Prately gets better each week. Good battling performance, Barnsley are a decent team. Impressed with the Barnsley LB. Win one of the two home games and 10 from first 5 fantastic return.
I thought the penalty was soft, Gallagher had already passed the ball when he got hit. If it had happened to us I think we would have been pissed off. Defence is definitely an issue, on the other hand with Oztumer and Kayal there look to be lots of midfield options. If we can stay unbeaten for 5-6 games we could settle into this division and have a reasonable season. A big threat will be Taylor going in January if he does not sign a new contract soon.
Wednesday evening is going to be tough with Forest winning 3-0 today. Would like to see Sarr come in for Lockyer.
Sarr is left footed and so is Pearce.
Should Pearce get injured, Sarr steps straight in.
Bowyer won't play Pearce and Sarr together unless there's no other real option. He could pick another right footed CB to play along side Pearce though ..... but Lockyer is doing a reasonably sound job at the moment , no need to change.
And CB partnerships only get better by playing more games together.
Many central defensive pairings are right footed. Doesnt seem to be a problem there.
Prately gets better each week. Good battling performance, Barnsley are a decent team. Impressed with the Barnsley LB. Win one of the two home games and 10 from first 5 fantastic return.
Bollocks to that. I want 4 points minimum.
With your record at home I'd had thought 3 points from the 2 games would be more than satisfactory.......
As Bow says this team never gives up and when he says this team he means a Bowyer team. I was busy today and could only occaisionally check scores. I knew we were 2-1 down and then I checked it was 88 mins and we were still 2-1 down. Then the screen updated and we had ecored the equaliser, I just felt this warmth spread through me and this feeling of pride in my team.
Wednesday evening is going to be tough with Forest winning 3-0 today. Would like to see Sarr come in for Lockyer.
Sarr is left footed and so is Pearce.
Should Pearce get injured, Sarr steps straight in.
Bowyer won't play Pearce and Sarr together unless there's no other real option. He could pick another right footed CB to play along side Pearce though ..... but Lockyer is doing a reasonably sound job at the moment , no need to change.
And CB partnerships only get better by playing more games together.
Many central defensive pairings are right footed. Doesnt seem to be a problem there.
Yeah, maybe ...... but not at Charlton right now. I try to pay attention to what Bowyer says - and what I posted is based on what the manager has said from time to time.
Wednesday evening is going to be tough with Forest winning 3-0 today. Would like to see Sarr come in for Lockyer.
Sarr is left footed and so is Pearce.
Should Pearce get injured, Sarr steps straight in.
Bowyer won't play Pearce and Sarr together unless there's no other real option. He could pick another right footed CB to play along side Pearce though ..... but Lockyer is doing a reasonably sound job at the moment , no need to change.
And CB partnerships only get better by playing more games together.
Many central defensive pairings are right footed. Doesnt seem to be a problem there.
I liked this comment because it's true, however I'm not sure Sarr will fare very well on the right side where, presumably, he will need even more time to think what to do in possession. Also if Pearce were to play right side, I think he may lose a bit from his game. Probably only something to be used if no other option.
Only watched 2nd half so can’t do the Players Marks thread but highlights from what I saw; Williams - oozing class and ride challenges better Pratley - industrious. A real presence in front of defence Gallagher - Youthful exuberance in abundance Ohsilaja - thought he did well Phillips - distribution so much better. The instant control and clearance from a bumpy back pass was a particular highlight
thought we we looked decent with an attacking threat. The game was played at blistering pace
I'm pleased with that. We can play better but tough place to get points as Fulham found out. Perspective I guess. 7 points out of 9. Early days but we will also improve. Good spirit to come back twice and I thought we had the quality in Williams, Gallagher and Cullen to get something at the end. Pratley has certainly stepped up. I hate but love Taylor's penalties! Looking forward to Forest. Another real test of where we are. COYR.
My third visit to Oakwell on a breezy sunny afternoon in South Yorkshire. The first being 6 years ago for our record away 6-0 league win and how poignant the number 6 (with a bit of poetic licence ) would be during the game.
Same team took the field that started against Stoke and with Pratley seemingly in a DM role but often popping up as a third CB. Barnsley started brightly and their tricky little winger was causing problems down our left. After the home team's initial forays we attacked their defence down the right on 6 minutes and should have scored as Taylor set up that man Purrington who had advanced into a great position at the far stick but instead of making it 3 goals from his last four competitive matches, he screwed his shot back across the goal and behind for a goal kick.
Then on 16 minutes we should have scored again this time Williams working his magic to set up Cullen inside the box who drilled his shot low and hard but the ball was kept out by one of their defenders. Yep you guessed it, on 26minutes Solly lay prostrate after an aerial challenge with their left back and after receiving treatment for 6 minutes, Solly was immediately substituted by Deji Oshilaja.
