How can people want to see Jason Pearce not retained next season,I have not seen this game,but have no doubt he was instrumental in the score,as he always is when the shit is hitting the fan.of course he wont play 40 games,but when we have dodgy away games and need some inspiration,he is the man.
Because we have incredibly silly fans who like a scape goat or 4.
A player isn't a scapegoat because some fans feel we need better. Pearce is 35 in December, hardly unreasonable to think it might be time to move him on.
A younger quicker version of Pearce is probably needed, hence the reason to replace him, keeping him around for experience in a coaching capacity isn’t a problem. As like many other players he is not getting us promoted next season.
Tucker from Gillingham could be the answer here? Pearce as defensive coach but retaining player reg as well.
Very solid away performance in the end. We had a bright opening 10 mins then I felt the game might be slipping away from us in a familiar pattern. This time we we defended better, weathered the storm, and grew back into the game. Thought Morgan and Gilbey were dreadful first half. Morgan got better in the second though and that helped us build better attacks. Gilbey’s pass completion stats must be in single figures. Pearce loves a battle like that against someone like Smith and still can hold his own in those situations.
Great goal from Dobson, but any winner like that from him is a bit of a fluke and certainly not part of a game plan. We wasted lots of good situations again today - CBT and Washington in particular. Wash is still moving well but his confidence has evaporated, wrong decision after wrong decision from him today. Overthinking imo. CBT was a threat until the final ball/shot.
Nice to get a win, hints of what could’ve been, and still evidence of what needs to be improved.
How can people want to see Jason Pearce not retained next season,I have not seen this game,but have no doubt he was instrumental in the score,as he always is when the shit is hitting the fan.of course he wont play 40 games,but when we have dodgy away games and need some inspiration,he is the man.
Because we have incredibly silly fans who like a scape goat or 4.
A player isn't a scapegoat because some fans feel we need better. Pearce is 35 in December, hardly unreasonable to think it might be time to move him on.
Pratt's age last year but many thought he should have been retained. Also about the age that the 2 Italian CB’S were last summer when they helped beat England and stopped the likes of Harry Kane. Fitness is what counts.
Who did retain the services of Darren Pratley...? Leyton Orient, 14th in League Two.
How can people want to see Jason Pearce not retained next season,I have not seen this game,but have no doubt he was instrumental in the score,as he always is when the shit is hitting the fan.of course he wont play 40 games,but when we have dodgy away games and need some inspiration,he is the man.
Because we have incredibly silly fans who like a scape goat or 4.
A player isn't a scapegoat because some fans feel we need better. Pearce is 35 in December, hardly unreasonable to think it might be time to move him on.
Pratt's age last year but many thought he should have been retained. Also about the age that the 2 Italian CB’S were last summer when they helped beat England and stopped the likes of Harry Kane. Fitness is what counts.
Fitness, sharpness, ability to read the game and have your body respond as you slow down.
How can people want to see Jason Pearce not retained next season,I have not seen this game,but have no doubt he was instrumental in the score,as he always is when the shit is hitting the fan.of course he wont play 40 games,but when we have dodgy away games and need some inspiration,he is the man.
Jason Pearce has been a great player and leader for us. Absolutely no doubt about it.
After a game like today, it is easy to say he is still the man. But that forgets it was only a few weeks ago when we played a night game up at Bolton that his performance was so absolutely dire that JJ had to take him off before he was sent off. (He'd already rugby tackled someone when he did it again and was so lucky not to be sent off). That evening convinced me it was time for him to concentrate on a coaching career.
I hope he is retained next year in some capacity. But to think he can play regularly and be a lynchpin of a promotion winning team is wrong.
How can people want to see Jason Pearce not retained next season,I have not seen this game,but have no doubt he was instrumental in the score,as he always is when the shit is hitting the fan.of course he wont play 40 games,but when we have dodgy away games and need some inspiration,he is the man.
Because we have incredibly silly fans who like a scape goat or 4.
A player isn't a scapegoat because some fans feel we need better. Pearce is 35 in December, hardly unreasonable to think it might be time to move him on.
Pratt's age last year but many thought he should have been retained. Also about the age that the 2 Italian CB’S were last summer when they helped beat England and stopped the likes of Harry Kane. Fitness is what counts.
Yes it is, I agree.
Other players at that age aren’t good enough. Jackson’s decided that Watson at 36 isn’t. It’s nothing to do with fans having scapegoats.
Should have mentioned MacGillivray, who commanded his area well and came out to catch more than a few dangerous balls in. He’s a very good keeper when he’s not too rooted to his line.
I reckon he reads Charlton Life. and realised he needed to change his game.
Ever since the criticism of him for his unwillingness to come for crosses reached a crescendo, he's actually started to come for crosses in the last 3 or 4 games. And today showed he's perfectly capable of coming and taking a cross.
I've been one of his biggest critics this season. But if he carries on playing like he has done today I will happily change my mind completely.
Players are probably told not to take too much notice of social media and forums but i think if i was a player i'd absolutely be reading what the fans were saying about me.
