I get that Slade's team selection was pretty limited given the internationals and Holmes' injury but that midfield selection was a joke. 4 central midfielders, 3 of whom are slower than Phil Chapple was never going to end well. I fail to see how/why a couple of the U23s couldn't step up for 1 game. It would've been better to have a couple of pacy kids who can at least get up and down the pitch than the drivel we had out there.
Yet again we don't pick Texeira and it's about time someone asked Slade why. If you're not allowed to pick him because of a rumoured appearance bonus that we can't/won't pay then tell us, and don't bother wasting a fucking squad space by sticking him on the bench when there's already 2 other centre backs on it!
That'll probably be the one and only time I'll get to see us this season and boy am I relieved!
Maybe a bit harsh to judge with all our creative players and by far our best forward away or injured, but dear oh dear that was bad.
The midfield was like watching at extended version of that Barclays advert for walking football.
The worrying thing is, it was blatantly obvious that a midfield comprising an ageing full back, an ageing defensive midfield, and a legless torso was going to struggle to do anything in the final third. Slade isn't allowed a massive amount of options with this squad, but for him to then overload the bench with more one paced defenders reducing any real option to switch it up just seems like bad management to me and hardly indicative he'd be able to do much better with different backers.
Was that performance a protest from the players on what is going on? Whilst I know this is all caused by RD, KM etc that performance is not good enough!
Slade and the players have to take responsibility for that. The bigger picture is the owners but that was shit from that group of players
Only positive for me was Novak when he dropped into midfield rather than dealing with hopeful punts. He seemed to have a football brain and a bit of creativity. May be useful at top of a diamond.
Only positive for me was Novak when he dropped into midfield rather than dealing with hopeful punts. He seemed to have a football brain and a bit of creativity. May be useful at top of a diamond.
Congrats on at least finding something. I was going to post that I could not find a single redeeming feature in that performance.
As for the "performance" yet again our midfield do very good impressions of Elephants wading through quick sand.
I honestly believe Slade has decided we can't get anything out of that due to missing players, so has told them not to bust a gut.
It was utter dross. Worst of the season by a mile.
Slade has served up some minging performances this season and it is difficult to pick a worst showing, but that wins it. Total insult to 500+ travelling fans.
Anyone else notice that he has adopted Latrine's smirk? It was there in full effect at the final whistle.
He is out of his depth and clueless. We are going nowhere with him in charge.
Magennis, Lookman, Botaka, Holmes, Kashi, the 2 midfielders we almost got across the line before the transfer window closed but ran out of time, Watt, Vet, Celebos, Tex, Roland.
As for the "performance" yet again our midfield do very good impressions of Elephants wading through quick sand.
I honestly believe Slade has decided we can't get anything out of that due to missing players, so has told them not to bust a gut.
It was utter dross. Worst of the season by a mile.
Slade has served up some minging performances this season and it is difficult to pick a worst showing, but that wins it. Total insult to 500+ travelling fans.
Anyone else notice that he has adopted Latrine's smirk? It was there in full effect at the final whistle.
He is out of his depth and clueless.We are going nowhere with him in charge.
Only positive for me was Novak when he dropped into midfield rather than dealing with hopeful punts. He seemed to have a football brain and a bit of creativity. May be useful at top of a diamond.
Yeah he did look better in the last 20 minutes, dropping deep and playing some decent passes as well as that decent knock down that no one got on the end of.
To be fair to him and Ajose, they're just lumped the ball and they're usually up against 3-4 opposition players. It's so easy for teams to leave one fullback and a holding midfielder behind, with their two center halves, and just mop up our long balls. We play such basic football.
It's why I think our debate about 1 vs. 2 up front is the wrong one to have, it's the type of football we play and our complete inability to build through midfield.
Just logged in having forgot it was early kick off. I've just spent 4 hours walking round Stockholm in sub zero temperatures with wet feet. Bet I still feel better than those walking out after the game today. Just when you hope we've turned a corner it comes back to this.
Only positive for me was Novak when he dropped into midfield rather than dealing with hopeful punts. He seemed to have a football brain and a bit of creativity. May be useful at top of a diamond.