Wilkes was a handful as usual and flat footed Deji in their first encounter only for our man to stand his ground and send his opponent flying, having handed him his calling card; out came the refs notebook and he was duly booked. And then just before the 36th minute The Tykes took the lead through Woodrow after we had failed to clear our lines although not sure he meant it as the ball seemed to loop over Phillips. If he did it was great technique, if he had put his laces through it, it would have done one of our fans some damage. We weren't behind for long though as will o the wisp Williams set up Gallagher similar to the Cullen chance and this time the Chelsea starlet made no mistake for two in two. The first half ended about 6 minutes late due to the Solly injury at 1-1.
With the wind now at our backs we started brightly but only 3 minutes after the restart the Team in red retook the lead as their tricky little winger Chaplin waltzed past at least five of our defenders before slotting past Phillips. I don't know about Moses parting the Red Sea but this guy, aptly named, must have had some divine intervention parting the Black Sea of Charlton shirts!
Leko who looked bright early doors gradually faded and as he became less effective Aneke replaced him up top. The breezy conditions resulted in lots of niggly fouls but the ref was not accepting excuses and produced yellow cards for both sides as Charlton kept going in the hope of an equaliser and the Tykes battled to see the game out. Pratley was withdrawn with 10 mins to go and Bowyer threw Bonne on as we went 4-3-3 in an attempt to get something from the game and these days you write this team off at your peril. Good work down the right between Oshilaja who took a quick throw to Aneke, who then lobbed the ball onto Gallagher who in turn was tripped and PENALTY! Up steps Taylor usual slow approach and the net ripples.......GET IN THERE! More bookings were dished out as Cullen and Aneke took one for the team after we continued to press for a winner and got caught on the break.
We should have been 2-0 up after a quarter of an hour however having twice come back from a goal down we all would have taken 7 points from the first three league games. As I came away from the ground some of their fans weren't happy with a return of only 4 points thus far. Well done to my 787 fellow Addicks who were in good voice yet again and aired a new song for Deji to the tune of The Macerana.
Umpiring in Barnsley. The level of persecution I got in the bar afterwards was immense. Two fellas who were at the game were wittering about Jonnie Williams. Was he involved in a contentious incident? I’m waiting for highlights on Quest to find out. Well done the boys. Great result.
Was noticeable that none of the Barnsley players.....apart from one....hardly disputed the penalty. I would also like to add that Dillon Philips distribution today was spot on, completely faultless in fact, he had a good game but was comprehensively beaten by two well placed shots that he could do absolutely nothing about. Their first goal was simply an unstoppable shot.....that’s two seasons running they have scored against us at Oakwell as a result of two stunning shots, both from outside the box.
Was noticeable that none of the Barnsley players.....apart from one....hardly disputed the penalty. I would also like to add that Dillon Philips distribution today was spot on, completely faultless in fact, he had a good game but was comprehensively beaten by two well placed shots that he could do absolutely nothing about. Their first goal was simply an unstoppable shot.....that’s two seasons running they have scored against us at Oakwell as a result of two stunning shots, both from outside the box.
I felt both were avoidable though. Bad clearance and backing off.
I'm a bit gutted actually, I think we had the chances and should've taken the 3.
Having just watched the highlights, that was unbelievable technique from the scorer of Barnsley's first - as Bowyer says, "unstoppable, you can't defend that".
Purrington's miss ...... he's done well to appear late at the post unmarked, but it's a difficult angle to hit a left footed shot - sometimes you have to bite the bullet and hit with your weaker foot; surely he would have scored with a right footer.
The 1st equaliser ..... Williams inside the box and being shepherded, no danger - sudden burst of pace to the line and squares back hard into the path of Gallagher. Brilliant by Williams, the chance created out of nothing.
Aneke's miss/save ..... again what wonderful awareness and wicked first time pass from Jonny Williams; it ripped open Barnsley's defence. Aneke was it a bit indesicive/slow to react and should have slotted home.
And that reckless challenge on Gallagher, so late and lunacy to attempt in the box. I should imagine his manager has had words!
Taylor's penalty ..... he might be calm and have nerves of steel - but you've only got to read Bowyer's postmatch comments to guess what he was thinking!
Was noticeable that none of the Barnsley players.....apart from one....hardly disputed the penalty. I would also like to add that Dillon Philips distribution today was spot on, completely faultless in fact, he had a good game but was comprehensively beaten by two well placed shots that he could do absolutely nothing about. Their first goal was simply an unstoppable shot.....that’s two seasons running they have scored against us at Oakwell as a result of two stunning shots, both from outside the box.
I felt both were avoidable though. Bad clearance and backing off.
I'm a bit gutted actually, I think we had the chances and should've taken the 3.
Decent day out but nightmare journey on trains.
Well WSS......you might just as well say every goal ever scored is/was preventable....shoulda, coulda, woulda.......in the words of Judge Judy.
