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.
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.
I hadn't heard that... which one?
Holmes
That lad has a serious head on his shoulders. Comes across really well in interviews, in the firendlies he seems a bit of a leader on the pitch too. I think we've got a good'un there.
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.
Except Moncur
Didnt we go after and get rejected by moncur before Slade arrived?
Moncur signed for Barnsley on 21 June, Slade joined Charlton on 6 June. As I said we'd already spoken to him before Slade joined. What first attracted him to Championship Barnsley i don't know but we may not have been willing to match their fee.
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.
I hadn't heard that... which one?
Holmes
That lad has a serious head on his shoulders. Comes across really well in interviews, in the firendlies he seems a bit of a leader on the pitch too. I think we've got a good'un there.
I agree with this based on what I've seen. Holmes and Novak both seem keen to sustain a personal level of performance, and leave it to others to judge whether it is good enough or not. Their overall footballing ability and impact remains to be seen, but both seem to have pride in what they try to do.
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.
I hadn't heard that... which one?
Holmes
That lad has a serious head on his shoulders. Comes across really well in interviews, in the firendlies he seems a bit of a leader on the pitch too. I think we've got a good'un there.
Fair old set of biceps on him too.
I like the cut of his jib so far - seems a mature personality and appears to look after himself physically. Hi highlights reel is impressive too, which makes me wonder what the catch is? We did sign him from League 2 after all. Players with skills, physical conditioning and a good attitude aren't usually still festering at that level when 28.
Loans are the devils work on a larger scale (rather than supplementing a steady team). Been through it all before. We need a signed up squad, and a big one at that. 30-35 players will be used over the season.
Loans are the devils work on a larger scale (rather than supplementing a steady team). Been through it all before. We need a signed up squad, and a big one at that. 30-35 players will be used over the season.
Tend to agree - but it's different this year as loans must be for the season - not just short term to get a player fit. So you would hope that anyone incoming wants to learn, improve and prove himself to his parent team. Well you'd hope so anyway...
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.
I hadn't heard that... which one?
Holmes
That lad has a serious head on his shoulders. Comes across really well in interviews, in the firendlies he seems a bit of a leader on the pitch too. I think we've got a good'un there.
Friend of mine is a Pompey season ticket holder,Holmes was there a couple of years ago,he didnt appear to settle there but my pal raved about him,said we'd signed a good'un and is "quality"
Bloody hell, I have resisted looking at twitter today convinced that we might have signed one or two new players. With GREAT anticipation I turned on the laptop, hit the Charlton Life thingy and saw three unread transfer-rumours pages......YES......................................NO, nothing,, zilch, fuck all!! God it is really hard (I actually think it is getting harder) to support the mighty reds. Oh well there's always tomorrow!?!? COYR.............
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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We'd already spoken to Moncur and R Holmes before Slade was appointed.
Moncur signed for Barnsley on 21 June, Slade joined Charlton on 6 June. As I said we'd already spoken to him before Slade joined. What first attracted him to Championship Barnsley i don't know but we may not have been willing to match their fee.
Sounds like the way Russell Slade said it here, he was never interested in the player
Their overall footballing ability and impact remains to be seen, but both seem to have pride in what they try to do.
It starts by saying that we'd made two bids but then been outbid.
It then goes on to quote Slade from his first press conference, a week before, when he's talking about players in general.
I like the cut of his jib so far - seems a mature personality and appears to look after himself physically. Hi highlights reel is impressive too, which makes me wonder what the catch is? We did sign him from League 2 after all. Players with skills, physical conditioning and a good attitude aren't usually still festering at that level when 28.
God it is really hard (I actually think it is getting harder) to support the mighty reds. Oh well there's always tomorrow!?!?
COYR.............
Charlton’s move for Novak came before Slade was appointed earlier this month.
“I spoke to Katrien [Meire, chief executive] a bit but the club didn’t have a manager, so things can change,” he said.
“Then when I came down last Monday I met the gaffer. He showed me around the ground and the training ground. Once he told me what he had planned I was pretty much decided straightaway I wanted to go there.
http://www.southlondonpress.co.uk/article.cfm?id=118695&headline=Charlton new boy Lee Novak: My Chesterfield loan move was a gamble that paid off with a great move&sectionIs=sport&searchyear=2016
Luvly jubly
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.