Burton Albion vs Charlton AthleticSaturday 13th November 2021 - 3pm Kick-OffReferee: Trevor KettleIntroductionSo you're telling me its an International Break, yet Charlton are still playing on... What kind of sorcery is this? - You potentially have to go back to Russell Slade's last game in charge where we were defeated 3-0 at Swindon Town to find the last weekend when both England and Charlton played - This Saturday we make the trip up to Derbyshire, so far its been an impressive start for Johnnie Jackson... seven points and six goals scored.
Its getting to the stage where Thomas might as well just give him the job, even before Christmas - Especially as his number one external target may no longer be available, but then what do we know.
The OppositionName: Burton Albion (11th) |
Manager: Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
Ground: Pirelli Stadium
Previous Meeting: Charlton Athletic 1-2 Burton Albion
The Addicks travel to Burton this weekend full of confidence and optimism, but its worth pointing out that games against the Brewers have been far from easy - This is a Football League fixture that has only been played out over a total of two seasons, and whilst both sides have recorded "the double" over each other, realistically Burton have shown to be the better team whenever we've come up against them.
Last year though it looked as though Burton would go the same way as Yeovil Town, a spell in the Championship may have been great for the area but can prove costly for clubs of their size, and a return to League Two looked likely - After all the Brewers recorded just two wins prior to 2021 last term, yet ex-Manager: Jimmy Hasselbaink returned on New Years Day, and guided Burton to a respectable 16th place, showing the sort of form that may have resulted in a Play-Off spot had they been consistent over the season.
This season and Burton continued their form from last by recording three wins, their form has dropped of late with recent defeats coming against Wigan Athletic and Oxford United, meaning that they've dropped back into mid-table... On the player front; this Saturday will potentially see Deji Oshilaja coming up against his old team mates, whilst Lucas Akins (very similar to Chuks Aneke in playing style) will prove to be a handful up front, despite having just two goals to his name this term.
Charlton Team NewsThe obvious absentees this weekend are of course; Chris Gunter and Conor Washington as they head off on International Duty for their respective countries - Adam Matthews is already absent from the squad, whilst Papa Souare had to be replaced late on against Leyton Orient after suffering a hamstring injury... So the question is, does Jackson stick with his trusted 3-5-2 formation or so we see a complete change in shape this coming Saturday?
If we see the former, then the only other option at the back is the young: Deji Elerewe who could come into the side. Having both him (and Josh Davison) starting against Burton would negate any potential fines, provided of course our squad was too inexperienced in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday night. Sadly I think its pretty obvious from our last two cup adventures that very few others have managed to force their way ahead of others at present.
MacGillivray
Elerewe - Pearce - Famewo
Dobson
Jaiyesimi - Lee - Gilbey - Purrington
Stockley - Davison
Substitutes Bench: Henderson - Bakrin - Clare - Watson - Kirk - Blackett-Taylor - Burstow
PredictionThis Saturday will be another test for Johnnie Jackson and his new look Charlton team, victory is certainly possible and will be another step towards rescuing what looked a doomed season - Yet just like Lewis Hamilton and his tyres, its going to be a game where we need to be patient and take the opportunities that come for us. Hopefully we've learnt from our games against Burton last season and dont hand them any gifts like what we've done in the past.
Comments
I saw Burton at Plymouth and without wanting to jinx anything they were dreadful. On the other hand Plymouth were pretty strong.
You need three to be able to call the game off.
Interesting to see if Jackson fancies Stockley and Davidson up top together. It could work as Davidson is a lot more mobile than Stockley and would be a willing runner
I think we can win
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Dont remember reading the reasons behind his injury when he went off against Doncaster
I like the approach and positivity about it just giving others a chance. Maybe we created a culture of comfort by always having 3 International players as they would never have to fight back into a team if they'd won. Just need to hope for that win now.
11 cask ales.
2-1 to the Londoners.
Elerewe O.G X 2
Elerewe X 1
Here are those nine players: Harness, Elerewe, Bakrin, Chin, Dempsey, Henry, Clayden, Davison, Burstow
Davison will start next Stockley and of the remaining eight, Elerewe makes the most sense. Otherwise potentially Clayden in the left wing back role. None of the others will get a start at this stage.
Slightly worried we may have lost some momentum due to the dual distraction of the FA Cup and the Pointless Pizza eating competion.
Also Leko, Lavelle and Washington would all be first choices as would Gunter with Mathews injured. So that's four key absences.
Would like to see a win because Saturday will be Day 18 of my 21 day sentence in Q Prison and frankly I am losing the plot. The deluge of personal messages of support and solidarity from all on CL has been both moving and very notably absent.
1-2 Charlton and there will be naked dancing and howling like a mad dog on the 23rd floor of the Best Western Sai Ying Pun.
COYA!!!!
fancy us to win this 1-2, Stockley and Lee