What a great second half after Reading had proved to devoretty decent in the first.
Quite a few lifers saying in the match preview that this is the sort of game we often lose (away team on a long losing streak away from home etc), but we don’t seem to be that team any more.
So much quality on display in that second period. Corey unplayable again with three great assists, good performances all over the pitch, and four goals of the highest quality.
Tyreece has totally won me over. Cracking strike for his goal, and a wonderful assist for Miles, who looked brilliant again.
No mistakes from Hector this time. He looked class today, and with Jones has formed a strong centre back partnership now.
The only downside was Corey’s hamstring. Just have to hope he’s not out for too long.
But what a game. Absolutely buzzing.
Was he injured as well as Aneke, I assumed Corey went off to protect him for the upcoming games
Strangely quiet and lack luster first half followed by an equally impressive and exciting second half, once again after Apples seemed to wave his magic wand and get the subs sorted at the right time, 'suppose the only demerit in that regard was leaving Chuks on when we were in such a commanding position, but hindsight is a wondeful thing isn't it.. Anyway 4-0 and some good well worked goals, but really impressed with the defence with some great blocks and determination to preserve the clean sheet, that seems to have been worked on big time, so Lincoln away Tuesday and another home match against Bolton next Saturday...more of the same please...✅
Decided not to go today but to stay at home & watch the cricket.
Doh !!! Wrong decision !!
Sounds a cracking 2nd half. Now will Apples stop experimenting with Tedic out wide & start with T. Campbell instead. 2 home games in a row the lad has changed the game when he's come on.
Will watch tuesday game on CAFC TV & going next Saturday for the top 6 clash against Bolton.
Not trying to get ahead of myself but I feel one of Fanny's tingles coming on.....
Reading were decent in the first half, and worked much harder than we did, probably because they were desperate to end that losing run.
As others have commented their 32, Abbey, handled Chuks very well, which meant the ball wasn’t sticking up front and our attacks were snuffed out. Also, Tedic couldn’t get into the game, whereas Tyreece really did, and stole the show. Corey edged the MotM for me, but only just.
Decided not to go today but to stay at home & watch the cricket.
Doh !!! Wrong decision !!
Sounds a cracking 2nd half. Now will Apples stop experimenting with Tedic out wide & start with T. Campbell instead. 2 home games in a row the lad has changed the game when he's come on.
Will watch tuesday game on CAFC TV & going next Saturday for the top 6 clash against Bolton.
Not trying to get ahead of myself but I feel one of Fanny's tingles coming on.....
You would’ve enjoyed today Roastie, we gave em a good stuffing :-)
Love watching Campbell and Asiimwe play - so much skill and energy. CBT impressing agqain and after a poor first half we looked on fire at times in the second half.
Great performance and so far it’s humble pie time for me regarding Appleton. Need to get Dobson and CBT tied up to new deals ASAP - big, big test for the new ownership.
I’m surprised not more has been said about Chuks. At this stage, starting the guy is negligence and if he’s out for a substantial amount of time then that falls on Appleton. Infuriating.
Great performance and so far it’s humble pie time for me regarding Appleton. Need to get Dobson and CBT tied up to new deals ASAP - big, big test for the new ownership.
I’m surprised not more has been said about Chuks. At this stage, starting the guy is negligence and if he’s out for a substantial amount of time then that falls on Appleton. Infuriating.
Great performance and so far it’s humble pie time for me regarding Appleton. Need to get Dobson and CBT tied up to new deals ASAP - big, big test for the new ownership.
I’m surprised not more has been said about Chuks. At this stage, starting the guy is negligence and if he’s out for a substantial amount of time then that falls on Appleton. Infuriating.
That’s harsh on MA!! It doesn’t matter at whatever point Chuks is on the pitch and for whatever amount of time he is on the pitch for, he is always at risk!!
Does MA have to play Tedic because he is on loan? Putting him on the wing is obviously not his game and MA seems not to fancy him at CF
Would he play CF if Aneke is out? Maybe his chance to show what he's about, because one dive and a mishit shot in all this season isn't that impressive. Different style I know but I'd rather have Kanu on.
