If we don’t sign a player that replicates the directness in attack of CBT then we’ll be in trouble. The signings earlier in the window look decent, but I fear without the goals/assists CBT brought in the first half of the season we won’t be able to get the points we need in this second half to steer us clear of the drop.
Dobbo signing a new contract and a new RWB/RM option would do me and should prove enough to stay up. That is all we are looking at now for this season, while the newer players with potential Coventry, REG, Gillesphy will all have a chance to properly settle in ahead of a proper go for it next season (if we continue to invest in the summer…).
Average number of signings in L1 is about 2.7, with 7 new faces (6 outfield) I don't think we can complain too much.
We can, because we are down the bottom, have "loaned" out our most influential player in terms of outlet and pace, have signed players who still haven't done any better than nicking us a 1-1 draw away to the mighty Blackpool and see us sitting precariously above the drop zone
So. Sadly. We can complain and should !
Oh and 7 in and 7 out. So basically we've signed ZERO players... or just replaced a load of shit we bought and loaned in - a significant amount by Andy Scott who presides over our search for other players to get him and us out of the mess they were partly responsible for creating and sacking two managers he was responsible for bringing in/part of the team bringing in
I can't give them a ringing endorsement right now!
To be clear CBT made it clear he wasn't going to sign and refused to play for us - he was not injured. We had to get him off the books.
Whilst he was exciting going forward he literally did NOTHING defensively. We became far too predictable with him in the team. Yes we've lost an outlet ball but seeing as most teams double marked him he wasn't as effective towards the end of his time with us because our manager couldn't see that this would leave fucking great big spaces elsewhere.
Average number of signings in L1 is about 2.7, with 7 new faces (6 outfield) I don't think we can complain too much.
We can, because we are down the bottom, have "loaned" out our most influential player in terms of outlet and pace, have signed players who still haven't done any better than nicking us a 1-1 draw away to the mighty Blackpool and see us sitting precariously above the drop zone
So. Sadly. We can complain and should !
Oh and 7 in and 7 out. So basically we've signed ZERO players... or just replaced a load of shit we bought and loaned in - a significant amount by Andy Scott who presides over our search for other players to get him and us out of the mess they were partly responsible for creating and sacking two managers he was responsible for bringing in/part of the team bringing in
I can't give them a ringing endorsement right now!
To be clear CBT made it clear he wasn't going to sign and refused to play for us - he was not injured. We had to get him off the books.
Whilst he was exciting going forward he literally did NOTHING defensively. We became far too predictable with him in the team. Yes we've lost an outlet ball but seeing as most teams double marked him he wasn't as effective towards the end of his time with us because our manager couldn't see that this would leave fucking great big spaces elsewhere.
Since he's gone we've not won a game. We can all have opinions and on paper the changes we are making are for the better, but if we ultimately go down, "selling" CBT will have been bad business and "selling" him to a club that really it's a loan, but we've allowed him to play against us twice in the next 30 days is madness too!
Average number of signings in L1 is about 2.7, with 7 new faces (6 outfield) I don't think we can complain too much.
We can, because we are down the bottom, have "loaned" out our most influential player in terms of outlet and pace, have signed players who still haven't done any better than nicking us a 1-1 draw away to the mighty Blackpool and see us sitting precariously above the drop zone
So. Sadly. We can complain and should !
Oh and 7 in and 7 out. So basically we've signed ZERO players... or just replaced a load of shit we bought and loaned in - a significant amount by Andy Scott who presides over our search for other players to get him and us out of the mess they were partly responsible for creating and sacking two managers he was responsible for bringing in/part of the team bringing in
I can't give them a ringing endorsement right now!
To be clear CBT made it clear he wasn't going to sign and refused to play for us - he was not injured. We had to get him off the books.
Whilst he was exciting going forward he literally did NOTHING defensively. We became far too predictable with him in the team. Yes we've lost an outlet ball but seeing as most teams double marked him he wasn't as effective towards the end of his time with us because our manager couldn't see that this would leave fucking great big spaces elsewhere.
Since he's gone we've not won a game. We can all have opinions and on paper the changes we are making are for the better, but if we ultimately go down, "selling" CBT will have been bad business and "selling" him to a club that really it's a loan, but we've allowed him to play against us twice in the next 30 days is madness too!
Utter madness.
The run of games of not winning before he left was a lot longer than the run of games of not winning since he went. He hasn’t played against us twice. Depending upon which CBT turns up he will probably have half a game against us Saturday with the jury then out as to whether they risk him against us later in the month.
Average number of signings in L1 is about 2.7, with 7 new faces (6 outfield) I don't think we can complain too much.
We can, because we are down the bottom, have "loaned" out our most influential player in terms of outlet and pace, have signed players who still haven't done any better than nicking us a 1-1 draw away to the mighty Blackpool and see us sitting precariously above the drop zone
So. Sadly. We can complain and should !
Oh and 7 in and 7 out. So basically we've signed ZERO players... or just replaced a load of shit we bought and loaned in - a significant amount by Andy Scott who presides over our search for other players to get him and us out of the mess they were partly responsible for creating and sacking two managers he was responsible for bringing in/part of the team bringing in
I can't give them a ringing endorsement right now!
To be clear CBT made it clear he wasn't going to sign and refused to play for us - he was not injured. We had to get him off the books.
Whilst he was exciting going forward he literally did NOTHING defensively. We became far too predictable with him in the team. Yes we've lost an outlet ball but seeing as most teams double marked him he wasn't as effective towards the end of his time with us because our manager couldn't see that this would leave fucking great big spaces elsewhere.
