A return to the Valley and to winning ways!
The first half was a chess match with Charlton leading the way with possession and Fleetwood making inroads on the counter. We gave them far to much space in behind our backline, but they weren’t ruthless enough to capitalise. They were comfortable enough with leaving the ball to our centre backs and packing the middle. Our midfield couldn’t shake free and our centre backs weren’t careful enough in possession. As the half wore on, we grew into it and made better use of our possession. We had a few opportunities of our own, but we also couldn’t capitalise.
In the second half we began to make headway. Young Mason imposed himself and came up with a goal to reward his efforts and open the scoring.
Dobbo was immense throughout as always, breaking up play and turning defense into attack. He never hides and always seems to be in the right place at the right time. I hope his confidence continues. Chuks played well again, imposing himself and giving their centrebacks something to think about. He banged about for 90 minutes, which should put to bed any health and fitness worries, for now. Alex Gilbey started on the bench again today, but made a big difference in attack when he came on deep in the second half. Perhaps it’s time to start him again, in place of Elliott Lee, who has also found it difficult to make his effort felt. Coming off the bench may suit him and help him find his form again. In terms of being out of the side for an extended period, and then coming back in, Albie Morgan had a good day and was rewarded with a goal to cap off a fine performance. Also, special mention to Innis, whose header put Mason in on goal, and marshaled the defense to limit an in-form Fleetwood. And Corey Blackett-Taylor’s blistering pace kept Fleetwood at bay in the first half, as a primary outlet on the left wing.
Charlton 2 Fleetwood 0
Over to you.
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I thought that awful song wasn’t going to be played as soon as the game finished anymore? Let the supporters & players enjoy the moment before the dirge gets put on the record player
Correct me if I’m wrong but I believe that was Albie’s first goal at the Valley?
I was shocked to see both Morgan and Lee in the starting XI. I have always preferred Gilbey to Lee and if we are rotating the midfield, it has to be Morgan & Gilbey for the next few matches. Lee needs a rest.
Burstow, please let us keep hold of one of our young stars for a few seasons. Innis was excellent and Claire was solid again. Felt much more confident with Mac back in goal too.
We have a very tough run of games coming up so getting into some form and putting some points on the board is essential.
Better 2nd half
Burstow looks a real prospect
Onwards and upwards
2nd was a whole lot better in a long time. I thought CBT was brilliant. Probably my motm.
I do, and that song can be played before, at half-time and full time as far as I'm concerned.
Such a small price to pay to be rid of the crooks.
Won't dwell on individual performances, but there were some who continue to be poor.
Pleased for Morgan, could see how much the goal meant to him.
BUT
A win is still a good thing, especially for both the goalscorers (for different reasons) and sometimes coming through a really sticky patch can teach a manager a lot, especially a new one like Jackson. Certainly lessons to take from that but three points can only be a good thing.
CBT had a blinder as did Burstow, Morgan and Innis. Once the first goal our confidence was there so we need to crack on now.
Thought it was a complete performance 👍
Had to edit as a special mention to the ref...grossly out of shape and a shocking performance aswell. Standard of refereeing is horrific at this level!