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Welling vs CAFC - Match Thread (Pre-season friendly)
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Just back from the game.
Great first half but 2nd half didnt live up to the billing ......maybe because it only contained 2 first teamers (plus Davison). Sadly only Henry stood out in that half from the lads looking to step up.
Stand out players for me -
Dobbie
Morgan
Claydon
Deji
Disappointed that we were missing Gunter, Matthews,Gilbey,Watson,Innes & Schwartz.
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Two games in a row now that young Deji has impressed8
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I thought Dempsey looked very good tonight.1
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Also thought Oguntayo could do a good job in the front three as per Maatsen last year.0
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Morgan and Clayden impressed a lot. The whole first half team were the pick.0
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You can't really judge Welling yet.cafcfan1990 said:Really impressed with Morgan, new Deji, Claydon and Oguntayo. Nice finish from DJ too.
I know Welling are a non-league side but thought they were really poor, looked like a few blokes who looked a bit like sportsmen picked out from the local pub.
Like most small clubs deprived of income for the Covid period, they probably have very little budget for team building.
Half of their players were triallists including both their keepers and all their subs.
Not only will they be unfamiliar with the set up and gameplan - I don't suppose they even know each others names!
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We’re gonna win the league0
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Anyone else remember the score at Welling during the 2011 pre season? That’s right, 3-0 to the Addicks.
It’s a sign. The reds are going up…3 -
Although you were disappointed Golfie, Adkins had already told us why these players were not involved.Just back from the game.
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Disappointed that we were missing Gunter, Matthews,Gilbey,Watson,Innes & Schwartz.
Gunter - resumes training July 24th, after playing in the Euros for Wales.
Matthews - after signing last Friday, Adkins thought he'd get more benefit from proper fitness training rather than plunge straight into games.
Gilbey - had picked up a slight niggle in training so wasn't included.
Watson - just resting the old fella after last Saturdays game
Innes - resumed training yesterday; clearly not yet ready for games
Schwartz - well, everyone knows he'll score tonight!
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Yeah was nice to see it didnt happen, could have been problematic for both clubsCrusty54 said:
Loads of warnings that a pitch invasion would break the anti COVID bubbles and force the cancellation of games.ForeverAddickted said:Wonder if we'll get the PVR pitch invasion tonight0 -
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Welling would have been alright most of their players were from the same family bubble by the name of Trailist. 😉ForeverAddickted said:
Yeah was nice to see it didnt happen, could have been problematic for both clubsCrusty54 said:
Loads of warnings that a pitch invasion would break the anti COVID bubbles and force the cancellation of games.ForeverAddickted said:Wonder if we'll get the PVR pitch invasion tonight
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I went Gills and Tonight.
Morgan and Stockley a class apart any player, although I've always known Morgan is but wasn't used enough last season.
Deji is better than Tucker and would save a Million pound.
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Most of the first half team gave a good account of themselves very impressed with Clayden and the new Deji CB, very comfortable on the ball although he was strong in the challenge he didn’t have a lot of defending to do. Morgan had both assists and nearly did a ‘Schick’ from the halfway line.
Second half Famewo was very solid, Davison some good moments and Henry eager to get on the ball but not everything came off for him.0 -
how did the gills draw 3-3 to these.0
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They nearly lost, Welling came from 2 down and were leading 3-2 until Gills equalised with the last kick of the game.WK6824Nine said:how did the gills draw 3-3 to these.2 -
Decent run out0
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Deji looked very good but he was rarely tested. Didn't see the game over the weekend so can't comment on his performance then but a couple of pre-season games rarely proves much.Charltonparklane said:I went Gills and Tonight.
Morgan and Stockley a class apart any player, although I've always known Morgan is but wasn't used enough last season.
Deji is better than Tucker and would save a Million pound.
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Morgan was excellent, DJ also - he's spent the summer in the Gym clearly!
Clayden was almost a mirror of Alfie, looked vey sharp1 -
Welling bullied Gills for large parts, Saturday and got in behind a lot.WK6824Nine said:how did the gills draw 3-3 to these.
I know it's only pre season and can't read much into it but there was a gulf between Gills and our first half side
I mentioned Stockley and Morgan were a class apart last night but Pearce was faultless last night also.1 -
was just great to be back watching football again and having a pint with my mates.
bet the Guy Earl of Warwick regretted being shut for the day!3 -
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Honestly mate, after a year of watching no live football and people moaning they had tickets and then no crowds allowed I can't fathom for the life of me why there was only 1100 there.
*sold out, didn't realise, seemed quite empty tbh and presume they could only allow so many in the stadium1 -
yeah the attendance was capped at 1,200 or something0
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Want to see the new and improved Deji in action a few more times, but he’s looked great against Celtic and Welling so far.1
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Didn't watch the game live, but just saw the goals and the main objective in the early pre season games is getting minutes into players and seeing if two or 3 youngsters could make the step up. Giving marks on 45 minutes seemed premature.
Clayden, a left footed player on the right, took his goal well, but managers in League 1 would counter that by cutting off the inside route on his left foot. What is Charles Clayden's usual position ?
Best to judge young Deji when he has an experienced League striker in a battle before drawing too many conclusions.
Is Henry a similar player to JFC in that some days he looks light weight but others times he seem to be the brains in midfield ?
Morgan must be near to being the number 1 playmaker with his range of passing. May need to temper his love of the Hollywood pass which has a low percentage of success.;great when they come off.
Pleased that the traditional Welling game took place.0 -
I love how "New Deji" is becoming his name.
Didn't watch but sounds like a good workout.
The games v Reading and Fulham will tell us more, especially as we may have more players, existing and new, available by then.2 -
Regardless of what striker Deji was playing against his distribution was first class.
Welling strikers gave Tucker a tough time Saturday, a player people have been stating they'd be over the moon if we signed and touted a million pound price tag?????0 -
Whether it’s Tucker or someone else we need another proven right footed CB. Far too early to judge new Deji, he’s played well in a couple of friendlies but it’s another thing to be consistent in L1 when the expectation is automatic promotion. Wouldn’t be fair to him to make him one of the four CBs, he’s still only 17. Sign a CB, play Deji in a few cup games and go from there.6
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@Charltonparklane, I love the enthusiasm and excitement but think you might be reading too far into individual performances from the Welling game.0
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Not sure on that mate tbh.mendonca said:@Charltonparklane, I love the enthusiasm and excitement but think you might be reading too far into individual performances from the Welling game.
Morgan I've always thought is a class apart regardless who we played.
Stockley has every right to be a class apart
Pearce I slated most of last year but looks a different better player this year
Deji range of passing was very good and showed good strength
Tucker didn't impress me much for a million pound player.
They are the only 5 players I've mentioned mate.7 -
Midweek and 3-0 down at the time , lost 3-2 I think……. I was there , amongst the usual large tumultuous away followingCovered End said:
I don't remember that at all.Cafc43v3r said:Covered End said:I recall when Danny Green joined & smashed in a beautiful 25 yarder at Welling. What a player.
He never did it again.
https://youtu.be/uTYOQ2e7d7I1