Since he's gone we've not won a game. We can all have opinions and on paper the changes we are making are for the better, but if we ultimately go down, "selling" CBT will have been bad business and "selling" him to a club that really it's a loan, but we've allowed him to play against us twice in the next 30 days is madness too!
Utter madness.
Supaclive, since the loss of Leaburn and Chuks we haven't won too many games with or without CBT.
Average number of signings in L1 is about 2.7, with 7 new faces (6 outfield) I don't think we can complain too much.
We can, because we are down the bottom, have "loaned" out our most influential player in terms of outlet and pace, have signed players who still haven't done any better than nicking us a 1-1 draw away to the mighty Blackpool and see us sitting precariously above the drop zone
So. Sadly. We can complain and should !
Oh and 7 in and 7 out. So basically we've signed ZERO players... or just replaced a load of shit we bought and loaned in - a significant amount by Andy Scott who presides over our search for other players to get him and us out of the mess they were partly responsible for creating and sacking two managers he was responsible for bringing in/part of the team bringing in
I can't give them a ringing endorsement right now!
To be clear CBT made it clear he wasn't going to sign and refused to play for us - he was not injured. We had to get him off the books.
Whilst he was exciting going forward he literally did NOTHING defensively. We became far too predictable with him in the team. Yes we've lost an outlet ball but seeing as most teams double marked him he wasn't as effective towards the end of his time with us because our manager couldn't see that this would leave fucking great big spaces elsewhere.
Well who could have possibly seen this being a problem? Only Charlton could go into 2 deadline days with no manager in 1 season. Not learning after the first one that didn’t go well
Even more madness that the SMT haven't got themselves a manager in time for deadline day Another thing we shouldn't blame them for @DubaiCAFC ?
Written in plain English, by a respected journalist, that players who we are interested in (and others are interested in) want to know who they are going to play for
What's the definition of insanity?
Oh yes, having no manager in place on transfer deadline day
Even more madness that the SMT haven't got themselves a manager in time for deadline day Another thing we shouldn't blame them for @DubaiCAFC ?
Written in plain English, by a respected journalist, that players who we are interested in (and others are interested in) want to know who they are going to play for
What's the definition of insanity?
Oh yes, having no manager in place on transfer deadline day
If that’s insanity what do you describe doing it twice in one season as!
Appleton should have been sacked earlier and then we’d have a new manager by now
Total chaos from the SMT. More than enough time to plan AND AGREE the strategy for the next manager when Appleton was on the ropes. More than enough time to interview and have brought in the right person by now. To still be in disagreement not just about the person, but the strategy, is a complete farce. Of course players want to know who they're signing for. World of difference between playing under a Warnock, a Jones or a nobody.
Not being able to get signings because we haven't replaced a manager who at the very least should have been sacked 2-3 games ago is another master stroke pulled off by Andy Scott et al one could almost say part of the project lol didn't this happen last year too 🤔
Cast your mind back less than a month ago....the main reason why Connor Coventry signed was because Appleton (the manager) went round to his parents & chatted through things. To a lot of players I expect they dont really care who the actual manager is but actually HAVING a manager I expect IS a big deal.
Would you change jobs & join a Company when you dont know who your manager is ?
352 can often be played without a 10, its pretty common to go in with two 8's instead. We have plenty who can play that role and a few 10 options. We need a wing back to add some creativity out wide and take some pressure off the midfield.
Cast your mind back less than a month ago....the main reason why Connor Coventry signed was because Appleton (the manager) went round to his parents & chatted through things. To a lot of players I expect they dont really care who the actual manager is but actually HAVING a manager I expect IS a big deal.
Would you change jobs & join a Company when you dont know who your manager is ?
Cast your mind back less than a month ago....the main reason why Connor Coventry signed was because Appleton (the manager) went round to his parents & chatted through things. To a lot of players I expect they dont really care who the actual manager is but actually HAVING a manager I expect IS a big deal.
Would you change jobs & join a Company when you dont know who your manager is ?
Completely different scenario to that of a Footballer though
If I moved jobs, and didnt know who my Manager was then it doesnt matter too much, provided I get on with my own work and do what I'm supposed to do.
For a Footballer there are eleven spots up for grabs - If you join Charlton thinking that you'll be a starter, the last person you're going to want to see as Manager is Nathan Jones for example, if he's already moved you on previously, because he doesnt think you're good enough.
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Whilst he was exciting going forward he literally did NOTHING defensively. We became far too predictable with him in the team. Yes we've lost an outlet ball but seeing as most teams double marked him he wasn't as effective towards the end of his time with us because our manager couldn't see that this would leave fucking great big spaces elsewhere.
Utter madness.
The run of games of not winning before he left was a lot longer than the run of games of not winning since he went. He hasn’t played against us twice. Depending upon which CBT turns up he will probably have half a game against us Saturday with the jury then out as to whether they risk him against us later in the month.
Another thing we shouldn't blame them for @DubaiCAFC ?
Written in plain English, by a respected journalist, that players who we are interested in (and others are interested in) want to know who they are going to play for
What's the definition of insanity?
Oh yes, having no manager in place on transfer deadline day
Cast your mind back less than a month ago....the main reason why Connor Coventry signed was because Appleton (the manager) went round to his parents & chatted through things. To a lot of players I expect they dont really care who the actual manager is but actually HAVING a manager I expect IS a big deal.
Would you change jobs & join a Company when you dont know who your manager is ?
If I moved jobs, and didnt know who my Manager was then it doesnt matter too much, provided I get on with my own work and do what I'm supposed to do.
For a Footballer there are eleven spots up for grabs - If you join Charlton thinking that you'll be a starter, the last person you're going to want to see as Manager is Nathan Jones for example, if he's already moved you on previously, because he doesnt think you're good enough.