It's not a perfect window, but we've definitely done worst in the past. Squad might be a little unbalanced but there's no question about it, we have some quality in there. I think with today's signings we are relying heavily on Stockley. Let's hope he stays fit
Let's hope BP stays fit.
We've not overspent, or gone crazy. Some of our recruitment has been clever. Let's see where we are in January
If Crawley’s correct about the two late signings I’m more than happy with this window, and much more confident about our chances of promotion. And we have a decent squad without busting the bank, good work by the recruitment team and TS.
Whatever people are saying, Purrington/Gunter are NOT disastrous as left back cover, not by a long way, bearing in mind this is League One. And if Adkins and co think we need better we can still bring in a free agent.
Yes, Kirk has looked isolated, but he’s still bedding in, and with Lee and Arter, he’s going to get much better service than he has been getting up to now.
Leko could tear it up playing alongside Stockley, or out wide on the wing. And we have cover for Inniss/Elerewe which is no bad thing. And CBT will surprise us I reckon.
Good window, good squad. congrats Recruitment team, NA and TS. Automatic promotion here we come. COYR
Why is this liked so much? Good window my arse
I think it is has now been a good window. It hadn't been when the season started. We are in the promotion race and anyone that thinks otherwise is simply unhappy for other reasons, nothing to do with Charlton. COYR & thanks to Thomas Sandgaard & the team.
Personally I think this view is massively skewed by us winning on Sat. Suspect you (and others) would be saying very different had we played bad on Sat and lost.
As an overall window I think it's been decent, not great. Most of the signings did strengthen their relative positions but that does throw into sharp relief the positions that haven't been strengthened at all.
I hope that we dip into the free agents to fill in a few gaps otherwise we're taking quite a gamble regarding fitness.
I actually want Lavelle and Famewo to develop the partnership as they are less injury prone than Ryan. It's very strong cover and less pressure on Ryan to force his body beyond what it's capable of. He absolutely has a part to play and a very strong option to have - but it's smart business. Also gives Deji Elerewe time to develop amongst his age group without being thrown in the deep end without armbands.
As an overall window I think it's been decent, not great. Most of the signings did strengthen their relative positions but that does throw into sharp relief the positions that haven't been strengthened at all.
I hope that we dip into the free agents to fill in a few gaps otherwise we're taking quite a gamble regarding fitness.
Problem we have is that if two of Schwartz, Dempsey and JFC have been included in the squad we can't, as we have reached the max allowed.
Good window, good squad. congrats Recruitment team, NA and TS. Automatic promotion here we come. COYR
Why is this liked so much? Good window my arse
I think it is has now been a good window. It hadn't been when the season started. We are in the promotion race and anyone that thinks otherwise is simply unhappy for other reasons, nothing to do with Charlton. COYR & thanks to Thomas Sandgaard & the team.
Personally I think this view is massively skewed by us winning on Sat. Suspect you (and others) would be saying very different had we played bad on Sat and lost.
You don't think Lee, Arter and Leko aren't very good signings? Noticeable there are no Levitt/Smith type loans this window.
midfield needed a complete overhaul from last season and has got it - team needed to add flair. pace and ability on the ball after the opening few games of this season and has got it. Ideally another LB is required and i think will be added in some way in the next few days. Stockley getting injured is the big danger but all in all i'm excited by our additions in the last week and looking forward to seeing them play - well done TS and team. COYR!!
Well Leko is the icing on the cake. I'm off to bed very very happy and I sympathise with everyone who still think we need 5/6 players etc etc. Well done TS, SG & the team, you played a blinder.
Good window, good squad. congrats Recruitment team, NA and TS. Automatic promotion here we come. COYR
Why is this liked so much? Good window my arse
I think it is has now been a good window. It hadn't been when the season started. We are in the promotion race and anyone that thinks otherwise is simply unhappy for other reasons, nothing to do with Charlton. COYR & thanks to Thomas Sandgaard & the team.
Personally I think this view is massively skewed by us winning on Sat. Suspect you (and others) would be saying very different had we played bad on Sat and lost.
You don't think Lee, Arter and Leko aren't very good signings? Noticeable there are no Levitt/Smith type loans this window.
Leko is a weird one. Kirk, DJ, CBT, Clayden. Do we need another winger?
Imo......No.
But you've been calling for a pacey striker? Leko scored 1 in 4 for us in the Champ and let's be honest, we wasn't a particularly good side who created loads of chances each game.
My concern is in the 65 games he’s played for other teams - including his last 38 for Birmingham - he’s scored exactly zero goals.
Scores at The Valley, he only scores at The Valley, Scores at The Valley, he only scores at The Valley!
Not what we need.....unless DJ or Kirk or Lee arent going to play.
Isn't he a nippy striker?
He's nippy but he sure hell ain't a striker. Certainly not a BWP or a Darren Bent.
Have you seen his goal scoring record ? Didnt score in 38 games for Birmingham. About as good as Josh Parker if you go by those stats.
Won't be many better players than him in League 1 at dribbling with the ball. Will cause havoc and create space elsewhere. We missed that in the championship last time he was here and got injured and we've missed that this year.
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Tentatively optimistic.
Squad might be a little unbalanced but there's no question about it, we have some quality in there. I think with today's signings we are relying heavily on Stockley. Let's hope he stays fit
We've not overspent, or gone crazy. Some of our recruitment has been clever. Let's see where we are in January
MacGillvray
Matthews Famewo Lavelle Purrington
DJ Arter Lee Kirk
Leko Stockley
Subs
Harness, Inniss, Gunter, Clare, Morgan, Washington, Davison
With Elerewe, Gilbey, Dobson, Watson, Pearce,CBT also available
Not a bad squad
I hope that we dip into the free agents to fill in a few gaps otherwise we're taking quite a gamble regarding fitness.
Have you seen his goal scoring record ? Didnt score in 38 games for Birmingham. About as good as Josh Parker if you go by those stats.
I'm off to bed very very happy and I sympathise with everyone who still think we need 5/6 players etc etc.
Well done TS, SG & the team, you played a blinder.
Scores at The Valley, he only scores at The Valley!
See, he’s got a ready made song an’ all. 👍⚽️
International break needs to sod off so we can get back to the valley!
Won't be many better players than him in League 1 at dribbling with the ball. Will cause havoc and create space elsewhere. We missed that in the championship last time he was here and got injured and we've missed that this year.