When George scored the goal at the Covered end I thought that might be his break through last season but it was a false dawn and when fit he didn't start much after that.
Having a time out watching levels 7/8/9 of Football Pyrimid, so not watching Cafc matches on Valley pass.
Where have Maddison played so far for Cafc ?
With an increase in left sided players(more if the Thomas deal goes through) Maddison may well play central midfield where his goal scoring will help or on the right to feed the strikers.
Maddison has only played 15-20 minutes coming on as in sub on the right-side of midfield in the game against Sunderland before the international break. Put in a couple of useful crosses by coming inside on his left-foot and that was about it. Presumably at that time he wasn't fit enough to start a game. Whether or not he plays this Saturday will likely depend on how he has looked in training over the past couple of weeks.
He played in a friendly game on Saturday, the same as all the other non internationals, I do not know how long he was on the pitch for
Good luck George, a loan should do him good. Very likable lad but he's not quite at the level we need right now. That's not to say he can't get there though, and hopefully some regular games in a less comfortable environment will help him on that score.
Good move for Lapslie and hope he does well. Deserves it and needs a full season now. He’s 23 at the moment, it’s actually a big year for him.
Everyone knows Lapslie is technically not brilliant or extremely comfortable on the ball, but he works hard, tracks back, is determined, and his attitude is spot on. He’ll be playing in League Two, not the Premier League, so those qualities are far more important than his ability on the ball.
It’s telling that there has been interest for Lapslie but not for Morgan. Maybe Charlton fans will now start to see how being able to do the other side of the game is valued across the professional game. It’s not about Bowyer not rating Morgan, because he does. It’s about young players not being interested enough in doing the defensive side of the game, it’s not just Morgan, it’s young players in general now. The obsession of being comfortable and technically good has taken over.
Shame about Oztumer, good player at this level and will score goals for Bristol Rovers. But when we have Williams, Maddison, Aneke, Doughty, and another player or two to sign, we need to free up someone.
Who knows, he might smash it and we bring him back and use him in the promotion push.
George has bags of energy but lacking that little bit extra at the moment for me. Still think he has enough about him to make a good living in the game.
Will always remember his performance away at Portsmouth the promotion season, he was everywhere blocking and putting his body on the line for the team.
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Fine effort, welcome aboard.
Think of it like the adverts on tv while we are waiting for any more news on comings and goings.
Tomorrow should be fun.
Everyone knows Lapslie is technically not brilliant or extremely comfortable on the ball, but he works hard, tracks back, is determined, and his attitude is spot on. He’ll be playing in League Two, not the Premier League, so those qualities are far more important than his ability on the ball.
It’s telling that there has been interest for Lapslie but not for Morgan. Maybe Charlton fans will now start to see how being able to do the other side of the game is valued across the professional game. It’s not about Bowyer not rating Morgan, because he does. It’s about young players not being interested enough in doing the defensive side of the game, it’s not just Morgan, it’s young players in general now. The obsession of being comfortable and technically good has taken over.
Doesn't fit Bow's game plan, no idea why Bowyer was so persistent to sign him.
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Who knows, he might smash it and we bring him back and use him in the promotion push.
TBH, I thought their opportunities of 1st team football might be limited this season.
Good luck, guys and come back to us as world beaters !