Chris Powell
I really do hope the next 3 or 4 games we can turn it round and Powell changes tactically because we are really going to need it!
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Obviously you're correct that he has to take some slack. However I think it should be noted that we generally don't get hammered & this is actually the exception, the over-reactions on many threads that it's time to go essentially on the back of this are just that - overreactions.0
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What is this slack of which you speak?1
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Sorry, is this an innie or an outie?0
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I think he meant FLACKChizz said:What is this slack of which you speak?
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Oops yes flack!1
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& innie. One awful performance (on the day when several of your best players, with contracts are running out, are linked with moved elsewhere) doesn't make a bad manager0
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Poor tactically from him yesterday. Away from home we're better off playing 4-5-1. Poor team selection also, Evina/Lennon and Church out, Arjadevic and Harriott in. Big Powell fan but he really got it wrong on such a big game.
Also didn't agree with keeping the team up there from Saturday's game. A long time to sit in a hotel before a huge relegation match.
He needs help to freshen up the side, we're falling behind fast. Powell in, but he needs improved results.0 -
What is become frustrating is that he keeps making the same tactical mistakes. Once or twice is acceptable as a manager shuffles his squad. He learns little from his midfield tinkering so it seems.2
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There is no question that he has made some very bad decisions this season and last night's team selection were probably amongst the worst. That game was massive and to lose it so badly does not bode well for the future. On that form, relegation is a certainty.
As an example, although I was not at last night's game, I did go to seem them play at Reading, where Evina was also played in midfield. It was apparent to everyone, that Evina is NO midfield player and it was no surprise when he was subbed. To play him again in that position last night, in such a crucial game, was nothing more than crass stupidity.1 -
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I have to agree with you on Evina.Kelvedon Addick said:There is no question that he has made some very bad decisions this season and last night's team selection were probably amongst the worst. That game was massive and to lose it so badly does not bode well for the future. On that form, relegation is a certainty.
As an example, although I was not at last night's game, I did go to seem them play at Reading, where Evina was also played in midfield. It was apparent to everyone, that Evina is NO midfield player and it was no surprise when he was subbed. To play him again in that position last night, in such a crucial game, was nothing more than crass stupidity.
To play him there again was daft and a kick in the bollox to the more feasible options who were overlooked.0 -
It's not the same squad, it's weaker. Last year we had Fuller, Obika and Hulse backing up Yann. Now we have church and Sodell due to financial constaints. We also had useful fringe players like Waggy but our squad has been cut. Hughes was key towards the end of the season but he's past it. Solly was magnificent but has been out all season. Jacko and Yann are older.Frontline9 said:Let me start by saying, I'm not in the Powell out camp at all. ............... And before all you Powell lover's come out and say 'hes done the best with the squad hes had'............etc etc, our squad is basically the same squad that hammered League 1 with record breaking points and finished just outside the playoff's last year. !
None of this is CP's fault.
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staff wise i agree Redman, but he tactics and decision making has been very suspect at times.redman said:
It's not the same squad, it's weaker. Last year we had Fuller, Obika and Hulse backing up Yann. Now we have church and Sodell due to financial constaints. We also had useful fringe players like Waggy but our squad has been cut. Hughes was key towards the end of the season but he's past it. Solly was magnificent but has been out all season. Jacko and Yann are older.Frontline9 said:Let me start by saying, I'm not in the Powell out camp at all. ............... And before all you Powell lover's come out and say 'hes done the best with the squad hes had'............etc etc, our squad is basically the same squad that hammered League 1 with record breaking points and finished just outside the playoff's last year. !
None of this is CP's fault.
