The temptation is to summarise today's performance in five words: The difference a formation makes.
However that does scant justice to Bowyer and Jackson who seem to have had a really positive impact on the motivation and desire of the players in the short time available to them as well as tweaking the formation.
Is the Nicky Ajose we saw today the same player as the stray mascot masquerading in his shirt that we occasionally saw blinking lost in the sunlight under Slade and Robinson? On today's evidence, given some service from both midfield and Zyro, he looked a real threat at times.
Lee, Lee, Lee Bowyer had the bit of luck all managers need when Lewis Page's half volley dipped wickedly to beat Matthews in the Plymouth goal rather than continue rising to join Nicky Bailey's penalty in orbit. Lewis' next attempt at goal showed normal service had been resumed. That said note what I wrote to quote Ernie Wise: Lewis' NEXT ATTEMPT AT GOAL. How often could we write such a phrase reviewing a Robinson match throughout most of this season? Lewis Page, a left back, had more attempts on goal than the whole team often managed under Robinson.
Our second goal was a well worked team effort clinically finished with his head by Zyro. Josh Magennis would have loved such service. Zyro though grew into his role as the game progressed and that increasing confidence made him a handful for the Plymouth defence to handle throughout.
Another player who grew into his role today was Anfernee Dijksteel. Much of Plymouth's good stuff in the first half was played down his side including part of the move which culminated in Plymouth striking the woodwork in the first half. However as the game progressed Anfernee used his pace and physique to muscle his opponents off the ball and he became a real asset both in defensively and pushing forward.
This was essentially a team performance so singling out individuals is perhaps not truly representative but Fosu offers such an outlet and probably shades it as man of the match for me.
Negatives, as a Charlton fan there are always negatives, were the perennial Reeves, although I accept he tried without making much impact, and Forster-Caskey's corners which three or four times failed to beat the first defender. The rest of JFC's game was commendably efficient without really being spectacular.
In conclusion a mention for young Taylor Maloney. I noticed him walking off alone after the final whistle looking round after his brief cameo and wondered what he was thinking. Was it am I really here or was it well even though I didn't get a kick whatever else happens the book will say Taylor Maloney 0 (1) or something else?
I'm glad I made the effort today. The play offs may still be a step too far but today I watched a team that wanted to win and compete. That'll do for now.
COYR
Reeves a negative! Wow!!! I knew he would get slated by some on here purely based on previous appearances and not today’s showing. He got stuck in and won more tackles today than in his previous charlton career! He sprayed the ball around nicely and had by far his best league game for us. But let’s knock him just because me need to moan about someone
I think I must be missing something with Reeves that other people are seeing. His final ball, be it a shot or a pass, always seems inaccurate and gives possession straight back to the opposition not to mention that his decision making - especially choosing to shoot from long range instead of pass to better positioned teammates despite no evidence that he's capable of scoring from that sort of distance - is really poor. He also seems out of position, particularly yesterday as this was probably a new formation to him and he was playing in an unfamiliar role.
Working hard is fine, but if there's no end product it's pointless.
I'm going up to the Northampton match so I'll make an effort to specifically watch him on and off the ball to see if I'm missing something but as of yet I just don't get it and he would be out of my side if/when we play that 4-4-2 again for Marshall.
I appreciate it’s a matter of opinion but give Reeves a break! Some of our lot baffle me at times! How could you not see a totally different player yesterday? His work rate chasing balls down, putting his foot in (which he never did previously) and switching the ball to stretch the opposition was excellent! Yes he misplaced some passes and shot when he shouldn’t have but so does Fosu! I for one certainly hope he starts again next week!
Not sure you really do appreciate that it's a matter of opinion.
Your argument that Reeves was better yesterday than he has been the rest of the season doesn't stand up to scrutiny since you're setting him an astonishingly low benchmark to perform against.
I hope he starts on Friday, as I said I'm going up and will try and see what others are seeing in him because I genuinely want to buy into the hype.
Reeves has never imo been terrible, he's been poor. But he'd shown signs of improvement in the two games before Plymouth, and yesterday he showed why he's been highly rated in the past. He'd be an annoying player to play against, playing like that, and i can see his improvement continuing.
Reeves' competition is Clarke or Marshall, not Konsa. I'd say Fosu's competition is Mavididi.
At the moment Ajose and Zyro must be first choice up front, mustn't they?
