Pope Dmitrovic Solly Bauer Johnson Teixeira Diarra Fox RCC THD Holmes Kashi Ba Jackson Cousins Harriott Bergdich Ceballos Ajose Novak Watt KAG
That's 22 men for the game without youngsters like Konsa, Phillips, Kennedy, Umerah, Muldoon or trialists like Buxton and Crofts. Saying we will lose 5-0 to Welling based on 2 people training with us is, quite frankly, fucking ridiculous
Anyone thinking we can drop a division and not cash in on our better players or cut costs is frankly deluded. It seems obvious to me we will make a profit on transfers this window because we have to, to pay the wages of those left behind. At least we are getting players in before the fire sale I and many others predicted would happen.
We've signed 3 experienced British players, 24 Ajose ,27 Novak ,29 Holmes signed for money and have 2 more, Buxton and Crofts , both 32 on trial with a view to free transfers. Whats not to like.
I'd have been happier if we'd had those 5 in the squad last season instead of the league of nations we signed or had on loan.
Feels to me that the squad is moving in the right direction. We new we were going to lose JBG, Cousins, Lookman and probably a few others. We are building a squad of solid British experienced pros rather than speculative foreign imports and this surely signals a change in direction, presumably lead by Slade and the new scout.
Anyone thinking we can drop a division and not cash in on our better players or cut costs is frankly deluded. It seems obvious to me we will make a profit on transfers this window because we have to, to pay the wages of those left behind. At least we are getting players in before the fire sale I and many others predicted would happen.
We've signed 3 experienced British players, 24 Ajose ,27 Novak ,29 Holmes signed for money and have 2 more, Buxton and Crofts , both 32 on trial with a view to free transfers. Whats not to like.
I'd have been happier if we'd had those 5 in the squad last season instead of the league of nations we signed or had on loan.
Feels to me that the squad is moving in the right direction. We new we were going to lose JBG, Cousins, Lookman and probably a few others. We are building a squad of solid British experienced pros rather than speculative foreign imports and this surely signals a change in direction, presumably lead by Slade and the new scout.
Feels to me that the squad is moving in the right direction. We new we were going to lose JBG, Cousins, Lookman and probably a few others. We are building a squad of solid British experienced pros rather than speculative foreign imports and this surely signals a change in direction, presumably lead by Slade and the new scout.
I made that same mistake - a change in direction is interpreted by many on here as you are now 100% behind the regime - you just cannot say outrageous things like change in direction or strategy - the belgium mad professor has tricked you into thinking that and you will soon come to your senses. 12 months sitting at home, doing DIY, walking around a shopping centre or generally being at the beck and call of your wife and kids will sort you out. Change in direction... never heard such nonsense.
I don't like the Regime and I think our CEO is a joke whose position is untenable, but you cannot deny that there appears to have been a change in strategy on the pitch which, imo is a change in the right direction
Anyone thinking we can drop a division and not cash in on our better players or cut costs is frankly deluded. It seems obvious to me we will make a profit on transfers this window because we have to, to pay the wages of those left behind. At least we are getting players in before the fire sale I and many others predicted would happen.
We've signed 3 experienced British players, 24 Ajose ,27 Novak ,29 Holmes signed for money and have 2 more, Buxton and Crofts , both 32 on trial with a view to free transfers. Whats not to like.
I'd have been happier if we'd had those 5 in the squad last season instead of the league of nations we signed or had on loan.
Feels to me that the squad is moving in the right direction. We new we were going to lose JBG, Cousins, Lookman and probably a few others. We are building a squad of solid British experienced pros rather than speculative foreign imports and this surely signals a change in direction, presumably lead by Slade and the new scout.
I have 100% faith in Slade when it comes to knowing which players to sign for L1, this is a massive difference from have foreign head coaches and network scouts taking a punt on who would work in England
And as for making 6m from sales and not spending it all, that's hardly new. When we sold Robert Lee, Webster,Minto, Bowyer etc we spent a fraction of the money we received. It's WHO you buy that counts.
I don't like the Regime and I think our CEO is a joke whose position is untenable, but you cannot deny that there appears to have been a change in strategy on the pitch which, imo is a change in the right direction
I think there has been a change in operations on the pitch ie British manager allowed to pick own players from Britain.
But that is not the same as the overall strategy for the firm.
We were told by KM that the strategy was to break even while offering customers the chance to see the premier league players of the future.
We've not seen or been told anything to say that that strategy has changed. It might have but since KM can't admit she or Roland ever got anything at all wrong she won't say "we've changed" the operational aims or the strategic aims.
The other factor is that we've all been here before. Last season there were some purchases, Ba, Bergdich, Bauer, Kashi, Cebellos and Sarr and the loan of Makinok during the summer and many fans, and often the same fans, also hailed this as a fresh start, a change in strategy and a new dawn and so good reason to back the team and to shout down the so called "moaners".
Reality hit when it was clear come September that the squad was left very thin and when no replacements were sort for Kashi. We started the seasons with two (2) centre halves of whom one was Sarr which meant Diarra, much needed in midfield, played most of the season (when fit) at the back.
This season it MIGHT be different. Slade MIGHT be allowed to build a sensible squad not reliant on the untried kids or untried overseas players. Or he MIGHT not. So far, so good but there is a long way and a lot of work to go.
