Should be ok in a mid table league one team with a decent experienced player in front of him. Because he's often left exposed because of our ridiculous squad his deficiencies are often exposed. Lacks pace and gets easily dragged out of position. Will never thrive above this level because he's not a modern wing back. Don't think he's the answer if we are serious about getting out of this league. Never hides though and can't doubt his effort.
I think there's a good player in there and he's not been coached by a decent manager for 2.5 years. That must stunt the development of all our youngsters.
It's a shame he hasn't got an old pro overseeing his development, perhaps someone who played left back himself at the top level.
Prague _ You are so right.Some of our fans are always looking for a scapegoat - Leaburn,Lisbie, Francis to name but a few.I will never boo a Charlton player and Foxy always gives his best
raytracey69. Can I ask you how can you delete a post and thinking of coming out of the forum, because of a few bullying and people threatening and abusive. thanks
Don't let the bully boys get to you mate.You are perfectly entitled to your opinion.Sometimes going against the 'majority ' takes courage.I thought this was a forum for people's views.We can't all agree with everyone all the time
The lad ain't great but he gives 100% every game. Alongisde Jacko, he's often the only one geeing his teammates up, celebrating with the crowd and he genuinely cares when we lose, unlike some of the absolute shite we've had recently. If he was a tad faster he'd be decent, but it's his lack of pace that so often leaves him exposed. I think he'd be better suited as a centre back, but what do I know.
The lad ain't great but he gives 100% every game. Alongisde Jacko, he's often the only one geeing his teammates up, celebrating with the crowd and he genuinely cares when we lose, unlike some of the absolute shite we've had recently. If he was a tad faster he'd be decent, but it's his lack of pace that so often leaves him exposed. I think he'd be better suited as a centre back, but what do I know.
I can gee the team up. I can celebrate with the crowd. I genuinely care when we lose.
My main problem is that he doesn't seem to be improving, he is no better now than he was two years ago yet he is playing in a lower league and getting a decent run of games. He reminds me of Lisbie in some ways people kept on saying give him time and he will improve. Some players reach a certain level and that's it. I think fox is one. Having said that i don't believe in booing players it serves no purpose
I think he has improved over the last couple of seasons, his crossing is still a bit wasteful at times but he does get forward and does get decent balls in.
He does need some cover in front of him when he makes those runs though, and that has often been lacking.
I think he is a bench strength championship player at the moment and a decent league one left back but he needs some stability in front of him.
Personally I think Chicksen may be the answer to that in some formations.
And as others have said, he loves Charlton and sometimes, that is worth a couple of errors, let's face it we aren't a club full of players who feel a part of the club and want the team to succeed.
And we need those who are to hang around, if and when Duchatelet leaves, let's hope it's soon, the likes of fox can be a part of a promotion winning squad.
I'm sure KR has twice mentioned something about personal issues with Morgan in his pre game line up thing. I believe it was the reason he missed a game recently. I'm sure Morgan doesn't want his personal issues out there but it could be that he is playing in with other things on his mind.
He can't defend on his inside. When opponents cut inside and attack his right side, he loses his composure, his positioning and often fails to make a challenge. He struggles against left footed right wingers cutting inside, he gets square-on and is often caught shifting his weight to his left side as his opponent goes past him on his right, preventing a quick adjustment for a right footed tackle. Ben Reeves of MK Dons is the latest to expose his weaknesses in the home FA Cup-tie. In the past, Matt Ritchie and Craig Conway have caused him all sorts of problems. It's a technical problem he should have sorted out by now, which suggests he is unable to and League One is probably his level.
There's no doubt he is a whole-hearted footballer, who gives 100%. He has often been left exposed to 2 v 1 situations in the last couple of seasons, by poor team selections and systems leaving big spaces in front of his position. So not all his fault. I like his character to be able to keep going in adversity and hope he can improve, as he is one who came through the age groups. However, he's at an age where he should have pushed on by now, and if I was at another club, I wouldn't be spending money on him, especially a Championship club. If we were a normal club, with proper football people who understand the English game, I'd say it was a huge mistake not to have cashed in, if that bid is to be believed. But this lot are clueless and the opportunity has gone.
I'm still struggling with some comments here, but we are all entitled to an opinion.
I think it'll be a sad day when he goes, is he a 1st choice premier league player, no. But in say a team like we had that won promotion last time he'd be a different player.
Most of the time he gets stick for a 'bad game' is usually when the team is poor and by that I mean he's often left exposed 2-1 as no cover from left wing.
Let's not forget for a young man he's had an awful 3 years, how many managers/coaches has he worked under? Look who he's had to play alongside. Yet he pulls on the shirt with pride, gives 100% and truly cares. Ask Jacko for 5 players at the club he'd want to go into war with, Fox would be on the list.
He's got my vote, I'd rather him than some of the other half wits who haven't given a hoot the past 3 years.
