Assuming Jackson is working with the midfield & overall managing the side, Euell could be working with the forward do we have a keeping coach right now? Or a defence coach?
Shimell is the goal keeper coach and Skiverton was a CB wasn’t he?
Indeed he was, although I still think we need a specialist defence coach and have been saying it for a couple of years now.
Assuming Jackson is working with the midfield & overall managing the side, Euell could be working with the forward do we have a keeping coach right now? Or a defence coach?
Shimell is the goal keeper coach and Skiverton was a CB wasn’t he?
Indeed he was, although I still think we need a specialist defence coach and have been saying it for a couple of years now.
In that case why not go the whole hog and have a specialist midfield coach so that Jackson can concentrate purely on tactics and formation 🤔.
Assuming Jackson is working with the midfield & overall managing the side, Euell could be working with the forward do we have a keeping coach right now? Or a defence coach?
Shimell is the goal keeper coach and Skiverton was a CB wasn’t he?
Indeed he was, although I still think we need a specialist defence coach and have been saying it for a couple of years now.
In that case why not go the whole hog and have a specialist midfield coach so that Jackson can concentrate purely of tactics and formation 🤔.
Perhaps, you wouldn't expect Jackson to be a midfield coach either way. Although I don't think they're quite the same, there's too much in it for midfielders. You have defensive midfielders, attacking ones, playmakers etc. Defenders are there primarily to defend and the repeated mistakes we've made over the last two years tell me we need a specialist coach.
I actually disagree. You have 16 there who will do no coaching whatsoever with the majority on the medical and sports science side.
You have the manager, the assistant manager, the first team coach, a new individual development coach, goalkeeper coach, and then the academy set up where you need a minimum number of coaches to fulfil Cat 1 academy. We will need more.
Clubs higher up the pyramid have a coach for each section, many will have a set-piece coach and someone specifically for strength and conditioning, they’ll also have a team of analysts rather than the one man band for the first team that we have.
It might be a lot for a League One club but you cannot compare us to someone like Shrewsbury when we have completely different aspirations and set ups.
NB my Shrewsbury comp was literally at random and not meant to draw a playing/status parallel
That’s fair enough.
I think coaches wise we are now at a right place with the individual development coach coming in. Let’s see what he can add to the team. I’d like to think there will be specialised programmes set for each player on their strengths and weaknesses and working closely in life with the sports science team and the specific role the player will have in the side.
DJ for example has said he’s not a fan of the wing back position and spoke to the sports science team about how he can physically adapt as he was already tired whenever he got on the ball so didn’t feel like he could influence things as his body is not used to the demands of a wing back. So the individual coach can work closely with the sport science side to know how and when to push him on the tactical and technical side of the role.
It allows Skiverton to work on the defence (I would love for Browny to come in and do a couple of days a week with them specifically on areas of weakness, but only in pre-season and full weeks between games), Euell can look at the forward and attacking play, and Jackson more the manager with dipping his toe into the midfield and coaching them. There is certainly room for one more coach to come in but whether that coach is Pearce I really am not sure. Depends on his ideas and style and whether that works with what Jackson wants to do.
In terms of qualifications, we have an incredibly qualified coaching team, let’s hope that this pre-season with early recruitment (fingers crossed) we will see the benefits of that.
I actually disagree. You have 16 there who will do no coaching whatsoever with the majority on the medical and sports science side.
You have the manager, the assistant manager, the first team coach, a new individual development coach, goalkeeper coach, and then the academy set up where you need a minimum number of coaches to fulfil Cat 1 academy. We will need more.
Clubs higher up the pyramid have a coach for each section, many will have a set-piece coach and someone specifically for strength and conditioning, they’ll also have a team of analysts rather than the one man band for the first team that we have.
It might be a lot for a League One club but you cannot compare us to someone like Shrewsbury when we have completely different aspirations and set ups.
NB my Shrewsbury comp was literally at random and not meant to draw a playing/status parallel
That’s fair enough.
I think coaches wise we are now at a right place with the individual development coach coming in. Let’s see what he can add to the team. I’d like to think there will be specialised programmes set for each player on their strengths and weaknesses and working closely in life with the sports science team and the specific role the player will have in the side.
