I reckon with Alfie and Chuks we'll lack the sharpness in front of goal to really cut them open, but don't think they'll have the teeth to damage our seemingly solid back 4. I reckon it'll be a scrappy game but think we'll still bundle one in somehow, possibly from a set-piece. 1-0 the mighty Addicks - Inniss header
I expect the nights watch of Pratley and Watson to continue to provide the shield that guards the realms of men. If we keep a clean sheet I think we win the game. They've shipped an average of two per game so far so even with players missing I expect we will score at least once. 1-0 the reds, Maadsen on the end of a cross field ping from Gunter.
Don't think we'll want to surrender the wide areas to them so can see the 433 persisting (although like the look of Daz's diamond line up and would like to see it).
With Doughty out and no real need to play wingers now, I can see Bows playing a 352 with wing backs. Matthews and Maatsen as the wingbacks, Gunter as RCB, Famewo as LCB and Inniss in the centre
With Doughty out and no real need to play wingers now, I can see Bows playing a 352 with wing backs. Matthews and Maatsen as the wingbacks, Gunter as RCB, Famewo as LCB and Inniss in the centre
I know Matthews has done a pre-season with us and was training here until Chris Gunter joined at the beginning of October - that's 4 weeks ago now. Has he been further training with us again, like last week before getting re-signed yesterday?
I'd be reluctant to start him straightaway, he can hardly be match fit.
I don't know why the kick has been brought forward, this does not help commuters.
You’ll have me crying in my porridge. There is not a lot of commuters left, it is only 30 mins earlier than a proper ‘the kick’ should be before Sky turned up, you haven’t got to get to the ground, leave early, watch it on your computer on the way home, leave early, go to a pub and watch it on your computer, stay at work and watch it on computer, that’s life, at least you have a job. I hope it does not come across as uncaring. But I am going to miss at least the last 15 minutes picking the wife up from the station from her commute. The fact is that no time will suit everyone.
More importantly, will I be able to piggy back my iPad to my phone to watch the last bit of the game whilst waiting for her (probably delayed) train. Is there a way I can delay leaving the station car park to watch added time without hearing about it for the next three years?
Use Valley Pass app on the phone. Alternatively, can't the Mrs wait for 15 mins? Opportunity for a nearby latte or beer or something? Apologies in advance if I have misjudged something here.
With Doughty being out injured today. If Morgan doesn’t start today will this be the first Lee Bowyer starting 11 which does not have an academy player in the starting line up.
With Doughty being out injured today. If Morgan doesn’t start today will this be the first Lee Bowyer starting 11 which does not have an academy player in the starting line up.
With Doughty being out injured today. If Morgan doesn’t start today will this be the first Lee Bowyer starting 11 which does not have an academy player in the starting line up.
Ever? That's fantastic if so. Wonder how many other clubs/managers can boast this record.
With Doughty being out injured today. If Morgan doesn’t start today will this be the first Lee Bowyer starting 11 which does not have an academy player in the starting line up.
Unfortunately they have either had moves up to the Championship, Premier or Scotland, are out on loan, not ready for the starting 11, injured, or have been released.
Last season academy players had to play when they were not ready. Vennings, Dempsey etc.
Our record against them gets worse in recent times and Robinson will look to get the better of Bowyer. Plus the injuries are back. But our defence looks good, 1-1, honours even.
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Part two of your successful League 1 career can start tonight.
If that's right, then we'll be lucky to see Doughty much before Christmas.
And pigs may fly.
Actual prediction an optimistic 2-1 win as our defence is breached from the spot following Innis decapitating someone. :-)
Then they've got the experience of Eastwood and Mousinho in goal and midfield... they will climb the table under Robinson
Amos
Gunter Inniss Famewo Maatsen
Shinnie Watson JFC
Washington Bogle Smyth
Maybe even a surprise start for Matthews on the right wing. Smyth and Matthews for a more solid hardworking outlet.
Think it'll be a "back to reality still a work in progress" 0-1 loss.
Has he been further training with us again, like last week before getting re-signed yesterday?
I'd be reluctant to start him straightaway, he can hardly be match fit.
Unfortunately they have either had moves up to the Championship, Premier or Scotland, are out on loan, not ready for the starting 11, injured, or have been released.
Last season academy players had to play when they were not ready. Vennings, Dempsey etc.
Morgan never seems to convince Bowyer.