Thought we played well but not exceptionally and dealt with the threat they had to offer. Their goalie did well to save Reeves shot and I think kept the score decent for them. THey definitely missed Eaves - not sure they had a shot on target. Glad we've got the old Fosu back.
Great to see so much one touch invention in the final third. Just when you thought they were overdoing it Fosu looks up and hits a peach. All the midfield (and born again Solly) were outstanding today.
We've essentially caught Sunderland, who looked like the best team in L1 a couple months ago. No reason we can't catch everyone above us in the second half of the season.
We've essentially caught Sunderland, who looked like the best team in L1 a couple months ago. No reason we can't catch everyone above us in the second half of the season.
Maybe. Sunderland still have two games in hand over the rest of the sides at the top though.
Gills looked a level above Wimbledon yet the Dons go and win away today. Funny old game.
We did enough without being spectacular. Some of our interplay going forward is very impressive but we are just not quite good enough to pull it off.
As others have said, Fosu was much more like his old self. The spine triangle of Pearce, Bauer and Biliek gave us a very impressive shape and control of the game, bar the first five mins and the last few minutes of the game.
Solly’s Best game at left back for a long time and I really like Dijksteel.
Only grumble for me is Ajose is not bringing anything to the party imo. But we are looking very solid at home these days.
Will Luton ever stop winning, seems like they've won every game for about 2 months.
Luton, in their first 3 League games of 2019, play Barnsley, Sunderland and Peterborough.
Be interesting to see their results in those games - and how it affects us?
Will be interesting.
Luton’s first 3 league games of season, they lost to Portsmouth and Peterborough, plus drew with Sunderland. Obviously they’ve now gone on a terrific run, but may not pick up points against those around them.
Belik bursts ball shocker. It was funny that the referee gave a free kick for the new offence of tread ball, especially as he gave it the wrong way in Belik's favour. The ball should have got a yellow card, but was sent off later in the game anyway, and the referee ended up booking Belik later in the game for what I think must have been ball abuse. Belik was pretty storming throughout, although not quite MoM as there were a cluster of contenders. OK. Gillingham were better than Wimbledon I grant them that, but for all their set pieces, they tamely hit aa post early on when the ref missed a foul on Steer, but for all their set pieces throughout the game Steer and our defence were not troubled, indeed I don't think Steer had to make a save. Gillingham put me in mind of one of those talent show contestants, who stride on, all glitter and costume, talking themselves up, getting their set pieces and such like, but then ending up singing dreadfully out of tune. Maybe all they have is their goalscorer, and without him none of the rest of their players seemed to have any presence at all. The best Gillingham bit was when their keeper came out to meet the ball and slalomed a couple of our players. Being the better team and deserving to win are phrases that ought generally to be treated with some caution, but we were several levels better that Gillingham today, and were classy in all areas (except one player sadly). Steer untroubled, Djiksteel, Bauer and the immense Pearce, were a barrier the like of which Trump can only dream of for his Mexican wall. Then there is Solly. Today out of position yet again we had vintage timeless Solly. He plays with an unrushed class, and a demeanour that is almost designed to hide how good a footballer he is. But we can see it, we have seen it for years, when his playing days are over fans will remember Chris Solly with a smile of admiration and a nod of respect. My MoM today. Which of course is harsh on Fosu who made one, and scored a beauty. In addition he was clever, as all the midfield were in adaptability, mini positional changes, awareness of team mates and sheer class. At times in small spaces and pressured moments this afternoon the midfielders and others played with the kind of telepathic knowledge of where each other was, the understanding you see at a higher level. As a result we frankly blew the opposition away without extending ourselves, and preserving some energy for the busy period to come. Reeves scored and today he was closer to the best he can do over a sustained period, Belik ball bursting bullish, Aribo balletic as usual, but so intelligent in his play, and Fosu was much more the old unplayable Fosu of last season, he also managed to hit the keeper, bar, post and line with one first half shot so it seemed to me. Up front Taylor was everything you'd want. When did we last have a player who was so sheerly entertaining as Taylor? The bit where he positioned first their keeper then their defender just ahead of a corner was a mini classic Taylor moment to add to the already huge collection. Ajose has to play instead of Grant, but he doesn't have to miss gilt-edged chances seeing as how he thinks of himself as a goalscorer. Judging by his body language he doesn't think as much of his team mates as he does of himself. Ajose is a decent enough reserve, but a reserve he remains. Ajose must realise it is up to he himself to take responsibility for his game and the team result, perhaps he could watch videos of Jason Pearce to see what is expected. All the subs did OK, I actually thought Pratley was fouled for a pen late on with pulling back, but the same lino also missed a Gillingham player undressing Jason Pearce in the box when we had a corner. Three lovely point bringing us to 43 at the half way point of the season. It is an astonishing achievement for Bow and Jacko. The fun fact is that effectively Bowyer is the first manager of this Duchatelet era since Powell who was not appointed by this regime. In our history we have often done surprisingly well with 'accidental' managers, I give you Lennie, and Curbs and Gritty, and certainly the underrated Foley as well. It will be a nice Christmas day this year to be a Charlton fan.
