have somehow stumbled on an official CAFC WhatsApp channel which has posted some great post match footage of the celebrations from the fans and players
Virtually same players Appleton had,couldn't Scott see earlier, zero personality, zero passion would bring exactly that on to the field- doff my cap Mr Jones
Parked up this morning in my truck in DERBY. Kitted with a massive flag, stickers on the windows and a home shirt used as a seat cover on passenger side. Lots of folk walking past on their way to work. Got quite a few stares and one or two shaking the coffee beans at me. 😁
Spare a thought for @LouisMend. He couldn't make it last nights game and has only missed one other away match all season............and that was at Wigan. Poor sod. 🤣
Drop Dobson and look what happens! All you Andy Scott
doubters take note….
The last two games have perfectly demonstrated why that
solid defensive base is always the foundation for success. It was ugly,
it was hard to watch, but, even though we conceded, we were still in touching distance.
Crucially, that meant when their keeper had a rush of blood to the head and we
got that bit of luck for Kanu’s shot to bounce back to Anderson (who still had plenty
to do, btw), we were scoring goals to win three points, not rescue one.
Fair play to Nathan Jones for turning our defending around
so dramatically. I really hope it lasts. Also, great managerial vision from him to pick
Kanu, Anderson, and Small (who, let’s not forget, couldn’t get a game in bloody
Scotland) as the players to turn us around. The three of them, all under 20 (!),
have made a huge difference.
The warm inner glow of a well deserved and hard-fought win
on the road. It’s a been a long time, but welcome home my old friend – please stick
around for while.
That's brilliant. This team has never lacked in commitment imo, they've just been badly coached/organised and demotivated. Still more points needed so let's keep it going.
Great reading some of these comments today. A real buzz all of a sudden after months of gloom. Still loads to do and we need to beat those teams around us but I've always believed this squad of players has been playing massively below the levels they're capable of. They've been poorly managed most of the season and that needs pinning on the choices of Andy Scott. Given the intensity Jones wants us playing at, Will Abbott is also going to be very important in the run in.
Posting after reading. Not much to say, it's nearly all been said. It's nice that there's a lot less relegation debate on the match thread. It was still raging after Bolton and Pompey, but the 'we can't stay up if we don't score argument' thankfully seems to have been put to bed.
One thing I really liked about the Jones interview was when he said that our aim was to get as many points as we can. Not, our aim is to get enough to stay up. It may be a subtle difference, but I don't see it that there's some invisible target that we can relax when we've achieved it. I get the impression Jones will want this team getting the maximum return irrespective of whether we're in a relegation battle or safe in mid-table.
That's brilliant. This team has never lacked in commitment imo, they've just been badly coached/organised and demotivated. Still more points needed so let's keep it going.
Nathan Jones is bloody scary ain’t he? Brilliant, but scary.
NATBALL has arrived: it's aggressive, in your face, strong metallity, not Pretty at times, testosterone driven, athletic, nous mandatory, professional,shithousery when needed, 100 minute fitness, spunky, and uplifting to be a part of whether playing or supporting.
NATBALL is born; let's nurture it and believe. Let it be.
And it feels right - unlike that round the back shit - Anderson epitomises it - he and Kanu and Small win balls they have no right to - sheer determination pumped up by NJ - that’s football management not this modern keep ball shit the coaching text book cowards have been serving up 💪👍
All other results go our way with Stockley grabbing to late goals to earn a draw at Port Vale.
Most of us couldn’t see that happening.
Great birthday present. I'm 57 tomorrow.
Believe me, being 57's shit. Make the most of the next hour and 23 minutes...
Beer, coke & hookers on their way....😉
You think 57 is bad,I am 80 in April,takes me 10 minutes to get out of bed in the morning,weekly shopping consists of 25 % Voltorol,neurofen,Vapour rub,heat patches etc,to go with 15 tablets a day for Parkinsons ,blood pressure,Cholestrol,iron deficiency. But here the thing,tomorrow in probably the pissing down with rain,I shall be playing the Heritage Course at London Golf club. I will be 30 years older than anyone else in our party of 8,but bollocks to it. After last nights result I will fly round the course.
What a difference Jones makes by prioritising energy, intensity and aggression before possession and playing from the back. Every team needs that whatever style and formation they play.
As Curbs is pointing out it’s impressive how Jones is also rotating players so not even May and Dobson are guaranteed to start and yet it doesn’t stop us getting results.
So glad to hear this. This is the modern football obsession I hate seeing us do because at our level it fails repeatedly.
People were moaning that we didn't replace our best player in January and it turns out our best player all along was a child we've convinced to chase after people like they murdered his cat
I went to bed with a smile, woke up with a smile, and this thread is one big smile - but nothing has made me smile more broadly than this.
Mind you, did you see the post-match interview with this "child"? He spoke with a maturity and measure way beyond his 19 years. Terry of course was bursting with enthusiasm about the quality of his finish, but he just said "oh, well I just caught it well, it's a basic skill" and i thought, "blimey, kid, I can't wait to see some of the more advanced skills you're obviously working hard on"
Terry's most often used phrase in commentary last night was "superb work by Daniel Kanu"; in the last 10 minutes they wondered if he needed to be subbed and he answered them by roaring past his defender in the channel for the umpteenth time and winning us a precious time-wasting corner.
