The absolute last thing I would have said we needed was a physical midfielder.
So when our defenders are back fit, we could potentially have a midfield of Watson + Pratley + Another physical midfielder? That is going to be a joy to watch.
I pray to the old gods and the new that he's seen Watson's legs have gone and he's looking for someone new to play there.
Compared to other sides - especially in league 1 - are our players just being extra sensible, and our rules within the training ground are extra tight, or is it just luck too. Guess it could be both, but nonetheless interesting how we're getting a full first team of negative tests compared to other sides struggling to control the spread.
Don't like those quotes from Bowyer. Can't see how it's not possible for a player to play Friday night & then tues evening. Always happened in the past & I know I keep banging on about it the pitches in the 60's & 70's were a lot heavier & harder to run on than the ones today.....and there was only 1 substitute.
Anyway, back to friday night. Lumping this game with Rochdale I will say that if we don't get at least 4 points from them then by the end of Jan we will be outside the top 6 & jostling with Sunderland, Oxford & Fleetwood. If they beat us on Friday Accrington will go above us. Nothing against them but if we are really looking to get promoted this season (which I doubt we will) then this is a MUST WIN game. We should come out all guns blazing, with 2 of Maddison, Morgan or Williams in the team. We would all like to see Aneke start instead of Bogle but sadly previous matches have shown that Aneke is better coming on as a sub. If it were me ( and I know you are all so glad I'm not the manager) I would start with Schwartz. He might not have played any matches but a seasoned pro can play 45 mins.....and can't be any worse than Bogle. He would also bring energy & passion - showing us fans what he can give us.
But sadly I feel Bowyer will revert to type - if he starts with round pegs in square holes then another defeat is surely on the cards. And the gods are not on our side as a live tv match, under lights on a weekday has not given us joy for many a year.
It's funny really if you look at it as Goal Interactions, rather than just goals, Bogle's doing almost as well as the other two.
Top 10 GI for All comps 1. Aneke 9 (7/2) 692 mins played / 76.8 mins per GI 2. Washington 7 (6/1) 1,382 mins played / 197.4 mins per GI 3. Morgan 7 (2/5) 879 mp / 125.5 per gi 4. Bogle 5 (2/3) 769 mp / 153.8 per gi 5. JFC 5 (2/3) 1,154 /230.8 per gi 6. Williams 4 (2/2) 731 / 182.8 7. Shinnie 4 (1/3) 952 / 238 8. Maddison 3 (1/2) 511 / 170.3 9. Doughty 3 (1/2) 815 / 271.6 10. Smyth 3 (1/2) 555 / 185
Best GI/ Mins according to the above 76.8 - Aneke 125.5 - Morgan 153.8 - Bogle 170.3 - Maddison 182.8 - Williams 185.0 - Smyth 197.4 - Washington 230.8 - JFC 238.0 - Shinnie 271.6 - Doughty
This leads me to a very odd conclusion... We should play the following formation:
Amos Gunter - Oshilaja - Pearce - Maatsen F.Caskey Morgan Maddison Williams Bogle - Aneke
It is a crude tool, but a valid one, to get goal interactions into the side that lacks goals and chances. Also, I fear it may not work, but we have only seen 5 minutes of Bogle and Aneke. Ok we got a goal in those 5 minutes but that may not mean anything. I have been amazed how Bowyer has not even been curious to explore that since though.
Mind you I have ben curious as to most of Bowyer's decisions. My patience ran out on Saturday, I suspect many more will follow if he continues this madness.
This might sound like madness, but just an idea, what about playing your best side available, with players in their right positions, and try to score. The recent shite isn't working
Don't like those quotes from Bowyer. Can't see how it's not possible for a player to play Friday night & then tues evening. Always happened in the past & I know I keep banging on about it the pitches in the 60's & 70's were a lot heavier & harder to run on than the ones today.....and there was only 1 substitute.
Anyway, back to friday night. Lumping this game with Rochdale I will say that if we don't get at least 4 points from them then by the end of Jan we will be outside the top 6 & jostling with Sunderland, Oxford & Fleetwood. If they beat us on Friday Accrington will go above us. Nothing against them but if we are really looking to get promoted this season (which I doubt we will) then this is a MUST WIN game. We should come out all guns blazing, with 2 of Maddison, Morgan or Williams in the team. We would all like to see Aneke start instead of Bogle but sadly previous matches have shown that Aneke is better coming on as a sub. If it were me ( and I know you are all so glad I'm not the manager) I would start with Schwartz. He might not have played any matches but a seasoned pro can play 45 mins.....and can't be any worse than Bogle. He would also bring energy & passion - showing us fans what he can give us.
