My nagging question about Dobson has been "did he look that good last season because he was having to cover so many shortcomings of those around him?"
Do we need that style of midfielder to play week in week out? He's high energy, combative and excellent at mopping up ahead of the defence, but from what I've seen so far we'll be aiming to win the ball higher up than him, and we need the central midfielders to push on up the pitch and pin teams in their own box when we're in possession, and I'm not sure that's his game
He's looked a bit lost in the 2 pre-season appearances I've seen so far. Too early to tell if he'll settle into the new formation and style of play, but he's finding it harder than most of our other midfielders so far.
Gotta say, it would be an insane power move for Garner to have Dobson sold and give Morgan the number 4 shirt. Albie would be his white whale as he was Adkins'
Gotta say, it would be an insane power move for Garner to have Dobson sold and give Morgan the number 4 shirt. Albie would be his white whale as he was Adkins'
I might've missed something but is there any evidence that Dobson is being benched in favour of other players, other than that he didn't play in the last pre-season game? And wasn't that just due to a slight strain?
I might've missed something but is there any evidence that Dobson is being benched in favour of other players, other than that he didn't play in the last pre-season game? And wasn't that just due to a slight strain?
There's nothing like a good Charlton Life panic/meltdown at every available opportunity!
Dobson grew up playing CB and was moved into midfield once he reached the senior level.
Putting him into the defence might not be as unlikely as some think. I wouldn't have him as part of a two but I could see it working in a three. If Garner were to switch formations during the season, it's a real possibility.
I stated that I wondered if BG doesn’t fancy Dobson as starter, went in a meeting, came out two hours to see a crime scene in here. Sorry all, I’m sure Dobson starts was just thinking out loud..
Dobson grew up playing CB and was moved into midfield once he reached the senior level.
Putting him into the defence might not be as unlikely as some think. I wouldn't have him as part of a two but I could see it working in a three. If Garner were to switch formations during the season, it's a real possibility.
Or Morgan/Fraser deeper in the playmaker role with Dobson higher up to press? A Pirlo style midfield.
I'm not convinced Albie can play that deep, but would love to see it tried
Ah the false one role, might be something in that.
Ok so now we are going to try the bloke in as many different positions that we can to try and find one he is half decent in ?? Folks when does a false dawn become reality ? 😂😂😂😂
I'm not convinced Albie can play that deep, but would love to see it tried
Ah the false one role, might be something in that.
Ok so now we are going to try the bloke in as many different positions that we can to try and find one he is half decent in ?? Folks when does a false dawn become reality ? 😂😂😂😂
When he’s 83 and failed as owner, CEO and manager.
That's twice now, I have seen "Charlton sign so and so" in the meedya only to jump on CL before realising it is for the doris team... BTW why wasn't Charlton Doris's considered?
Wednesday bid around £200k, Hull want more. Famewo for £50k was the first fee they paid for a couple of years, so they’re another club not throwing money round when it comes to transfer fees.
50 k is cheap for Famewo isn't it?
Not if you've seen him play
A defender who can't defend is like a car with no engine.
Joe Pigott has joined Portsmouth on a season-long loan, gotta admit I’m a bit disappointed we haven’t got him back at The Valley but maybe that’s just former CAFC player sentiment.
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Putting him into the defence might not be as unlikely as some think. I wouldn't have him as part of a two but I could see it working in a three. If Garner were to switch formations during the season, it's a real possibility.
Clare Inniss Dobson Clayden
DJ Gilbey Morgan JFC
Stockley Chuks
Clare Dobson Deji O'Connell
Sessegnon JFC Gilbey Fraser
Davison-ponytail Leaburn
Indeed I'm looking forward to seeing how he copes at LB, when he's more of a right footer
surely he knows he HAS to be on top form if he’s going to be selected for the World Cup, so would hope he’ll be busting a gut to play well
So, any news re rumours anybody..
It really wouldn't surprise me if Clare ends up being 1st choice right back.
Grrr!
I am cut to the quick with your short shrift...