DJ for example has said he’s not a fan of the wing back position and spoke to the sports science team about how he can physically adapt as he was already tired whenever he got on the ball so didn’t feel like he could influence things as his body is not used to the demands of a wing back. So the individual coach can work closely with the sport science side to know how and when to push him on the tactical and technical side of the role.
It allows Skiverton to work on the defence (I would love for Browny to come in and do a couple of days a week with them specifically on areas of weakness, but only in pre-season and full weeks between games), Euell can look at the forward and attacking play, and Jackson more the manager with dipping his toe into the midfield and coaching them. There is certainly room for one more coach to come in but whether that coach is Pearce I really am not sure. Depends on his ideas and style and whether that works with what Jackson wants to do.
In terms of qualifications, we have an incredibly qualified coaching team, let’s hope that this pre-season with early recruitment (fingers crossed) we will see the benefits of that.
@sage Interesting reading your Views on DJ and how he is trying to adapt to the role of wing back despite finding it difficult.
Apologies if this is common knowledge but Chuks Aneke must be one of the few players at any level of football that prefers to start on the bench ! It may be because of his medical history. Makes it difficult for managers who want and need a guy who scores every 100 minutes of game time in League 1 to just play cameos. We all knew that Chuks was a super Sub but I didn't know that was HIS preference until recently.
Corey Blackett-Taylor is rated highly by all the players and backroom staff but he suffers with nerves and anxiety.
The backroom staff that deal with the complexities of the mind and bodies in a contact sport and the roller coaster of highs and lows and your only as good as your last match is a stressful situation for many players in front of demanding crowds.
I have total admiration with guys who get professional contracts as I have witnessed the despair of young guys who are released at 15 and having to dig deep to try, try again; Some manage too but many lose their way.
The sport science team and guys like Steve Peters (Ronnie O'Sullivan mentioned him last night) are important parts of the making of professional sportsman and how to overcome adversity.
I actually disagree. You have 16 there who will do no coaching whatsoever with the majority on the medical and sports science side.
You have the manager, the assistant manager, the first team coach, a new individual development coach, goalkeeper coach, and then the academy set up where you need a minimum number of coaches to fulfil Cat 1 academy. We will need more.
Clubs higher up the pyramid have a coach for each section, many will have a set-piece coach and someone specifically for strength and conditioning, they’ll also have a team of analysts rather than the one man band for the first team that we have.
It might be a lot for a League One club but you cannot compare us to someone like Shrewsbury when we have completely different aspirations and set ups.
NB my Shrewsbury comp was literally at random and not meant to draw a playing/status parallel
That’s fair enough.
I think coaches wise we are now at a right place with the individual development coach coming in. Let’s see what he can add to the team. I’d like to think there will be specialised programmes set for each player on their strengths and weaknesses and working closely in life with the sports science team and the specific role the player will have in the side.
DJ for example has said he’s not a fan of the wing back position and spoke to the sports science team about how he can physically adapt as he was already tired whenever he got on the ball so didn’t feel like he could influence things as his body is not used to the demands of a wing back. So the individual coach can work closely with the sport science side to know how and when to push him on the tactical and technical side of the role.
It allows Skiverton to work on the defence (I would love for Browny to come in and do a couple of days a week with them specifically on areas of weakness, but only in pre-season and full weeks between games), Euell can look at the forward and attacking play, and Jackson more the manager with dipping his toe into the midfield and coaching them. There is certainly room for one more coach to come in but whether that coach is Pearce I really am not sure. Depends on his ideas and style and whether that works with what Jackson wants to do.
In terms of qualifications, we have an incredibly qualified coaching team, let’s hope that this pre-season with early recruitment (fingers crossed) we will see the benefits of that.
@sage Interesting reading your Views on DJ and how he is trying to adapt to the role of wing back despite finding it difficult.