But sadly I feel Bowyer will revert to type - if he starts with round pegs in square holes then another defeat is surely on the cards. And the gods are not on our side as a live tv match, under lights on a weekday has not given us joy for many a year.
1-2.
They didn't play at the same pace or intensity in the 70s and 80s, you only have to look at the Big Match games from that period to see that and the crappy pitches although more energy sapping seems to slow the game down as well.
Don't like those quotes from Bowyer. Can't see how it's not possible for a player to play Friday night & then tues evening. Always happened in the past & I know I keep banging on about it the pitches in the 60's & 70's were a lot heavier & harder to run on than the ones today.....and there was only 1 substitute.
Anyway, back to friday night. Lumping this game with Rochdale I will say that if we don't get at least 4 points from them then by the end of Jan we will be outside the top 6 & jostling with Sunderland, Oxford & Fleetwood. If they beat us on Friday Accrington will go above us. Nothing against them but if we are really looking to get promoted this season (which I doubt we will) then this is a MUST WIN game. We should come out all guns blazing, with 2 of Maddison, Morgan or Williams in the team. We would all like to see Aneke start instead of Bogle but sadly previous matches have shown that Aneke is better coming on as a sub. If it were me ( and I know you are all so glad I'm not the manager) I would start with Schwartz. He might not have played any matches but a seasoned pro can play 45 mins.....and can't be any worse than Bogle. He would also bring energy & passion - showing us fans what he can give us.
But sadly I feel Bowyer will revert to type - if he starts with round pegs in square holes then another defeat is surely on the cards. And the gods are not on our side as a live tv match, under lights on a weekday has not given us joy for many a year.
1-2.
They didn't play at the same pace or intensity in the 70s and 80s, you only have to look at the Big Match games from that period to see that and the crappy pitches although more energy sapping seems to slow the game down as well.
On the other hand defenders didn't spend ages passing the ball backwards & sideways so the strikers can have a breather. In the "olden" days the keeper used to just boot the ball upfield, or in a cultured team let the defenders do it. I don't remember too many times Les Berry giving it to Phil Warman, who passes it to Steve Gritt who passes it back to Les Berry who then gives it to Nicky Johns
2-0 Charlton. Think it will be a pants game as we try get come confidence back so may be a bit tentative. Hopefully not and we revert to back to the good brand of football we were playing at the start of the season.
We need fresh impetus in the attacking third NOW. I' ll be hugely disappointed if Millar and Schwarz don't play some part on Friday. However, like I said the other day, I fully expect to hear how Schwarz needs to be " brought up to fitness" and how his game time needed to be "managed". I want to see improvement but half expect the same shit until February. Make me eat my words Bows.
Don't like those quotes from Bowyer. Can't see how it's not possible for a player to play Friday night & then tues evening. Always happened in the past & I know I keep banging on about it the pitches in the 60's & 70's were a lot heavier & harder to run on than the ones today.....and there was only 1 substitute.
Anyway, back to friday night. Lumping this game with Rochdale I will say that if we don't get at least 4 points from them then by the end of Jan we will be outside the top 6 & jostling with Sunderland, Oxford & Fleetwood. If they beat us on Friday Accrington will go above us. Nothing against them but if we are really looking to get promoted this season (which I doubt we will) then this is a MUST WIN game. We should come out all guns blazing, with 2 of Maddison, Morgan or Williams in the team. We would all like to see Aneke start instead of Bogle but sadly previous matches have shown that Aneke is better coming on as a sub. If it were me ( and I know you are all so glad I'm not the manager) I would start with Schwartz. He might not have played any matches but a seasoned pro can play 45 mins.....and can't be any worse than Bogle. He would also bring energy & passion - showing us fans what he can give us.
But sadly I feel Bowyer will revert to type - if he starts with round pegs in square holes then another defeat is surely on the cards. And the gods are not on our side as a live tv match, under lights on a weekday has not given us joy for many a year.
1-2.
They didn't play at the same pace or intensity in the 70s and 80s, you only have to look at the Big Match games from that period to see that and the crappy pitches although more energy sapping seems to slow the game down as well.
On the other hand defenders didn't spend ages passing the ball backwards & sideways so the strikers can have a breather. In the "olden" days the keeper used to just boot the ball upfield, or in a cultured team let the defenders do it. I don't remember too many times Les Berry giving it to Phil Warman, who passes it to Steve Gritt who passes it back to Les Berry who then gives it to Nicky Johns
They did change the pass back to the goalkeeper for a reason though 😉
With Oshilaja playing, without Pratley and Watson, I can see Bow playing a back 3 or 5, however you want to look at it. Oshilaja venturing into the base of a diamond midfield at times if needed but this way pushes Maatsen where we want him.
