I don't think Chuks will be signing a new contract. I hope I'm reading it wrong but I get the feeling he is being benched because of the comments Lee made and how he may have responded. Feels like a bit of the Phillips situation again in the sense he isn't happy about something so opting not to play him
I have a feeling Aneke is on the bench after failing to take some criticism well, judging by LB's pre-match conference comments.
Looks like a 4-4-2 with two attacking wingers which is something rarely seen in the modern era. I'd imagine we're going to be putting a lot of balls into the box today.
I don't think Chuks will be signing a new contract. I hope I'm reading it wrong but I get the feeling he is being benched because of the comments Lee made and how he may have responded. Feels like a bit of the Phillips situation again in the sense he isn't happy about something so opting not to play him
Maybe he questions a manager who says he can't play two games back to back and despite being top goalscorer doesn't start games!
Loving the Lisbie memories on today and all of the ex-players that join with Curbs and Scottie. Imagine this pre-show pitchside with a packed Valley. Unbelievable.
Personally not convinced that Stockley and Aneke suit each other in a front 2 - think Stockley needs someone more mobile alongside to pick up the knock downs if were going to play it through the middle. However if we go 442 and use the width properly and get decent balls into the box then maybe that partnership would work.
We lack a genuine box to boxer in the middle so we really must use the flanks today and put the opposition on the back foot and them close down and deny them space in the middle when out of possession. Back to basics.
That's me trying to put a positive spin on it when i've been firmly in the Bowyer has lost it camp lately - that lineup doesn't fill me with dread like Tuesday night!
Watching the old team back, it's not just the difference in quality but in the application, the body language, the lung-busting runs, the way they celebrate... It's all so different. They were a proper bunch of Charlton players working their arses off.
Why does Lisbie still look like a fresh-faced youngster? I still remember a fan I used to sit near who would shout "Bring the kid on" whenever Lisbie was on the bench, even at the end of his Charlton days.
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I've no doubt LB can line these 11 names up in some sort of visionary 2-2-1-2-2-1 formation. They've had 2 days to practice it so all should go well.
Close no cigar for me Lee.
But better.
Where's Albie?
I can see why Aneke isn't starting, Stockley has been very good and Washington gives us something different.
I have a feeling Aneke is on the bench after failing to take some criticism well, judging by LB's pre-match conference comments.
Looks like a 4-4-2 with two attacking wingers which is something rarely seen in the modern era. I'd imagine we're going to be putting a lot of balls into the box today.
We lack a genuine box to boxer in the middle so we really must use the flanks today and put the opposition on the back foot and them close down and deny them space in the middle when out of possession. Back to basics.
That's me trying to put a positive spin on it when i've been firmly in the Bowyer has lost it camp lately - that lineup doesn't fill me with dread like Tuesday night!
Brilliant memories but Lord how far have we fallen!