A double header to see out the season at home at The Valley provided a mixed bag this afternoon. On Upbeats Day, the Charlton Upbeats ran out winners, 4-3 over a decent Everton squad, scoring the winning goal with virtually the final kick. A more subdued affair followed, rather disappointingly, as Charlton looked to capitalise on a poor Shrewsbury team looking to secure their stay in League One.
In the first half the Addicks failed to effect any meaningful impact on the match. A new formation proved fruitless, with Charlton seemingly unsure at the back. Shrewsbury capitalised on the unease, providing some moments of danger that paid off for them on about 23 minutes with the opening goal.
The Addicks started the second half with much more intent, scoring only a couple of minutes in. The added aggression resulted in a counter attack led by Captain György Dobson bursting into the opposition box like an Hungarian-Viszla-possessed, rounding the Shrewsbury keeper and slotting home with his left foot. Charlton made changes as the second half progressed, but the winner proved elusive.
Perhaps our best player was Shrewsbury’s Sobowale, who cleared two off the line when it seemed easier to score. On a positive note, Charlton’s lacklustre unbeaten run extends to 14 straight.
Charlton 1 Shrewsbury 1
Over to you.
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That Dobbo goal will live long in the memory, as will he.
Thanks for everything George.
That was a torrid, awful game of football to end the season in the worst position in, what, a 100 years.
Hope I don't see half that mob next season, especially Thomas. Not sure if he's right or left footed because he's equally shit with both. Every pass over hit or under hit or behind it's intended target. He really is a very poor footballer.
Glad it's over. I'm sure NJ will sort it out and we can look forward to much better next season. I'd keep Wickham. If he and Chuks can do 90 minutes between them then with May, Kanu and Miles as well we will be ok up top. Both full backs are fine, Gillesphey ok too, need two centre halves as starters, Hector and REG as back ups. Midfield needs sorting out. New keeper definitely needed. Lot to do but trust NJ to get it right.
Jones wanted a full performance and I'm not sure he got half of one. Hopefully the talk of squad churn is real.
The idea Coventry is an adequate Dobson replacement is unreal, at this point.
Glad this is all over for now!
Some of those Shrewsbury misses were amateur. We did have our own miss with Anderson as well though.
The only bit of football lead to our goal - and what a send off that was for Dobbo. Reminded me of Sir Chrissy Powell's goal at the same end on HIS last game at the Valley.
I just really hope that Jones is well & truly backed in the summer as that 18 had no loanees & I would only keep 4 or 5 of them. I've been saying it all season - no width & no creativity. It seems Jones' tactic is hoof ball. If so I'm glad I haven't bought a season ticket for next season. We've been getting worse season after season & next year it just might be our turn - we were lucky this year.
Not saying anything about the "intruders" towards the end of the game. I can only assume of was in "honour" of this person who died earlier this week. Not in good taste imo but that's all I'm saying.
Coventry was dreadful. Without Dobson our midfield would have been totally overrun.
So much work needs to be done over the summer. Won't be holding my breath on past form.
Whoever was stupid enough to think Dobson wasn't worth a new contract should be shown the door.
Good luck George. You can be assured of a warm welcome if you ever come back to the valley.
I think NJ has done a great job keeping us up.
but without at least 5 more decent players as brownie and Curbs have suggested, and the dead legs removed, this present team will remain a middle table league one outfit 👎👎
I have seen them win twice since the end of November.
His mandate was to keep us up....he has, now he wants to kick on! Next year could be very very good.
So if they've signed on the request of Jones, and he's allowed to dictate Recruitment this summer, then it might be slightly promising... A lot of IFs though.
I'm not sure it's possible to do the size of rebuild we require in one summer.