For all those melting... It's a pre-season friendly.
and melting is the right word, playing in that heat was a real test .. or do you mean the frustrated fanbase self immolating cos we have yet to sign Messi and 'Arry K ?
See, I find this type of post disrespectful as it assumes other posters are wanting the earth, where in reality they are not. They just want to have a team that will compete & hopefully be better than the opposition. To fill the gaps when players have left with players that are better than those that have left (otherwise at best you are standing still and 7th is failure again).
TBF when was the last time we had a pre season friendly where people have come away thinking this squad is complete, at full match fitness and ready to destroy our league?
TBF when was the last time we had a pre season friendly where people have come away thinking this squad is complete, at full match fitness and ready to destroy our league?
I know your post is tongue in cheek but
It'll never, ever happen... Even if players are close to match fitness, why play like its a competitive game?
Barker was running round like a headless chicken trying to close Dartford players down at times, looked great granted but he'll be blowing out of his arse before a quarter of the season is done as he'll be shattered!!
TBF when was the last time we had a pre season friendly where people have come away thinking this squad is complete, at full match fitness and ready to destroy our league?
I know your post is tongue in cheek but
It'll never, ever happen... Even if players are close to match fitness, why play like its a competitive game?
Barker was running round like a headless chicken trying to close Dartford players down at times, looked great granted but he'll be blowing out of his arse before a quarter of the season is done as he'll be shattered!!
My brother got married the day before the millwall preseason friendly in 2011. After a long argument with my then girlfriend about why she wasn't coming to the den me and my Newcastle supporting mate went.
Of course we lost but I was convinced we would finish top two. There was a goal we scored that involved Stephens, Hollands and Jackson that took my breath away with the inter play and running off the ball.
He put a fair few quid on us going up and it almost paid for our weekend in Carlisle, which the then Mrs was invited to.
TBF when was the last time we had a pre season friendly where people have come away thinking this squad is complete, at full match fitness and ready to destroy our league?
I know your post is tongue in cheek but
It'll never, ever happen... Even if players are close to match fitness, why play like its a competitive game?
Barker was running round like a headless chicken trying to close Dartford players down at times, looked great granted but he'll be blowing out of his arse before a quarter of the season is done as he'll be shattered!!
My brother got married the day before the millwall preseason friendly in 2011. After a long argument with my then girlfriend about why she wasn't coming to the den me and my Newcastle supporting mate went.
Of course we lost but I was convinced we would finish top two. There was a goal we scored that involved Stephens, Hollands and Jackson that took my breath away with the inter play and running off the ball.
He put a fair few quid on us going up and it almost paid for our weekend in Carlisle, which the then Mrs was invited to.
Poor there from Clayden should’ve put the runner in. I’m all for individual skill but he needs to learn to mix it up a bit and he’s got plenty of time to do so.
Davison took his goal well and I was impressed with 2nd half keeper Beadle. Barker seemed to get done a few times and Harness shouldn’t have been beaten at his near post.
A good run out for the squad and it’s another useful step in pre season build up towards kick off.
Agree. Points for me were:
First half Morgan looked one of our better players bit passing wayward. Liked the look of Deji. Stockley seemed way off being match sharp or even his usually domineering self in the air. DJ was too tricky for them, decent performance.
Second half Clayden looks exciting but a little wasteful at the moment. Barker very poor, seemed a yard slow every time. Davison pretty good and more agile than I remember from 2 seasons ago.
Agree with br and would add that Vennings really struggled first half and Henry really impressed second half
TBF when was the last time we had a pre season friendly where people have come away thinking this squad is complete, at full match fitness and ready to destroy our league?
I know your post is tongue in cheek but
It'll never, ever happen... Even if players are close to match fitness, why play like its a competitive game?
Barker was running round like a headless chicken trying to close Dartford players down at times, looked great granted but he'll be blowing out of his arse before a quarter of the season is done as he'll be shattered!!
My brother got married the day before the millwall preseason friendly in 2011. After a long argument with my then girlfriend about why she wasn't coming to the den me and my Newcastle supporting mate went.
Of course we lost but I was convinced we would finish top two. There was a goal we scored that involved Stephens, Hollands and Jackson that took my breath away with the inter play and running off the ball.
He put a fair few quid on us going up and it almost paid for our weekend in Carlisle, which the then Mrs was invited to.
For all those melting... It's a pre-season friendly.
and melting is the right word, playing in that heat was a real test .. or do you mean the frustrated fanbase self immolating cos we have yet to sign Messi and 'Arry K ?
See, I find this type of post disrespectful as it assumes other posters are wanting the earth, where in reality they are not. They just want to have a team that will compete & hopefully be better than the opposition. To fill the gaps when players have left with players that are better than those that have left (otherwise at best you are standing still and 7th is failure again).
That's what everyone wants - including, I am sure, our manager and our owner. However some of us are willing to accept that because it hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't happen at all.
TBF when was the last time we had a pre season friendly where people have come away thinking this squad is complete, at full match fitness and ready to destroy our league?
I know your post is tongue in cheek but
It'll never, ever happen... Even if players are close to match fitness, why play like its a competitive game?
Barker was running round like a headless chicken trying to close Dartford players down at times, looked great granted but he'll be blowing out of his arse before a quarter of the season is done as he'll be shattered!!
