Bauer back in full training on Monday apparently and has been doing tonnes of fitness work. I am hoping this means he will be ready for Bury and Tex wont go anywhere in 2 weeks... Team so far (best case scenario):
New GK
Solly Fox Texeira Bauer
Holmes New CM New CM Harriott
Novak Ajose (needs to get fit).
Subs:
Mitov Buxton Holmes-Dennis Jackson Ceballos New Winger to compete with Holmes and Harriott New Striker to replace Watt
So for me the keeper is a no brainer and will happen (don't think Hendo will go till new one is in), CMs are vital (probaby only get one and Jackson will start).
Need 3 to even look half presentable and ideally 5. Then attention goes to pad the squad out.
The defence above is promotion standard for league 1, on paper the strikeforce has the goals in it to be classed that way too. Midfield is crap.
During my conversion with Patrick Bauer, I asked him if he was staying at Charlton and he teasingly said, well, I'm still under contract! I didn't want to press him further as it it wasn't really appropriate, but my gut feeling was that he was staying, but heh, what does my gut know!
I think we're 6/7 off being competitive enough to go up.
1/2 GK (Only expect to bring in 1) 1 RB 2 CB's (Buxton coming in covers both RB and one CB position. If well sell Tex then he also needs replacing) 1 CM minimum. Ideally 2 1 winger 1 striker minimum. 2 if Lookman goes.
I think we're 6/7 off being competitive enough to go up.
1/2 GK (Only expect to bring in 1) 1 RB 2 CB's (Buxton coming in covers both RB and one CB position. If well sell Tex then he also needs replacing) 1 CM minimum. Ideally 2 1 winger 1 striker minimum. 2 if Lookman goes.
I think we're 6/7 off being competitive enough to go up.
1/2 GK (Only expect to bring in 1) 1 RB 2 CB's (Buxton coming in covers both RB and one CB position. If well sell Tex then he also needs replacing) 1 CM minimum. Ideally 2 1 winger 1 striker minimum. 2 if Lookman goes.
What use is half a goalkeeper?
If it's Jim standard then 1/2 is more than enough.
I think we're 6/7 off being competitive enough to go up.
1/2 GK (Only expect to bring in 1) 1 RB 2 CB's (Buxton coming in covers both RB and one CB position. If well sell Tex then he also needs replacing) 1 CM minimum. Ideally 2 1 winger 1 striker minimum. 2 if Lookman goes.
If ever there was an example of a corporate head office culture this is it.
To seriously have announced an appointment 5/ 6 weeks ago and still not have the contract done and dusted is appalling.
The same could be said about bringing in Kevin Nugent some 10 days into pre-season. Why did his appointment take so long after Slade was brought in?
Nugent might have had to work his notice but not having the head of recruitment on a contract smacks of one side or the other being unsure on the merits of the deal.
Would be weird at any normal club but that's not us.
My understanding is the signings we have made were all Slade's choices. In addition to that he hasn't failed to acquire one of his targets yet.
That may be but a least one has said they were approached by Katrien Meire before Slade was in the frame and declined until he could speak to the manager.
Miere made first contact and got him interested enough, and Novak decided he would wait until the gaffer was in place and speak to him, to see what his plans were. To be honest, that doesn't exactly read like she's done anything wrong, but meeting Slade sealed the deal for him
Not really my point, which is that this signing was lined up before Slade and therefore it's not as clear cut as Slade choosing all the players. He may of course have had the chance to veto.
Now the teams back from Austria, the head of recruitment should now be signing his contract. This should see more players coming in.
Not sure I see the connection between the two. Why would the signing of players have been compromised by the lack of signature on the head of recruitment's contract?
During my conversion with Patrick Bauer, I asked him if he was staying at Charlton and he teasingly said, well, I'm still under contract! I didn't want to press him further as it it wasn't really appropriate, but my gut feeling was that he was staying, but heh, what does my gut know!
Maybe the German Addicks have had a word with him . There was a nice picture of them with Patrick outside the Oak .
My understanding is the signings we have made were all Slade's choices. In addition to that he hasn't failed to acquire one of his targets yet.
That may be but a least one has said they were approached by Katrien Meire before Slade was in the frame and declined until he could speak to the manager.
