Bowyer revealed his thoughts to Birmingham Live, saying: “When he (Castillo) first came he was overweight, couldn’t run, broke down in the first week or two of pre-season because he was out of shape.”
The end of that article....
"Major credit has to go to Castillo for working his way to match fitness and not giving up, because it must have been demoralising seeing academy stars and an attacking midfielder in McGree get in the starting lineup over him."
Major credit for getting fit and trying to get in the team, seriously? As Roy Keane would say 'that's his job'.
So much for Bowyer loving Charlton. He forced us to accept a known dud because he knew we were desperate for Chuks. Personally I’d have told him to eff right off. He’s fecked us right over. I doubt Castillo is costing very much but whatever it is it’s better spent elsewhere. Unbelievable.
Bowyer revealed his thoughts to Birmingham Live, saying: “When he (Castillo) first came he was overweight, couldn’t run, broke down in the first week or two of pre-season because he was out of shape.”
Having seen him play for the under 23s a couple of weeks ago I couldn't believe he wasn't in the team yesterday (or at least on the bench).
He is fit and strong now. Good runs and crosses. Good inswinging corners with his left foot. Defended well too against a strong Norwich side.
Exactly the type of player that the management don’t like. To get in the first team you have to be prone to injury, ponderous, let your opponent run at you unchallenged and be able to pass the ball out of play.
Charlton have never wanted Castillo. Bowyer wanted shot of him and Chelsea wouldn’t take him back. We wanted Aneke. Do the maths.
Not doubting this info at all but if it’s true then the club really do need to take a look at its recruitment policy. That’s a terrible situation. Quite unbelievable
I would say it’s very believable SHG, something is very wrong with our recruitment policy, very wrong.
Having seen him play for the under 23s a couple of weeks ago I couldn't believe he wasn't in the team yesterday (or at least on the bench).
He is fit and strong now. Good runs and crosses. Good inswinging corners with his left foot. Defended well too against a strong Norwich side.
Exactly the type of player that the management don’t like. To get in the first team you have to be prone to injury, ponderous, let your opponent run at you unchallenged and be able to pass the ball out of play.
Having seen him play for the under 23s a couple of weeks ago I couldn't believe he wasn't in the team yesterday (or at least on the bench).
He is fit and strong now. Good runs and crosses. Good inswinging corners with his left foot. Defended well too against a strong Norwich side.
Exactly the type of player that the management don’t like. To get in the first team you have to be prone to injury, ponderous, let your opponent run at you unchallenged and be able to pass the ball out of play.
He looked out of his depth and lacking confidence to me but I don't think this was the right game to give him a full debut. There was always going to be too much pressure on him. I think we should have played the more experienced Purrington for this one.
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"Major credit has to go to Castillo for working his way to match fitness and not giving up, because it must have been demoralising seeing academy stars and an attacking midfielder in McGree get in the starting lineup over him."
Major credit for getting fit and trying to get in the team, seriously? As Roy Keane would say 'that's his job'.
Spurs sold us down the river.
Charlton's recruitment team on hearing this...
He is fit and strong now. Good runs and crosses. Good inswinging corners with his left foot. Defended well too against a strong Norwich side.
Nile follows in the footsteps of the 2 Matt Smiths