I was concerned that he would of been recalled by West ham in January so they could sell him. Hopefully now he can remain with us for the remainder of the season.
“I was here on loan last season and then all through pre-season, it seemed like I wasn’t going to go out on loan again because West Ham wanted me to stay. But then, come the end of the window, we all decided it would be best if I went out to get some regular game time in the Championship,” he says.
“I just felt like, knowing the manager, knowing the way he wants his team to play and knowing how much I enjoyed playing under him last season, it would be the right decision to come back, and I’ve loved every minute since I’ve been back.”
Have to admit I was pleasently surprised when I saw it was Cullen who went one v one with the 'keeper towards the end of the First Half on Saturday - Was disappointed but not overly surprised when he didnt score but good to see him getting in those positions for a change
Of course its not his job to score or be in those areas, would have been a nice reward for the work he does though
Cullen like Pratley does a lot of the unsung work on the pitch. Doesn't always get due credit.
Cullen reminds me a lot of Matt Holland, who was another understated midfield player who never grabbed the headlines but did masses of work on the pitch, but quietly
Wasn't their that stat kicking about yesterday that he had the most touches, tackles, passes of a Charlton player for Saturdays game?
Absolute mustard player. We don't get to see it loads because of where he plays in our formation, but when he does play more advanced (Reading for example) he is pretty bloody good at that as well.
My favourite player in a Charlton shirt at the moment. Just think he sums up everything this team has become over the last 12 months. Hard working, tenacious, honest and with bags of ability.
I thought he was poor against Swansea but he's bounced back with a couple of stunning performances. Love him.
My favourite player in a Charlton shirt at the moment. Just think he sums up everything this team has become over the last 12 months. Hard working, tenacious, honest and with bags of ability.
I thought he was poor against Swansea but he's bounced back with a couple of stunning performances. Love him.
My thoughts exactly, my favourite player whilst he is still here.
I rated him highly early on last season, for me he was one of those who was definitely going to make the step up. He has such a good mix of energy, ability on the ball, awareness and aggression - and he shows it consistently. Works so well in Bowyer's systems as he's neither expected to score goals, be our main creative threat or an out and out defensive midfielder.
I suspect West Ham will recall. If he signs a new contract, much will depend on whether they bring anybody else in whether we can get him back. Field and Leko will be interesting too. If WBA fear us they may recall, but they may see them as players who can help us take points from their rivals. The better we do, the more they will see us a s a rival though!
On top of that, If Chelsea have a midfield injury crisis.......
Please stop this now, I was in a really happy Charlton place but now thinking we might lose Gallagher, Cullen, Leko and Field back to their clubs in January and the possibility of Lyle going is bad enough without the rumour of Johnny Williams being out for nine weeks!. No I refuse to think this will be happen lets be positive they will all stay Johnny is ok and onwards and upwards with Bowyers magnificent team COYR.
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Hopefully now he can remain with us for the remainder of the season.
We're getting Sanchez instead
https://theathletic.co.uk/1304005/2019/10/19/josh-cullen/
“I was here on loan last season and then all through pre-season, it seemed like I wasn’t going to go out on loan again because West Ham wanted me to stay. But then, come the end of the window, we all decided it would be best if I went out to get some regular game time in the Championship,” he says.
“I just felt like, knowing the manager, knowing the way he wants his team to play and knowing how much I enjoyed playing under him last season, it would be the right decision to come back, and I’ve loved every minute since I’ve been back.”
Of course its not his job to score or be in those areas, would have been a nice reward for the work he does though
Absolute mustard player. We don't get to see it loads because of where he plays in our formation, but when he does play more advanced (Reading for example) he is pretty bloody good at that as well.
I thought he was poor against Swansea but he's bounced back with a couple of stunning performances. Love him.
But he’s oozing class in the middle of the pitch. He’ll be a perfect replacement for Rice when Rice is inevitably flogged to Man U for 60m...
My favourite player. Thought he was outstanding on Saturday.
On top of that, If Chelsea have a midfield injury crisis.......