Comments
Williams - oozing class and ride challenges better
Pratley - industrious. A real presence in front of defence
Gallagher - Youthful exuberance in abundance
Ohsilaja - thought he did well
Phillips - distribution so much better. The instant control and clearance from a bumpy back pass was a particular highlight
thought we we looked decent with an attacking threat. The game was played at blistering pace
My third visit to Oakwell on a breezy sunny afternoon in South Yorkshire. The first being 6 years ago for our record away 6-0 league win and how poignant the number 6 (with a bit of poetic licence
Same team took the field that started against Stoke and with Pratley seemingly in a DM role but often popping up as a third CB. Barnsley started brightly and their tricky little winger was causing problems down our left. After the home team's initial forays we attacked their defence down the right on 6 minutes and should have scored as Taylor set up that man Purrington who had advanced into a great position at the far stick but instead of making it 3 goals from his last four competitive matches, he screwed his shot back across the goal and behind for a goal kick.
Then on 16 minutes we should have scored again this time Williams working his magic to set up Cullen inside the box who drilled his shot low and hard but the ball was kept out by one of their defenders. Yep you guessed it, on 26 minutes Solly lay prostrate after an aerial challenge with their left back and after receiving treatment for 6 minutes, Solly was immediately substituted by Deji Oshilaja.
Wilkes was a handful as usual and flat footed Deji in their first encounter only for our man to stand his ground and send his opponent flying, having handed him his calling card; out came the refs notebook and he was duly booked. And then just before the 36th minute The Tykes took the lead through Woodrow after we had failed to clear our lines although not sure he meant it as the ball seemed to loop over Phillips. If he did it was great technique, if he had put his laces through it, it would have done one of our fans some damage. We weren't behind for long though as will o the wisp Williams set up Gallagher similar to the Cullen chance and this time the Chelsea starlet made no mistake for two in two. The first half ended about 6 minutes late due to the Solly injury at 1-1.
With the wind now at our backs we started brightly but only 3 minutes after the restart the Team in red retook the lead as their tricky little winger Chaplin waltzed past at least five of our defenders before slotting past Phillips. I don't know about Moses parting the Red Sea but this guy, aptly named, must have had some divine intervention parting the Black Sea of Charlton shirts!
Leko who looked bright early doors gradually faded and as he became less effective Aneke replaced him up top. The breezy conditions resulted in lots of niggly fouls but the ref was not accepting excuses and produced yellow cards for both sides as Charlton kept going in the hope of an equaliser and the Tykes battled to see the game out. Pratley was withdrawn with 10 mins to go and Bowyer threw Bonne on as we went 4-3-3 in an attempt to get something from the game and these days you write this team off at your peril. Good work down the right between Oshilaja who took a quick throw to Aneke, who then lobbed the ball onto Gallagher who in turn was tripped and PENALTY! Up steps Taylor usual slow approach and the net ripples.......GET IN THERE! More bookings were dished out as Cullen and Aneke took one for the team after we continued to press for a winner and got caught on the break.
We should have been 2-0 up after a quarter of an hour however having twice come back from a goal down we all would have taken 7 points from the first three league games. As I came away from the ground some of their fans weren't happy with a return of only 4 points thus far. Well done to my 787 fellow Addicks who were in good voice yet again and aired a new song for Deji to the tune of The Macerana.
The level of persecution I got in the bar afterwards was immense. Two fellas who were at the game were wittering about Jonnie Williams. Was he involved in a contentious incident? I’m waiting for highlights on Quest to find out.
Well done the boys. Great result.
https://www.skysports.com/football/barnsley-vs-charlton/report/409372
I would also like to add that Dillon Philips distribution today was spot on, completely faultless in fact, he had a good game but was comprehensively beaten by two well placed shots that he could do absolutely nothing about.
Their first goal was simply an unstoppable shot.....that’s two seasons running they have scored against us at Oakwell as a result of two stunning shots, both from outside the box.
I'm a bit gutted actually, I think we had the chances and should've taken the 3.
Decent day out but nightmare journey on trains.
The Championship invincibles.
Purrington's miss ...... he's done well to appear late at the post unmarked, but it's a difficult angle to hit a left footed shot - sometimes you have to bite the bullet and hit with your weaker foot; surely he would have scored with a right footer.
The 1st equaliser ..... Williams inside the box and being shepherded, no danger - sudden burst of pace to the line and squares back hard into the path of Gallagher. Brilliant by Williams, the chance created out of nothing.
Aneke's miss/save ..... again what wonderful awareness and wicked first time pass from Jonny Williams; it ripped open Barnsley's defence. Aneke was it a bit indesicive/slow to react and should have slotted home.
And that reckless challenge on Gallagher, so late and lunacy to attempt in the box.
I should imagine his manager has had words!
Taylor's penalty ..... he might be calm and have nerves of steel - but you've only got to read Bowyer's postmatch comments to guess what he was thinking!
2 weeks concussion absence for Solly is a big blow