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Andy Hughes

Off_it
Off_it Posts: 28,934
edited October 2011 in General Charlton
"Dead wood" apparently. "Not good enough" apparently. "Powell hasn't got a clue" by signing him apparently.

Well, he was my MotM today. He's not had a regular game all season and caught a painful one on the shin in the very first minute. But he got up, got stuck in and kept the engine ticking over in that first half, playing the simple ball and knitting the team together. And then there was the quick free kick he took and played a 50 yard crossfield pass out to the wing to set up the first goal. And the time when he popped up in the right wing position and played over a cracking cross that BWP nearly got on the end of. Or the time when Wiggins charged forward, we lost the ball but there he was mopping up in the left back position.

He's never going to be our greatest ever signing, but I am greatly encouraged knowing that we have him there ready to step in when needed. Some people seem too ready to slag off our own. 

But hey, but what do I know?
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  • SE10
    SE10 Posts: 2,169
    Never seen him play before today so never commented on him but I agree with everything you say bar him being Motm. Had Wiggins down for that.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,301

    Agree other than like SE10 I had Wiggins as MOTM.

     

    That's why you have vetrens like him and Euell around.  With a young squad it's invaluable

  • dabos
    dabos Posts: 2,715
    Have to agree, great display. Wasn't over the moon to see him in the starting XI before the game, but was delighted to be proved massively wrong. First half he and Hollands both did a great job of making tackles and interceptions, then getting it our wide players as quickly as possible. A relatively simple job, but a crucial one never the less.

    It greats to know he's another player we can rely on if called upon.
  • LonelyNorthernAddick
    LonelyNorthernAddick Posts: 2,423
    His dexterity is a huge plus as well.
  • Clem_Snide
    Clem_Snide Posts: 11,752
    Did better than expected. Was fearful after his utter nightmare against Brentford.

    Nowhere near MOTM.

    Wiggins by a mile.
  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,934
    It's an OPINION Clem_Snide. If you don't like it, tough titties!
    ;o)
  • carly burn
    carly burn Posts: 19,501
    Shrewd move by Powelly. Midfield needed beefing up.What now for Stephens?
  • Clem_Snide
    Clem_Snide Posts: 11,752
    Powell has a decision to make.

    Suspect Stephens will be back at Wycombe.
  • vff
    vff Posts: 6,903
    edited October 2011
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    Shrewd move by Powelly. Midfield needed beefing up.What now for Stephens?
    Some sleepless nights with his missus given birth !


  • vff
    vff Posts: 6,903
    Good to see Andy Hughes step up as the midfield needs some back up with Pritchard injured and Alonso off the pace, some back up is needed.

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  • Bedsaddick
    Bedsaddick Posts: 24,798
    He had a great game today. He never stopped running and was only just pipped by Wiggins as my man of the match. Stephens might struggle to get his place back if he continues playing like that.
  • Arry Addick
    Arry Addick Posts: 1,171
    Hughes started badly, but soon settled and had a very good game. Good to see what the Leeds fans were raving about...he gave 100%.
  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,934
    Hughes started badly, 
    What, when he got kicked in the shin after 50 seconds? I guess that's a bad start, but not exactly his fault!


  • ColinTat
    ColinTat Posts: 2,794
    Good to hear, two battlers and two wide players v different but both capable of unlocking defences.  To have two cm's that can get a foot in, and pass is a dream that I've not had for seven odd years.
  • Arry Addick
    Arry Addick Posts: 1,171
    Hughes started badly, 
    What, when he got kicked in the shin after 50 seconds? I guess that's a bad start, but not exactly his fault!


    No not that obviously! Daft comment to make fella.

    He gave the ball away on his first couple of possessions...FACT!
  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,934
    No he didn't. His first possession resulted in him getting clobbered. Now that's an indisputable FACT!
  • Holdkneebomb
    Holdkneebomb Posts: 1,266
    Hughes started badly, 
    What, when he got kicked in the shin after 50 seconds? I guess that's a bad start, but not exactly his fault!


    he did give away 2 free kicks in the first 90 secs, but did improve, is he the new kishishev?
  • HWakefield
    HWakefield Posts: 331
    This might be a bit reactionary, but with a good & combative performance (and a hand in 2 of the 4 goals today) perhaps he should start on Tuesday. Stephens' form hasn't been the greatest, he has a new born - give him a two-match break (today included) and utilize Hughes' experience and grit for what won't be an easy fixture away from home.
  • Arry Addick
    Arry Addick Posts: 1,171
    edited October 2011
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  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,934
    edited October 2011
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    Yes, I was there. The first time he got possession - after about 50 seconds - was just in front of the home dugout. He touched it past their player and caught one smack on the shin. He then spent the next minute either on the floor getting treatment or on the side waiting to come back on.

    Any bells ringing now? Or weren't you there?

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  • Arry Addick
    Arry Addick Posts: 1,171
    edited October 2011
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  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,301

    Hughes gave away a foul before he was clipped and again just after.

    Just shows how involved he was.

    Off-it and Arry, we won, let's just enjoy that and forget the nastiness

  • Athletico Charlton
    Athletico Charlton Posts: 14,309
    Haha, was wondering what to do for the next hour or so before heading out.  Have a beer in hand and this is very entertaining...please continue...but not much point in putting a * in the middle of a swear word as i think most people on this site will see through it!
  • EpsomAddick
    EpsomAddick Posts: 2,569
    What's the point arguing?

    Hughes played well today - that's all that matters. Whether or not he was MOTM is neither here nor there.
  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,934
    Who's being nasty?

    I'm not the one telling people to "fuck off" am I?

  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,934
    Helmet fans.
  • Domorules86
    Domorules86 Posts: 141
    Hughes was good.

    Wiggins was absolutely outstanding.
  • roseandcrown
    roseandcrown Posts: 7,589
    Gotta hold me hands up when i see him on the team sheet was not happy but played well. Wiggins MOM by a long way.
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,673
    Hughes had a decent game. Centre halves are outstanding IMO. Wiggins was MOTM. Good o see Solly back. Hollands decent too. Kermy and BWP a handful. Very happy.
  • adamtheaddick
    adamtheaddick Posts: 8,664
    The new kish

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