I really don't think there was an issue with injury this season as all big central strikers carry war scars from the weekly battles.
I made a big thing about Stockley playing in a 3 at the beginning of last season under Adkins saying it won't work unless Washington gets closer to him. Under JJ they at least had their moments as a partnership despite both being League 1 forwards. It didn't work under Garner and even when he had played in a 2 up top he has lost his edge. Going to Fleetwood may well get his mojo back as long as he has a partner.
Met him on a couple of occasions well away from his work and along with Jonny Williams is an easy guy to talk to and intelligent. Nothing like the sulking, hand waving player on the field.
Best that Jayden left for his career and for Cafc sake but still surprised he went up to a club on the Lancashire coast after what he said. The fact is once the finances are sorted out a footballer goes where he is wanted.
Fleetwood wanted him, Cafc didn't so good that a deal has been done.
I wish him well and hope he doesn't get a reception like the morons gave *Ricky Holmes when he returned with Oxford. We will find out in a couple of weeks. Ryan marking Jayden will be a wrestling match between two giants !
*Ricky Holmes is playing for Farnborough at 35 for the love of football and some part time cash. One of my favourites.
Need another striker now, so as long as they are decent this is a move that makes sense and is progressive. If it's just cut cutting and we're going back to 2.5 strikers in Leaburn, Bonne and Chuks then I'm less in favour.
All the shitey comments about Stockley waving his arms in the air etc, yeah I would have too. Received zero service for a guy that needs the ball played into him and balls put in the box for him to feed off. I’d have been pissed off too. He didn’t become a bad striker overnight, he was the fall guy for Garner playing zero threat passing at the back football. I hope he does really well.
Seemed like a really decent bloke. He was never my cup of tea as a player and he seems to have really lost the plot this season and his frustration has been obvious. Better for both us and stockers that he moves on. I wish him well.
Wish him all the best, and personally was one of my favourite players in recent times. Always had a soft spot for a big man up front who can do the business in the air.
Shame that it’s ended up this way, and I’m confident that had we played to his strengths we would probably see ourselves a bit further up the table.
Instead, we had a manager for four months who was more interested in seeing the ball get passed around the defence with very little intention of trying to use a striker.
Good luck Jayden. Ignore the idiots who will inevitably boo when we play Fleetwood
I really don't think there was an issue with injury this season as all big central strikers carry war scars from the weekly battles.
I made a big thing about Stockley playing in a 3 at the beginning of last season under Adkins saying it won't work unless Washington gets closer to him. Under JJ they at least had their moments as a partnership despite both being League 1 forwards. It didn't work under Garner and even when he had played in a 2 up top he has lost his edge. Going to Fleetwood may well get his mojo back as long as he has a partner.
Met him on a couple of occasions well away from his work and along with Jonny Williams is an easy guy to talk to and intelligent. Nothing like the sulking, hand waving player on the field.
Best that Jayden left for his career and for Cafc sake but still surprised he went up to a club on the Lancashire coast after what he said. The fact is once the finances are sorted out a footballer goes where he is wanted.
Fleetwood wanted him, Cafc didn't so good that a deal has been done.
I wish him well and hope he doesn't get a reception like the morons gave *Ricky Holmes when he returned with Oxford. We will find out in a couple of weeks. Ryan marking Jayden will be a wrestling match between two giants !
*Ricky Holmes is playing for Farnborough at 35 for the love of football and some part time cash. One of my favourites.
I don't think it's a Ricky Holmes scenario at all. Ricky was at his pomp when he left us and no fan, whatever club, likes to see that. It just hurts whoever they go to.
With Stockers I think the general consensus is ( love or hate ) that his best days in a charlton shirt were way behind him, 2 managers ago to be precise,. Although that's actually only the middle part of last season. It just seems longer.
Need another striker now, so as long as they are decent this is a move that makes sense and is progressive. If it's just cut cutting and we're going back to 2.5 strikers in Leaburn, Bonne and Chuks then I'm less in favour.
