So here we are again, a massive game today against AFC Wimbledon, with Stevenage already on 3 points the winner today will take a step towards to knockout stage
I cannot begin to guess our formation. We seem to be short of a centre-back and a left-back?
The goalkeeper, who joined the Addicks on a season-long loan deal from Aston Villa, will be protected by a back four of Anfernee Dijksteel, Naby Sarr, Mark Marshall and academy graduate Kenneth Yao.
In front of them, young trio Taylor Maloney, George Lapslie and Albie Morgan form three quarters of a midfield quartet, with the other engine-roomer being Ben Reeves. The Northern Irishman is fit again after recovering from an Achilles problem.
Up front, Igor Vetokele – making his first Addicks start since 2016 – leads the line alongside Reeco Hackett-Fairchild.
We can't even be bothered to name a full bench? What's someone like Doughty got to do to at least make the bench? Sarmiento? Sarpong-Wiredu?
We knew this competition was coming. Why not use it as a carrot for the U23s and say something to the effect of "Whoever impresses most over the next X amount of time (two weeks, for instance) gets the last spot on the bench." Is it the most coveted prize? No, but it's involvement in a senior team game. It all just feels lazy to me.
Bit lacking on the height front other than Nabby although I don't really know about Yao and couldn't really gauge Maloney's height from his brief substitute appearance against Shrewsbury (I think it was).
Not necessarily proud that I know this, but the game is available to watch iFollow. Think of it like craft beer or a bespoke kit, it's just you, me, and the 18 or so supporters in the ground who will get to see this match.
"So This CeckaTrade trophy: what is it? Who is it? And why is it? I don't even want to be here to be honest. I want to go home I've had enough already."
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Away end building up nicely.
Should be a good atmosphere here tonight
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In front of them, young trio Taylor Maloney, George Lapslie and Albie Morgan form three quarters of a midfield quartet, with the other engine-roomer being Ben Reeves. The Northern Irishman is fit again after recovering from an Achilles problem.
Up front, Igor Vetokele – making his first Addicks start since 2016 – leads the line alongside Reeco Hackett-Fairchild.
We knew this competition was coming. Why not use it as a carrot for the U23s and say something to the effect of "Whoever impresses most over the next X amount of time (two weeks, for instance) gets the last spot on the bench." Is it the most coveted prize? No, but it's involvement in a senior team game. It all just feels lazy to me.
Nice for Steer to finally get a game. Slightly odd that after playing in the Championship, his second game of the season is in the Checkatrade!
No. I am not at The Valley tonight.
Whoopee, can't wait
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The AFCW commentator on iFollow had already made himself a legend.