The real attendance was comfortably the best of the season. I thought there may have been about 12,000 there. Definitely about 3,000 more home fans than usual. We're starting to look strong and professional. I think we could make the top 2 and definitely the play offs. It definitely feels like proper Charlton. Really enjoyable.
First game since at Rochdale. Was impressed with our controlling football, when it came off, Taylor was everywhere and ran himself into the ground, Fosu needs some of his final passes to happen but his goal was excellent. Reeves has his moments but still seems a little light weight, the defensive 5 were excellent except for giving away too many free kicks early on. Steer had good command of his area but his kicking was at times poor. Gillingham had their chances and missed, we had our chances and took a couple Overall a competent professional display
Some posters have given Fosu 6.5 on the player marks thread. This is what Bowyer thought about him:
Charlton manager Lee Bowyer said Tariqe Fosu was “unplayable” in Charlton’s 2-0 win at home to Gillingham today.
The 23-year-old played a lovely through ball to set-up Ben Reeves for the Addicks opening goal and then struck an absolute beauty from 25 yards to double Charlton’s lead.
Fosu started last season in scintillating fashion ending up with nine goals and after an injury-hit start to the season he is playing his way in to form.
Bowyer said: “He looked a bit sharper last week against Wimbledon. Today, especially first half, I thought he was unplayable, like the Tariqe we had last season.
“I said we’ve just got to be patient with him. You don’t go from a good player to a bad player in no time at all. We just had to be patient, he was catching up fitness wise, so hopefully now he’s caught up and going on today’s display then I’d say we’re getting the old Tariqe back.”
The game also saw Reeves net his first goal of the season and Bowyer reserved some praise for the former MK Dons man.
He said: “He’s very clever in possession, we know what he brings in possession. Out of possession he works hard. I’m pleased he actually ran into the box. He doesn’t like doing that for some reason. I keep telling him ‘Get into the box, get in the box’ and today he got in two or three times. He should have scored another. I’m happy he’s got a goal, I think a few of them could have scored today.”
Felt like we never got out of second gear but won easily without being brilliant.
We've been blessed with two goal scoring strikers this season but the midfield hasnt chipped in enough goals.
Reeves, who should have got a second, and Fosu, with a fabulous strike, solved that problem, at least for one day.
After that we were always in control, even when Gillingham had a little spell of possession after half time.
Maybe Eves would have taken one of the four headed chances Gillingham had, but for all their effort, the Kent side were outplayed. Hanlon looked decent for them.
No one really stood out for us. Steer got caught in possession and kicked the ball out, Aribo wasn't at his best, Fosu had more impact than of late, Ajose was involved, Bielik strong.
My MOTM would be Solly.
7 wins out 8 with multiple injuries, keep this squad together and fit plus add a left back and we can get top three, maybe two.
Much busier and noisier than of late at the Valley too. Happy Christmas everyone.
I thought that Fosu was unplayable for the majority of the game but then for the last quarter turned back into the player we saw at the start of the season
Reeves could have had a hat trick had he been more ruthless. Missed the first goal due to the regular car park being full. Fosu gave us a glimpse of what he used to do consistently when we first signed him. RHF looked good when he came on compared to his last appearance in that FA cup shocker. Steer got Deano’s goal kicking tutorial DVD in the secret Santa. That is all.
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Glad we've got the old Fosu back.
Be interesting to see their results in those games - and how it affects us?
We did enough without being spectacular. Some of our interplay going forward is very impressive but we are just not quite good enough to pull it off.
As others have said, Fosu was much more like his old self. The spine triangle of Pearce, Bauer and Biliek gave us a very impressive shape and control of the game, bar the first five mins and the last few minutes of the game.
Solly’s Best game at left back for a long time and I really like Dijksteel.
Only grumble for me is Ajose is not bringing anything to the party imo. But we are looking very solid at home these days.
Luton’s first 3 league games of season, they lost to Portsmouth and Peterborough, plus drew with Sunderland. Obviously they’ve now gone on a terrific run, but may not pick up points against those around them.
And hopefully, the squad will be bolstered by those returning from injury.
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Belik bursts ball shocker.
It was funny that the referee gave a free kick for the new offence of tread ball, especially as he gave it the wrong way in Belik's favour. The ball should have got a yellow card, but was sent off later in the game anyway, and the referee ended up booking Belik later in the game for what I think must have been ball abuse. Belik was pretty storming throughout, although not quite MoM as there were a cluster of contenders.
OK. Gillingham were better than Wimbledon I grant them that, but for all their set pieces, they tamely hit aa post early on when the ref missed a foul on Steer, but for all their set pieces throughout the game Steer and our defence were not troubled, indeed I don't think Steer had to make a save.
Gillingham put me in mind of one of those talent show contestants, who stride on, all glitter and costume, talking themselves up, getting their set pieces and such like, but then ending up singing dreadfully out of tune. Maybe all they have is their goalscorer, and without him none of the rest of their players seemed to have any presence at all. The best Gillingham bit was when their keeper came out to meet the ball and slalomed a couple of our players.