Could those of you giving Gilbey 7s and 8(!!!) name just a few, even one or two good things he did in the whole game. Or else I feel as if I am in a parallel universe.(not unusual sadly)
Could those of you giving Gilbey 7s and 8(!!!) name just a few, even one or two good things he did in the whole game. Or else I feel as if I am in a parallel universe.(not unusual sadly)
Pearce absolutely loved that today. Had a feeling he'd put in a performance. Morgan (hasn't played for a bit) and Gilbey were pretty woeful, which meant Dobson must have played a blinder. And what a strike. I'm not all that surprised he hit it so sweetly, as he does have better technique than most of our team. CBT's final pass was poor today, but boy does he get into some good positions. MacGillivray was very solid and has clearly worked on coming out and catching the ball. Stockley again immense defensively, and Washington again worked hard but was let down by his touch. The opportunity when he was free was a case in point. Two poor touches allowed the defender to get back and block. Matthews decent again, and Clare I thought was excellent. A good effort today, well done boys. Keeping Rotherham to one shot on target was a real achievement.
PS JJ should really have subbed off Morgan or Gilbey at 60 mins as nether was playing well. Providing JFC was fit enough.
Jason Pearce might be just past his use by date but whatever else you think he always gives 100% effort and commitment. It can’t make up for his age every game but it still does in some. Obviously today was one of those.
Pearce absolutely loved that today. Had a feeling he'd put in a performance. Morgan (hasn't played for a bit) and Gilbey were pretty woeful, which meant Dobson must have played a blinder. And what a strike. I'm not all that surprised he hit it so sweetly, as he does have better technique than most of our team. CBT's final pass was poor today, but boy does he get into some good positions. MacGillivray was very solid and has clearly worked on coming out and catching the ball. Stockley again immense defensively, and Washington again worked hard but was let down by his touch. The opportunity when he was free was a case in point. Two poor touches allowed the defender to get back and block. Matthews decent again, and Clare I thought was excellent. A good effort today, well done boys. Keeping Rotherham to one shot on target was a real achievement.
Really good summary. Saves me having to add anything!
It just shows you how Football drives you mad and brings you back, if anyone predicted that result, fair play to you, quite simply a great performance and perhaps shows the inconsistency of our season, brilliant one minute and rubbish the next.
It just shows you how Football drives you mad and brings you back, if anyone predicted that result, fair play to you, quite simply a great performance and perhaps shows the inconsistency of our season, brilliant one minute and rubbish the next.
Only a true legend would have got the result and scoreline, but obviously wouldn't pick it on prediction thread as it'd feel cheating.
FFS. Though my other 1-0 came on last night so at least starting on 3pts.
Could those of you giving Gilbey 7s and 8(!!!) name just a few, even one or two good things he did in the whole game. Or else I feel as if I am in a parallel universe.(not unusual sadly)
Absolute nonsense that MacGillivray changed his goalkeeping style because of criticism from JJ. He actually took note of what many of us on Charlton Life had been saying for months! 😂
Could those of you giving Gilbey 7s and 8(!!!) name just a few, even one or two good things he did in the whole game. Or else I feel as if I am in a parallel universe.(not unusual sadly)
Absolute nonsense that MacGillivray changed his goalkeeping style because of criticism from JJ. He actually took note of what many of us on Charlton Life had been saying for months! 😂
Agree. He hasn’t commanded his area since he has been at the club, so not quite sure why Jackson is bringing it up now. All that said, McG looked really assured today.
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After a game like today, it is easy to say he is still the man. But that forgets it was only a few weeks ago when we played a night game up at Bolton that his performance was so absolutely dire that JJ had to take him off before he was sent off. (He'd already rugby tackled someone when he did it again and was so lucky not to be sent off). That evening convinced me it was time for him to concentrate on a coaching career.
I hope he is retained next year in some capacity. But to think he can play regularly and be a lynchpin of a promotion winning team is wrong.
Other players at that age aren’t good enough. Jackson’s decided that Watson at 36 isn’t. It’s nothing to do with fans having scapegoats.
https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/johnnie-jackson-delighted-with-display-at-rotherham-and-says-george-dobson-deserved-long-awaited-goal/
Happy with performance, Dobbo scoring and putting bet on
Bookie's remembered me as took them forever to find odds this morning
Morgan (hasn't played for a bit) and Gilbey were pretty woeful, which meant Dobson must have played a blinder. And what a strike. I'm not all that surprised he hit it so sweetly, as he does have better technique than most of our team.
CBT's final pass was poor today, but boy does he get into some good positions.
MacGillivray was very solid and has clearly worked on coming out and catching the ball.
Stockley again immense defensively, and Washington again worked hard but was let down by his touch. The opportunity when he was free was a case in point. Two poor touches allowed the defender to get back and block.
Matthews decent again, and Clare I thought was excellent.
A good effort today, well done boys. Keeping Rotherham to one shot on target was a real achievement.
PS JJ should really have subbed off Morgan or Gilbey at 60 mins as nether was playing well. Providing JFC was fit enough.
Embarrassing.
https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/hes-reacted-well-to-the-criticism-johnnie-jackson-praises-goalkeeper-craig-macgillivray-for-adding-new-element-to-his-game/
FFS. Though my other 1-0 came on last night so at least starting on 3pts.
https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2022/april/post-match--we-just-didnt-test-the-keeper-enough---warne/