Tend to agree with all of the bit in bold, although I would argue that the position(s) Reeves was playing yesterday would put him in competition with Marshall.
In his natural position Reeves would be up against Clarke if fit and, from what I've seen, Clarke is a much better player.
The temptation is to summarise today's performance in five words: The difference a formation makes.
However that does scant justice to Bowyer and Jackson who seem to have had a really positive impact on the motivation and desire of the players in the short time available to them as well as tweaking the formation.
Is the Nicky Ajose we saw today the same player as the stray mascot masquerading in his shirt that we occasionally saw blinking lost in the sunlight under Slade and Robinson? On today's evidence, given some service from both midfield and Zyro, he looked a real threat at times.
Lee, Lee, Lee Bowyer had the bit of luck all managers need when Lewis Page's half volley dipped wickedly to beat Matthews in the Plymouth goal rather than continue rising to join Nicky Bailey's penalty in orbit. Lewis' next attempt at goal showed normal service had been resumed. That said note what I wrote to quote Ernie Wise: Lewis' NEXT ATTEMPT AT GOAL. How often could we write such a phrase reviewing a Robinson match throughout most of this season? Lewis Page, a left back, had more attempts on goal than the whole team often managed under Robinson.
Our second goal was a well worked team effort clinically finished with his head by Zyro. Josh Magennis would have loved such service. Zyro though grew into his role as the game progressed and that increasing confidence made him a handful for the Plymouth defence to handle throughout.
Another player who grew into his role today was Anfernee Dijksteel. Much of Plymouth's good stuff in the first half was played down his side including part of the move which culminated in Plymouth striking the woodwork in the first half. However as the game progressed Anfernee used his pace and physique to muscle his opponents off the ball and he became a real asset both in defensively and pushing forward.
This was essentially a team performance so singling out individuals is perhaps not truly representative but Fosu offers such an outlet and probably shades it as man of the match for me.
Negatives, as a Charlton fan there are always negatives, were the perennial Reeves, although I accept he tried without making much impact, and Forster-Caskey's corners which three or four times failed to beat the first defender. The rest of JFC's game was commendably efficient without really being spectacular.
In conclusion a mention for young Taylor Maloney. I noticed him walking off alone after the final whistle looking round after his brief cameo and wondered what he was thinking. Was it am I really here or was it well even though I didn't get a kick whatever else happens the book will say Taylor Maloney 0 (1) or something else?
I'm glad I made the effort today. The play offs may still be a step too far but today I watched a team that wanted to win and compete. That'll do for now.
COYR
Reeves a negative! Wow!!! I knew he would get slated by some on here purely based on previous appearances and not today’s showing. He got stuck in and won more tackles today than in his previous charlton career! He sprayed the ball around nicely and had by far his best league game for us. But let’s knock him just because me need to moan about someone
I think I must be missing something with Reeves that other people are seeing. His final ball, be it a shot or a pass, always seems inaccurate and gives possession straight back to the opposition not to mention that his decision making - especially choosing to shoot from long range instead of pass to better positioned teammates despite no evidence that he's capable of scoring from that sort of distance - is really poor. He also seems out of position, particularly yesterday as this was probably a new formation to him and he was playing in an unfamiliar role.
Working hard is fine, but if there's no end product it's pointless.
I'm going up to the Northampton match so I'll make an effort to specifically watch him on and off the ball to see if I'm missing something but as of yet I just don't get it and he would be out of my side if/when we play that 4-4-2 again for Marshall.
I appreciate it’s a matter of opinion but give Reeves a break! Some of our lot baffle me at times! How could you not see a totally different player yesterday? His work rate chasing balls down, putting his foot in (which he never did previously) and switching the ball to stretch the opposition was excellent! Yes he misplaced some passes and shot when he shouldn’t have but so does Fosu! I for one certainly hope he starts again next week!
Not sure you really do appreciate that it's a matter of opinion.
Your argument that Reeves was better yesterday than he has been the rest of the season doesn't stand up to scrutiny since you're setting him an astonishingly low benchmark to perform against.
I hope he starts on Friday, as I said I'm going up and will try and see what others are seeing in him because I genuinely want to buy into the hype.
Reeves has never imo been terrible, he's been poor. But he'd shown signs of improvement in the two games before Plymouth, and yesterday he showed why he's been highly rated in the past. He'd be an annoying player to play against, playing like that, and i can see his improvement continuing.