The one thing that hasn't been mentioned though, is Alfie May, the forgotten man, probably averaging about 4 hours disturbed sleep a night, who came on and slotted into a number 10 role and then had to convert a penalty. I could hardly bear to watch, as missing that could have had huge consequences for the season. No worries, low and hard into the left corner. No keeper in the world had a chance with that.
Still smiling...
Love this post, PA.
Stating the obvious to Addicks, THREE ex Academy players were on the pitch for every minute of the match last night.
TWO are teenagers.
The THIRD proudly wore the captain's armband.
All three gave their all, ran their socks off & the wide smiles on their faces at the final whistle was a sight to behold.
Like his 19 year old team mate a week or so ago, the "child" showed us how mature and committed he is to this famous old football club when interviewed post match.
So, what's the common denominator ?
Clearly something special has been added to their existing skills, pride in "the shirt" and their composure both on & off the pitch.
Stand up, Nathan Jones.
But, if questioned about their journey to the exalted heights of EFL football , I am 100% certain that another name would be first on their lips.
Looks like the club were happy to do post match interviews with the local Uni of Derby students at the game too which is lovely. Not bad questions either!
Outstanding second half performance especially given the poor first half. Loved the passion and commitment of the players in both celebrating the goals and bollocking Watson for their goal.
Need to keep this approach moving forward and pull away from the relegation areas.
The board need to back NJ in the summer and get us promoted. Looking at our current loan players I can’t see them being here next year - Excepy maybe Camara. I’m sure NJ can find better for us.
Would be good to keep the S/T prices the same next season to keep the fans attending.
What I have noticed from the celebration videos from after the
game last night is how all the players who did not play or have not been
playing much seemed to be buzzing. Jones seems to have got them to all buy into
what he is looking to do, and they all seem to be in it together.
L Gillingham FA Cup L Reading EFL Trophy D Cambridge 2-2 H D Barnsley 1-1 A D Burton 1-1 H L Orient 1-0 L Bristol R 2-1 L Oxford 1-2 D Port Vale 3-3 A L Posh 1-2 L Burton 2-0 L Northampton 2-3 D Blackpool 1-1 A L Derby. 0-1 ~~~~~~~~~~~~ L Reading 2-0
D Lincoln 1-1 H D Bolton 3-3 A D Pompey 0-0 H W Derby 1-2
A small printed version of this warning should go in Michael Appletons battery compartment for the next poor club that picks him off the shelf.
Anyone else noticed that Tennai Watson has improved almost beyond recognition over the last three games or so, especially when you take into account he’s carrying a slight injury? With Small on the other flank it takes so much pressure off the centre backs, who all look way better too, no matter which combination are playing. Having a more energetic midfield who know how to stop the opposition playing has also contributed.
Agreed. I was impressed with his attitude when he was injured against Portsmouth but got up and carried on until he had to go down again. Last night he had a recurrence so must have played not being 100% I also liked the way he took the longest route off the pitch last night to slow things right down. That really wound up the Derby faithful.
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YOUR BOYS TOOK A HELL OF A BEATING!!
We can now add May and Anderson too Tees and Tracy.
Spare a thought for @LouisMend. He couldn't make it last nights game and has only missed one other away match all season............and that was at Wigan. Poor sod. 🤣
Love reading that. Back to playing the Charlton way.
One thing I really liked about the Jones interview was when he said that our aim was to get as many points as we can. Not, our aim is to get enough to stay up. It may be a subtle difference, but I don't see it that there's some invisible target that we can relax when we've achieved it. I get the impression Jones will want this team getting the maximum return irrespective of whether we're in a relegation battle or safe in mid-table.
Thrilled at what I’m reading on here.
Sorry it is on his own thread
Stating the obvious to Addicks, THREE ex Academy players were on the pitch for every minute of the match last night.
TWO are teenagers.
The THIRD proudly wore the captain's armband.
All three gave their all, ran their socks off & the wide smiles on their faces at the final whistle was a sight to behold.
Like his 19 year old team mate a week or so ago, the "child" showed us how mature and committed he is to this famous old football club when interviewed post match.
So, what's the common denominator ?
Clearly something special has been added to their existing skills, pride in "the shirt" and their composure both on & off the pitch.
Stand up, Nathan Jones.
But, if questioned about their journey to the exalted heights of EFL football , I am 100% certain that another name would be first on their lips.
Lest we forget.....
Steve Avory.
Need to keep this approach moving forward and pull away from the relegation areas.
The board need to back NJ in the summer and get us promoted. Looking at our current loan players I can’t see them being here next year - Excepy maybe Camara. I’m sure NJ can find better for us.
Great to be feeling positive again - COYR’s
What I have noticed from the celebration videos from after the game last night is how all the players who did not play or have not been playing much seemed to be buzzing. Jones seems to have got them to all buy into what he is looking to do, and they all seem to be in it together.
Very happy with that!
Last night he had a recurrence so must have played not being 100%
I also liked the way he took the longest route off the pitch last night to slow things right down. That really wound up the Derby faithful.