Barker was all over the place, and not in a positive way. Defensively he was a major step down from Matthews
Just delighted to see the team play in the flesh after all this time.Dartford have an excellent set up set up,and some very good players who could probably play at a higher level.Pleased to see Davison score,think he could come good this year. Bit surprised to see Jason Pearce in the car park after the game still in his shirt and eating by his car with a coffee cup on the roof.
Just delighted to see the team play in the flesh after all this time.Dartford have an excellent set up set up,and some very good players who could probably play at a higher level.Pleased to see Davison score,think he could come good this year. Bit surprised to see Jason Pearce in the car park after the game still in his shirt and eating by his car with a coffee cup on the roof.
They didn’t use the dressing rooms, as per the interview with Jacko above
TBF when was the last time we had a pre season friendly where people have come away thinking this squad is complete, at full match fitness and ready to destroy our league?
I know your post is tongue in cheek but
It'll never, ever happen... Even if players are close to match fitness, why play like its a competitive game?
Barker was running round like a headless chicken trying to close Dartford players down at times, looked great granted but he'll be blowing out of his arse before a quarter of the season is done as he'll be shattered!!
Barker was all over the place, and not in a positive way. Defensively he was a major step down from Matthews
I know *it was just a friendly* but I don't think he has the acceleration or skill to play right back. He might find his way at centre back eventually but again he's not got the height and you'd still like a bit more acceleration to make recovery tackles.
I had him at fault for the goal and all the Dartford attacks were going through his side.
I thought the second half with the U23's the formation looked more balanced as we had players more willing to occupy the centre of the pitch compared to the first. But it was notable that we lacked dynamism with Roddy and Barker as full backs.
TBF when was the last time we had a pre season friendly where people have come away thinking this squad is complete, at full match fitness and ready to destroy our league?
I know your post is tongue in cheek but
It'll never, ever happen... Even if players are close to match fitness, why play like its a competitive game?
Barker was running round like a headless chicken trying to close Dartford players down at times, looked great granted but he'll be blowing out of his arse before a quarter of the season is done as he'll be shattered!!
Barker was all over the place, and not in a positive way. Defensively he was a major step down from Matthews
I know *it was just a friendly* but I don't think he has the acceleration or skill to play right back. He might find his way at centre back eventually but again he's not got the height and you'd still like a bit more acceleration to make recovery tackles.
I had him at fault for the goal and all the Dartford attacks were going through his side.
I thought the second half with the U23's the formation looked more balanced as we had players more willing to occupy the centre of the pitch compared to the first. But it was notable that we lacked dynamism with Roddy and Barker as full backs.
Agreed Barker did not play well defensively yesterday, but not all the attacks were against him, the disallowed goal Roddy made it far to easy for the Dartford player to cut in.
TBF when was the last time we had a pre season friendly where people have come away thinking this squad is complete, at full match fitness and ready to destroy our league?
I know your post is tongue in cheek but
It'll never, ever happen... Even if players are close to match fitness, why play like its a competitive game?
Barker was running round like a headless chicken trying to close Dartford players down at times, looked great granted but he'll be blowing out of his arse before a quarter of the season is done as he'll be shattered!!
Barker was all over the place, and not in a positive way. Defensively he was a major step down from Matthews
I know *it was just a friendly* but I don't think he has the acceleration or skill to play right back.
Just delighted to see the team play in the flesh after all this time.Dartford have an excellent set up set up,and some very good players who could probably play at a higher level.Pleased to see Davison score,think he could come good this year. Bit surprised to see Jason Pearce in the car park after the game still in his shirt and eating by his car with a coffee cup on the roof.
They didn’t use the dressing rooms, as per the interview with Jacko above
Had not read Jackos comments,otherwise would not have mentioned it.
I think Barker was trying to hard to impress,and got a bit carried away,losing a bit of discipline in the process.Have we got the next Joe Gomez,our no 17(,is it Deji) looks a class apart,his first touch is so good for a lad his age,the ball just seems to be in the right place for him to do whatever he wants with it,he just seems to glide past people.I look forward to seeing him against league opposition and seeing what he can do.
I was chatting to a guy yesterday who turned out to be one of the younger players brother, he mentioned a few of them had signed 3 year deals which is really positive especially as his brother is one of our “highly rated” players. Good that the club are tying them down on longer deals unlike previous years.
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It'll never, ever happen... Even if players are close to match fitness, why play like its a competitive game?
Barker was running round like a headless chicken trying to close Dartford players down at times, looked great granted but he'll be blowing out of his arse before a quarter of the season is done as he'll be shattered!!
Of course we lost but I was convinced we would finish top two. There was a goal we scored that involved Stephens, Hollands and Jackson that took my breath away with the inter play and running off the ball.
He put a fair few quid on us going up and it almost paid for our weekend in Carlisle, which the then Mrs was invited to.
https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/charlton-assistant-johnnie-jackson-provides-update-on-nigel-adkins-after-addicks-boss-misses-dartford-friendly-with-coronavirus/
Bit surprised to see Jason Pearce in the car park after the game still in his shirt and eating by his car with a coffee cup on the roof.
I had him at fault for the goal and all the Dartford attacks were going through his side.
I thought the second half with the U23's the formation looked more balanced as we had players more willing to occupy the centre of the pitch compared to the first. But it was notable that we lacked dynamism with Roddy and Barker as full backs.
I don't think he has an ounce of fat on him.
Lost a bit of pace but still very fit.
"Now spread out lads and act like a new signing FFS!"