Reeves' competition is Clarke or Marshall, not Konsa. I'd say Fosu's competition is Mavididi.
At the moment Ajose and Zyro must be first choice up front, mustn't they?
Tend to agree with all of the bit in bold, although I would argue that the position(s) Reeves was playing yesterday would put him in competition with Marshall.
In his natural position Reeves would be up against Clarke if fit and, from what I've seen, Clarke is a much better player.
I agree about Clarke overall. But on yesterday's performance, there's not too much in it.
After yesterday, as a non football manager, I'd stick with the same players for the next games. But this is where a proper manager shows his worth. Sounds to me like Bowyer is up for playing a different formation to counter different opponents, and that may involve different players. Good on him, if that's the case.
Thought Ajose looked great yday. I actually thought a lot of the time he wasnt given the ball early enough, he was screaming for the ball many times to be played down the channel when he was already on the shoulder of the defender but we kept hesistating to play him in and the attack had to slow down. Reckon we missed at least a couple of good chances on goal just due to that.
Thought Ajose looked great yday. I actually thought a lot of the time he wasnt given the ball early enough, he was screaming for the ball many times to be played down the channel when he was already on the shoulder of the defender but we kept hesistating to play him in and the attack had to slow down. Reckon we missed at least a couple of good chances on goal just due to that.
This was the key difference between the first and second half
The temptation is to summarise today's performance in five words: The difference a formation makes.
However that does scant justice to Bowyer and Jackson who seem to have had a really positive impact on the motivation and desire of the players in the short time available to them as well as tweaking the formation.
Is the Nicky Ajose we saw today the same player as the stray mascot masquerading in his shirt that we occasionally saw blinking lost in the sunlight under Slade and Robinson? On today's evidence, given some service from both midfield and Zyro, he looked a real threat at times.
Lee, Lee, Lee Bowyer had the bit of luck all managers need when Lewis Page's half volley dipped wickedly to beat Matthews in the Plymouth goal rather than continue rising to join Nicky Bailey's penalty in orbit. Lewis' next attempt at goal showed normal service had been resumed. That said note what I wrote to quote Ernie Wise: Lewis' NEXT ATTEMPT AT GOAL. How often could we write such a phrase reviewing a Robinson match throughout most of this season? Lewis Page, a left back, had more attempts on goal than the whole team often managed under Robinson.
Our second goal was a well worked team effort clinically finished with his head by Zyro. Josh Magennis would have loved such service. Zyro though grew into his role as the game progressed and that increasing confidence made him a handful for the Plymouth defence to handle throughout.
Another player who grew into his role today was Anfernee Dijksteel. Much of Plymouth's good stuff in the first half was played down his side including part of the move which culminated in Plymouth striking the woodwork in the first half. However as the game progressed Anfernee used his pace and physique to muscle his opponents off the ball and he became a real asset both in defensively and pushing forward.
This was essentially a team performance so singling out individuals is perhaps not truly representative but Fosu offers such an outlet and probably shades it as man of the match for me.
Negatives, as a Charlton fan there are always negatives, were the perennial Reeves, although I accept he tried without making much impact, and Forster-Caskey's corners which three or four times failed to beat the first defender. The rest of JFC's game was commendably efficient without really being spectacular.
In conclusion a mention for young Taylor Maloney. I noticed him walking off alone after the final whistle looking round after his brief cameo and wondered what he was thinking. Was it am I really here or was it well even though I didn't get a kick whatever else happens the book will say Taylor Maloney 0 (1) or something else?
I'm glad I made the effort today. The play offs may still be a step too far but today I watched a team that wanted to win and compete. That'll do for now.
COYR
Reeves a negative! Wow!!! I knew he would get slated by some on here purely based on previous appearances and not today’s showing. He got stuck in and won more tackles today than in his previous charlton career! He sprayed the ball around nicely and had by far his best league game for us. But let’s knock him just because me need to moan about someone
It's about opinions. I made it clear that I accept Reeves put a shift in today but in my view he had little impact still.
I would agree also that was the best game I've seen him play for us but that's a bit like saying Peter Sutcliffe isn't as bad as Ted Bundy because he killed less people! We are starting from a very low base.
I am not one to knock Charlton players and if I do there is usually good reason.
There is little I'd like more than to be convinced by Reeves and what he brings to the party. I genuinely cannot see it.
Perhaps @Tutt-Tutt or someone of similar knowledge can educate me.
