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Charlton Athletic vs Doncaster Rovers | Saturday 30th October 2021 | Match Preview
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adkins view was he was too short to be a centre back, which is what he was - that is allCafc43v3r said:
He certainly played at right back in the U18s for large parts of last season, even predating Adkins appointment.DOUCHER said:
Strange comment - I’d expect the first team manager to have a view on a player who had been part of the first team squad wouldn’t you ? It was why he next appeared at full back - some think he should be a CDMCafc43v3r said:
So Adkins picked the under 18s last season? I suppose he had the time if Roddy was picking the 1st team......DOUCHER said:
Agreed - let’s not forget about barker as well though - I’m told it was Adkins who said he was too short to be a centre back so if he can be / has been recalled then there is another optionSouthbank said:
Whatever we think about Elewere's contract position, we are down to 2 fit centre backs until January at least. Elewere has to be in the first team squad until that changes. Neither Purrington or Gunter have worked well at centre back and there are no other options to prevent a repeat of last season's defensive collapse when Inniss and Famewo got injured (except maybe Stockley doing a Cliff Holton). I doubt Pearce can play 2 games a week for long without gifting some goals/penalties.ForeverAddickted said:
He wasn't on the bench last time out.ross1 said:No Gunter on the bench FA, I would be surprised. Otherwise always enjoy reading this article each week
To be honest I made no changes to the 18 apart from Pearce in for Lavelle, with Souare on the bench instead - Wouldnt be surprised if its one of him, Gunter or even Elewere that take that available space now.
Your original comment suggests that it was Adkins decision, if my memory is right he actually started at right back in the first team and swapped with the OG Deji as Oshilaja was having a weston super.0 -
Same team for me. Probably setting up as a diamond, although I’d be happier with the same system as last week. Elerewe hopefully on the bench.
Head says win. Heart says 1-1. The result isn’t everything.0 -
Struggling side, played 7 lost 7 on their travels, divisions lowest away scorers with just 2. They've been beaten 6-0 twice (Rotherham cup, Ipswich league). What could possibly go wrong?
Seriously though, we have to win this. I think we'll edge it 2-1.0 -
Covered End said:Did anyone else notice how much Purrington has bulked up and how much stronger he was in his challenges?
A: No but I did notice that it wasn't Pape Souare at left back which perhaps amounts to the same thing. Let's hope BP gers a run in the side now.
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After the bonus of an unexpected victory last week to day is massive. The mood will drop back down if we fail to win today.
Confident of another good performance and 3 points today to keep the confidence up going into a tough run of games over the next 3 weeks. 3-0 all day long0 -
He was advertising a bogof deal on the recently announced clubs video messagescafcnick1992 said:Did anyone catch Jacko's interview on Talksport?0 -
Any likelihood of a pitch inspection if this rain carries on until 3pm?0
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It’s not August 2013. The pitch will stand up to this bit of light drizzleJamesU2002 said:Any likelihood of a pitch inspection if this rain carries on until 3pm?
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Haha, history repeating itself? It's more than a little light drizzle here in Greenwich though.shirty5 said:
It’s not August 2013. The pitch will stand up to this bit of light drizzleJamesU2002 said:Any likelihood of a pitch inspection if this rain carries on until 3pm?0 -
Absolutely hammering it down in SE London atm. I assume they've got the covers on0
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Pitch inspection?0
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iIts ducking wet it’s fucking wet. Got woken up this morning here in Weatcombe park around 15 minutes walk from the ground by the rain hammering down. Started to dry out a bit now0
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For completely unrelated reasons, I am just going passed Donny on the a1 and it's biblical. Game would be in serious doubt up here if this carries on.0
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Signed umbrellas in the club shop?Croydon said:Absolutely hammering it down in SE London atm. I assume they've got the covers on2 -
Alwaysneil said:iIts ducking wet it’s fucking wet. Got woken up this morning here in Weatcombe park around 15 minutes walk from the ground by the rain hammering down. Started to dry out a bit now
Sorry to hear you're sleeping rough mate.3 -
Today’s the day!
