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Post-Match Thread: Charlton Athletic vs Reading | Saturday 21st October 2023 - 3pm KO

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  • JamesSeed
    JamesSeed Posts: 17,380
    JohnnyH2 said:
    JamesSeed said:
    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
    My mistake. Written quickly on the train home. 
  • eastterrace6168
    eastterrace6168 Posts: 22,586
    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...✅
  • Raith_C_Chattonell
    Raith_C_Chattonell Posts: 5,684
    Back 4 looked much better today, Hector a stand out - shame Aneke couldn't convert his brilliant through ball.

    CBT's three assists must put value on his head  

    Great substitutions. 

    What a pleasure to see Charlton on fire! 
  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,610
    AFKABartram said:
    Left at half time, absolute borefest, don’t think we had a single chance. If you don’t score you’ll never win games.

    We’re going nowhere. 
    😳
  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,610
    AFKABartram said:
    I never feel right giving someone MOM who only played half a game, but Tyreece Campbell was sickeningly good 2nd half.

    A real break out performance by him. 
    But but you left at half time 😜
  • golfaddick
    golfaddick Posts: 33,640
    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.....
  • JamesSeed
    JamesSeed Posts: 17,380
    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. 
  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,866
    golfaddick said:
    Decided not to go today but to stay at home & peel my spuds.

    Doh !!! Wrong decision !!



  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,829
    edited October 2023
    golfaddick said:
    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 :-) 
  • JamesSeed
    JamesSeed Posts: 17,380
    Leuth said:
    Can we actually ban NabyWonderland from player marks? This is too much. I can't stand it 
    After your comment about CBT playing ‘so badly’ in the first half glass houses spring to mind. 😂
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  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 22,450
    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.
  • Numbers
    Numbers Posts: 834
    golfaddick said:
    Decided not to go today but to stay at home & watch the cricket.

    Doh !!! Wrong decision !!

    But I know what the manager should do next!!!!

  • CAFCOlly
    CAFCOlly Posts: 523
    edited October 2023
    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.
  • JamesSeed
    JamesSeed Posts: 17,380
    edited October 2023
    Hadn’t realised that we were so well positioned in the league. Two games in hand and just four points away from the playoffs. 
    All we need is to discover our away form. 

  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 22,450
    CAFCOlly said:
    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.
    Will be gutted if we lose Dobson and CBT.
  • cafc_se7
    cafc_se7 Posts: 2,276
    CAFCOlly said:
    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!! 
  • KingKinsella
    KingKinsella Posts: 1,315
    ross1 said:
    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.
  • Talal
    Talal Posts: 11,492
    cafc_se7 said:
    CAFCOlly said:
    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? 
  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,957
    CAFCTrev said:
    Comfortable home win 4-0
    It's Happy Valley 
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  • nagAddick
    nagAddick Posts: 269
    Really good 2nd half performance. Showed composure to dispatch of Reading. Thought their 32 Nelson Abbey looked really really good though.
  • mendonca
    mendonca Posts: 9,405
    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.
  • mendonca
    mendonca Posts: 9,405
    Nice ball from L Watson to CBT for our first, hit at pace and forward focused.

    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. 
  • kentred2
    kentred2 Posts: 2,337
    Mirrored the Blackpool game without the defensive slip ups. 
    Cautious first half with no right width and right back staying deep; attacking from the left with two big blokes at the far stick. 
    Second half shackles off. A right winger, an attacking right back and a probing midfielder on and hey ho. Great fun. 
    Even had time to try something different for future games with Camara. 
  • AndyG
    AndyG Posts: 5,911
    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
  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,866
    edited October 2023
    CAFCOlly said:
    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.
  • ross1
    ross1 Posts: 51,003
    KingKinsella said:
    ross1 said:
    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.
    Miles would be my choice as CF
  • Blucher
    Blucher Posts: 4,137
    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.
  • Uboat
    Uboat Posts: 12,198
    Good interview with Appleton. Nice bloke and speaks well. Ticks my box for being absolutely nothing like Karel Fraeye. 
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,783

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