Lots of coverage in the Football League Paper today. Front page plus a couple of columns and match report. Dijksteel is in the Team of the Day plus Lee Bowyer is named Top Boss of the Day.
Like someone said earlier, I'm also feeling positive about Charlton again. Just need takeover to go through and we're there.
Lots of coverage in the Football League Paper today. Front page plus a couple of columns and match report. Dijksteel is in the Team of the Day plus Lee Bowyer is named Top Boss of the Day.
Like someone said earlier, I'm also feeling positive about Charlton again. Just need takeover to go through and we're there.
Must have been done great performances from centre backs across L1 & L2 if neither of our boys got in to the team of the weekend.
Lots of coverage in the Football League Paper today. Front page plus a couple of columns and match report. Dijksteel is in the Team of the Day plus Lee Bowyer is named Top Boss of the Day.
Like someone said earlier, I'm also feeling positive about Charlton again. Just need takeover to go through and we're there.
Must have been done great performances from centre backs across L1 & L2 if neither of our boys got in to the team of the weekend.
The temptation is to summarise today's performance in five words: The difference a formation makes.
However that does scant justice to Bowyer and Jackson who seem to have had a really positive impact on the motivation and desire of the players in the short time available to them as well as tweaking the formation.
Is the Nicky Ajose we saw today the same player as the stray mascot masquerading in his shirt that we occasionally saw blinking lost in the sunlight under Slade and Robinson? On today's evidence, given some service from both midfield and Zyro, he looked a real threat at times.
Lee, Lee, Lee Bowyer had the bit of luck all managers need when Lewis Page's half volley dipped wickedly to beat Matthews in the Plymouth goal rather than continue rising to join Nicky Bailey's penalty in orbit. Lewis' next attempt at goal showed normal service had been resumed. That said note what I wrote to quote Ernie Wise: Lewis' NEXT ATTEMPT AT GOAL. How often could we write such a phrase reviewing a Robinson match throughout most of this season? Lewis Page, a left back, had more attempts on goal than the whole team often managed under Robinson.
Our second goal was a well worked team effort clinically finished with his head by Zyro. Josh Magennis would have loved such service. Zyro though grew into his role as the game progressed and that increasing confidence made him a handful for the Plymouth defence to handle throughout.
Another player who grew into his role today was Anfernee Dijksteel. Much of Plymouth's good stuff in the first half was played down his side including part of the move which culminated in Plymouth striking the woodwork in the first half. However as the game progressed Anfernee used his pace and physique to muscle his opponents off the ball and he became a real asset both in defensively and pushing forward.
This was essentially a team performance so singling out individuals is perhaps not truly representative but Fosu offers such an outlet and probably shades it as man of the match for me.
Negatives, as a Charlton fan there are always negatives, were the perennial Reeves, although I accept he tried without making much impact, and Forster-Caskey's corners which three or four times failed to beat the first defender. The rest of JFC's game was commendably efficient without really being spectacular.
In conclusion a mention for young Taylor Maloney. I noticed him walking off alone after the final whistle looking round after his brief cameo and wondered what he was thinking. Was it am I really here or was it well even though I didn't get a kick whatever else happens the book will say Taylor Maloney 0 (1) or something else?
I'm glad I made the effort today. The play offs may still be a step too far but today I watched a team that wanted to win and compete. That'll do for now.
COYR
Reeves a negative! Wow!!! I knew he would get slated by some on here purely based on previous appearances and not today’s showing. He got stuck in and won more tackles today than in his previous charlton career! He sprayed the ball around nicely and had by far his best league game for us. But let’s knock him just because me need to moan about someone
I think I must be missing something with Reeves that other people are seeing. His final ball, be it a shot or a pass, always seems inaccurate and gives possession straight back to the opposition not to mention that his decision making - especially choosing to shoot from long range instead of pass to better positioned teammates despite no evidence that he's capable of scoring from that sort of distance - is really poor. He also seems out of position, particularly yesterday as this was probably a new formation to him and he was playing in an unfamiliar role.
Working hard is fine, but if there's no end product it's pointless.
I'm going up to the Northampton match so I'll make an effort to specifically watch him on and off the ball to see if I'm missing something but as of yet I just don't get it and he would be out of my side if/when we play that 4-4-2 again for Marshall.
