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Bradley wright Phillips - transformed?

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  • Yanntheman
    Yanntheman Posts: 421
    tricky said:

    Fantastic tonight.

    He seemed stronger and held the ball up better than I remember him doing last season.

    He's never been lazy.

    I thought this during the game also, seemed a lot stronger, great performance from him tonight
  • bingaddick
    bingaddick Posts: 8,184
    Henry Irving said:

    Transformed? What a load of balls.

    Worked his bollocks off all of last season just like he did tonight.

    The only thing that is lazy is the people who use that term when they can't see what a player does.

    This!!!!

    He has an ongoing knee problem which requires managing yet more often than not he plays with great pace and skill.

    Last season he went through a lean patch, just like all strikers do. He was unhappy at missing chances, just like all good strikers do and as a top striker he scored crucial goals including the one that sent us up.

    I really am at a loss to understand what some people have had against him. I wish that Mesi was in our team, or that Villa or Ronaldo pulled on the Addick Red. They don't but we do have a real quality striker in BWP and he is quality at this level.
  • arthur
    arthur Posts: 246
    bingaddick said:


    This!!!!

    He has an ongoing knee problem which requires managing yet more often than not he plays with great pace and skill.

    Last season he went through a lean patch, just like all strikers do. He was unhappy at missing chances, just like all good strikers do and as a top striker he scored crucial goals including the one that sent us up.

    I really am at a loss to understand what some people have had against him. I wish that Mesi was in our team, or that Villa or Ronaldo pulled on the Addick Red. They don't but we do have a real quality striker in BWP and he is quality at this level.

    No point in me adding anything as you said it perfectly.

  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,562
    Out muscled defenders a couple of times too.
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,822
    I think you can't underestimate what he actually gave to the team tonight in a tough game that was important we could always carry a threat - it was as good as attacking display I have seen from a Charlton striker in many a year. Well done BWP.
  • bloodnut
    bloodnut Posts: 2,146
    all i could think is that he looked a 'size bigger' tonight (if you catch me drift)... quality finish from little back lift!
  • MattD
    MattD Posts: 1,530
    Always said he would cut it at this level.

    Great finish but some really poor first touches
  • Exiled_Addick
    Exiled_Addick Posts: 17,230
    Agree with those who say he's never been lazy. He has a slightly sulky demeanour at times and in certain games he was certainly being economical with his effort (by which I mean he concentrated on chasing balls he coul actually get to and focussed on staying in goal poaching positions) but in other games, where the game plan demanded it, he worked his socks off - e.g. Huddersfield at home last season.

    I wasn't around for it but The Old Man always draws the comparison with Derek hales who apparently was another one often accused of being lazy, when he just didnlt waste energy on lost causes that could be used for goal scoring.

    Anyway, pleased to hear BWP pleased even his critics tonight. A strong season from BWP = a strong season for us, imo.
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,822
    Don't be clouded by some giving him a 7!! This was an immense performance tonight and was vital for the team.
  • I_Saw_Semedo_Score
    I_Saw_Semedo_Score Posts: 1,632
    WSS said:

    He's never been lazy

    Agreed, not sure where this fallacy has come from. Think it was just morons looking to pick him up for a problem that wasn't there when he was on his goal drought.

    He spends all game chasing the channels and harassing defenders when they're in possession.

    As long as he's scoring goals he's going to start, surely? You don't drop your top scorer if you have a brain.

    And for me, it's as simple as that.

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  • Redrobo
    Redrobo Posts: 11,338
    Henry Irving said:

    Transformed? What a load of balls.

    Worked his bollocks off all of last season just like he did tonight.

    The only thing that is lazy is the people who use that term when they can't see what a player does.

    I agree. I have never had a problem with his effort- just his decision making at times. I still think he has been one of our best signings and do honestly believe that he is one of the best strikers in this league. In fact I think that the tight marking could make him more instictive and therefore more effective, as he was tonight! The fact that teams identify him as a danger gives others more opportunity and space, which is why I think that so many others score goals. You have to look at the whole to see the benefit if you see what I mean.

    What I would say about our side is , that we may not have the best players - but we do have the best team. A more hard working team I have never seen.

    Ever.

    Our support from all of our three sides of the ground was great tonight and this will also get better when the holidays are over. Together we are superb!

