Anderson looks a great talent, hopefully he can be used here and there this year. I don't really want us relying on him to start yet but he's definitely not far off. Equally a short term loan could be an option and integrate him in 2-3 months after a bit of match practice lower down.
Maybe i am in the minority Asimwe looked raw, but lacked the end product. He is still young, but equally i'd be worried if we had him near, i think a loan will do him good.
Speaks very well - Really need to get Contract negotiations under way.
Cant have a repeat of Aribo or Grant with this lad
Can only hope we have the option of an additional year at the end of his current deal, but there is nothing saying as much in the article about him signing a pro deal until 2024.
Think its him vs McGrandles for a place on the bench come Leyton Orient, and to be honest Id give it to Karoy
Thought Connor looked well when he came on and the weekend, i would say there is space for both or allow Anderson a short term loan and see how he gets on.
Been outstanding pre season, looked the part when he played in the cups last season, at Dartford was telling Dobbo who to pick up and where to put the ball, Henry was raved about and will make it somewhere, but this lad seems to have everything in the locker to build on. Get the pen and paper out sharpish.
I've been watching Karoy for a couple of years now and he always stands out. His physicality is good as is his engine abnd he's got skills on both feet an a great range of passing. He is always scanning so he knows what's going on but one thing that makes him stand out for me ishis ability to strike the ball with any part of his foot. Its a tiny detail but one of the things that will make him a special player because he doesn't have to maniupulate the ball into the right position on his foot, Instep, top of foot, outside of foot he can se them all. In the game the professopnals refer to these sorts of players as the 2% ers. They can react and move thst fraction quicker than most and that's what sets them apart.
He has made a very strong claim for an immediate first team starter spot, either in midfield or up front .. he is now an integral part of what has become a good strong squad, though I would still like tosee us sign a more experienced and accomplished keeper
Shouldn't be anywhere near being considered a starter, despite how impressive he's been in Pre-Season.
We get way too 'hyped' over every youngster that starts impressing, and bigging them up to much more than they are, and then get upset when they don't progress as much as we've decided they should do
I've been watching Karoy for a couple of years now and he always stands out. His physicality is good as is his engine abnd he's got skills on both feet an a great range of passing. He is always scanning so he knows what's going on but one thing that makes him stand out for me ishis ability to strike the ball with any part of his foot. Its a tiny detail but one of the things that will make him a special player because he doesn't have to maniupulate the ball into the right position on his foot, Instep, top of foot, outside of foot he can se them all. In the game the professopnals refer to these sorts of players as the 2% ers. They can react and move thst fraction quicker than most and that's what sets them apart.
@soapboxsam. Do you know much about his background, school, etc out of interest?
I get to hear about young players who started out at Kinetic academy who have seen over 60 lads get contracts at Professional clubs: Aribo, Maja, Kwadwo Baah, Norrington-Davies etc.
And young Deji who only spent 3 months at Kinetic (Royal Russel school) before the academy owner got him into Charlton at a young age.
For Karoy Anderson, Swisdom is your man, and Steve gives a good summing up of his talents above. He definitely looks like a player who should/could be in the 18 man squad but given time to blossom and not over played. 1/10/2004 so at 18 needs to be nurtured like the rest of the talented 18 year olds like Mitchell 9/1/05 Kanu 18/11/04 Asiimwe 29/12/04
I understand the opinions that he should be broken in gently .. but take 2 examples of very successful teenagers .. the late & lamented Trevor Francis scored a hat trick for Brum (1st team) before he was 18, 15 goals from 22 games in his first season .. Norman Whiteside, an integral first teamer at Man U as a teenager .. both played in an era when players of any age were kicked from pillar to post with lenient refereeing punishing only the most serious cases of a b h If Holden goes to Karoy, puts his arm round his shoulders and says words to the effect 'you're gonna have to wait a while before you get a regular place', that could knock Karoy's confidence down a few pegs .. on the contrary he needs to be told he's ready to go in every game .. he's a big and confident young man, I'm sure he can hold his own amongst the L1, tough guys, we need his talent on the pitch, not back down with the kids
Thought he was outstanding last night against such a strong line up
He did, it was a mature performance, would you loan him out if you were Dean, or keep him around the squad, in case we get injuries, could he fill Pans boots if he’s off to Africa after Christmas, ie do a short term loan somewhere, then bring him back for cover.