And remember that all that work and change is just to get Charlton back to what is a normal situation for 99% of English clubs. It's not a new, different or innovative "strategy" just a forced reversion to tried and tested methods as a result of constant failure.
Get the too early to tell yet point Henry, how about agreeing we are currently trying a different approach to ending up with a squad short on talent and resources, and hey ho, we might even end up with a fair to middling squad as a result.
Get the too early to tell yet point Henry, how about agreeing we are currently trying a different approach to ending up with a squad short on talent and resources, and hey ho, we might even end up with a fair to middling squad as a result.
I agree with that. More power to Russell Slade's elbow.
But then again don't we all expect slightly more than being fair to middling in the 3rd tier? I certainly do.
Despite only signing a contract extension to 2018 in May, Watford's Ben WATSON is refusing to play for the club again whilst he tries to force through a move to League One movers and shakers Charlton.
South London born WATSON always looked at Charlton with envy when he was at Palace, wishing they would come in and save him from the humiliation of playing for 'The Nigels'. It now seems that the opportunity to play with Ba, Ceballos and Bergdich in a 4 player midfield Dynamo is just too much of an opportunity to turn down.
Mr Duchatelet who is about to save £40K per week on Gudmonsson's salary and bring in £8M of transfer fees has offered Ademola Lookman and £1M in part exchange. It is felt by the 'YouTube' scouting team that Lookman is just too small for League One football.
The deal should be wrapped up within a week although the club are waiting for 'RedHenry' to get back from holiday to break the story.
When asked about the deal WATSON said he was excited by the opportunity asend wanted to thank Meire for changing his life.
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We've signed 3 experienced British players, 24 Ajose ,27 Novak ,29 Holmes signed for money and have 2 more, Buxton and Crofts , both 32 on trial with a view to free transfers. Whats not to like.
I'd have been happier if we'd had those 5 in the squad last season instead of the league of nations we signed or had on loan.
Feels to me that the squad is moving in the right direction. We new we were going to lose JBG, Cousins, Lookman and probably a few others. We are building a squad of solid British experienced pros rather than speculative foreign imports and this surely signals a change in direction, presumably lead by Slade and the new scout.
Feels to me that the squad is moving in the right direction. We new we were going to lose JBG, Cousins, Lookman and probably a few others. We are building a squad of solid British experienced pros rather than speculative foreign imports and this surely signals a change in direction, presumably lead by Slade and the new scout.
I made that same mistake - a change in direction is interpreted by many on here as you are now 100% behind the regime - you just cannot say outrageous things like change in direction or strategy - the belgium mad professor has tricked you into thinking that and you will soon come to your senses. 12 months sitting at home, doing DIY, walking around a shopping centre or generally being at the beck and call of your wife and kids will sort you out. Change in direction... never heard such nonsense.
And as for making 6m from sales and not spending it all, that's hardly new. When we sold Robert Lee, Webster,Minto, Bowyer etc we spent a fraction of the money we received. It's WHO you buy that counts.
But that is not the same as the overall strategy for the firm.
We were told by KM that the strategy was to break even while offering customers the chance to see the premier league players of the future.
We've not seen or been told anything to say that that strategy has changed. It might have but since KM can't admit she or Roland ever got anything at all wrong she won't say "we've changed" the operational aims or the strategic aims.
The other factor is that we've all been here before. Last season there were some purchases, Ba, Bergdich, Bauer, Kashi, Cebellos and Sarr and the loan of Makinok during the summer and many fans, and often the same fans, also hailed this as a fresh start, a change in strategy and a new dawn and so good reason to back the team and to shout down the so called "moaners".
Reality hit when it was clear come September that the squad was left very thin and when no replacements were sort for Kashi. We started the seasons with two (2) centre halves of whom one was Sarr which meant Diarra, much needed in midfield, played most of the season (when fit) at the back.
This season it MIGHT be different. Slade MIGHT be allowed to build a sensible squad not reliant on the untried kids or untried overseas players. Or he MIGHT not. So far, so good but there is a long way and a lot of work to go.
And remember that all that work and change is just to get Charlton back to what is a normal situation for 99% of English clubs. It's not a new, different or innovative "strategy" just a forced reversion to tried and tested methods as a result of constant failure.
But then again don't we all expect slightly more than being fair to middling in the 3rd tier? I certainly do.
South London born WATSON always looked at Charlton with envy when he was at Palace, wishing they would come in and save him from the humiliation of playing for 'The Nigels'. It now seems that the opportunity to play with Ba, Ceballos and Bergdich in a 4 player midfield Dynamo is just too much of an opportunity to turn down.
Mr Duchatelet who is about to save £40K per week on Gudmonsson's salary and bring in £8M of transfer fees has offered Ademola Lookman and £1M in part exchange. It is felt by the 'YouTube' scouting team that Lookman is just too small for League One football.
The deal should be wrapped up within a week although the club are waiting for 'RedHenry' to get back from holiday to break the story.
When asked about the deal WATSON said he was excited by the opportunity asend wanted to thank Meire for changing his life.
Leaves us with Hendo and Pope with Mitov and Philips ready to step up.
Glad to see the "strategy" has changed and we aren't let players go to other network clubs