And thats not through hindsight, people have questioned it when the teams have been announced before the game.0 -
Agreed we have a weaker squad than last year and the predicament we are in owes largly to factors outside of powells control (e.g. budgtory restraints) however to say none of this is CP's fault is ridiculous. I persanally believe we should stick with Powell as we wont get anyone better in and he has proved himself in the previous two seasons. However, to play evina at left wing after his performance at reading is a poor as it gets in my opinion. Powell has spent a lot of time moaning (and rightly so) about contract issues at the club and injuries to key players such as solly. to me evina epitimises both of these as a player who tried to leave and reluctantly signed a new deal in the summer, to my knowledge signed a year deal so is in the camp of players with 6 months left that powell bangs on about and with the amount of football hes has played he cant be match fit.redman said:
It's not the same squad, it's weaker. Last year we had Fuller, Obika and Hulse backing up Yann. Now we have church and Sodell due to financial constaints. We also had useful fringe players like Waggy but our squad has been cut. Hughes was key towards the end of the season but he's past it. Solly was magnificent but has been out all season. Jacko and Yann are older.Frontline9 said:Let me start by saying, I'm not in the Powell out camp at all. ............... And before all you Powell lover's come out and say 'hes done the best with the squad hes had'............etc etc, our squad is basically the same squad that hammered League 1 with record breaking points and finished just outside the playoff's last year. !
None of this is CP's fault.
Its not time to get rid of Powell because he is a good manager and if theres anything this club needs it stability...it is however time for powell to sort it out and stop making the same mistakes as im sick of hearing fans give powell excuse after excuse becuase its chris powell!0 -
We were shocking last night0
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I didn't realise this was 'basically the same squad that hammered League 1 with record breaking points'. I honestly thought we lost some key players at the end of last season, so I guess you have point.0
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yes people have questioned his teams and tactics. However you only have to look at pre match threads to see there are dozens of different opinions as to what would be the magic touch. there's little or no consensus. You used to also get the same questions about curbs. It is fact that is what people do. Wenger and Fergie have both had their share of questions.1
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Don't let the facts get in the way.Frontline9 said:our squad is basically the same squad that hammered League 1 with record breaking points and finished just outside the playoff's last year.
Missing last night from promotion team :- Solly, Wiggins & BWP.
Missing from last season :- Solly, Wiggins, BWP, Fuller, Haynes, Obika, Wagstaff. (There are of course more).0 -
How often are you gonna play 5 strikers anyway?
Yann
Fuller
Haynes
BWP
Obika
We're missing Waggy more than anyone ;o)0 -
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On 5live at the moment saying he's enjoyed his time off and might be writing a book at some point. That would be interesting.11
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Talked about being a Spurs fan as a kid. A shout for JJ as made his first team captain and has remained so at the club, so the right choice. Parker gets a mention for Curbs making captain age 20 when SCP was in 30's. Even a late mention of SCP swinging on crossbar at Hillsborough. When all the crap has been swept away, i'm sure he'll be back at The Valley in some capacity.
Legend. Never tire of this man.20 -
I'm blushing - that was my text...The Prince-e-Paul said:Talked about being a Spurs fan as a kid. A shout for JJ as made his first team captain and has remained so at the club, so the right choice. Parker gets a mention for Curbs making captain age 20 when SCP was in 30's. Even a late mention of SCP swinging on crossbar at Hillsborough. When all the crap has been swept away, i'm sure he'll be back at The Valley in some capacity.
Legend. Never tire of this man.
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Agree, would love to see him back.The Prince-e-Paul said:Talked about being a Spurs fan as a kid. A shout for JJ as made his first team captain and has remained so at the club, so the right choice. Parker gets a mention for Curbs making captain age 20 when SCP was in 30's. Even a late mention of SCP swinging on crossbar at Hillsborough. When all the crap has been swept away, i'm sure he'll be back at The Valley in some capacity.
Legend. Never tire of this man.0 -
Listening in the car whilst driving back from Wales, he sounded far more upbeat and said he enjoyed being on the beach over Christmas getting to know the family again! Love him to bits still and I would have said the swinging on the crossbar as well, Weegie Addick.
He wants to get into sports journalism, but Chris, only till you come back to us at The Valley!
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Twitter reliably informs me that today is the 16th anniversary of Chris Powell becoming the first Charlton player in a generation to play for England.
I was 15 at the time, seemed incredible then and I remember feeling so proud.13 -
Watched the game in The Auctioneer in Greenwich, plenty of Chrissy Powell songs, great night.0
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Had that picture of him in an England shirt n my wall for about 5 years...se9addick said:
Twitter reliably informs me that today is the 16th anniversary of Chris Powell becoming the first Charlton player in a generation to play for England.
I was 15 at the time, seemed incredible then and I remember feeling so proud.2 -
Still remember (as i'm sure most of us do) him nutmegging Guardiola8
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"Chris who?"3
