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Charlton Athletic v Northampton Town | Tues 9 March | 7pm | Match Preview, Predictions, News & Views

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  • CAFCTrev
    CAFCTrev Posts: 6,002
    Even if we win, I dont think its a sign that we will mount a charge into the playoffs. Our run-in of games looks way too difficult. 
  • eastterrace6168
    eastterrace6168 Posts: 22,779
    CAFCTrev said:
    Even if we win, I dont think its a sign that we will mount a charge into the playoffs. Our run-in of games looks way too difficult. 
    Come on, positive thinking now, can't do any more than win, and if we do, which i feel we will, then on to the next game, the playoffs may look a bit distant, but with your way of thinking we may as well not even turn up.
    Really looking forward to seeing Jon Fortune and no doubt the re-run of "that goal" against Palarse
  • JamesSeed
    JamesSeed Posts: 17,388
    Every win will increase the tension. At least it won’t be boring. 
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,432
    ross1 said:
    Jeez what happened to that finishing ability?
  • johnnybev1987
    johnnybev1987 Posts: 11,422
    CAFCTrev said:
    Even if we win, I dont think its a sign that we will mount a charge into the playoffs. Our run-in of games looks way too difficult. 
    You say this, but apparently we do better against the so called better sides. You can always spin a positive, by playing the sides above we can get nearer if we do well. Ok its a massive ifs and butts, but hey ho for the time being we need to take each game as it comes. Its looking less likely but who knows. 
  • CAFCTrev
    CAFCTrev Posts: 6,002
    CAFCTrev said:
    Even if we win, I dont think its a sign that we will mount a charge into the playoffs. Our run-in of games looks way too difficult. 
    Come on, positive thinking now
    Nah Ill pass, been burned too many times!
  • eastterrace6168
    eastterrace6168 Posts: 22,779
    CAFCTrev said:
    CAFCTrev said:
    Even if we win, I dont think its a sign that we will mount a charge into the playoffs. Our run-in of games looks way too difficult. 
    Come on, positive thinking now
    Nah Ill pass, been burned too many times!
    That's all part of being a Charlton supporter ain't it, the odd burn or two, makes the healing even better
  • Swisdom
    Swisdom Posts: 14,977
    Can't see it being especially pretty tonight if I am honest - a lot of Northampton's play is rather route 1.  Goals lately have come from free kicks or corners and even from a free kick in their own half that their keeper just hoofed towards the box.  

    #8 Watson is in fine form and looks pretty dangerous so the holding midfielder will need to keep an eye on him - whether that be Watson or Pratley (if he's available) and Mark Marshall (remember him) has 3 assists in the last 5 games too.

    They will likely play a 4-2-3-1 with Edmondson the target and Watson in behind him while Hoskins and Marshall supply the width but last week played a 4-3-3- for the first time and that seemed to work bloody well for them against Pompey.  Edmondson  is the one on loan from Leeds and seems rather highly thought of but he is yet to get off the mark.

    I think the centre backs and holding midfielder tonight will have tough games and Amos will need to be alert to balls being launched into the box.  If we can handle that than that's half the battle won.

    Their keeper has a tendency to stop and start coming off his line and seems to spread himself ineffectively.  If we can create a few chances it might be a good opportunity for someone like Schwarz if he plays.

    Playing long ball with their defenders is unlikely to pay dividends tonight - movement will beat them.
  • CAFCTrev
    CAFCTrev Posts: 6,002
    CAFCTrev said:
    CAFCTrev said:
    Even if we win, I dont think its a sign that we will mount a charge into the playoffs. Our run-in of games looks way too difficult. 
    Come on, positive thinking now
    Nah Ill pass, been burned too many times!
    That's all part of being a Charlton supporter ain't it, the odd burn or two, makes the healing even better
    ...but leaves plenty of scars!
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,827
    It'll be hard to watch at times but we'll get the job done. 2-1 victory.

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  • CL_Phantom
    CL_Phantom Posts: 5,553
    Like that line up and 433 from sage although would go aneke through the middle with Washington wide right.

    Another unspectacular game and as such a hard fought 1-0 win.
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,432
    All these comments of unspectacular win etc... You just know we will either steam roller them or the opposite!
  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    Would like to Schwartz start and get a coupe. With that in mind I’m going 2-3. 
  • Looks like Albie Morgan is in the squad tonight... 


  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,956
    If Albie plays and doesn't do well, Bowyer will use it as justification for why he has been leaving him out

    On the other hand, if Albie plays and does well, no doubt Bowyer will take the credit for it - "I had to leave him out to get that reaction"

     ;) 
  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    If Albie plays and doesn't do well, Bowyer will use it as justification for why he has been leaving him out

    On the other hand, if Albie plays and does well, no doubt Bowyer will take the credit for it - "I had to leave him out to get that reaction"

     ;) 
    If Morgan does do well Bowyer will sub him.
  • stoneroses19
    stoneroses19 Posts: 7,237

  • Lordflashheart
    Lordflashheart Posts: 5,626
    I am feeling quietly confident about this game - don’t know why, just do - Addicks win 2-0

    Perhaps I shouldn’t have cracked open a bottle of Rioja at 5.00pm.....
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,432
    Looks like Albie Morgan is in the squad tonight... 


    Too fricken right. Double assist and wonder goal from Albie tonight!

    Now where's my meds?
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,432
    edited March 2021
    Oh god Pratley's in defence! Back down to earth.

    CAFC 3-4 Northampton

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  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,432

    P.s @Ollywozere knows we wanted him back!
  • Swisdom
    Swisdom Posts: 14,977
    Their striker isn't going to cause us grief with his pace which is a bonus because Pearce and Pratley will be like a pair of glaciers back there
  • JamesSeed
    JamesSeed Posts: 17,388
    JamesSeed said:
    Shinnie and Smith would be a good combo. 
    Maybe next time lol
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,771
    I thought Albie started well but faded.