I appreciate it’s a matter of opinion but give Reeves a break! Some of our lot baffle me at times! How could you not see a totally different player yesterday? His work rate chasing balls down, putting his foot in (which he never did previously) and switching the ball to stretch the opposition was excellent! Yes he misplaced some passes and shot when he shouldn’t have but so does Fosu! I for one certainly hope he starts again next week!
I hope he starts on Friday, as I said I'm going up and will try and see what others are seeing in him because I genuinely want to buy into the hype.
The only hype came from Robinson. Reeves has had a slow start to his Cafc career and wouldn't be in the team if Billy Clarke was fit. Different opinions sure but you were the only person to give Reeves a 5 yesterday. He did the hard yards against Plymouth and won tackles and passed ok. The match yesterday was the first time for years that all 11 players who started played well. This was reflected by 99 % of the CL players marks.
I think the ref got the handball correct. The keeper made an error catching the ball, instinctively tried to re-catch it and lost sight of where he was on the pitch. Be very cruel to call it malicious.
I think we were reminded of Hamer's red against Orient. You have to decide on intent I suppose. Some refs would have sent him off, but probably one of the few decisions the ref got right today!
NO referee would have sent the keeper off The law is clear - it has to be (and I quote) an OBVIOUS goalscoring opportunity.
Please consider whether you should be giving an opinion on a subject you are clueless about - embarrassing.
Clearly no respect for referees - rant over.
I guess you could argue with a keeper 20 yards from goal, any shot is an obvious goalscoring opportunity.
I was personally surprised there was no card for the keeper but would've been equally surprised by a red. Think that a yellow card was a fair call for that particular situation.
Bang on Callum, it's all about interpretation. It shouldn't be of course, but the wording in that particular rule/law is definitely open to interpretation. It was OBVIOUSLY a goal scoring opportunity because the attacking player would have gone around the keeper and, despite the angle, would have had a goal scoring opportunity. For me it was at least a yellow card.
It's not the ref's fault that the wording in the law is so woolly. However, that does not detract from the fact that his performance was shamefully abject and woeful and he shouldn't be anywhere near a football pitch (let alone officiating a professional match), unless he's painting the white lines and trimming the borders! He was beyond parody.
After sleeping on it, I'm really glad I went yesterday. I was optimistic (which is unlike me, TBH) and hope to at least see us put in a shift. When Amos touched their shot onto the post, I knew we were going to win with the same confidence that I usually knew we were going to concede in the 91st minute under KR so often.
Tide has turned. This was a pivotal moment. When Bowyer said post match "we will be in the playoffs", I for one believe him. I can see someone being on the end of a right hiding from us in the next few weeks, get us into positive goal difference.
Genuinely reinterested in all things cafc again, and great to read the whole post match thread, and watch the goal rush, just a shame I wasnt at the game..sorry Robbo but this is more likely to be the day we got our Charlton back, notwishstanding RD effing off!
Genuinely reinterested in all things cafc again, and great to read the whole post match thread, and watch the goal rush, just a shame I wasnt at the game..sorry Robbo but this is more likely to be the day we got our Charlton back, notwishstanding RD effing off!
Amos: one really good save at 1 nil, otherwise largely untroubled Dijksteel: remarkably good especially with no cover whatsoever, few stray passes Pearce: back to something like himself Bauer: decent, his booking was a farce Page: unrecognisable, is this the real Lewis Page? shattered by 65 minutes but that's forgivable Forster-Caskey: midfield general, very vocal Reeves: shameful first half, hiding, giving nothing fortunate to appear 2nd half, then he sort of joined in Aribo: quiet and subdued, some nice touched when dragged into game by his colleagues Fosu: very patchy, pace troubled pilgrims but decision making was dreadful and he baled out after 60 minutes Ajose: unlucky not to score, industrious valuable link for midfield to Zyro Zyro: not sure he's fully fit yet but he made good use of the service and showed willing
Bowyer: Inexperience? What inexperience? He made best use of the resources available to him, took chances with the fullbacks (that paid off), knowing he didn't have out and out wingers, played a narrower midfield; had a couple of attack minded players so set out with 2 up top and, crucially, had others joining - never under the fat scouse gobshite were so many Charlton players in the box in open play - go figure Karlo.
More please.
