Hmm, he likes possession based football so expect to have the ball loads and not have a shot on target. No plan b but that’s probably more to do with the lack of depth in our squad. Saying that he did get us to the playoffs and the football wasn’t to horrendous so not all bad.
Sounds like our last two managers, with the exception of getting to the play-offs!
I've seen similar quotes from Swindon fans a few times. They obviously weren't paying attention, his Swindon side has the most shots in the league and the most shots on target. So his plan A may not always work, but being shot-shy is definitely something you can't accuse his side of being.
No, the stats are misleading, there was one game last season where they
had 300 shots on target and every other game they just passed it round
the defence for 90 minutes
Just read this news in the railway museum in York. About as Charlton as you can get. If Garner is anywhere near as good as this museum it will be a fantastic ride.
I was there for my birthday this year! Isn't it fantastic. Proper Charlton
I've been waiting years & years for a manager to implement an attacking team - one that has more shots than the opposition & puts that above defending.
Only problem is.............has he seen the current squad ? A lot of rebuilding & coaching needed to get this lot shooting at every opportuinty.
At least I've found my home.........
I've seen enough teams with lower budgets than us playing a passing and attacking style of football, to suggest you don't need a Man City budget to change your style, and that players can adapt
But you do need the players. Squads way deficient on attacking options right now. You can’t polish a turd.
Wasnt going to be anyone else once Cawley wrongly annouced it really. Nice to be offical.
Knew nothing of the guy before the first link but after checking him out, glad to get someone in with a clear plan and vision - and one that doesnt involve smashing towards wavey arm Stockley.
Let’s be honest and face the reality. The squad needs a massive overhaul and the change in ethos in playing style is unlikely to bring instant success. As far as I’m concerned that’s absolutely fine. As long as I and hopefully everyone else can see improvements and that Garner and the club are building something season on season, squad on squad, teams after team then I’ll be more than happy. Certainly BG has to deliver a promotion before too long but if that takes two or three seasons and we go up as a club, squad and team that’s on an upward curve then I’m happy with that. We’ve been a club repairing damage every close season for what seems like years. Time to start building not patching. 100% support for Garner from me.
I was up the Great Orme when the news finally broke, not a euphemism BTW!
First and foremost, welcome Ben! Let’s hope
he and his team get a full season under Thomas, unlike his
predecessors, and leads Charlton to promotion. You never know, it
might be third time lucky again!
This is year one. If we have a decent playing style and look like we know what we're doing by the end of the year I will be happy.
People demanding promotion on day one of Ben being in the role don't really have a clue about the mountain he's facing. Trying to rebuild the club which hasn't really had any changes since the Bowyer days.
All I can say is his interview must’ve been a blinder. Sandgaard has got some serious explaining to do in order to get the support back onside. Already said I’m not impressed with this and now won’t be renewing my ST. This geeza couldn’t even get Swindon out of L2. How’s he gonna get us into a position where we’re contenders. Scrapping the bottom of the barrel springs to mind. Good night … Totally bemused with this appointment.
I got 13 LOL’s for this stupid comment .. well deserved. It was the same day as Sue Gray’s report into Party Gate and that made my blood boil. The Ben Garner premature announcement was the final straw. Bottom line is I’m Charlton ‘til I die and have now renewed my season ticket. Looking forward to the new signings, my holiday and the start of the season. C’MON YOU ADDICKS
This is year one. If we have a decent playing style and look like we know what we're doing by the end of the year I will be happy.
People demanding promotion on day one of Ben being in the role don't really have a clue about the mountain he's facing. Trying to rebuild the club which hasn't really had any changes since the Bowyer days.
Agreed. Anyone expecting/ demanding promotion will likely be disappointed. It is the aim of course but a hell of a lot of work to do with the state of the current squad. Hopefully BG will be backed in the window(s) and bring in the right players to move us forward.