Great performance and so far it’s humble pie time for me regarding Appleton. Need to get Dobson and CBT tied up to new deals ASAP - big, big test for the new ownership.
I’m surprised not more has been said about Chuks. At this stage, starting the guy is negligence and if he’s out for a substantial amount of time then that falls on Appleton. Infuriating.
That’s harsh on MA!! It doesn’t matter at whatever point Chuks is on the pitch and for whatever amount of time he is on the pitch for, he is always at risk!!
The risk surely increases the longer he's on though?
Problem is that many of Aneke's injuries have occurred while on as a sub.
He has also been injured within minutes of coming on, and once in a warm up, only to be replaced as a sub. Perhaps MA is just focusing on playing players when they are fit and deal with playing the situation when they're not available. Not a bad approach if that's his way.
Great result today and a massive week ahead Lincoln away and Bolton Saturday we will know where we are at after those 2 games Bolton in particular have outclassed us the last 2 times we played them
Great performance and so far it’s humble pie time for me regarding Appleton. Need to get Dobson and CBT tied up to new deals ASAP - big, big test for the new ownership.
I’m surprised not more has been said about Chuks. At this stage, starting the guy is negligence and if he’s out for a substantial amount of time then that falls on Appleton. Infuriating.
"Negligence"?
For a football manager to play a player who has been declared fit?
The definition in your dictionary must differ from those in a normal English dictionary.
Does MA have to play Tedic because he is on loan? Putting him on the wing is obviously not his game and MA seems not to fancy him at CF
Would he play CF if Aneke is out? Maybe his chance to show what he's about, because one dive and a mishit shot in all this season isn't that impressive. Different style I know but I'd rather have Kanu on.
A weak first half and the first 10 minutes of the second was all Reading. Once we scored, however, it was like rolling back the years to the 70s with our attacking flair and Reading were completely unable to live with us. Wonderful entertainment.
We have an outstanding crop of young players and a number of other consistently excellent performers like Dobbo, CBT, May and Jones. It’s vital that we get out of the division this season if we’re going to hang onto our best performers and progress as a club. We have some genuine strength in depth (notwithstanding Chuks’ injury) and that should stand us in good stead as we get into the Tuesday/Saturday cycle over the next few weeks.
Today’s clean sheet is a bonus and we now really need to pick up our away form and get some points on the board, starting on Tuesday.
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Anyway 4-0 and some good well worked goals, but really impressed with the defence with some great blocks and determination to preserve the clean sheet, that seems to have been worked on big time, so Lincoln away Tuesday and another home match against Bolton next Saturday...more of the same please...✅
CBT's three assists must put value on his head
Great substitutions.
What a pleasure to see Charlton on fire!
Doh !!! Wrong decision !!
Sounds a cracking 2nd half. Now will Apples stop experimenting with Tedic out wide & start with T. Campbell instead. 2 home games in a row the lad has changed the game when he's come on.
Will watch tuesday game on CAFC TV & going next Saturday for the top 6 clash against Bolton.
Not trying to get ahead of myself but I feel one of Fanny's tingles coming on.....
Also, Tedic couldn’t get into the game, whereas Tyreece really did, and stole the show. Corey edged the MotM for me, but only just.
He has also been injured within minutes of coming on, and once in a warm up, only to be replaced as a sub. Perhaps MA is just focusing on playing players when they are fit and deal with playing the situation when they're not available. Not a bad approach if that's his way.
Pure strike from TS and how nice to see 3 academy lads celebrating in the corner....him, Nathan and Miles.
Miles is pretty clinical when coming on a as a sub.
For a football manager to play a player who has been declared fit?
The definition in your dictionary must differ from those in a normal English dictionary.
We have an outstanding crop of young players and a number of other consistently excellent performers like Dobbo, CBT, May and Jones. It’s vital that we get out of the division this season if we’re going to hang onto our best performers and progress as a club. We have some genuine strength in depth (notwithstanding Chuks’ injury) and that should stand us in good stead as we get into the Tuesday/Saturday cycle over the next few weeks.