I like karoy reminds me a bit or Aribo when he came in to the squad. Certainly seen enough to justify keeping him here and letting him have a crack at breaking in to squad/first team and if he hasnt by Jan let him go on loan
Looks like he's a talented lad but playing him in league games when he's on a one year contract is asking for trouble. Signing a one year contact with an optional second year has got to be the clubs minimum requirement of academy players before they're considered for selection in the league.
Shouldn't be anywhere near being considered a starter, despite how impressive he's been in Pre-Season.
We get way too 'hyped' over every youngster that starts impressing, and bigging them up to much more than they are, and then get upset when they don't progress as much as we've decided they should do
Don't agree with that at all. If he impresses in every game why on earth wouldn't he be considered to start?
As the famous saying goes.......if you're good enough, you're old enough.
Keep him at Charlton, play him intelligently and at the right time for the club and him. I would love to see him progress at Charlton, much like Leaburn has for us.
We should not be afraid of playing our academy players.
Looks like he's a talented lad but playing him in league games when he's on a one year contract is asking for trouble. Signing a one year contact with an optional second year has got to be the clubs minimum requirement of academy players before they're considered for selection in the league.
In fairness he signed a 2.5 year pro deal when he turned 17, a sensible length at that age. He’s clearly developed well so is due a new deal, let’s hope it’s sorted sooner than later.
I’m not the decision will be much of a problem for long. This lad is class not a chance in hell he stays with us for long unfortunately
Probably true but he’s only just likely to be ready for league one this season. If and of course it’s a big if that Charlton get promoted this season then he can progress with us. Always the chance a PL team wants him of course but we might keep hold of him longer than Burstow for example.
I was taken with him a couple of years back when I watched the youth finals. I love the way he seems to create his own time and space - he often receives the ball in really tight positions but somehow just about always gets clear, still in possession, to make a positive run or pass. A rare talent.
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Maybe i am in the minority Asimwe looked raw, but lacked the end product. He is still young, but equally i'd be worried if we had him near, i think a loan will do him good.
That is all.
Karoy has something special
We get way too 'hyped' over every youngster that starts impressing, and bigging them up to much more than they are, and then get upset when they don't progress as much as we've decided they should do
I get to hear about young players who started out at Kinetic academy who have seen over 60 lads get contracts at Professional clubs: Aribo, Maja, Kwadwo Baah, Norrington-Davies etc.
And young Deji who only spent 3 months at Kinetic (Royal Russel school) before the academy owner got him into Charlton at a young age.
For Karoy Anderson, Swisdom is your man, and Steve gives a good summing up of his talents above.
He definitely looks like a player who should/could be in the 18 man squad but given time to blossom and not over played.
1/10/2004 so at 18 needs to be nurtured like the rest of the talented 18 year olds like Mitchell 9/1/05
Kanu 18/11/04
Asiimwe 29/12/04
If Holden goes to Karoy, puts his arm round his shoulders and says words to the effect 'you're gonna have to wait a while before you get a regular place', that could knock Karoy's confidence down a few pegs .. on the contrary he needs to be told he's ready to go in every game .. he's a big and confident young man, I'm sure he can hold his own amongst the L1, tough guys, we need his talent on the pitch, not back down with the kids
Agree about getting his contract sorted pdq.
As the famous saying goes.......if you're good enough, you're old enough.
https://www.charltonafc.com/news/view/615c3efceb27f/karoy-anderson-signs-first-pro-deal-until-2024
https://twitter.com/cafcofficial/status/1687798162348453888?s=46&t=rzwK-lKUfnEi2Cc7HCIzcA
https://www.charltonafc.com/