Busby the referee: one of the most farcically corrupt performances by a black clad onanist we've seen in years, Bauer got booked for the ginger pilgrim front man diving over Bauer's leg that wasn't there; said ginger striker clattered around arms and elbows up like some copper topped battering ram without once conceding a free-kick; Argyle goalie handled the ball out of the area without sanction; Reeves was booked for one minor indiscretion but Busby pointed all around the field as if he'd been clattering all sorts - as if!! the workshy midget hadn't been involved up to that point. I'm not sure the arrogant short-arse wankstain will pay any attention but he should know for sure that he stank the place up cos the home fans, high on a 2 goal lead/victory, gave him dog's abuse at half and fulltime. Pricks like him give, even 3rd division, referees a bad name.
After sleeping on it, I'm really glad I went yesterday. I was optimistic (which is unlike me, TBH) and hope to at least see us put in a shift. When Amos touched their shot onto the post, I knew we were going to win with the same confidence that I usually knew we were going to concede in the 91st minute under KR so often.
Tide has turned. This was a pivotal moment. When Bowyer said post match "we will be in the playoffs", I for one believe him. I can see someone being on the end of a right hiding from us in the next few weeks, get us into positive goal difference.
Takeover next.
THIS. Had to play it back last night & watch it again - brought a lump to my throat. Robinson could say what he liked, but Bowyer MEANS it.
Amos: one really good save at 1 nil, otherwise largely untroubled Dijksteel: remarkably good especially with no cover whatsoever, few stray passes Pearce: back to something like himself Bauer: decent, his booking was a farce Page: unrecognisable, is this the real Lewis Page? shattered by 65 minutes but that's forgivable Forster-Caskey: midfield general, very vocal Reeves: shameful first half, hiding, giving nothing fortunate to appear 2nd half, then he sort of joined in Aribo: quiet and subdued, some nice touched when dragged into game by his colleagues Fosu: very patchy, pace troubled pilgrims but decision making was dreadful and he baled out after 60 minutes Ajose: unlucky not to score, industrious valuable link for midfield to Zyro Zyro: not sure he's fully fit yet but he made good use of the service and showed willing
Bowyer: Inexperience? What inexperience? He made best use of the resources available to him, took chances with the fullbacks (that paid off), knowing he didn't have out and out wingers, played a narrower midfield; had a couple of attack minded players so set out with 2 up top and, crucially, had others joining - never under the fat scouse gobshite were so many Charlton players in the box in open play - go figure Karlo.
More please.
Busby the referee: one of the most farcically corrupt performances by a black clad onanist we've seen in years, Bauer got booked for the ginger pilgrim front man diving over Bauer's leg that wasn't there; said ginger striker clattered around arms and elbows up like some copper topped battering ram without once conceding a free-kick; Argyle goalie handled the ball out of the area without sanction; Reeves was booked for one minor indiscretion but Busby pointed all around the field as if he'd been clattering all sorts - as if!! the workshy midget hadn't been involved up to that point. I'm not sure the arrogant short-arse wankstain will pay any attention but he should know for sure that he stank the place up cos the home fans, high on a 2 goal lead/victory, gave him dog's abuse at half and fulltime. Pricks like him give, even 3rd division, referees a bad name.
Amos: one really good save at 1 nil, otherwise largely untroubled Dijksteel: remarkably good especially with no cover whatsoever, few stray passes Pearce: back to something like himself Bauer: decent, his booking was a farce Page: unrecognisable, is this the real Lewis Page? shattered by 65 minutes but that's forgivable Forster-Caskey: midfield general, very vocal Reeves: shameful first half, hiding, giving nothing fortunate to appear 2nd half, then he sort of joined in Aribo: quiet and subdued, some nice touched when dragged into game by his colleagues Fosu: very patchy, pace troubled pilgrims but decision making was dreadful and he baled out after 60 minutes Ajose: unlucky not to score, industrious valuable link for midfield to Zyro Zyro: not sure he's fully fit yet but he made good use of the service and showed willing
Bowyer: Inexperience? What inexperience? He made best use of the resources available to him, took chances with the fullbacks (that paid off), knowing he didn't have out and out wingers, played a narrower midfield; had a couple of attack minded players so set out with 2 up top and, crucially, had others joining - never under the fat scouse gobshite were so many Charlton players in the box in open play - go figure Karlo.
More please.
