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MATCH THREAD : Reading Vs Charlton Athletic : Saturday 10th February 2024 :KO 15:00

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  • ArsenetattersArsenetatters
    The hope I had at the start of the game is waning
  • Dazzler21Dazzler21
    cantersaddick said:
    Dazzler21 said:
    Bakinson looking wasteful.
    Disagree. He's trying things even if they aren't coming off. He's one of the few trying to male things happen.
     I like him but if he was any other midfielder wasting all of these passes, he'd be getting torn a new one. 
  • ross1ross1
    1. 28'

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      Foul by Tyler Bindon (Reading).

    2. 28'

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      Tayo Edun (Charlton Athletic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  • Dazzler21Dazzler21
    supaclive said:
    I don't think Barkinson is up to it.   I'd much rather Dobson in there with Coventry and Louie Watson.... just saying.....

    He gets about the pitch but his distribution and ability on the ball is simply not good enough.
     Today I agree, however in general he offers something different to the others. 
  • ross1ross1
    SSN commentator at our game
  • eastterrace6168eastterrace6168
    edited February 10
    Bit early I know but Alfie really needs some support up top, Freddie just looks either slow or not interested, Kanu would add some pace up top and a foil for Alfie...
  • ross1ross1
    1. 29'

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      Andy Yiadom (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

    2. 29'

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      Foul by Tyreeq Bakinson (Charlton Athletic).

  • up_the_valleyup_the_valley
    edited February 10
    Arsenetatters said:
    The hope I had at the start of the game is waning
    Do that at FT if we win.
  • cantersaddickcantersaddick
    supaclive said:
    I don't think Barkinson is up to it.   I'd much rather Dobson in there with Coventry and Louie Watson.... just saying.....

    He gets about the pitch but his distribution and ability on the ball is simply not good enough.
    Disagree. We haven't had a proper box to box midfielder since Gallagher. We tried Gilbey but he was useless. We've missed that running and workmate in midfield. It's shown. He may not have the quality on the ball that others do but he dies what Dobbo and Cov cant/don't do. Guarantee we're worse without him in that role.
  • jbakerjbaker
    Ladapo massively needs to improve the hold up play. I agree the defence this season is error prone but they just don’t get a let. Ball is constantly coming back in at pace 
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  • ChunesChunes
    Still so sloppy
  • CroydonCroydon
    These new signings haven't improved us. Ladapo still so far off the pace! 
  • ross1ross1

    Untidy this from the Addicks. T. Watson and Jones both with uncomfortable moments. Then out of nothing May is in one one one but a last ditch challenge comes in before he gets the shot off.
  • cafcnick1992cafcnick1992
    May you gotta hit that first time!!
  • ChunesChunes
    Why did May take so long to hit it!?
  • eastterrace6168eastterrace6168
    Oh dear, Alfie should have put us 1-0, just hit it first time Alfie..
  • CL_PhantomCL_Phantom
    edited February 10
    Arrragghhhh 

    Lovely through ball from Louie, and, fair play a great covering block from the reading player to rob May of a chance.
  • ForeverAddicktedForeverAddickted
    Oh Alfie... Should have pulled the trigger sooner

    Great ball from Louie Watson
  • moutuakillamoutuakilla
    Looks bereft of confidence at the moment, May
  • O-Randy-HuntO-Randy-Hunt
    Ahhh Alf should have done better.
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  • Dazzler21Dazzler21
    May should have hit that. Lack of confidence showing, fortunately no lack of desire.
  • cafc_4lifecafc_4life
    alfie got to score ther
  • SomervilleAddickSomervilleAddick
    Started nicely, but normal service has been resumed. 

    Ladapo - nope, Edun - nope, and both Watson are borderline. 
  • soapy_jonessoapy_jones
    EVERYONE gets Charltonised!
  • Exiled_AddickExiled_Addick
    edited February 10
    May has to shoot earlier there. Wasted chance from the exact person you want to get that opportunity. We’ve got into some god areas but been very wasteful with our final pass or shot. 
  • cafc4lifecafc4life
    We are losing this in the middle of the pitch
  • cantersaddickcantersaddick
    Jones also looking a lot better in the centre of the back 3 rather than on the right. Another move that should have been obvious but wasn't done.
  • ross1ross1
    F/wood winning 0-1
  • lordromfordlordromford
    Apart from the ball for May’s shot, I can’t remember the last time the ball was touched by two Charlton players in a row.

    Just don’t seem able to hold on to the ball at all.
  • SDAddickSDAddick
    After a pretty bright start we have regressed to a team that is shaky defensively and not clear what we're supposed to be doing in possession.

    I don't think the board realized the risk in making so many changes in January. This is a starting XI that has never started together and I don't think has played together. And it shows. There's not a great understanding of what to do in possession or defensively.

    We have to start playing through Coventry and Watson. This is a team that when it had midfield of Dobbo, Fraser, and CC/LW was strong in possession. And keeping the ball is now a huge weak spot which makes us less likely to score goals and puts our defense under more pressure. 
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