Two likely tough games coming after this against sides in decent form (Northampton and Blackpool). And then we start February with a daunting trip to third-placed Derby. Unless we get something out of today I rather fear that by the end of the month we will be in a genuine relegation fight. And we all know that kind of pressure does odd things.
Hopefully when the new players have been integrated, all these clubs that we fear, like Northampton, Derby, Wycombe, Pompey, Barnsley etc etc, will start looking more like what they are, reasonably decent League One sides. No more than that.
Hopefully, Ladapo will be involved as it will be refreshing to have a striker (Kanu/Ladapo) on the bench to actually be able to bring someone on for the final 20 mins or so.
Got zero idea what team will be today which is a good thing because of having so many good option to pick from.
If we don’t win this we are in a whole world of trouble. If apples doesn’t go safe and play the most boring team possible out of all the exciting new options I think we have too much for them.
Unfortunately I think he will play safe which means all bets are off.
Burton Albion vs Charlton Athletic Saturday 20th January 2024 - 3pm Kick-Off Referee: Alan Young
Introduction The Addicks hit the road once again this coming Saturday, looking to improve upon what has been a disastrous campaign away from the Valley - With just the one win, and six draws, its an area that we drastically need to improve, mentally too, and not just through scoring as much as possible... Given that didnt work on our recent visit to Staffordshire.
The Opposition Name: Burton Albion (19th) | Manager: Martin Paterson Ground: Pirelli Stadium Previous League Result: Derby 3-2 Burton Albion
It was almost a great result on Monday night, the Brewers travelled the short distance across to Derby, where the Sky cameras awaited - Fighting back from 2-0 down, they came so close to earning a point at Pride Park, only to leave Derbyshire disappointed, after a 93rd minute winner. That was their second defeat in the five games since the pre-Christmas clash at the Valley, yet what'll be worrying is the fact that Burton have been impressive at the Pirelli Stadium in recent weeks, with two wins and a draw in their three games at home.
Its meant that Burton have picked up their form since sacking Dino Maamria on the 9th of December, and Martin Patterson (now in the hot seat) will be looking to impress with his first Managerial role - As a player, he's probably best known as a Striker for Burnley - Whilst as a Coach he's spent time as an Assistant in the United States at Fort Lauderdale, before returning home and working with Michael Duff at both Barnsley and Swansea.
Given his credentials, it could well become an inspired Managerial choice from the Staffordshire side... If of course he can be one of those men in the dugout who can step out from beyond the shadows, and become their own Manager!!
Charlton Team News Its been a whirlwind of a couple of weeks in terms of individuals coming into SE7 - Tyreeq Bakinson put in an impressive
debut against Peterborough last Saturday, so will no doubt keep his place, whilst Conor Coventry and Lewis Fiorini will fight with George Dobson over the remaining slots in Midfield.
It seems we've finally decided to switch formations too, going to the likes of 3-4-3 or even 3-5-2, the latter working well in the second half last Saturday, yet with minimal Striking options (at the time of writing this Preview), it wouldn't be surprising if Daniel Kanu is kept in reserve as a precaution.
Michael Hector and Terry Taylor got a 4/10 for their high five as they switched places in the Funhouse... Erm I mean Physios room, however its unlikely we'll see the latter for sometime, who otherwise could have faced his previous Employer today.
Maynard-Brewer Jones - Ness - Gillesphey Watson - Dobson - Coventry - Bakinson - Edun May - Kanu
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So suspect we will start as FA had us lining up.
Can't put a LOL on this one Jimmy...seems disrespectful of your wife's chest...🙄
Unfortunately I think he will play safe which means all bets are off.
It is must MUST win.
We then get charged for using a player who doesn't belong to us, and get a 30 point deduction, relegating us.
Charlton: Maynard-Brewer; Jones, Ness, Thomas; T.Watson, Coventry, Dobson (c), Bakinson, Edun; May, Ladapo
Subs: Isted, Gillesphey, Edmonds-Green, L.Watson, Fiorini, Campbell, Kanu
It allows the 2 new boys to integrate and learn the gameplan.
And ensures those starting put in a performance to keep the shirt.