Either way, good luck Jayden.
There are a few scenarios
1) We have another striker lined up and he signs tomorrow 2) We aren't looking for another striker because Holden is using the money elsewhere 3) We aren't looking for another striker because the money is all going to the "break even" pot 4) We want another striker, but (quelle surprise) the deal "collapses" and the window slams shut with us putting out one of our usual post window statements about how the other party changed their minds or the terms at the last minute...
Wish him all the best, and personally was one of my favourite players in recent times. Always had a soft spot for a big man up front who can do the business in the air.
Shame that it’s ended up this way, and I’m confident that had we played to his strengths we would probably see ourselves a bit further up the table.
Instead, we had a manager for four months who was more interested in seeing the ball get passed around the defence with very little intention of trying to use a striker.
Good luck Jayden. Ignore the idiots who will inevitably boo when we play Fleetwood
Not quite sure myself, if judging by the number of sitters and simple headers he missed in the first 10 games (or so).
Look at how many bullet headers Leaburn has scored in comparison....from crosses.
Need another striker now, so as long as they are decent this is a move that makes sense and is progressive. If it's just cut cutting and we're going back to 2.5 strikers in Leaburn, Bonne and Chuks then I'm less in favour.
Either way, good luck Jayden.
There are a few scenarios
1) We have another striker lined up and he signs tomorrow 2) We aren't looking for another striker because Holden is using the money elsewhere 3) We aren't looking for another striker because the money is all going to the "break even" pot 4) We want another striker, but (quelle surprise) the deal "collapses" and the window slams shut with us putting out one of our usual post window statements about how the other party changed their minds or the terms at the last minute...
5) We aren’t looking for anyone else this window and once useless DJ and useless Kirk are gone too, we’ll be one injury away from calling Mrs Miggins up again…
Good move for him. Good move for us. This back injury excuse has grown and grown via social media (here)... he had a medical and passed it so that puts that myth to bed.
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I made a big thing about Stockley playing in a 3 at the beginning of last season under Adkins saying it won't work unless Washington gets closer to him. Under JJ they at least had their moments as a partnership despite both being League 1 forwards. It didn't work under Garner and even when he had played in a 2 up top he has lost his edge. Going to Fleetwood may well get his mojo back as long as he has a partner.
Met him on a couple of occasions well away from his work and along with Jonny Williams is an easy guy to talk to and intelligent. Nothing like the sulking, hand waving player on the field.
Best that Jayden left for his career and for Cafc sake but still surprised he went up to a club on the Lancashire coast after what he said.
The fact is once the finances are sorted out a footballer goes where he is wanted.
Fleetwood wanted him, Cafc didn't so good that a deal has been done.
I wish him well and hope he doesn't get a reception like the morons gave *Ricky Holmes when he returned with Oxford.
We will find out in a couple of weeks. Ryan marking Jayden will be a wrestling match between two giants !
*Ricky Holmes is playing for Farnborough at 35 for the love of football and some part time cash. One of my favourites.
Either way, good luck Jayden.
Dry your eyes mate plenty more fish in the sea!
Good luck Jayden and thanks for your service.
There's always one - and it's amazing how often it's you.
Shame that it’s ended up this way, and I’m confident that had we played to his strengths we would probably see ourselves a bit further up the table.
Instead, we had a manager for four months who was more interested in seeing the ball get passed around the defence with very little intention of trying to use a striker.
With Stockers I think the general consensus is ( love or hate ) that his best days in a charlton shirt were way behind him, 2 managers ago to be precise,. Although that's actually only the middle part of last season. It just seems longer.
1) We have another striker lined up and he signs tomorrow
2) We aren't looking for another striker because Holden is using the money elsewhere
3) We aren't looking for another striker because the money is all going to the "break even" pot
4) We want another striker, but (quelle surprise) the deal "collapses" and the window slams shut with us putting out one of our usual post window statements about how the other party changed their minds or the terms at the last minute...