    P.S. In SCP we trust!
  • cafcnick1992
    cafcnick1992 Posts: 7,502
    BWP has a lot of prove this season. If he keeps playing like that then nobody will ever doubt him ever again!
  • Addickted4life
    Addickted4life Posts: 7,479
    He ran his socks off tonight (even more than usual) and was just better at everything else:

    Taken from my player marks -

    BWP - 9.5 - The best I've seen him play in terms of all round performance. He tucked away his one chance and narrowly missed another. However he ran his socks off for the full time when he was on the pitch and his passing and first touch was very much improved from last season. Also I don't know if its just me but he seemed alot faster than last year as well which caused a few problems for City's defense. If he continues to play like that he'll be un-play able - MOTM
  • CharltonKerry
    CharltonKerry Posts: 2,990
    Can't remember him being caught offside last night.
  • masicat
    masicat Posts: 5,017
    Technically our best player over the past 3 seasons by a mile. However, does drop his head. Tonight he was hungry and aggressive and overall a magnificent performance.
  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,716
    Transformed? Would just say he was back to his confident best.
  • cafctom
    cafctom Posts: 11,394
    Henry Irving said:

    InSollyWeTrust said:

    Maybe I have been a bit harsh in this thread, I was just expressing how impressed I was , I liked what I saw

    "A bit harsh" I would say "a bit stupid". Maybe you should edit your original post


    Or maybe not?

    BWP hasn't ever been lazy but his performance last night was better and much different from what we're used to seeing.

    Don't see the need to call someone stupid for just stating a positive observation about one of our players.
  • GravesendAddick
    GravesendAddick Posts: 133
    Last season he was brilliant and last night he looked even better. He's never been lazy he just had a bad spell last season and that knocked him a bit. Him and kermogrant look to understand each other even more now and with fuller as competition now that will only make us better . If we can have a nice unbeaten run again I think we look good for play-off spot
  • daveaddick
    daveaddick Posts: 1,926
    BWP was great last night and had the central defenders for pace all night long. If he carries on like this he will get 20 goals this season no problem. Quality always shows and Bradley has that.
  • Mortimerician
    Mortimerician Posts: 5,222
    Henry Irving said:

    Transformed? What a load of balls.

    Worked his bollocks off all of last season just like he did tonight.

    The only thing that is lazy is the people who use that term when they can't see what a player does.

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  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,464
    cafctom said:

    Henry Irving said:

    InSollyWeTrust said:

    Maybe I have been a bit harsh in this thread, I was just expressing how impressed I was , I liked what I saw

    "A bit harsh" I would say "a bit stupid". Maybe you should edit your original post


    Or maybe not?

    BWP hasn't ever been lazy but his performance last night was better and much different from what we're used to seeing.

    Don't see the need to call someone stupid for just stating a positive observation about one of our players.
    But it wasn't positive. He's edited it now so you can't read how stupid it was.

    And I didn't call anyone stupid, I said that what someone said was stupid. The poster himself edited it so it seems he agrees.
  • cafc_joe
    cafc_joe Posts: 214
    I will repeat what many others have said. Transformed? Not a chance. I am sure that many of the members on here will still be convinced that Sam Baldock is a better option, for some bizarre reason though.
  • Addicted
    Addicted Posts: 2,804
    Really pleased about last night for him and us, fingers crossed he can find the consistency to delivery the same over the next 44
  • stilladdicted
    stilladdicted Posts: 4,307
    This confuses me as so many people (including knowledgeable ones) were saying how much better BWP was and that he was a different player. I thought he looked very sharp indeed, I thought this was one of his best games and I did think his hold up play had improved. Honed is the word that comes to mind.
  • Southendaddick
    Southendaddick Posts: 5,351
    I have always liked BWP but he was definitely 10% sharper and stronger

    It might help playing Leicester in a proper league in front of a passionate crowd instead of playing Rochdale in front of 10,000 in a pub league...
  • Jarman
    Jarman Posts: 1,851
    Make no qualms - BWP worked just as hard in league one. But that work ethic is more suited to league one.

    Apply that workrate to this division where opposition players want that extra second or two on the ball, and as last night almost showed on a few occaisions, it pays off!
  • LeaburnForEngland
    LeaburnForEngland Posts: 2,292
    I never thought he was lazy and loved him last season, but last night he looked a class above. Some had been questioning whether he would cut it in the Championship but I think he answered those questions last night.

    However I don't think the OP meant transformed in a derogatory way - as one of his biggest fans last year I still thought he looked a much better player last night - after the ES article last week and hearing what he thinks then I think it's pretty clear he views this as a season where he has something to prove. Last night he definitely proved it! Quality, my MOM.
  • LeaburnForEngland
    LeaburnForEngland Posts: 2,292
    Oh OK, just seen that the OP edited his original post. I take that bit back :)
  • CafcCrazy
    CafcCrazy Posts: 809
    HE has never been lazy so i don't know where everyone is getting that idea from, but from the first two games i can diffidently tell he has worked on his pace, he has gained a yard of pace this year without a doubt.
  • TelMc32
    TelMc32 Posts: 9,154
    It's always wound me up, usually at away games where you're not amongst your usual group, the abuse that Brad gets. The amount of work he puts in, chasing, harrying, just being there is awesome.

    Thought he did that again last night perfectly. Still not sure what was wrong with his tackle on De Laet either. Keep it up Brad :)

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