Apologies if this is common knowledge but Chuks Aneke must be one of the few players at any level of football that prefers to start on the bench ! It may be because of his medical history. Makes it difficult for managers who want and need a guy who scores every 100 minutes of game time in League 1 to just play cameos. We all knew that Chuks was a super Sub but I didn't know that was HIS preference until recently.
Corey Blackett-Taylor is rated highly by all the players and backroom staff but he suffers with nerves and anxiety.
The backroom staff that deal with the complexities of the mind and bodies in a contact sport and the roller coaster of highs and lows and your only as good as your last match is a stressful situation for many players in front of demanding crowds.
I have total admiration with guys who get professional contracts as I have witnessed the despair of young guys who are released at 15 and having to dig deep to try, try again; Some manage too but many lose their way.
The sport science team and guys like Steve Peters (Ronnie O'Sullivan mentioned him last night) are important parts of the making of professional sportsman and how to overcome adversity.
I don't think it was with Chuks, he may have come to that realisation recently after last season and his lack of impact in the champ. The contract he's signed with us is probably his longest. Before he was stuck on two years and always having to prove his worth after injuries in his first year.
I have to say thank you to Jason Pearce. I've not watched much of us this season, but he's one of the few in a long time that has given his all and been a big factor in our better times of the last few years. His impact was huge, for me, around the Wigan game when he came back in last season: His communication was excellent along with immense commitment. Thank you Jason. For me you were a pleasure to watch. I'd have liked to see him in the Andy Hughes role. Either way this team needs some leaders in midfield and defence.
One of my favourite players over the last few years. Gutted to see him move on, but probably the right time. Seems like a top bloke, an absolute leader on the pitch and a very good defender/amateur wrestler ha! Always put in 100% effort and looked like he gave a shit, something you couldn't say about too many of the hundreds of players that have worn the shirt over the last 10yrs or so. I hope he keeps playing, as he still has a lot to offer.
Ah, that wasn’t nice to hear. You can tell he’s gutted.
Found it a little bit disrespectful for him to word it like that, personally.
Makes it sound like he’s been completely discarded, when that’s not the case at all, assuming he has been offered the chance to have a coaching role.
He's a player first off, and obviously gutted that he is not on Jacko's list for a new players contract, maybe he could have worded it a bit differently, however he would be a great addition to the coaching staff, which i hope he agrees to, shame he is no longer a player, gave 100% each time he pulled on the shirt, been a great servant to the club he clearly loves..
I disagree with the decision to not offer a playing contract but I do understand it. The bigger concern is who will be brought in, we must be looking at 3 centre backs in this summer. That's a big ask and that's before we worry about if they will all gel together, settle at a new club etc.
It's only the correct decision if we replace with better or has more potential. Loved Pearcy, said before head it, tackle, no nonsense. A younger version would be immense in this league..
A walking yellow card every game, but top player - as @Redhenry says above, a younger Pearce would be the best CB in this division, and right up there in the Championship as well
I love his attitude and been a good servant not fussed if he stays playing wise the defence has been shit . Keep him on as coach cos he’ll be in the managers hot seat by November ….next …
I wonder if being a relatively long lasting stalwart might not actually count against him in the circumstances.
I get the arguments for stability/continuity and I see that logic but if Garner really is going to impose his own vision/style on things he might decide a clean sweep is needed and Pearce is somewhat irrelevant to the new Charlton of the future. He doesn't want someone who was established in the previous regime when he's trying to start basically all over again.
I have nothing against Pearce and wish him well but I suspect he may have run his course and Iniss is regarded as his successor in the "background" roles of mentoring and community work.
It's only the correct decision if we replace with better or has more potential. Loved Pearcy, said before head it, tackle, no nonsense. A younger version would be immense in this league..
Agree in League 1. Because of injury we have only seen glimpse of Lavelle but he does remind me of a younger version of Jason but hopefully with good coaching and staying fit he can emulate and surpass Pearce who gave 100% but had limitations on the ball when in possession. Jason Pearce was asked to describe himself in one word at Bromley Addicks back in the day and he said: DIRTY.
