JFC at left wingback would be good at this stage of the season with the problem we have at left back
Maybe that's what Bowyer is thinking too?
Especially should we play a formation with wingbacks.
Not sure we have three competent centre backs as Pratley is needed elsewhere.
Yeah, I get what you're thinking. But I try to pay attention to what Bowyer actually says and does ...... he's usually predictable; leopards don't change their spots.
Even in a 4-diamond-2, Bowyer wants full backs who can get forward and carry the ball up the line. It's why Matthews is keeping out Solly and why young Alfie has often been picked at wingback, keeping out Purrington.
Poor old Ben, it's all gone tits up for him at the moment and his confidence is shot to pieces because he's asked to play a role he's not comfortable with and often without protection in front or behind him.
That's the trouble with the diamond, exposed fullbacks doubled up on or caught upfield on the turnover when our move breaks down ...... even worse in a 3-5-2, where opponents will target the space behind our wingback.
Both of these formations are favoured by Bowyer because in effect, it gives an extra man in attack whether wide or from the '10' position. Great when it works, but leaves us defensively vulnerable when we caught on the turnover ourselves.
Toby Stevenson could be a better option on the evidence of today's game. He also can take throw ins and get distance and accuracy on them.
JFC at left wingback would be good at this stage of the season with the problem we have at left back
Maybe that's what Bowyer is thinking too?
Especially should we play a formation with wingbacks.
Not sure we have three competent centre backs as Pratley is needed elsewhere.
Yeah, I get what you're thinking. But I try to pay attention to what Bowyer actually says and does ...... he's usually predictable; leopards don't change their spots.
Even in a 4-diamond-2, Bowyer wants full backs who can get forward and carry the ball up the line. It's why Matthews is keeping out Solly and why young Alfie has often been picked at wingback, keeping out Purrington.
Poor old Ben, it's all gone tits up for him at the moment and his confidence is shot to pieces because he's asked to play a role he's not comfortable with and often without protection in front or behind him.
That's the trouble with the diamond, exposed fullbacks doubled up on or caught upfield on the turnover when our move breaks down ...... even worse in a 3-5-2, where opponents will target the space behind our wingback.
Both of these formations are favoured by Bowyer because in effect, it gives an extra man in attack whether wide or from the '10' position. Great when it works, but leaves us defensively vulnerable when we caught on the turnover ourselves.
Toby Stevenson could be a better option on the evidence of today's game. He also can take throw ins and get distance and accuracy on them.
Stevenson showed some promise last season in the Johnny's Paintbox Trophy plus a couple of League games during that year's winter injury crisis.
Then Purrington came in on loan - and Toby was never seen again. He was a centre back when he was first brought in, when Leyton Orient disbanded their Youth Team - but does seem to have been settled at LB for a while now.
Mind you, at the best of times it's a big jump from U23 Development teams to the Championship - especially, in the dogfight we're in right now, it's a big ask of any young lad, however promising he is. We need experience.
No Aneke or Forster-Caskey so they're hopefully on the way to Hull with the rest of the team - Suspect its Euan Williams on the bench rather than Jonny before anyone asks
43’ GOAL!!!! The Addicks take the lead through Brendan Wiredu late in the first half. Wiredu picked up the ball on the right side before charging into the box and firing beyond Matt Hall’s reach.
Refreshing to read about actual football, rather than getting bogged down in the 'Bonkers Shenanigans' thread.
Yeah know what you mean
My main message in my preview tomorrow will be for people to simply try and enjoy seeing Charlton play, focus less on the result as if the worst does happen, the clock is ticking on the amount of games we'll actually get to see!!
I'm not sure we need to focus on a Doomsday scenario just yet, Forever. Lots of twists and turns to come before imminent threat of the very worst scenario.
But yes, there is still vital games to play. Let's hope Bowyer will be able to use the situation to lever ourselves away from the bottom 3.
I was at a subdued Sparrows Lane this afternoon,less spectators than normal. It was a very good performance by our side in very windy conditions,with Wiredu possibly our best player scoring a good goal & then hitting the inside of the post shortly afterwards. Ghandour & Davison looked very good up front & Powell had a good game at right-back.
I was at a subdued Sparrows Lane this afternoon,less spectators than normal. It was a very good performance by our side in very windy conditions,with Wiredu possibly our best player scoring a good goal & then hitting the inside of the post shortly afterwards. Ghandour & Davison looked very good up front & Powell had a good game at right-back.
Was Southall there watching or had he sensibly left by then?
I was at a subdued Sparrows Lane this afternoon,less spectators than normal. It was a very good performance by our side in very windy conditions,with Wiredu possibly our best player scoring a good goal & then hitting the inside of the post shortly afterwards. Ghandour & Davison looked very good up front & Powell had a good game at right-back.
Was Southall there watching or had he sensibly left by then?
Didn't see him,but the match was played on the pitch furthest from the main building.
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After all, it started out as their works team.
Then Purrington came in on loan - and Toby was never seen again.
He was a centre back when he was first brought in, when Leyton Orient disbanded their Youth Team - but does seem to have been settled at LB for a while now.
Mind you, at the best of times it's a big jump from U23 Development teams to the Championship - especially, in the dogfight we're in right now, it's a big ask of any young lad, however promising he is. We need experience.
No Aneke or Forster-Caskey so they're hopefully on the way to Hull with the rest of the team - Suspect its Euan Williams on the bench rather than Jonny before anyone asks
#cafc 1 #ccfc 1
Refreshing to read about actual football, rather than getting bogged down in the 'Bonkers Shenanigans' thread.
My main message in my preview tomorrow will be for people to simply try and enjoy seeing Charlton play, focus less on the result as if the worst does happen, the clock is ticking on the amount of games we'll actually get to see!!
Lots of twists and turns to come before imminent threat of the very worst scenario.
But yes, there is still vital games to play. Let's hope Bowyer will be able to use the situation to lever ourselves away from the bottom 3.
Come On You Addicks!
It was a very good performance by our side in very windy conditions,with Wiredu possibly our best player scoring a good goal & then hitting the inside of the post shortly afterwards.
Ghandour & Davison looked very good up front & Powell had a good game at right-back.
At the Badgers Sports Ground in Middle Park Avenue.
https://853.london/2020/08/28/cray-valley-pm-elthams-non-league-footballers-set-to-welcome-fans-again/
Team news will be interesting with tonight