So many selecting Taylor with Bonne up front but what proof is there that these 2 can actually play together? From what ive seen (admittedly not much), they havemt had many minutes together and they are different personalities. I'd even venture there's a significant personaility clash, all be it an undramatic one, but one that means they don't or can't play well together.
For those reasons I like redrobo's selection. Taylor upfront with Williams, Doughty (or Green for me) in supporting roles.
We beat Bristol city 3-1 in the first game they played together after a run of about 15 games without a win / taylor was brilliant, Bonne motm
Accept that but any more examples? I'm not sure they work well together.
The proverbial 6 pointer which we can’t afford to lose. But the thought of Pearce & Oshilaja in the centre of defence fills me with dread. Boro haven’t won for something like 10 games but I don’t feel confident that the players will have the bottle to grind out a result. Hope they prove me wrong though!
So many selecting Taylor with Bonne up front but what proof is there that these 2 can actually play together? From what ive seen (admittedly not much), they havemt had many minutes together and they are different personalities. I'd even venture there's a significant personaility clash, all be it an undramatic one, but one that means they don't or can't play well together.
For those reasons I like redrobo's selection. Taylor upfront with Williams, Doughty (or Green for me) in supporting roles.
We beat Bristol city 3-1 in the first game they played together after a run of about 15 games without a win / taylor was brilliant, Bonne motm
Accept that but any more examples? I'm not sure they work well together.
have you any examples where it hasn't worked? to me, taylor does some great work outside the box but when he's out of it, he needs somebody in it to get on the end of his great crosses - bonne is the best finisher in my opinion and not bad outside the box either
Middlesbrough have sold 1,700 to the ckets for the game today. Considering the journey and the form they are in that's great support. Hopefully a good atmosphere today
Can never see Charlton losing. However, confidence has now gone. Easy to blame the defence when we lose, and cheer the forwards when we win. Personally, I think a lot of problems have been in the midfield. We need Pratley back and a return to form for Cullen. Any back 4 under constant pressure will inevitably make mistakes. Charlton 1-0 Pearce MOM
We need Bonne to start because survival could be dependant on him firing with Taylor.
Smith will think if he doesn’t start why the hell did he join.
On a different note is it confirmed that theres no trains into charlton today??
No trains between Deptford/Lewisham & Plumstead,half-hourly train service between Dartford & Plumstead. Alternative route from Central London,Jubilee line to North Greenwich buses 161,472 & 486 all go to Charlton Station. From Plumstead buses 177,180 & 472 all go to Charlton Station or there is a half-hourly rail replacement bus service between the affected stations.
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Phillips
Matthews Pratley Pearce Purrington
Lapslie Davis Cullen
Williams Taylor Bonne
Bench: Amos, Doughty, Oshilaja, Smith, Green, Oztumer or McGeady, Hemed
Or 352 with Oshilaja and Doughty for Davis and Purrington
Ok Pratley would contribute greatly in midfield but more important to have a solid defence for me.
Difficult decision though.
Phillips
Matthews Oshilaja Pearce Purrington
Pratley Cullen
Green Williams Doughty
Taylor
Purrington in to help defend against counter attacking down wing.
Push Doughty up to play alongside Williams.
Pratley to protect back four.
Cullen to feed front four.
Easy to drop to 4-5-1 if defending a lead or convert to 4-3-3 if we have to chase the game.
We need a positive result with a bright start to both halves.
And we need to be focused when defending.
Too many individual errors piled on top of each other have cost us dear this season.
The first goal versus Huddersfield being the most recent example.
Feeling nervous already.
COYR
Anxious Charlton supporter shopping before today's game.
cos of my IBS
Charlton 1-0
Pearce MOM
We need Bonne to start because survival could be dependant on him firing with Taylor.
end is rocking! COYRS!!!!
Just clear it ffs
Alternative route from Central London,Jubilee line to North Greenwich buses 161,472 & 486 all go to Charlton Station.
From Plumstead buses 177,180 & 472 all go to Charlton Station or there is a half-hourly rail replacement bus service between the affected stations.
Really hope that the two teams come running on to the pitch and head straight to their halves of the pitch rather than a pointless empty line up
Miss the days when that used to happen, feels to processional these days