Looking forward to next season. Won't really know what I will be expecting league prospects wise but will gauge that better over the coming weeks from the general consensus on the players we bring in ready to start on 30 July.
Would also like us to shed the irritating "we don't do cups" ethos under this new manager regarding the proper cups ie league and FA.
Excited for the new season now and hopefully will be even more enthused because we have a good squad build over the next few weeks to give us the best realistic chance of getting to where we need to be.
I still think we've got the core of a good team. Thought we under achieved massively last season and with maybe 3 top signings, and a handful of decent ones, we should be in with a shout of promotion.
Here's the chant I've been working on, to be sung raucously to
the tune of ‘David Pleat’s
A Pervert’, or
should I say ‘My Old Man’s a Dustman’,
🎵 Ben Garner's No Nigel, He's Proper Charlton Now, He F***ing Hates the Eagles, Says he'd rather be a Cow. (Moooooo!) 🎵
Drawing
out chanting ‘Moo!’ at the end appeals to my infantile
sense of humour and the kids can join in with it. I can’t see it
catching on, but ‘Goodbye Horse!’ mysteriously
did back in the day.
Anyway,
why not try it out at home and see what the missus thinks, those
preferring more moderate language substituting “F***ing Hates”
with “Doesn’t Like,” although it loses
something in the delivery I find.
If sung loudly enough, he might even look over to milk it.
No! Alright I'll get my coat then and withdraw my application for the post of Poet Laureate.
good news and wish him the best. IMHO it may take up to 3 or more windows to bring in the players we need and get the contracts sorted to give us the team and platform to build from, and I am hopeful that he gets the time, support and money to do that.
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EDIT; Well I’m blowed Ben Garner appointed, who’d a thought it 😲. Welcome Ben.
Seems he might have learnt a harsh lesson after mouthing off last season and got bitten on the arse.
Knew nothing of the guy before the first link but after checking him out, glad to get someone in with a clear plan and vision - and one that doesnt involve smashing towards wavey arm Stockley.
The penny has dropped, that's more like it.
First and foremost, welcome Ben! Let’s hope he and his team get a full season under Thomas, unlike his predecessors, and leads Charlton to promotion. You never know, it might be third time lucky again!
This is year one. If we have a decent playing style and look like we know what we're doing by the end of the year I will be happy.
People demanding promotion on day one of Ben being in the role don't really have a clue about the mountain he's facing. Trying to rebuild the club which hasn't really had any changes since the Bowyer days.
Bangs head repeatedly on desk. 🤕
Hope he brings along Chabudz, he knows a good deal
(I'm talking about the video in a darkened room, with background music not BG).
Agreed. Anyone expecting/ demanding promotion will likely be disappointed. It is the aim of course but a hell of a lot of work to do with the state of the current squad. Hopefully BG will be backed in the window(s) and bring in the right players to move us forward.
Looking forward to next season. Won't really know what I will be expecting league prospects wise but will gauge that better over the coming weeks from the general consensus on the players we bring in ready to start on 30 July.
Would also like us to shed the irritating "we don't do cups" ethos under this new manager regarding the proper cups ie league and FA.
Excited for the new season now and hopefully will be even more enthused because we have a good squad build over the next few weeks to give us the best realistic chance of getting to where we need to be.
🎵
Ben Garner's No Nigel,
He's Proper Charlton Now,
He F***ing Hates the Eagles,
Says he'd rather be a Cow.
(Moooooo!)
🎵
Drawing out chanting ‘Moo!’ at the end appeals to my infantile sense of humour and the kids can join in with it. I can’t see it catching on, but ‘Goodbye Horse!’ mysteriously did back in the day.
Anyway, why not try it out at home and see what the missus thinks, those preferring more moderate language substituting “F***ing Hates” with “Doesn’t Like,” although it loses something in the delivery I find.
If sung loudly enough, he might even look over to milk it.
No! Alright I'll get my coat then and withdraw my application for the post of Poet Laureate.
Was I first?
Are the coaches signed up too?