Just got back excellent game and fully deserved against a big powerful Forest team. I also enjoyed the few words with Gary Brazil who wouldn't stop moaning for the whole game. I would like to see the birth certificates of the Forest players.
Three superbly taken goals paid back in the best possible way a very physical Forest team. One after the other Charlton players caught the eye - what a marvellous group, unbelievably rich in promise, and the football as fresh as the Spring day itself. Valley Gold for me next - so proud of our players. And they're not just talented - the many occasions when players needed treatment were being repaid in kind by the end by a team full of character.
A very proud Addick having seen that today. Three excellent goals in a match that could have gone either way. We had 3 booked for time wasting and near the end. Umerah could have been sent off, but ref played on and presumably forgot who committed the foul. Can see how we lost 3-0 to them at their place earlier on in the season.
Lots to enjoy. Surprisingly I thought Regan played not as well as he does for the under 21's. Umerah is a lump with a lethal shot (saw the last two games before this as well). Hanlan has good control and speed and Lookman the speed and skills to make things happen. Bone was a real leader in the middle and Mitov done what was necessary at the right times, but not sure he was fouled for their disallowed first half goal.
I must have been near you Dick. What a couple of charm merchants Brazil and Jack Lester were. Enjoyed seeing the Forest fans reactions with the late goals, they were very vocal.
Just got home, via Sainsbury's ( ) - reiterate everything said above. Thought we would finish a deserved 1-0, but two late goals sealed it.
Hats off to the players and their management and well supported by friends and family. Well supported by friends and family. I can understand why @DickPlumb likes watching the U18's. Mitov looks an excellent prospect, made a couple of crucial saves.
I thought it was a two leh semi but realise now we are in the final, hopefully against Brentford and its in London.
Hope that the final will have some of the 1st team and board in attendance too.
I have a new camera, so if any good will upload some pics later.
Just got back excellent game and fully deserved against a big powerful Forest team. I also enjoyed the few words with Gary Brazil who wouldn't stop moaning for the whole game. I would like to see the birth certificates of the Forest players.
Took my dad down for the game this morning and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. There are some cracking prospects there and all three goals were well crafted and taken. Archie Edwards is a class act and I really liked Dimi's vocals, letting his defence know exactly when it was his. Thought he made an error for their disallowed goal, but made a cracking save later.
Very impressed with Aaron Barnes at right back. A couple of errors towards end of the first half, but they only stood out because he did everything else really well. Sam Bone saw a lot of the ball and used it well and the two centre halves (Ken & Ezri) did superbly against a big Forest side, especially McDonagh who finally got booked after 7/8 fouls (u18 my ar$e!!!)
Good linkup play from the lads up front, who all had good games and it's always good to see your subs come on and make an impact too!
Well done to the team and all the management. #MadeInCharlton
Good team performance but I can't say that anyone caught my eye as a real individual prospect. Archie Edwards maybe. Yao and Konsa were sound at centre back. Possibly Mitov, although I think he came for a ball he couldn't reach when they had their goal harshly disallowed. Hanlon and Umerah are big and strong and took their goals well but I'm not sure if they've got quite enough.
As others say, Bone got a lot of the ball and generally used it well, although in the first half was a bit sloppy at times. Seems comfortable with both feet though.
He was the most defensive out of our midfield three, and helped out the centre backs in dealing with their two strikers.
I thought out two centre backs were very good, Konsa in particular caught the eye. Got a great leap on him and won almost everything in the air, even against their 35 year old target man.
First time I've seen the u18s, but from what I could tell, Edwards is probably the one to watch. Calm and composed, got forward well and not afraid of a crunching tackle or putting his head in where it hurts. One of those players who just looks a complete natural.
Edwards is an outstanding prospect, but Barnes at RB impressed me as well. I was glad Hanlon scored because he always works so hard for the team. There is a great team spirit in this team, the way they help each other out is a joy to behold.
Edwards is an outstanding prospect, but Barnes at RB impressed me as well. I was glad Hanlon scored because he always works so hard for the team. There is a great team spirit in this team, the way they help each other out is a joy to behold.
I thought that too and it helped them combating the strength of the Forest players, even though they were frequently knocked off the ball, there was always a player there to mop up.
For me Aaron Barnes was the most frequent eye-catcher. Like all his colleagues prone to the odd mistake (would be strange if it were otherwise) but they all just shake it off and try again and never give up. Great positivity in the whole team's DNA, and they were unflinching in the face of constant intimidation. More games possible at The Valley ?
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Lots to enjoy. Surprisingly I thought Regan played not as well as he does for the under 21's. Umerah is a lump with a lethal shot (saw the last two games before this as well). Hanlan has good control and speed and Lookman the speed and skills to make things happen. Bone was a real leader in the middle and Mitov done what was necessary at the right times, but not sure he was fouled for their disallowed first half goal.
I must have been near you Dick. What a couple of charm merchants Brazil and Jack Lester were. Enjoyed seeing the Forest fans reactions with the late goals, they were very vocal.
Hats off to the players and their management and well supported by friends and family. Well supported by friends and family. I can understand why @DickPlumb likes watching the U18's. Mitov looks an excellent prospect, made a couple of crucial saves.
I thought it was a two leh semi but realise now we are in the final, hopefully against Brentford and its in London.
Hope that the final will have some of the 1st team and board in attendance too.
I have a new camera, so if any good will upload some pics later.
Very impressed with Aaron Barnes at right back. A couple of errors towards end of the first half, but they only stood out because he did everything else really well. Sam Bone saw a lot of the ball and used it well and the two centre halves (Ken & Ezri) did superbly against a big Forest side, especially McDonagh who finally got booked after 7/8 fouls (u18 my ar$e!!!)
Good linkup play from the lads up front, who all had good games and it's always good to see your subs come on and make an impact too!
Well done to the team and all the management. #MadeInCharlton
He was the most defensive out of our midfield three, and helped out the centre backs in dealing with their two strikers.
I thought out two centre backs were very good, Konsa in particular caught the eye. Got a great leap on him and won almost everything in the air, even against their 35 year old target man.
First time I've seen the u18s, but from what I could tell, Edwards is probably the one to watch. Calm and composed, got forward well and not afraid of a crunching tackle or putting his head in where it hurts. One of those players who just looks a complete natural.
also thanks lads for comments and pics
For me Aaron Barnes was the most frequent eye-catcher. Like all his colleagues prone to the odd mistake (would be strange if it were otherwise) but they all just shake it off and try again and never give up. Great positivity in the whole team's DNA, and they were unflinching in the face of constant intimidation. More games possible at The Valley ?