Heres hoping for a ‘clean sheet win’1 -
2-1 Addicks0
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Celebrating my birthday today in the Club 1905 lounge. Looking for a good performance and hopefully 3 points to make it perfect. What could possibly go wrong?2
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Anybody believe in coincidences? The day of the home play off semi final was the day after I had an operation on my right foot, today is the day after I had a minor operation on my right foot? I couldn’t go to the first game but am able to go today.Mind you shouldn’t have gone to the play off final, but decided I knew better than my consultant, so I went on crutches and the biggest bandage and boot anyone have every seen, just before half time we scored, and dome lad landed on my foot in celebration, felt so sorry for him as I rolled about in pain, and to be fair I shouldn’t really have gone, and he couldn’t been more apologetic. If I had listen to my consultant advice I might not have needed the operation yesterday 😀.2
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I loved how the Donny players were frantically trying to get rid of the water whilst ours were standing around having a laugh and taking a breather.shirty5 said:
It’s not August 2013. The pitch will stand up to this bit of light drizzleJamesU2002 said:Any likelihood of a pitch inspection if this rain carries on until 3pm?1 - Sponsored links:
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They named it that in honour of your birthday? Have a good day.delroofer said:Celebrating my birthday today in the Club 1905 lounge. Looking for a good performance and hopefully 3 points to make it perfect. What could possibly go wrong?0 -
Let's hope it is indeed an omen Kerry. Good luck with the rehab and I'm sure you'd still be better than most at the crossbar challenge....CharltonKerry said:Anybody believe in coincidences? The day of the home play off semi final was the day after I had an operation on my right foot, today is the day after I had a minor operation on my right foot? I couldn’t go to the first game but am able to go today.Mind you shouldn’t have gone to the play off final, but decided I knew better than my consultant, so I went on crutches and the biggest bandage and boot anyone have every seen, just before half time we scored, and dome lad landed on my foot in celebration, felt so sorry for him as I rolled about in pain, and to be fair I shouldn’t really have gone, and he couldn’t been more apologetic. If I had listen to my consultant advice I might not have needed the operation yesterday 😀.
Enjoy the game coyr
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The weather won't impact the game (being on, not the quality of course!).0
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God, this is worse than that Queen threadking addick said:
Watch that and I just loved Pratley. The passion and the fight...ross1 said:
I dont think Watson has been as bad as some have said but given the chance Id have kept Pratley.0 -
On the basis that all runs eventually come to an end, I’m slightly concerned about the fact that Donny have lost all 7 away games this season. That said, we can’t be too worried about a team with that sort of record, especially one with Joe Dodoo leading the line (he’s bound to score now).The Donny journalist who Louis Mendes interviewed on Charlton Life said that the team are improving but are poor at converting their chances and lack a good defensive midfield player. Hopefully there’ll be room for Lee to create a bit of havoc between the lines and opportunities for Gilbey to find some space with late runs into the box.
This feels like a pivotal game in our season - a win will see us reach the giddy heights of 15 points from 15 games and could provide the platform for us to ease up into mid table by the turn of the year.1 -
Hoping for a comfortable win today- with the high pressing urgency we saw last Saturday. COYR!!0
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Easy 2-0 this week0
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Well we lost that play off leg, so maybe not a good omenKips said:
Let's hope it is indeed an omen Kerry. Good luck with the rehab and I'm sure you'd still be better than most at the crossbar challenge....CharltonKerry said:Anybody believe in coincidences? The day of the home play off semi final was the day after I had an operation on my right foot, today is the day after I had a minor operation on my right foot? I couldn’t go to the first game but am able to go today.Mind you shouldn’t have gone to the play off final, but decided I knew better than my consultant, so I went on crutches and the biggest bandage and boot anyone have every seen, just before half time we scored, and dome lad landed on my foot in celebration, felt so sorry for him as I rolled about in pain, and to be fair I shouldn’t really have gone, and he couldn’t been more apologetic. If I had listen to my consultant advice I might not have needed the operation yesterday 😀.
Enjoy the game coyr3 -
Same set up, Pearce in for Lavelle.
1-1 though in a tentative game.
Will probably be a goal fest now.0 -
I wonder if people ever look at the weather forecast. Yes, lots of rain this morning but clearing up by lunchtime & clear all afternoon.
As I type this there are blue skies over Swanley.
We can't use a postponement today when we are are 3-1 down.3