Who are they are a nasty and physical side, but they can also play football too. We will need to be treating this game as exactly as we should if they’re in the top six. Minus last week, our record is good. They’re likely to fall away as the season goes on, 30 games to play in 4 months is a hell of a lot.
Amos Matthews Gunter Oshilaja Pearce Maatsen F-Caskey Morgan Maddison Aneke Washington
With Oshilaja playing, without Pratley and Watson, I can see Bow playing a back 3 or 5, however you want to look at it. Oshilaja venturing into the base of a diamond midfield at times if needed but this way pushes Maatsen where we want him.
Who are they are a nasty and physical side, but they can also play football too. We will need to be treating this game as exactly as we should if they’re in the top six. Minus last week, our record is good. They’re likely to fall away as the season goes on, 30 games to play in 4 months is a hell of a lot.
Amos Matthews Gunter Oshilaja Pearce Maatsen F-Caskey Morgan Maddison Aneke Washington
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So when our defenders are back fit, we could potentially have a midfield of Watson + Pratley + Another physical midfielder? That is going to be a joy to watch.
I pray to the old gods and the new that he's seen Watson's legs have gone and he's looking for someone new to play there.
Compared to other sides - especially in league 1 - are our players just being extra sensible, and our rules within the training ground are extra tight, or is it just luck too. Guess it could be both, but nonetheless interesting how we're getting a full first team of negative tests compared to other sides struggling to control the spread.
Matthews Deji Pearce Maatsen
Levitt
Morgan Gilbey
Maddison
Aneke Washington
Anyway, back to friday night. Lumping this game with Rochdale I will say that if we don't get at least 4 points from them then by the end of Jan we will be outside the top 6 & jostling with Sunderland, Oxford & Fleetwood. If they beat us on Friday Accrington will go above us. Nothing against them but if we are really looking to get promoted this season (which I doubt we will) then this is a MUST WIN game. We should come out all guns blazing, with 2 of Maddison, Morgan or Williams in the team. We would all like to see Aneke start instead of Bogle but sadly previous matches have shown that Aneke is better coming on as a sub. If it were me ( and I know you are all so glad I'm not the manager) I would start with Schwartz. He might not have played any matches but a seasoned pro can play 45 mins.....and can't be any worse than Bogle. He would also bring energy & passion - showing us fans what he can give us.
But sadly I feel Bowyer will revert to type - if he starts with round pegs in square holes then another defeat is surely on the cards. And the gods are not on our side as a live tv match, under lights on a weekday has not given us joy for many a year.
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Foster-Caskey. Maatsen
Maddison Chucks. Millar
(Following my Statbank post)
Maddison can push forward with Millar coming on for Williams, Schwartz on for Bogle and only use other subs as needed.
If Levitt is here, he makes the bench ahead of Purrington for me.
2-1 coming from behind.
Mind you I have ben curious as to most of Bowyer's decisions. My patience ran out on Saturday, I suspect many more will follow if he continues this madness.
Was having a few issues. Amos got greyed out and my cock up for leaving Albie out of the right side of midfield.
In an ideal world we'll go out attacking, steam into a side who haven't played for almost 3 weeks and catch them cold.
In a Charlton world we'll be 1-0 down early on to a calamitous own goal.
Lets keep things nice and simple.
Aneke & Pearce.
Start at least two of Maddison, Morgan and Williams.
Aneke up front.
Maatsen or Purrington at left back.
Millar and Schwartz subbed on to kill the game off.
No experiments to counter the opposition like Bogle at DM or recalling Oztumer to play him at CB.
If Bowyer doesn’t change his ways he needs a late visit by the ghosts of successful Charlton managers past, present and future.
I' ll be hugely disappointed if Millar and Schwarz don't play some part on Friday.
However, like I said the other day, I fully expect to hear how Schwarz needs to be " brought up to fitness" and how his game time needed to be "managed".
I want to see improvement but half expect the same shit until February.
Make me eat my words Bows.
Who are they are a nasty and physical side, but they can also play football too. We will need to be treating this game as exactly as we should if they’re in the top six. Minus last week, our record is good. They’re likely to fall away as the season goes on, 30 games to play in 4 months is a hell of a lot.
Matthews Gunter Oshilaja Pearce Maatsen
F-Caskey Morgan
Maddison
Aneke Washington
Maynard-Brewer, Purrington, Levitt, Williams, Millar, Smyth, Schwartz
Charlton Athletic 2-0 Accrington Stanley
Maddison
Schwartz
🤣🤣🤣🤣
It's on SKY, so how do I watch it, as I normally use the Valley Pass streaming service and it appears the game isn't going to be shown on that?
I'm willing to pay, but not for an 18 months SKY Sports package.