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MATCH THREAD (+post p21): Cray Valley PM vs Charlton Athletic: FAC1 Replay Wed 15th Nov 2023 | 19:45

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  • Micah Mbick usurped the likes of Casey etc as they had their u21 game on the same night.
    Will be interesting to see the young forwards used next week in the 'forgotten the name cup' for Cafc. 
  • Only able to catch the highlights from which it seemed apparent that Leaburn and CBT will both be leaving in January.

    Or at least, they very much want to.
  • At home battling a bout of Covid, was a welcome tonic. Alfie’s goals very clever, always finds the right angles and goal. Very lucky to have him. Fear CBT defo going. Was playing brilliantly 4-6 weeks ago, started to look a bit anonymous in games. Pleased for McGrandles, very much finding his feet in the team now.
  • edited November 2023
    seth plum said:
    Have to say I hadnt heard of Mbick until last night & I follow the yoof! 

    Is he highly rated? 
    He is very young, just turned 18 last week.
    Already been in the U21’s a few times, and scored.
    He and Fullah who is 16, and Rylah who is 18 on Saturday have featured way below their age range.
    Worth remembering how young these players are if tempted to rush to judgement and criticism.
    Tyreece has only just turned 20.

    17 actually https://www.charltonafc.com/player/245
  • Micah Mbick usurped the likes of Casey etc as they had their u21 game on the same night.
    Will be interesting to see the young forwards used next week in the 'forgotten the name cup' for Cafc. 
    I saw Casey play against Hastings in the summer. Took his goal well (or two? Can’t remember) but didn’t strike me as a player who was physically going to be a threat at first team level. He’s still very young so he could still develop.
  • Good run out for McGrandles. Worked well with Dobson, and his pass and neat footwork setup Campbell's goal
    You saw him run?
    Musta been watching a different game

  • Blucher said:
    JamesSeed said:
    Blucher said:
    A most enjoyable second half, although the comedic defensive cock up before half time brought back a few old insecurities. Ness misjudged the flight of the ball and failed to track Lisbie’s run but Walker’s attempt to clear the danger was, to put it mildly, unathletic. We really have to hope that Ashley Maynard-Brewer stays fit.

    A thoroughly professional performance in the second half put the tie to bed and we were out of sight by the 60th minute. May, Dobson and Asiimwe were excellent and Jones brought a calm authority to us at the back.

    What a great moment for the young lad, Mbick, to get on the scoresheet. I confess I’d never heard of him, although I’m told he’s only just turned 17. A good opportunity to get Kedwell some minutes as well.

    Taking into account the combined £75K TV money for the 2 games, the £41K prize money for winning and the few bob from our 40% of the net gate receipts, this tie must be the most that. Charlton have earned from an FA Cup tie for some years.
    The defensive cock up was really Jones ducking under the ball rather than heading it. 
    Jones is great, but that doesn’t mean we should blame someone else when he messes up. 
    To be fair on both centre-halves, I just read that Appleton remarked post-match that Walker had said in the dressing room it was down to him. Diid Walker call for them to leave the ball, thinking he was going to get there first ?
    That would definitely explain it. 
    Jones has turned out to be a very good signing and there are glimmers of the old Ness in his last couple of appearances. He’s still very young of course. Was unlucky not to score, and the praise for May’s finish meant he didn’t get a mention for his neat through ball over the top that landed in the perfect spot. 
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  • Micah Mbick usurped the likes of Casey etc as they had their u21 game on the same night.
    Will be interesting to see the young forwards used next week in the 'forgotten the name cup' for Cafc. 

    I'd hope to see both Casey and Mbick involved at some stage , Bower, Rylah and Kedwell I would expect to be involved too. 
  • Mbick spoke very well there

    agree about Miles, something defo not right with him at the moment
  • Doesn't Mbick speak with a maturity that is beyond his years, hard to believe he is just 17, the Academy input into the first team is blossoming very fast and gives me a good feeling for the future stars of CAFC, just need to keep them convinced their future lies here...
  • Kap10 said:
    Would someone mind giving a brief review of the academy players named. Position type of player. Thanks.
    Molyneux - Goalkeeper
    Bower - Left-Back
    Kedwell - Defensive Midfielder
    Mbick - Striker
    Liking the look of Kedwell, hope he plays on Tuesday. 
  • Mbick. What a lad...'I'm a bit of a handful' when describing his style of play.
  • Mbick spoke very well there