Yeah he did look better in the last 20 minutes, dropping deep and playing some decent passes as well as that decent knock down that no one got on the end of.
To be fair to him and Ajose, they're just lumped the ball and they're usually up against 3-4 opposition players. It's so easy for teams to leave one fullback and a holding midfielder behind, with their two center halves, and just mop up our long balls. We play such basic football.
Our attacking play has generally revolved around Holmes or Lookman producing a bit of individual magic, very few goals this season have been team goals, where good interplay and passing involving several players creates a chance
Hence without them, we look toothless and short of ideas
Magennis, Lookman, Botaka, Holmes, Kashi, the 2 midfielders we almost got across the line before the transfer window closed but ran out of time, Watt, Vet, Celebos, Tex, Roland.
Sure I am missing some others too.
Ba!
Also worth noting that Vetokele has played 11 games for Zulte Waregem - 0 goals, and Tony Watt has played 12 games for Hearts - 1 goal.
50 quid on two tickets to watch that utter shower of shit. No pride in the shirt anymore.
There was a break of play at 2-0 and Swindon came in to get water together, our lot just stood still on the pitch on their own, no attempt by Slade to call them in for a chat or offer any encouragement, says it all really.
You know what the saddest thing is, I just don't care any more. After supporting Charlton for 59 years I find that I just don't care any more. This what this regime has done to me. Sad just bloody sad.
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And now please name the new manager.
Johnny Jackson.
Yet again we don't pick Texeira and it's about time someone asked Slade why. If you're not allowed to pick him because of a rumoured appearance bonus that we can't/won't pay then tell us, and don't bother wasting a fucking squad space by sticking him on the bench when there's already 2 other centre backs on it!
Absolutely shocking performance.
I don't miss it!
Maybe a bit harsh to judge with all our creative players and by far our best forward away or injured, but dear oh dear that was bad.
The midfield was like watching at extended version of that Barclays advert for walking football.
The worrying thing is, it was blatantly obvious that a midfield comprising an ageing full back, an ageing defensive midfield, and a legless torso was going to struggle to do anything in the final third. Slade isn't allowed a massive amount of options with this squad, but for him to then overload the bench with more one paced defenders reducing any real option to switch it up just seems like bad management to me and hardly indicative he'd be able to do much better with different backers.
Slade and the players have to take responsibility for that. The bigger picture is the owners but that was shit from that group of players
But you can always take some positives out of a game. Except today as I'm desperately trying to think of one.
How about still 4 points clear of the relegation places?
As for the "performance" yet again our midfield do very good impressions of Elephants wading through quick sand.
I honestly believe Slade has decided we can't get anything out of that due to missing players, so has told them not to bust a gut.
It was utter dross. Worst of the season by a mile.
Slade has served up some minging performances this season and it is difficult to pick a worst showing, but that wins it. Total insult to 500+ travelling fans.
Anyone else notice that he has adopted Latrine's smirk? It was there in full effect at the final whistle.
He is out of his depth and clueless. We are going nowhere with him in charge.
Magennis, Lookman, Botaka, Holmes, Kashi, the 2 midfielders we almost got across the line before the transfer window closed but ran out of time, Watt, Vet, Celebos, Tex, Roland.
Sure I am missing some others too.
To be fair to him and Ajose, they're just lumped the ball and they're usually up against 3-4 opposition players. It's so easy for teams to leave one fullback and a holding midfielder behind, with their two center halves, and just mop up our long balls. We play such basic football.
It's why I think our debate about 1 vs. 2 up front is the wrong one to have, it's the type of football we play and our complete inability to build through midfield.
Hence without them, we look toothless and short of ideas
Also worth noting that Vetokele has played 11 games for Zulte Waregem - 0 goals, and Tony Watt has played 12 games for Hearts - 1 goal.
There was a break of play at 2-0 and Swindon came in to get water together, our lot just stood still on the pitch on their own, no attempt by Slade to call them in for a chat or offer any encouragement, says it all really.
Time to worry.
OK, we were missing our attacking threat but we let in three goals and it could have been more.
Nothing excuses such a poor performance or such a negative team selection.