This was always going to be a tough one without two key players. Looks like it’ll be five at the back, which it should be given that Gunter isn’t actually a centre half and is only one for playing in the middle as part of a three. I don’t think this line up gets the best out of everyone if it is 3-5-2. You’re asking a lot of JFC defensively, asking Gunter and Pratley to play slightly out of position and putting Washington in a role where he’s a bit less effective than he is coming off the wing. It will be interesting to see how we perform without two of the players who have been such a key part of our clean sheets. I suspect that might end today so let’s hope Bogle and Williams can get their first goals for us as I think we’ll need more than one
Don’t agree about Washington, he made his name as a striker. I’m sure we’ll see him move out to the left and hopefully combine well with Maatsen.
Sure, a long time ago for a team playing a different way. So far we haven’t made the best use of Washington as a striker, all his goals and best performances have come from him coming in off the wing for us. I’m sure he can play effectively as a striker but he’s better in this team coming in from wide given our tendency to lump the ball forward when we have two up front. We’re not that fluid at the moment and this weather won’t help
Washington’s goal against Oxford came from him running in behind. We need him to do that this season because he’s the only one who can.
For those who don't have the stream Pratley just did a Naby-esque crossfield ball to Matthews, and Leuth may now have forgiven him slightly for everything else he's ever done.
For those who don't have the stream Pratley just did a Naby-esque crossfield ball to Matthews, and Leuth may now have forgiven him slightly for everything else he's ever done.
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Jonathan Williams (Charlton Athletic) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Foul by Andrew Cannon (Portsmouth).
Anything Naby can do, Darren can too
shinnie and Williams starting to have an effect now
matthews looks double rusty
That's a massive win for the Pratley Debating Society.
I thought that was a red.
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Chris Gunter (Charlton Athletic) wins a free kick on the right wing.
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Foul by Marcus Harness (Portsmouth).