Busby the referee: one of the most farcically corrupt performances by a black clad onanist we've seen in years, Bauer got booked for the ginger pilgrim front man diving over Bauer's leg that wasn't there; said ginger striker clattered around arms and elbows up like some copper topped battering ram without once conceding a free-kick; Argyle goalie handled the ball out of the area without sanction; Reeves was booked for one minor indiscretion but Busby pointed all around the field as if he'd been clattering all sorts - as if!! the workshy midget hadn't been involved up to that point. I'm not sure the arrogant short-arse wankstain will pay any attention but he should know for sure that he stank the place up cos the home fans, high on a 2 goal lead/victory, gave him dog's abuse at half and fulltime. Pricks like him give, even 3rd division, referees a bad name.
I was going to slate you for your verdict on Reeves’ performance, as well as Aribo’s, but what the hell; it’s so beautifully written and amusing, why would I bother.
Saying Aribo was quiet and dragged into the game by his his colleagues and Reeves was shamefull 1st half is utter shite. Must be a wind up. Wound me up.
Saying Aribo was quiet and dragged into the game by his his colleagues and Reeves was shamefull 1st half is utter shite. Must be a wind up. Wound me up.
You couldn't have read too many of the Thundercocks posts during your sebatacle then Sam .
Still smiling whenever I think about our performance.
We made a very good Plymouth side, buzzing with confidence and with that, ‘we are gonna beat you’ arrogance, look average and stifled them brilliantly.
Bowyer’s comment that you cannot play the same system every week, every game’s different, summed it all up - and also summed up the tragedy of what might have been with this squad under the right leadership and motivation.
Almost impossible to name a Man of the Match as every single player played well and they played as a team, working for each other, supporting each other, enjoying their football, looking to get the ball forward instead of sideways or backwards - a total polar opposite of the dire, slow-build up, predictable dross to which we’ve become accustomed.
Pearce superb, bossed it, Bauer having a fierce battle with the Ginger Ninja, more than holding his own, Dijksteel showing fantastic pace and great recovery skills when he looked to be in trouble, Lewis - a pleasure to watch - again bags of pace and a fantastic goal (reminded me of Brian Kinsey’s goal vs Millwall at The Valley all those years ago).
Reeves best game by far and he at last seems to have found what he needs around him to flourish in the middle.
JFC a totally different player overnight.
Aribo - the boy is going to be a star and I expect to see him in the Premiership all too soon.
Fosu always dangerous, regularly drawing three defenders, sometimes more, that creating space in itself. His decision making still not ideal but with more games and confidence growing that he will have support and people running the channels, he will improve. A player you could see they feared.
Then, on the occasion when we played long, Zyro was immense, strong, great hold up play, so difficult to get him off the ball and his aerial lay offs were skilfully directed as he knew Ajose would be looking to receive - under KR the Magennis aerial lay-offs were to nobody - he was regularly isolated with no support.
Zyro could be our new Yann and he is a huge bonus for the Addicks as he is playing well below his level on his road to recovery - simply love the look of the guy - quite special.
Ajose was the player we hoped he’d be when we signed him and can only get better with more game time - worked his socks off, two top notch snap shots, really positive, opportunist strikes.
So, my only regret is that I had trained my mind to believe KR would come good - a little bit mesmerised by his bullsh*t.
One swallow doesn’t make a summer but it was lovely to see the swallow flying after a very bleak winter.
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In his natural position Reeves would be up against Clarke if fit and, from what I've seen, Clarke is a much better player.
I do sometimes think he is guilty of trying to play the killer ball every time he can, and should just keep it simple.
After yesterday, as a non football manager, I'd stick with the same players for the next games. But this is where a proper manager shows his worth. Sounds to me like Bowyer is up for playing a different formation to counter different opponents, and that may involve different players. Good on him, if that's the case.
Except the ref and RD
I would agree also that was the best game I've seen him play for us but that's a bit like saying Peter Sutcliffe isn't as bad as Ted Bundy because he killed less people! We are starting from a very low base.
I am not one to knock Charlton players and if I do there is usually good reason.
There is little I'd like more than to be convinced by Reeves and what he brings to the party. I genuinely cannot see it.
Perhaps @Tutt-Tutt or someone of similar knowledge can educate me.
Like someone said earlier, I'm also feeling positive about Charlton again. Just need takeover to go through and we're there.
Great to see some good news about us for once.
Different opinions sure but you were the only person to give Reeves a 5 yesterday. He did the hard yards against Plymouth and won tackles and passed ok.
The match yesterday was the first time for years that all 11 players who started played well. This was reflected by 99 % of the CL players marks.