Miere made first contact and got him interested enough, and Novak decided he would wait until the gaffer was in place and speak to him, to see what his plans were. To be honest, that doesn't exactly read like she's done anything wrong, but meeting Slade sealed the deal for him
Not really my point, which is that this signing was lined up before Slade and therefore it's not as clear cut as Slade choosing all the players. He may of course have had the chance to veto.
Exactly. Given that there is plainly no money available , Novak was a signing that most would sanction, given his goal record last season for Chesterfield.
Yes, of course injuries will be a factor, but that team needs two decent midfielders. We do need another 5 or 6 or we will struggle when the injuries start to come! if we do sell Lookman, now has to be a condition that he stays on loan for next season!
Having seen Holmes bust a gut in both pre-season friendlies in Austria, I think we have got a good'un. He was the stand out player (for us) in both games. Good ball retention, excellent crossing ability and also put himself about a bit. Got clogged by the Russians and the Israelies, but stood up and got on with it. I also like the look of Novak, gave 100% Speaking to Harry Lennon before the game against Macabi, he said the squad were much happier, under Slade. Said he was 3-4 weeks away. Also spoke to Patrick Bauer and he said he was back in training with the first team on Monday. I met up with Vienna Addick and son at the second game. There were also two Italian guys, who were Charlton fans, wearing the shirts, supporting the team. A couple of Austrian guys also had Charlton tops on who cheered loudly when our goal went in. Great 7 days away, I would recommend these tours to any fans. Had a fantastic few days in Vienna too, thoroughly delightful city.
How many were at the games amigo, and I take it not many from England?
Now the teams back from Austria, the head of recruitment should now be signing his contract. This should see more players coming in.
Not sure I see the connection between the two. Why would the signing of players have been compromised by the lack of signature on the head of recruitment's contract?
Perhaps the 3 signings were nothing to do with the head of recruitment (nicked from Wilder ?) and the HOR is not willing to put forward/make further contact with players, until he has a signed deal.
If that was the case I wouldn't blame him.
I could just imagine the deceitful lying cow, signing the recommended players and then denying he had anything to do with it and sacking him on the day the transfer window closes.
Now the teams back from Austria, the head of recruitment should now be signing his contract. This should see more players coming in.
Not sure I see the connection between the two. Why would the signing of players have been compromised by the lack of signature on the head of recruitment's contract?
He provides the club with names of players we should be signing. He's hardly gonna pass this info on if hes not being paid by the club.
Now the teams back from Austria, the head of recruitment should now be signing his contract. This should see more players coming in.
Not sure I see the connection between the two. Why would the signing of players have been compromised by the lack of signature on the head of recruitment's contract?
He provides the club with names of players we should be signing. He's hardly gonna pass this info on if hes not being paid by the club.
People seriously are not complaining about making contact with Novak before signing! It's probably the most sensible thing Meire has done for us.
I think it's more to do with the proposed idea that slade identified the players and then the club signed them, when in reality it seems contact was made before slade was even appointed and more likely slade accepted the signing rather than identifying and pursuing the deal himself.
Now the teams back from Austria, the head of recruitment should now be signing his contract. This should see more players coming in.
Not sure I see the connection between the two. Why would the signing of players have been compromised by the lack of signature on the head of recruitment's contract?
He provides the club with names of players we should be signing. He's hardly gonna pass this info on if hes not being paid by the club.
So you are saying that the club's transfer business has been delayed because its head of recruitment, announced in May, has not in fact started work for the club? That would be extraordinary even in Charlton terms. It also presupposes that Russell Slade is dependent on that person's advice to identify targets, which I doubt. It's a subordinate role.
Now the teams back from Austria, the head of recruitment should now be signing his contract. This should see more players coming in.
Not sure I see the connection between the two. Why would the signing of players have been compromised by the lack of signature on the head of recruitment's contract?
He provides the club with names of players we should be signing. He's hardly gonna pass this info on if hes not being paid by the club.
So you are saying that the club's transfer business has been delayed because its head of recruitment, announced in May, has not in fact started work for the club? That would be extraordinary even in Charlton terms. It also presupposes that Russell Slade is dependent on that person's advice to identify targets, which I doubt. It's a subordinate role.
Thinking back wasn't the HOR's appointment only announced because it had already been leaked on twitter by some trouble making fanzine editor : - )
Once his name was out there they then felt obliged to announce it on the OS but not it seems to get a contract signed.
Not as if the CEO has any legal background so would know about contracts.
Novak, Holmes and Ajose would have been on most informed watchers lists including Wilder's , Lawrences' and Head's so no surprise we approached them as well as Moncur.