Being the better team and deserving to win are phrases that ought generally to be treated with some caution, but we were several levels better that Gillingham today, and were classy in all areas (except one player sadly). Steer untroubled, Djiksteel, Bauer and the immense Pearce, were a barrier the like of which Trump can only dream of for his Mexican wall.
Then there is Solly. Today out of position yet again we had vintage timeless Solly. He plays with an unrushed class, and a demeanour that is almost designed to hide how good a footballer he is. But we can see it, we have seen it for years, when his playing days are over fans will remember Chris Solly with a smile of admiration and a nod of respect. My MoM today.
Which of course is harsh on Fosu who made one, and scored a beauty. In addition he was clever, as all the midfield were in adaptability, mini positional changes, awareness of team mates and sheer class. At times in small spaces and pressured moments this afternoon the midfielders and others played with the kind of telepathic knowledge of where each other was, the understanding you see at a higher level. As a result we frankly blew the opposition away without extending ourselves, and preserving some energy for the busy period to come.
Reeves scored and today he was closer to the best he can do over a sustained period, Belik ball bursting bullish, Aribo balletic as usual, but so intelligent in his play, and Fosu was much more the old unplayable Fosu of last season, he also managed to hit the keeper, bar, post and line with one first half shot so it seemed to me.
Up front Taylor was everything you'd want. When did we last have a player who was so sheerly entertaining as Taylor? The bit where he positioned first their keeper then their defender just ahead of a corner was a mini classic Taylor moment to add to the already huge collection.
Ajose has to play instead of Grant, but he doesn't have to miss gilt-edged chances seeing as how he thinks of himself as a goalscorer. Judging by his body language he doesn't think as much of his team mates as he does of himself. Ajose is a decent enough reserve, but a reserve he remains. Ajose must realise it is up to he himself to take responsibility for his game and the team result, perhaps he could watch videos of Jason Pearce to see what is expected.
All the subs did OK, I actually thought Pratley was fouled for a pen late on with pulling back, but the same lino also missed a Gillingham player undressing Jason Pearce in the box when we had a corner.
Three lovely point bringing us to 43 at the half way point of the season. It is an astonishing achievement for Bow and Jacko.
The fun fact is that effectively Bowyer is the first manager of this Duchatelet era since Powell who was not appointed by this regime. In our history we have often done surprisingly well with 'accidental' managers, I give you Lennie, and Curbs and Gritty, and certainly the underrated Foley as well.
It will be a nice Christmas day this year to be a Charlton fan.
Definitely about 3,000 more home fans than usual.
We're starting to look strong and professional.
I think we could make the top 2 and definitely the play offs.
It definitely feels like proper Charlton. Really enjoyable.
Gillingham had their chances and missed, we had our chances and took a couple
Overall a competent professional display
Fosu and Reeves seem to work quite well together
https://www.cafc.co.uk/news/view/5c1e7f22852cb/bowyer-on-scrappy-win-and-the-fitness-of-aribo-and-taylor-after-substitutions
Some posters have given Fosu 6.5 on the player marks thread.
This is what Bowyer thought about him:
Charlton manager Lee Bowyer said Tariqe Fosu was “unplayable” in Charlton’s 2-0 win at home to Gillingham today.
The 23-year-old played a lovely through ball to set-up Ben Reeves for the Addicks opening goal and then struck an absolute beauty from 25 yards to double Charlton’s lead.
Fosu started last season in scintillating fashion ending up with nine goals and after an injury-hit start to the season he is playing his way in to form.
Bowyer said: “He looked a bit sharper last week against Wimbledon. Today, especially first half, I thought he was unplayable, like the Tariqe we had last season.
“I said we’ve just got to be patient with him. You don’t go from a good player to a bad player in no time at all. We just had to be patient, he was catching up fitness wise, so hopefully now he’s caught up and going on today’s display then I’d say we’re getting the old Tariqe back.”
The game also saw Reeves net his first goal of the season and Bowyer reserved some praise for the former MK Dons man.
He said: “He’s very clever in possession, we know what he brings in possession. Out of possession he works hard. I’m pleased he actually ran into the box. He doesn’t like doing that for some reason. I keep telling him ‘Get into the box, get in the box’ and today he got in two or three times. He should have scored another. I’m happy he’s got a goal, I think a few of them could have scored today.”
https://www.cafc.co.uk/news/view/5c1e826a6f371/bowyer-on-unplayable-fosu-and-clever-reeves
We've been blessed with two goal scoring strikers this season but the midfield hasnt chipped in enough goals.
Reeves, who should have got a second, and Fosu, with a fabulous strike, solved that problem, at least for one day.
After that we were always in control, even when Gillingham had a little spell of possession after half time.
Maybe Eves would have taken one of the four headed chances Gillingham had, but for all their effort, the Kent side were outplayed. Hanlon looked decent for them.
No one really stood out for us. Steer got caught in possession and kicked the ball out, Aribo wasn't at his best, Fosu had more impact than of late, Ajose was involved, Bielik strong.
My MOTM would be Solly.
7 wins out 8 with multiple injuries, keep this squad together and fit plus add a left back and we can get top three, maybe two.
Much busier and noisier than of late at the Valley too. Happy Christmas everyone.