Wouldn't be surprised if the midfield 3 of choice ends up looking like:
Payne McGrandles Fraser
That midfield would need 3 at the back and wingbacks otherwise would leave us exposed or severely limit the strengths of those players imo
With McGrandles taking up the DM spot, gives Garner a more "comfortable" player receiving the ball from defence, before the JFC exit talk probably would have been him.
So JFC could go and Davison too, if we replace them then we're in a good spot imo, maybe a couple of defenders needed too?
If there's one thing that's been proved over last season and this pre-season, it's that Albie is the least effective CAM you can ever hope to see but is actually very decent when played deeper and can get on the ball.
So JFC could go and Davison too, if we replace them then we're in a good spot imo, maybe a couple of defenders needed too?
We don’t need 8 CMs but Clare will be used at RB, RWB or RCB. Quantity wise we’re probably two short but we need to improve on quality. We need 4 I’d say to even think of top 6
So JFC could go and Davison too, if we replace them then we're in a good spot imo, maybe a couple of defenders needed too?
If there's one thing that's been proved over last season and this pre-season, it's that Albie is the least effective CAM you can ever hope to see but is actually very decent when played deeper and can get on the ball.
Problem is he’s only decent when we have the ball. McGrandles and JFC are both good on the ball but are much better defensively in that role. Morgan needs a loan where he can play 40 games as first choice, he will learn more doing that than another year where he is our 5th choice CM in and out of the team/squad
I swear they’re just all the same player with about 5% deviation between them. Bland.
If you think Gilbey and Morgan are the same player , please tell me what you imbibe pre match
Rarely drink at all pre-match, thanks.
The point being that they’re all players that seem to have very little impact on a game and just make up the numbers.
Harsh on Fraser. He certainly made an impact at Burton and MK. Not been given a chance in a Charlton shirt yet, not like the others.
I’ll admit it’s a little harsh on Fraser, but even what I’ve seen of him in a Charlton shirt doesn’t scream “promotion winning midfielder”.
So many players in the squad that just look and feel “7/10”
I wouldn’t disagree to be honest although there’s still so many unknowns. Morgan, DJ, Gilbey and Davison won’t win you promotion but none of them should be starting much.
The midfield 3 and the partner for O'Connell would be my guess at the 4 he isnt sure about. He could even go 4231 with Aneke as a 10 if he thinks it's going to be physical.
Much more exciting than knowing the 11 2 weeks before because that's the only 11 you had!
I hope the plan isn’t to play Morgan in that role, he is good on the ball there but I would be very worried defensively about that team. JFC or Dobson would be much better choices so it is a strange selection.
Could also be a 3-5-2 with those players. Or McGrandles could start in the holding role with maybe Payne pushed forward into the front 3?
I hope the plan isn’t to play Morgan in that role, he is good on the ball there but I would be very worried defensively about that team. JFC or Dobson would be much better choices so it is a strange selection.
Could also be a 3-5-2 with those players. Or McGrandles could start in the holding role with maybe Payne pushed forward into the front 3?
Take Morgan and Leaburn out of that line up and put in Dobson +1 and I think we have the Accrington line-up. Lavelle vs Inniss is the other question.
Which I think is quiet strong. Definitely feel like we need to shift at least one of Gilbey, Morgan or JFC (who have all impressed me) to get another attacking winger/forward in, and we need full back cover.
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With McGrandles taking up the DM spot, gives Garner a more "comfortable" player receiving the ball from defence, before the JFC exit talk probably would have been him.
I swear they’re just all the same player with about 5% deviation between them. Bland.
Jacko gave Gilbs a free pass last season, especially after his red card.
RB: Egbo
CB Lavelle, Inniss, O'Connell
LB: Sessegnon (L)
CDM: Dobson, Clare
CM: Forster-Caskey, Fraser, Gilbey, McGrandles
CAM: Morgan, Payne
RW: Jaiyesimi
LW: Kirk, Blackett-Taylor
FW: Stockley, Aneke, Davison
So JFC could go and Davison too, if we replace them then we're in a good spot imo, maybe a couple of defenders needed too?
Obviously these players can move around but I think we’re set on the right side of defence and in midfield.
If there's one thing that's been proved over last season and this pre-season, it's that Albie is the least effective CAM you can ever hope to see but is actually very decent when played deeper and can get on the ball.
So many players in the squad that just look and feel “7/10”
There is a fitness worry over JFC but if he is fit I can't believe how many people wouldn't have him in the team.
Much more exciting than knowing the 11 2 weeks before because that's the only 11 you had!
Clare
O'Connell
Sessegnon
CBT
Stockley
Kirk
Will all start at Accrington.
Toss a coin on the keeper
Inniss or Lavelle
Perm 3 from 5 or 6 in midfield
What to do with Aneke
Are the calls he needs to make before then. Assuming no one joins, leaves, gets injured etc between now and then.
Wollocott
Clare, Inniss, O’Connell, Sessegnon
Payne, Morgan, Fraser
Leaburn, Stockley, CBT
I hope the plan isn’t to play Morgan in that role, he is good on the ball there but I would be very worried defensively about that team. JFC or Dobson would be much better choices so it is a strange selection.
Could also be a 3-5-2 with those players. Or McGrandles could start in the holding role with maybe Payne pushed forward into the front 3?
Wollacott
Clare, Inniss, O’Connell, Sessegnon
Dobson, Morgan, Fraser
Kirk, Stockley, CBT
Going forward into the season
Wollacott
Clare, Inniss, O’Connell, Sessegnon
McGrandles, Morgan, Fraser
Payne, Stockley, CBT
If we dont sign another Striker I'd like to see us try
Wollacott
Clare, Inniss, O’Connell, Sessegnon
McGrandles, Morgan, Fraser
Kirk, Payne, CBT
I think Inniss will start, but I feel like on the whole Lavelle has looked better.
If it was up to me I think I’d go:
Wollacott
Clare, Lavelle, O’Connell, Sessegnon
McGrandles, Dobson, Fraser
CBT, Stockley, Kirk
McGilvray
Egbo
Inniss
Morgan
JFC
Payne
Aneke
Which I think is quiet strong. Definitely feel like we need to shift at least one of Gilbey, Morgan or JFC (who have all impressed me) to get another attacking winger/forward in, and we need full back cover.