A manager taking the cup seriously ? TS putting the pressure on hoping for a sell out against Leicester in the next round at £50 a ticket? Either way we wIll probably lose at home to MK Dons in front of 4000 in round 3
But well done lads 👍
I doubt any game will be a sell out, any decent team will send their reserves to play us, I doubt you will watching Kane, Haarland or Sala if we draw them. This cup has history for poor crowds.
Genuinely delighted that we have finally got a manager who takes the cup competition seriously by playing a strong team with a good smattering of first team players.
I know there are many on here who will say why bother but it would be a huge tonic to this club if we went on a little cup run. Or even better if we drew one of the London big boys, Man Utd or Liverpool at home in the next round. That might even pay for a forward!
Not sure how you get to that conclusion mate. We’ve made 8 changes tonight, giving a couple of kids debuts and run outs to players not even making the 18 man squad. And we did the same in the last round.
We’ve won the games but don’t think Garner has gone into it particularly striving to win, more to give minutes and exposure. We have a history of fielding far stronger teams in cup competitions and losing games.
Anyway, irrelevant, it’s just nice seeing us win games!
Genuinely delighted that we have finally got a manager who takes the cup competition seriously by playing a strong team with a good smattering of first team players.
I know there are many on here who will say why bother but it would be a huge tonic to this club if we went on a little cup run. Or even better if we drew one of the London big boys, Man Utd or Liverpool at home in the next round. That might even pay for a forward!
Not sure how you get to that conclusion mate. We’ve made 8 changes tonight, giving a couple of kids debuts and run outs to players not even making the 18 man squad. And we did the same in the last round.
We’ve won the games but don’t think Garner has gone into it particularly striving to win, more to give minutes and exposure. We have a history of fielding far stronger teams in cup competitions and losing games.
Anyway, irrelevant, it’s just nice seeing us win games!
His comments before the game werent exactly of someone looking forward to the game either.
Complained about the fixture congestion and how the competition was a bit inconvenient
Perhaps it highlights the benefits of relying on a system. When making wholesale changes in the past, the performances were always disjointed. Tonight didn't sound vintage by any stretch but QPR was a good performance. If the whole squad is bought in, it makes it easy to make a number of changes without the performance levels dropping.
" Charlton reached the Carabao Cup third round for only the second time in 14 seasons".
And we thought we didn't do Cups ........ (!)
If I recall correctly, there was a stat doing to rounds when we made the qtr final vs Wycombe that we had the 4th or 5th worst league cup record in the entire football league. Given we lost that match and have been pitiful in all cups since then I can’t imagine we’ve moved up the rankings very far.
Making the third round is a huge achievement for Garner given out horrific record historically.
Dicky Attenborough and Dicky Mountbatten were used as terms of endearment. Where saying someone is a Richard could be taken as an insult if you are a Londoner 🙄
" Charlton reached the Carabao Cup third round for only the second time in 14 seasons".
And we thought we didn't do Cups ........ (!)
If I recall correctly, there was a stat doing to rounds when we made the qtr final vs Wycombe that we had the 4th or 5th worst league cup record in the entire football league. Given we lost that match and have been pitiful in all cups since then I can’t imagine we’ve moved up the rankings very far.
Making the third round is a huge achievement for Garner given out horrific record historically.
"huge achievement" is a gross, gross overexaggeration. I'm delighted to be through and excited about the draw, but an achievement (let alone a huge one) has to be something that will be remembered. A 3-0 loss at swansea and by January nobody will even remember we got past r1
anyway, i don't care if we beat arsenal, united and liverpool in the cups this season, unless we win one of them (20,000-1?), the only achievement I am interested in is promotion and escaping from this cesspit
Away match against a lowly team next round as we need to stay focused on the league and give the squad a game in case they have to step up for a League match. I would imagine that they didn't want to risk Alex Gilbey more for his opportunity to get a loan move than any other reason despite what Ben said. We all surely understand the politics of football by now.
" Charlton reached the Carabao Cup third round for only the second time in 14 seasons".
And we thought we didn't do Cups ........ (!)
If I recall correctly, there was a stat doing to rounds when we made the qtr final vs Wycombe that we had the 4th or 5th worst league cup record in the entire football league. Given we lost that match and have been pitiful in all cups since then I can’t imagine we’ve moved up the rankings very far.
Making the third round is a huge achievement for Garner given out horrific record historically.
Since 1987, we've only been past the third round on three occasions.