    agree about Miles, something defo not right with him at the moment
    Think it’s just a confidence issue due to our playing style. Probably slightly frustrated with how little we get the ball to him in current step up. 
  • DA9 said:
    One thing I did notice last night, Leaburns whole body language and facial expressions, didn’t seem overly happy at all, even after scoring.
    Glad you (and @redbuttle) mention this because I've had that feeling for a couple of games now. Some moments where with the ball at his feet in or near the box with defenders around him he seemed more intent on showing his "rich talent" than doing something effective with the ball. But on the other hand it might be that he's annoyed with himself that he isn't getting the end product, not least goals. That might be supported by Apples not taking him off for Tedic. Fear I'm clutching at straws though. 
    I think he’s got the strop because he was ‘the man’ getting the goals and the glory not that long ago, but now it’s all about Alfie May.
    Absolutely no idea if there is anything troubling him at the moment but 100% certain this is probably about a mile from the truth. 

    He’s young and suspect people are probably over reading things. If anything, there’s probably a little frustration in him that this season hasn’t gone so far for him as he would have hoped. 

    He’s learning and has a great career ahead of him. I wouldn’t over analyse at this stage. 
    Touch of arrogance I think. His attitude as their players exchanged high fives with him at the start was not good to see. And like B-T he obviously doesn’t think he has to work hard. 
  • At home battling a bout of Covid, was a welcome tonic. Alfie’s goals very clever, always finds the right angles and goal. Very lucky to have him. Fear CBT defo going. Was playing brilliantly 4-6 weeks ago, started to look a bit anonymous in games. Pleased for McGrandles, very much finding his feet in the team now.
    If I were another club looking at him, that attitude would put me right off... 
  • Mbick spoke very well there

    agree about Miles, something defo not right with him at the moment
    Think his head has been turned, personally think there is a deal in place, expect him to be off in January.
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  • At home battling a bout of Covid, was a welcome tonic. Alfie’s goals very clever, always finds the right angles and goal. Very lucky to have him. Fear CBT defo going. Was playing brilliantly 4-6 weeks ago, started to look a bit anonymous in games. Pleased for McGrandles, very much finding his feet in the team now.
    CBT downing tools ahead of a January move methinks. Hope he doesn't go on strike like LT.
  • Mbick spoke very well there

    agree about Miles, something defo not right with him at the moment
    Think his head has been turned, personally think there is a deal in place, expect him to be off in January.
    Maybe right Large, promotion may be the only saving grace...if we can keep him till end of the season of course...
  • Crusty54 said:
    ButtleJR said:
    Alfie May wants another 20+ goals this season. Also a Liverpool fan...
    he wants another 20+ season not 20 more goals.
    The way he's going in the league, it's quite possible to get 20 more. We're only one third through the season.

    If he manages it we might have to reintroduce the 'Killer' chant.
  • Playing the Red red robin is a nice touch
    Was a nice surprise when it came on.

    Has The Red Red Robin ever been played at an away ground ever before?
    I can only think of Selhurst Park and Upton Park but I think I'm cheating here 😅

    And Ashton Gate
  • Wonder if Charlton will go in for Lisbie. Looks a talent, and surely he would jump at the chance?
  • When Miles came off the bench against Bolton he was working his absolute nuts off. I think he's just struggling for form. He's not scored many so far this season by his usual high standards.
  • Thought the coverage on BBC was pretty good. Nice to see Lisbie get a plug in for Charlton TV. Also great that Danny Murphy looked frozen by the end, ahh well not to worry.
    Murphy really doesn’t like to mention/be reminded that he played for the Addicks, does he?

    Thought Lisbie sized him up well with his comment about doing all the hard work scoring when Murphy had put the corner in (comments about a clip of them player together at Charlton)
    You are right though, think he likes to be seen as a Liverpool player. Perhaps easier for bragging rights with Shearer and Lineker back at the beeb.
    To be fair, it's the club he played most for, and had most success at. 249 games for Liverpool is a decent number.

    In the same way, Lisbie is described as a former Charlton player when he played a lot of his football at the likes of Colchester and Orient later on in his career
  • Billy_Mix said:
    Good run out for McGrandles. Worked well with Dobson, and his pass and neat footwork setup Campbell's goal
    You saw him run?
    Musta been watching a different game

    Yeah you probably were Billy, he also started the move for May's second goal. Fact is, he played well, most posters on here seem to agree, have to wait to see if Appleton retains that midfield for a league game. 
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