I have not changed my mind about Fox ever since I saw him play left back for the U19s as they were then. He spent a lot of the time coming up through the Academies as a left sided centre half. But he was converted to a left back. He is not good enough to play left back. You need pace and ability going forward. That is why, in the modern game, you see so many converted. wingers. That is why Holmes -Dennis would have been perfect for us. But the powers that be decided to sell him. As a regular U23 watcher I am amazed that Archie Edwards has not been given a try. He is quick can tackle is good on the ball. The only problem being he is very slight.
I have not changed my mind about Fox ever since I saw him play left back for the U19s as they were then. He spent a lot of the time coming up through the Academies as a left sided centre half. But he was converted to a left back. He is not good enough to play left back. You need pace and ability going forward. That is why, in the modern game, you see so many converted. wingers. That is why Holmes -Dennis would have been perfect for us. But the powers that be decided to sell him. As a regular U23 watcher I am amazed that Archie Edwards has not been given a try. He is quick can tackle is good on the ball. The only problem being he is very slight.
It's tough because he's obviously a nice lad, and you can see he cares, but unfortunately when the rest of the squad is so shit caring isn't really enough.
Under Powell and playing alongside the team we finished 9th in the champ with he would probably grow into a fairly solid player, but he doesn't have that luxury atm.
He'll have a good game 1/10, but he's so poor for the other 9, his defending for Millwall's first was sunday league stuff.
Struggling with the blame on him for first goal, ball goes over him after Millwall player leans into him, Jacko doesn't go with his runner, then Chicksen doesn't get no where tight enough to the full back making the cross, people find it very easy to lay the blame at his door, go back and look at the goal again. He was poor Saturday granted but was one of our better performers Tuesday always offering himself going forward and strong defending.
Painfully slow, positionally average, very one footed and just not technically that sound. He does suffer from a lack of cover from the LM but he's mid table league player at best. Better suited as a centre back prefferably in a back 3.
I don't rate him at all, however the abuse he gets is disgusting. Atleast he cares and never goes hiding.
Thing is certain fans will abuse Fox, but will cheer Tony Watt if he was to come back for 1 game despite him really not giving a shit about Charlton... how is that right?
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He's not good enough at the moment but he's still young so can learn things that might improve his game for when he hits his prime.
Shite, shite, shite
It's a shame he hasn't got an old pro overseeing his development, perhaps someone who played left back himself at the top level.
Not like any of our players since then have consistently beaten 1st man since then.
Anyone want me to play left back at MKD ?
He reminds me of Lisbie in some ways people kept on saying give him time and he will improve.
Some players reach a certain level and that's it. I think fox is one.
Having said that i don't believe in booing players it serves no purpose
He does need some cover in front of him when he makes those runs though, and that has often been lacking.
I think he is a bench strength championship player at the moment and a decent league one left back but he needs some stability in front of him.
Personally I think Chicksen may be the answer to that in some formations.
And as others have said, he loves Charlton and sometimes, that is worth a couple of errors, let's face it we aren't a club full of players who feel a part of the club and want the team to succeed.
And we need those who are to hang around, if and when Duchatelet leaves, let's hope it's soon, the likes of fox can be a part of a promotion winning squad.
There's no doubt he is a whole-hearted footballer, who gives 100%. He has often been left exposed to 2 v 1 situations in the last couple of seasons, by poor team selections and systems leaving big spaces in front of his position. So not all his fault. I like his character to be able to keep going in adversity and hope he can improve, as he is one who came through the age groups. However, he's at an age where he should have pushed on by now, and if I was at another club, I wouldn't be spending money on him, especially a Championship club. If we were a normal club, with proper football people who understand the English game, I'd say it was a huge mistake not to have cashed in, if that bid is to be believed. But this lot are clueless and the opportunity has gone.
I think it'll be a sad day when he goes, is he a 1st choice premier league player, no. But in say a team like we had that won promotion last time he'd be a different player.
Most of the time he gets stick for a 'bad game' is usually when the team is poor and by that I mean he's often left exposed 2-1 as no cover from left wing.
Let's not forget for a young man he's had an awful 3 years, how many managers/coaches has he worked under? Look who he's had to play alongside. Yet he pulls on the shirt with pride, gives 100% and truly cares. Ask Jacko for 5 players at the club he'd want to go into war with, Fox would be on the list.
He's got my vote, I'd rather him than some of the other half wits who haven't given a hoot the past 3 years.
Under Powell and playing alongside the team we finished 9th in the champ with he would probably grow into a fairly solid player, but he doesn't have that luxury atm.
He'll have a good game 1/10, but he's so poor for the other 9, his defending for Millwall's first was sunday league stuff.
Thing is certain fans will abuse Fox, but will cheer Tony Watt if he was to come back for 1 game despite him really not giving a shit about Charlton... how is that right?