01/02: Round of 16 (R4) 05/06: Round of 16 (R4) 06/07: Quarter-final (R5)
Genuinely delighted that we have finally got a manager who takes the cup competition seriously by playing a strong team with a good smattering of first team players.
I know there are many on here who will say why bother but it would be a huge tonic to this club if we went on a little cup run. Or even better if we drew one of the London big boys, Man Utd or Liverpool at home in the next round. That might even pay for a forward!
Not sure how you get to that conclusion mate. We’ve made 8 changes tonight, giving a couple of kids debuts and run outs to players not even making the 18 man squad. And we did the same in the last round.
We’ve won the games but don’t think Garner has gone into it particularly striving to win, more to give minutes and exposure. We have a history of fielding far stronger teams in cup competitions and losing games.
Anyway, irrelevant, it’s just nice seeing us win games!
Sorry boss disagree!
Read what I wrote again. A strong team with a smattering of first team players.
And that is exactly what we had. With the exception of Chin and Ness I would argue every one of the starting eleven is a member of our first team squadl even if one or two are not playing regularly atm.
And when was the last time you saw a subs bench in the CC with 8 first team names on it?
If Garner didn't want to progress he would have done a Bowyer and picked a team of reserves and youth players. He didn't. I know what I read into that
Probably the most boring match thread ever, made worse by me now knowing a lot more about Andy Williams than I ever thought I wanted to.
I once saw Andy Williams playing cricket at The Oval. He was a major worldwide celebrity at the time. Turned out in full baseball kit with platform boots! The groundsman must have had nightmares!
Probably the most boring match thread ever, made worse by me now knowing a lot more about Andy Williams than I ever thought I wanted to.
I once saw Andy Williams playing cricket at The Oval. He was a major worldwide celebrity at the time. Turned out in full baseball kit with platform boots! The groundsman must have had nightmares!
Genuinely delighted that we have finally got a manager who takes the cup competition seriously by playing a strong team with a good smattering of first team players.
I know there are many on here who will say why bother but it would be a huge tonic to this club if we went on a little cup run. Or even better if we drew one of the London big boys, Man Utd or Liverpool at home in the next round. That might even pay for a forward!
Not sure how you get to that conclusion mate. We’ve made 8 changes tonight, giving a couple of kids debuts and run outs to players not even making the 18 man squad. And we did the same in the last round.
We’ve won the games but don’t think Garner has gone into it particularly striving to win, more to give minutes and exposure. We have a history of fielding far stronger teams in cup competitions and losing games.
Anyway, irrelevant, it’s just nice seeing us win games!
His comments before the game werent exactly of someone looking forward to the game either.
Complained about the fixture congestion and how the competition was a bit inconvenient
He's going to love the pizza cup starting next week then!
As for the draw, obviously would love a top 6 premier league team but anyone will do as long as it's not a team from league one. Can just see us getting Morecambe or Lincoln away.
Another excellent post match interview from Garner. Intelligent & insightful. I really rate him!
Yes have to agree. All seems good. Considering the many dire managers and owners etc In TS and Garner it would appear we have finally attained a solid base. And the whole place is a positive club..I can't recall a time when we had both a teamful of potential goalscorers and so many young players coming through who can be regulars in the not too distant future. I think we are going to crack this division finally. And with the depth to the squad perhaps we can be confident enough that we can stay in the championship now that we are not reliant entirely on quality from loans. Good result last night. Looking forward to Arsenal in round 3
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Anyway, irrelevant, it’s just nice seeing us win games!
Complained about the fixture congestion and how the competition was a bit inconvenient
Dicky Attenborough and Dicky Mountbatten were used as terms of endearment. Where saying someone is a Richard could be taken as an insult if you are a Londoner 🙄
anyway, i don't care if we beat arsenal, united and liverpool in the cups this season, unless we win one of them (20,000-1?), the only achievement I am interested in is promotion and escaping from this cesspit
A very talented player
01/02: Round of 16 (R4)
05/06: Round of 16 (R4)
06/07: Quarter-final (R5)
https://www.charltonafc.com/video/player/0_snr58jzn
Read what I wrote again. A strong team with a smattering of first team players.
And that is exactly what we had. With the exception of Chin and Ness I would argue every one of the starting eleven is a member of our first team squadl even if one or two are not playing regularly atm.
And when was the last time you saw a subs bench in the CC with 8 first team names on it?
If Garner didn't want to progress he would have done a Bowyer and picked a team of reserves and youth players. He didn't. I know what I read into that