It's not the ref's fault that the wording in the law is so woolly. However, that does not detract from the fact that his performance was shamefully abject and woeful and he shouldn't be anywhere near a football pitch (let alone officiating a professional match), unless he's painting the white lines and trimming the borders! He was beyond parody.
Tide has turned. This was a pivotal moment. When Bowyer said post match "we will be in the playoffs", I for one believe him. I can see someone being on the end of a right hiding from us in the next few weeks, get us into positive goal difference.
Takeover next.
Dijksteel: remarkably good especially with no cover whatsoever, few stray passes
Pearce: back to something like himself
Bauer: decent, his booking was a farce
Page: unrecognisable, is this the real Lewis Page? shattered by 65 minutes but that's forgivable
Forster-Caskey: midfield general, very vocal
Reeves: shameful first half, hiding, giving nothing fortunate to appear 2nd half, then he sort of joined in
Aribo: quiet and subdued, some nice touched when dragged into game by his colleagues
Fosu: very patchy, pace troubled pilgrims but decision making was dreadful and he baled out after 60 minutes
Ajose: unlucky not to score, industrious valuable link for midfield to Zyro
Zyro: not sure he's fully fit yet but he made good use of the service and showed willing
Bowyer: Inexperience? What inexperience? He made best use of the resources available to him, took chances with the fullbacks (that paid off), knowing he didn't have out and out wingers, played a narrower midfield; had a couple of attack minded players so set out with 2 up top and, crucially, had others joining - never under the fat scouse gobshite were so many Charlton players in the box in open play - go figure Karlo.
More please.
Busby the referee: one of the most farcically corrupt performances by a black clad onanist we've seen in years, Bauer got booked for the ginger pilgrim front man diving over Bauer's leg that wasn't there; said ginger striker clattered around arms and elbows up like some copper topped battering ram without once conceding a free-kick; Argyle goalie handled the ball out of the area without sanction; Reeves was booked for one minor indiscretion but Busby pointed all around the field as if he'd been clattering all sorts - as if!! the workshy midget hadn't been involved up to that point.
I'm not sure the arrogant short-arse wankstain will pay any attention but he should know for sure that he stank the place up cos the home fans, high on a 2 goal lead/victory, gave him dog's abuse at half and fulltime. Pricks like him give, even 3rd division, referees a bad name.
Must be a wind up.
Wound me up.
We made a very good Plymouth side, buzzing with confidence and with that, ‘we are gonna beat you’ arrogance, look average and stifled them brilliantly.
Bowyer’s comment that you cannot play the same system every week, every game’s different, summed it all up - and also summed up the tragedy of what might have been with this squad under the right leadership and motivation.
Almost impossible to name a Man of the Match as every single player played well and they played as a team, working for each other, supporting each other, enjoying their football, looking to get the ball forward instead of sideways or backwards - a total polar opposite of the dire, slow-build up, predictable dross to which we’ve become accustomed.
Pearce superb, bossed it, Bauer having a fierce battle with the Ginger Ninja, more than holding his own, Dijksteel showing fantastic pace and great recovery skills when he looked to be in trouble, Lewis - a pleasure to watch - again bags of pace and a fantastic goal (reminded me of Brian Kinsey’s goal vs Millwall at The Valley all those years ago).
Reeves best game by far and he at last seems to have found what he needs around him to flourish in the middle.
JFC a totally different player overnight.
Aribo - the boy is going to be a star and I expect to see him in the Premiership all too soon.
Fosu always dangerous, regularly drawing three defenders, sometimes more, that creating space in itself. His decision making still not ideal but with more games and confidence growing that he will have support and people running the channels, he will improve. A player you could see they feared.
Then, on the occasion when we played long, Zyro was immense, strong, great hold up play, so difficult to get him off the ball and his aerial lay offs were skilfully directed as he knew Ajose would be looking to receive - under KR the Magennis aerial lay-offs were to nobody - he was regularly isolated with no support.
Zyro could be our new Yann and he is a huge bonus for the Addicks as he is playing well below his level on his road to recovery - simply love the look of the guy - quite special.
Ajose was the player we hoped he’d be when we signed him and can only get better with more game time - worked his socks off, two top notch snap shots, really positive, opportunist strikes.
So, my only regret is that I had trained my mind to believe KR would come good - a little bit mesmerised by his bullsh*t.
One swallow doesn’t make a summer but it was lovely to see the swallow flying after a very bleak winter.