The Morecambe game probably summed JP up when he and Famewo were all at see 1st half but in the second half especially after a rugby tackle from Jason he improved ! An honest player who I assume has taken up the offer of *coaching at Cafc, even though I know he fancies one more season of the adrenaline rush of being a pro footballer as you are a long time retired.
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I think coaches wise we are now at a right place with the individual development coach coming in. Let’s see what he can add to the team. I’d like to think there will be specialised programmes set for each player on their strengths and weaknesses and working closely in life with the sports science team and the specific role the player will have in the side.
DJ for example has said he’s not a fan of the wing back position and spoke to the sports science team about how he can physically adapt as he was already tired whenever he got on the ball so didn’t feel like he could influence things as his body is not used to the demands of a wing back. So the individual coach can work closely with the sport science side to know how and when to push him on the tactical and technical side of the role.
It allows Skiverton to work on the defence (I would love for Browny to come in and do a couple of days a week with them specifically on areas of weakness, but only in pre-season and full weeks between games), Euell can look at the forward and attacking play, and Jackson more the manager with dipping his toe into the midfield and coaching them. There is certainly room for one more coach to come in but whether that coach is Pearce I really am not sure. Depends on his ideas and style and whether that works with what Jackson wants to do.
In terms of qualifications, we have an incredibly qualified coaching team, let’s hope that this pre-season with early recruitment (fingers crossed) we will see the benefits of that.
Of the current players Pearce is the one you'd most like to have a beer with.
@sage
Interesting reading your Views on DJ and how he is trying to adapt to the role of wing back despite finding it difficult.
Apologies if this is common knowledge but Chuks Aneke must be one of the few players at any level of football that prefers to start on the bench ! It may be because of his medical history. Makes it difficult for managers who want and need a guy who scores every 100 minutes of game time in League 1 to just play cameos. We all knew that Chuks was a super Sub but I didn't know that was HIS preference until recently.
Corey Blackett-Taylor is rated highly by all the players and backroom staff but he suffers with nerves and anxiety.
The backroom staff that deal with the complexities of the mind and bodies in a contact sport and the roller coaster of highs and lows and your only as good as your last match is a stressful situation for many players in front of demanding crowds.
I have total admiration with guys who get professional contracts as I have witnessed the despair of young guys who are released at 15 and having to dig deep to try, try again;
Some manage too but many lose their way.
The sport science team and guys like Steve Peters (Ronnie O'Sullivan mentioned him last night) are important parts of the making of professional sportsman and how to overcome adversity.
I have to say thank you to Jason Pearce. I've not watched much of us this season, but he's one of the few in a long time that has given his all and been a big factor in our better times of the last few years. His impact was huge, for me, around the Wigan game when he came back in last season: His communication was excellent along with immense commitment. Thank you Jason. For me you were a pleasure to watch. I'd have liked to see him in the Andy Hughes role. Either way this team needs some leaders in midfield and defence.
Didn't TS say he'd seen a presentation from Pearce on his coaching ideas.
https://www.footballnewsonline.co.uk/post/exclusive-gillingham-in-talks-with-charlton-captain-jason-pearce
I get the arguments for stability/continuity and I see that logic but if Garner really is going to impose his own vision/style on things he might decide a clean sweep is needed and Pearce is somewhat irrelevant to the new Charlton of the future. He doesn't want someone who was established in the previous regime when he's trying to start basically all over again.
I have nothing against Pearce and wish him well but I suspect he may have run his course and Iniss is regarded as his successor in the "background" roles of mentoring and community work.
Agree in League 1.
Because of injury we have only seen glimpse of Lavelle but he does remind me of a younger version of Jason but hopefully with good coaching and staying fit he can emulate and surpass Pearce who gave 100% but had limitations on the ball when in possession. Jason Pearce was asked to describe himself in one word at Bromley Addicks back in the day and he said: DIRTY.
The Morecambe game probably summed JP up when he and Famewo were all at see 1st half but in the second half especially after a rugby tackle from Jason he improved ! An honest player who I assume has taken up the offer of *coaching at Cafc, even though I know he fancies one more season of the adrenaline rush of being a pro footballer as you are a long time retired.
* Just seen Scoham above about Gillingham.