack of quality in our full back positions tomorrow scares me assuming Solly is out.
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Simon Church is the best striker we, Charlton, have had since Yann Kermorgant.
He accelerates to block the defender, to stop him from even thinking about advancing. You don't notice that after all our dreary sideways balls at The Valley, when everyone troops off at half-time, we are still 0-0.
Late in the second half, our midfield is vacant - as usual - and our opponents pass wide, skin a weak defence, and swing dangerous crosses in to our box.
And score.
I have never seen Igor Vetokele rush ten yards at a defender, anticipating his next move - as Churchy does. Or close him down. Or worry the keeper. Is Vetokele injured - or badly coached? Fifteen thousand fans at The Valley demand far better.
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Viewfinder said:
Simon Church is the best striker we, Charlton, have had since Yann Kermorgant.
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Setup a camera and stream it to the new screen! just don't get the stream confused with Roland's he will go mental!LouisMend said:Does anybody know how late you can turn up to your best mates wedding and it would still be socially acceptable?
It starts at 2pm. If I got there for about 6.30 would that be ok?0 -
i hope 2-1 but i suspect 1-2 and a complete MELTDOWN on Charlton life!1
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We had 20 odd new players under CP when we hit the ground running, the difference is those players knew the English league.
The magnificent 7 don't. So if CL go's into meltdown on Saturday, that will say more about the ignorance of the posters than anything else.
For various reasons we seem under cooked for the start of the season,
Let's hope QPR are the same and Fer,Fer,Fer Fuc** sake lets get a good result,
Charlie Austin or No Charlie Austin.0 -
Is Viewfinder posting from prison or a mental institute?0
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Viewfinder said:
At home at The Valley, we ought to stamp our authority. We failed last season - all the sideways pussy-footing, unable to win a tackle in midfield - then the ball goes back our keeper, trapped. We lost.
When Ben Hamer collects the ball, he runs to the edge of his area and sends a laser-like pass: low and accurate to his strikers. It was true for Benson, who would approach obliquely, jump, and miss. But Kermorgant runs, wins, and would nod Bradley Wright-Phillips through on goal.
It's a proof of sorts that the bookies have us second-favourites for relegation. Down with Rotherham. Yet we landed in the top half last season.
Every single club from Darenth Heathside to Manchester United have midfielders like Jordan Cousins. They are simply ordinary players doing a routine job. We have bought Ba from Sunderland and another bloke from Spurs, and neither of them has played a first-team game for two years.
Meanwhile, Jordan Rhodes scores again - and Patrick Bamford netted a hat-trick in mid-week. When Reza, failed here, shuffles off to Kuwait, and comes back as sub at our friendly at Chelmsford - we lost 2-1, note - you do wonder.
Isn't it about time we bought some good players?Viewfinder said:Simon Church is the best striker we, Charlton, have had since Yann Kermorgant.
He accelerates to block the defender, to stop him from even thinking about advancing. You don't notice that after all our dreary sideways balls at The Valley, when everyone troops off at half-time, we are still 0-0.
Late in the second half, our midfield is vacant - as usual - and our opponents pass wide, skin a weak defence, and swing dangerous crosses in to our box.
And score.
I have never seen Igor Vetokele rush ten yards at a defender, anticipating his next move - as Churchy does. Or close him down. Or worry the keeper. Is Vetokele injured - or badly coached? Fifteen thousand fans at The Valley demand far better.
Two more shiite attempts at a wind up.
1/10 and thats just for remembering your log in details on here.
Oh how I hope your season ticket has not arrived.4 -
He's really lost his mojo. Valley Gary's mother was the grand apotheosis; everything since has been anticlimax, retread, the setting of a once-great sun.5
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It's the well-known formula - Banana fingers + tablet keyboards = gobbledygook. I love typos which still, sort of, make sense. My favourite ever is "held in higher steam".ForeverAddickted said:
Does this mean he's Sir Reza Ghoochanniejad now?cafcfan said:
No, Reza started and was dubbed at halftime at Chelmsford. Are any other of your statements wrong I wonder? Guess we'll find out soon enough won't we?soapy_jones said:
SuperbViewfinder said:At home at The Valley, we ought to stamp our authority. We failed last season - all the sideways pussy-footing, unable to win a tackle in midfield - then the ball goes back our keeper, trapped. We lost.
When Ben Hamer collects the ball, he runs to the edge of his area and sends a laser-like pass: low and accurate to his strikers. It was true for Benson, who would approach obliquely, jump, and miss. But Kermorgant runs, wins, and would nod Bradley Wright-Phillips through on goal.
It's a proof of sorts that the bookies have us second-favourites for relegation. Beyond Rotherham. Yet we landed in the top half last season.
Every single club from Darenth Heathside to Manchester United have midfielders like Jordan Cousins. They are simply ordinary players doing a routine job. We have bought Ba from Sunderland and another bloke from Spurs, and neither of them has played a first-team game for two years.
Meanwhile, Jordan Rhodes scores again - and Patrick Bamford netted a hat-trick in mid-week. When Reza, failed here, shuffles off to Kuwait, and comes back as sub at our friendly at Chelmsford - we lost 2-1 - you do wonder.
Isn't it about time we bought some good players?2 -
Viewfinder wraps up ridiculous points of view in poetry.
You can moan all you like about how our players aren't established, high-flying championship journeymen but that doesn't change the fact that we couldn't possibly afford such players and have to make do with what we have. You would also rather our players lose the ball than pass back to the goalkeeper which is absurd.
I think that we have recruited very well and to write off all the players we've signed for not being well known, expensive success-stories is just blatently unreasonable.
If we ever got promoted to the prem, you'd write a ridiculous post about "oh we've only got Tony Watt up front, a useless Scot who will only score 8 goals in this division, whereas other sides have Sergio Aguero and Falcao - why don't we sign some decent players for a change?".
What do you want Viewfinder that is actually financially viable?2 -
Dont encourage him Nick.cafcnick1992 said:Viewfinder wraps up ridiculous points of view in poetry.
You can moan all you like about how our players aren't established, high-flying championship journeymen but that doesn't change the fact that we couldn't possibly afford such players and have to make do with what we have. You would also rather our players lose the ball than pass back to the goalkeeper which is absurd.
I think that we have recruited very well and to write off all the players we've signed for not being well known, expensive success-stories is just blatently unreasonable.
If we ever got promoted to the prem, you'd write a ridiculous post about "oh we've only got Tony Watt up front, a useless Scot who will only score 8 goals in this division, whereas other sides have Sergio Aguero and Falcao - why don't we sign some decent players for a change?".
What do you want Viewfinder that is actually financially viable?1 -
Seriously? I think you need to learn the difference between a forward and a striker. Simon was a sponger if anything.Viewfinder said:Simon Church is the best striker we, Charlton, have had since Yann Kermorgant.
He accelerates to block the defender, to stop him from even thinking about advancing. You don't notice that after all our dreary sideways balls at The Valley, when everyone troops off at half-time, we are still 0-0.
Late in the second half, our midfield is vacant - as usual - and our opponents pass wide, skin a weak defence, and swing dangerous crosses in to our box.
And score.
I have never seen Igor Vetokele rush ten yards at a defender, anticipating his next move - as Churchy does. Or close him down. Or worry the keeper. Is Vetokele injured - or badly coached? Fifteen thousand fans at The Valley demand far better.
Are you having a laugh
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