They have CJ Hamilton in their team. Didn't he score against us in the cup the other year for some non-league side....?
In any case, I still think we are lightweight up front & lack creativity in midfield. Score first & we'll probably not lose. Conceded first & we definitely will.
Dont we have a good record against them? I can't remember losing to them over the last 10 years, and we've played them a fair bit. 08-09 we drew with them and that sent us down, that's about the only negative Blackpool game in recent(ish) years I can think of.
Another interesting stat is that Blackpool have faced only 20 shots on target against them so far this season, but conceded 11 goals, quite a high conversion rate against them, especially in the last two games, conceding every time an attempt has been on target.
Time for Lord Bowyer to invoke the spirit of Lord Llewellyn in his pre-match address:
Dont we have a good record against them? I can't remember losing to them over the last 10 years, and we've played them a fair bit. 08-09 we drew with them and that sent us down, that's about the only negative Blackpool game in recent(ish) years I can think of.
They fucked us in 72. Not that I would know anything about that.
As well as dear Bob Stokeo letting us know it was personal.
When exactly is Gilbey due back? Can't find anything on his current status
I think it was a case of 6 weeks from when the injury happened. He's in a boot so they will probably provide a target return date once out of it.
Cheers mate. He was injured 25th September so I guess we won't be hearing anything until around 6th November. And then he'll need to get fit again. Long lay off. Hoped he might be back sooner than that.
But then again, as Curbs as always said when we had a player back from injury, he'll be like a new signing for us...
Purrington to replace Doughty. Levitt and Williams to come in for Pratley and JFC. Shinnie and Levitt to play either side of Watson.
Washington for Aneke.
Chucks and Bogle to come on with half an hour to go.
Rather we swap out Watson and keep Pratley in, but move him to the holding role.
JFC has earned his place as either the CAM or as one of the central two.
I didn't suggest he didn't earn his place but the bloke has played about 10 games in 2 years. He isn't going to suddenly play Saturday-Tuesday-Saturday straight off the bat.
I would imagine, if we are playing the diamond JFC will play as 1 of the 2 8s. I would imagine Williams, Chucks and Maddison are all ahead of him for CAM. Assuming almost everyone is fit.
Great preview @Sage. A whole week without a game to train together would have helped. Agree with others, we have to start getting wins on the board. I’d love chuks to play again, but the lad can’t handle it. Expect Washington to start. 0-2 to us, Washington with a double.
Fitness permitting, I would love to see how Aneke and Bogle go playing together. Some will say they are too similar, but when the similar are attributes defenders hate, I'm not sure that is a bad thing. I have a strong belief that if you can pose defences problems it is difficult to do anything about you will get success. Two things that often cause discomfort are physicality and pace. Especially at this level.
They have CJ Hamilton in their team. Didn't he score against us in the cup the other year for some non-league side....?
In any case, I still think we are lightweight up front & lack creativity in midfield. Score first & we'll probably not lose. Conceded first & we definitely will.
Be delighted with a scrappy one goal victory. Should be able to achieve that with a few changes being made. I would start Aneke again in the hope he can do another 60 minutes. Add a goal to his game and his confidence should soar.
CJ Hamilton is a good player. He was with Mansfield and gave our defence a torrid time at Mansfield in FA Cup one Sunday two years ago or 3. I went. I thought he would be hood for us.
Purrington to replace Doughty. Levitt and Williams to come in for Pratley and JFC. Shinnie and Levitt to play either side of Watson.
Washington for Aneke.
Chucks and Bogle to come on with half an hour to go.
Would be very surprised if we don’t start with one of Bogle or Aneke.
I doubt Aneke will start, as @sage has said. It depends if Bogle has an hour in him. If he has I would expect him and Washington to start. But its dangerous if Williams starts as well because that's 2 out of 3 subs used before you kick off.
Blackpool might be coming into a bit of good form, stats show on Saturday they had much the better of a 1-1 draw at Crewe who themselves are in decent form. Bowyer will continue to experiment and rotate his players until all are match fit and have settled in.
Comments
Gunter - Inniss - Famewo - Maatsen
Pratley
Shinnie - - - - - Doughty
F.Caskey
Smyth - Washington
Aneke, Bogle and Williams to shake things up from the bench.
In any case, I still think we are lightweight up front & lack creativity in midfield. Score first & we'll probably not lose. Conceded first & we definitely will.
2-0 to the Satsumas.
Time for Lord Bowyer to invoke the spirit of Lord Llewellyn in his pre-match address:
"Come on lads, let's 'ave plenty of shots."
Blackpool 0 Charlton 1
Purrington to replace Doughty. Levitt and Williams to come in for Pratley and JFC. Shinnie and Levitt to play either side of Watson.
Washington for Aneke.
Chucks and Bogle to come on with half an hour to go.
JFC has earned his place as either the CAM or as one of the central two.
They cant win and we can't score.
0.0
But then again, as Curbs as always said when we had a player back from injury, he'll be like a new signing for us...
2-1 Charlton and the climb up the table continues
I would imagine, if we are playing the diamond JFC will play as 1 of the 2 8s. I would imagine Williams, Chucks and Maddison are all ahead of him for CAM. Assuming almost everyone is fit.
Blackpool 1 v CAFC 2
Gunter - Inniss - Famewo - Purrington
-----------Watson------
---Levitt -------- Doughty
----------Shinnie-------
--------Bogle - Washington
Subs will be Aneke, JFC & Smyth if we need a goal
Maatsen, Williams & Smyth if we are cruising
Aneke, Pratley & JFC to shore it up if we are 1 up
Prediction is teeth puller 0-0 or 1-1