I'm so much happier to see Charlton show faith in flawed, monstrous masters like Inniss than hard-working ineffectual drones like Washington. We want to be dominant, we want players who dominate and create decisive moments
Surprised but agree that we need to be stronger up front and in my view that means Conor being third or even fourth choice. I doubt he’s willing to accept that. Always worked his nuts off unlike most of all the others. Good luck Conor. I can see him back in Scotland.
In my opinion it's one of 3 scenarios with Connor, 1. He didn't want to stay amid the sacking of Jacko and uncertainty over who would be coming in. 2. He wanted more money than we were prepared to pay him. 3. TS was pissed after he allegedly started rumours of replacing Jacko and decided he didn't want him in the squad
4. Charlton decided they would try for someone who could stick the ball in the net more often.
I’m absolutely certain his replacement will show more effort and score more goals. Only a fool would think otherwise right?
All this talk of 'effort' I find misleading. You won't find many professional footballers who don't try, who don't run and run. Yes, Washington put in a shift - his replacement will too, and perhaps more subtly too. There's such a thing as timing a run
Is that a joke? Not one that any cafc fans will enjoy
It's been quoted elsewhere from somebody self-identifying as a journalist.
Marquis is a joke of a player at whom we've been laughing for years My pompey supporting mate thinks he's a donkey, a slow thick donkey who shoulda retired from the beach years ago
Washington was always a tricky one, he was probably worth a new contract based on last season, I'd have liked to have seen him given a new deal but on the other hand he wouldn't have gotten into either of Powell or Bowyer's promotion teams and maybe he didn't want to potentially sit on the bench next season which would have been his place if we're serious about getting promoted next season.
Means that once again we'll be looking for a marquee signing up front. To let Washington leave we need a proven upgrade at this level, not a Josh Parker or unproven Premier League youngster.
Really don't understand this decision. We knew we would have to bring in another mobile forward over the summer in addition to the one we had in Washington. Of the three strikers on the books he was the most mobile, now we are left with two strong forwards who can't play together and you wouldn't want them up front on their own. So we now have to bring in 2 more strikers?
I'm fine with this IF we bring in another pacey, intelligent striker that makes similar runs, can play all season and scores 15+ goals. He was the only striker last season that stretched defences and gave opposing defenders something to think about. His finishing was poor, but that's why he's a L1 player.
Add a decent L1+ second striker to the shopping list, alongside the new gaffer and other squad players. Hope TS' wallet is ready.
People just looking for something to get upset about now. Not one person wants him to be in our first 11 next season and I'm sure someone was saying he was looking for a pay rise. I think he's a good backup yes, but this is obviously a sign that we'll bring in another first 11 striker, and I'm happy to put faith in Kanu as a backup.
Plus, it was a snidey move for Washington to spread the rumor that TS was going to fire Jackson. There's no positive influence from doing that.
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A shocking decision if we didn't offer a contract at all imo. Even if plan A is 433 he can do a job wide and gives you a plan B.
Unfortunately Conor is a victim of the entirely ridiculous decision to bring back Aneke in January.
I would've kept him on but I don't think it fits.
Only a fool would think otherwise right?
His ability to run into spaces, stretch defences, and control a difficult ball whilst under pressure was second to none at this level.
However that being said, with no idea what’s going on with the contract negotiations, something has to give after the last couple of seasons.
Good to luck to him.
Marquis is a joke of a player at whom we've been laughing for years
My pompey supporting mate thinks he's a donkey, a slow thick donkey who shoulda retired from the beach years ago
Means that once again we'll be looking for a marquee signing up front. To let Washington leave we need a proven upgrade at this level, not a Josh Parker or unproven Premier League youngster.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cz4FNjYYjf8
https://youtu.be/IZvk4YYz1T0
https://youtu.be/uKMK0Y_OAgE
I'm fine with this IF we bring in another pacey, intelligent striker that makes similar runs, can play all season and scores 15+ goals. He was the only striker last season that stretched defences and gave opposing defenders something to think about. His finishing was poor, but that's why he's a L1 player.
Add a decent L1+ second striker to the shopping list, alongside the new gaffer and other squad players. Hope TS' wallet is ready.
Now looking for two strikers in the Conor mold. Don’t think we’ll find them at a reasonable price.
A better Simon Church but we could do a lot lot better.
I think he's a good backup yes, but this is obviously a sign that we'll bring in another first 11 striker, and I'm happy to put faith in Kanu as a backup.
Plus, it was a snidey move for Washington to spread the rumor that TS was going to fire Jackson. There's no positive influence from doing that.
Good luck to the black box finding someone better that's actually willing to come to this dumpster fire of a club