So we now need four first team full backs, unless anyone in the academy is ready to step up.
Bower looks good but probably too early. At centre back I reckon one of Bakrin and Ness will be around the first team squad. Ness is 22 and Bakrin looks as good as Elerewe.
Ness is 20, none of the mentioned CBS will count toward the squad cap. For that reason I think we’ll be a bit short in numbers at the back with youngsters providing the cover.
Classy response from Purrington but then wouldn't expect anything less from the bloke and wish him well. Decent full back at this level but not adaptable enough to be a first or even back up wing back. We need a fit Rhoys Wiggins type - capable of being both. Finding and signing a Wiggins is a totally different challenge.
Played a massive part in one of the greatest days in the clubs history. And with that he will also go down as the goal scorer of one of the best team goals I’ve ever seen Charlton produce.
Will be giving him a good reception when he comes back, thanks for the efforts. Whether it's the right decision depends entirely on if we get a better replacement!!
I’m probably in the minority but I never thought Ben was more than bang average league 1. Ponderous going forward even though he did develop a habit of scoring the odd goal (including THAT goal!). So if we are to get a serious upgrade or two I’m happy to see him leave. He does so with my very best wishes and thanks. Unlike some, he could never be faulted for effort and seems like a decent guy. Now then, those upgrades……….flying pig emoji.
Good luck Ben. A very solid free transfer available for someone to snap up. He's younger than I realized too so still some potential to fulfill, I would suggest.
Hopefully we sign a player to replace him who is a bit more than a steady-eddy, but I think steady-eddies are also a but undervalued by some. I think it's far from guaranteed we will upgrade him.
Seemed a good bloke and honest player. Felt like he always tried his best and was proud to pull on the shirt. Wish him the absolute best.
Is he the best LB in the league? No. Is he one of the most reliable? Probably. Should we be able to do better? I hope so.
Feels a bit similar to Washington in a way - we, as fans, appreciate him but think we should be able to do better, and expect better, but if we can't sign better in the window... we're in trouble.
As a player he's a reasonable defender, and a decent threat in attack, but wasn't mobile enough to do both. He could be dangerous in the opposition box, but if the attack broke down he'd be the last player back in his own box defending again. Similarly, he couldn't fly down the wing to provide attacking width in the way modern full backs do these days.
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Just need to check the Blackpool Instagram site now....
Good luck Ben - go and smash it.
Wish him all the best.
https://www.cafc.co.uk/news/view/62a72d8ba55b7/ben-purrington-to-depart-charlton
That's 2 out the door that I would have kept in terms of Purington and Washington. Will only make sense if both are replaced with better players.
Need to sign a few full backs now.
All depends on who they are replaced with of course.
Hopefully we sign a player to replace him who is a bit more than a steady-eddy, but I think steady-eddies are also a but undervalued by some. I think it's far from guaranteed we will upgrade him.
Can we please have the flag button back. 😤
I hope your future is very enjoyable and injury free.
Thank you, we will always have Wembley.
Is he the best LB in the league? No. Is he one of the most reliable? Probably. Should we be able to do better? I hope so.
Feels a bit similar to Washington in a way - we, as fans, appreciate him but think we should be able to do better, and expect better, but if we can't sign better in the window... we're in trouble.
As a player he's a reasonable defender, and a decent threat in attack, but wasn't mobile enough to do both. He could be dangerous in the opposition box, but if the attack broke down he'd be the last player back in his own box defending again. Similarly, he couldn't fly down the wing to provide attacking width in the way modern full backs do these days.