The point is relatively minor in the scheme of things but is just another example of how this club management team tries to wing everything as they don't really know what they are doing.
Remember Wilder was the man who was going to change it all "Everything starts again at 10.30 on Wednesday" was the mantra from Meire and Cahones referring to the Wilder press conference.
They really believed Wilder's appointment would change everyone's mind and wipe clean the slate for the previous 2 and half years. Then he didn't come. Slade is very much their second choice.
Not that I'm unhappy about Slade. I think he is the steady hand we need and given the right backing and a bit of luck will do well for us.
But backing him means signing up his HOR and his assistant ASAP not messing about for 6 weeks.
Having seen Holmes bust a gut in both pre-season friendlies in Austria, I think we have got a good'un. He was the stand out player (for us) in both games. Good ball retention, excellent crossing ability and also put himself about a bit. Got clogged by the Russians and the Israelies, but stood up and got on with it. I also like the look of Novak, gave 100% Speaking to Harry Lennon before the game against Macabi, he said the squad were much happier, under Slade. Said he was 3-4 weeks away. Also spoke to Patrick Bauer and he said he was back in training with the first team on Monday. I met up with Vienna Addick and son at the second game. There were also two Italian guys, who were Charlton fans, wearing the shirts, supporting the team. A couple of Austrian guys also had Charlton tops on who cheered loudly when our goal went in. Great 7 days away, I would recommend these tours to any fans. Had a fantastic few days in Vienna too, thoroughly delightful city.
How many were at the games amigo, and I take it not many from England?
Against the Russians, one, me. Against Macabi about 7, although only me from the UK. Got team sheets from the games plus one entrance ticket. The second game was free entry.
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Bauer back in full training on Monday apparently and has been doing tonnes of fitness work. I am hoping this means he will be ready for Bury and Tex wont go anywhere in 2 weeks... Team so far (best case scenario):
New GK
Solly
Fox
Texeira
Bauer
Holmes
New CM
New CM
Harriott
Novak
Ajose (needs to get fit).
Subs:
Mitov
Buxton
Holmes-Dennis
Jackson
Ceballos
New Winger to compete with Holmes and Harriott
New Striker to replace Watt
So for me the keeper is a no brainer and will happen (don't think Hendo will go till new one is in), CMs are vital (probaby only get one and Jackson will start).
Need 3 to even look half presentable and ideally 5. Then attention goes to pad the squad out.
The defence above is promotion standard for league 1, on paper the strikeforce has the goals in it to be classed that way too. Midfield is crap.
1/2 GK (Only expect to bring in 1)
1 RB
2 CB's (Buxton coming in covers both RB and one CB position. If well sell Tex then he also needs replacing)
1 CM minimum. Ideally 2
1 winger
1 striker minimum. 2 if Lookman goes.
We also have the makings of a shit squad, as soon as injuries, bookings appear we're down to the under 15s again
To seriously have announced an appointment 5/ 6 weeks ago and still not have the contract done and dusted is appalling.
The same could be said about bringing in Kevin Nugent some 10 days into pre-season. Why did his appointment take so long after Slade was brought in?
Would be weird at any normal club but that's not us.
If that was the case I wouldn't blame him.
I could just imagine the deceitful lying cow, signing the recommended players and then denying he had anything to do with it and sacking him on the day the transfer window closes.
Perhaps I'm turning into Seth :-(
we have learnt our lessons
yeah ok
What are you implying, CS ?
Once his name was out there they then felt obliged to announce it on the OS but not it seems to get a contract signed.
Not as if the CEO has any legal background so would know about contracts.
Novak, Holmes and Ajose would have been on most informed watchers lists including Wilder's , Lawrences' and Head's so no surprise we approached them as well as Moncur.
The point is relatively minor in the scheme of things but is just another example of how this club management team tries to wing everything as they don't really know what they are doing.
Remember Wilder was the man who was going to change it all "Everything starts again at 10.30 on Wednesday" was the mantra from Meire and Cahones referring to the Wilder press conference.
They really believed Wilder's appointment would change everyone's mind and wipe clean the slate for the previous 2 and half years. Then he didn't come. Slade is very much their second choice.
Not that I'm unhappy about Slade. I think he is the steady hand we need and given the right backing and a bit of luck will do well for us.
But backing him means signing up his HOR and his assistant ASAP not messing about for 6 weeks.