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Charlton Athletic v Bristol Rovers | Tues 16 March | 7pm | Match Preview, Predictions, News & Views

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  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 70,038
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56389199

    By coincidence there's an article today on the BBC about what it's like being a caretaker manager! Jacko needs to read it  ;)
  • AndyG
    AndyG Posts: 5,947
    addick19 said:
    Really don't get the optimism on here. Also it won't matter if JJ gets the best out of what he's got and we win 6-0 he won't get the job. Would think TS already has his man and will announce Bow's successor by end of week. Anyone who thinks this has all blown up over the last 48 hours need to give their head a wobble.  
    Agreed. Not a chance this has only just happened. It has been said various times that LB seemed to change in his outlook weeks ago. It now seems he knew he was going for whatever reason that might be. For me the silence from the players speaks a thousand words and adds to the theory that was generally slated that there had been a dressing room bust up. Like most people Im exicted about tonight to see if there is a reaction from the players in terms of performance on the pitch
  • AddicksAddict
    AddicksAddict Posts: 15,851
    Brizzle have trouble scoring?  Well, they've come to the right place.
  • clive
    clive Posts: 19,581
    https://www.cafc.co.uk/news/view/6050726d1b46e/match-preview-charlton-v-bristol-rovers
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,460
    AddicksAddict said:
    Brizzle have trouble scoring?  Well, they've come to the right place.
    Expect WORLDIES!
  • johnnybev1987
    johnnybev1987 Posts: 11,438
    edited March 2021
    We normally beat Bristol Rovers, so with that knowledge i will go for a 2-1 Home win. COYR

    Edit- I haven't actually checked the recent H2H just a hunch. 
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,460
    johnnybev1987 said:
    We normally beat Bristol Rovers, so with that knowledge i will go for a 2-1 Home win. COYR

    Edit- I haven't actually checked the recent H2H just a hunch. 
    23 Apr 2011Bristol Rovers v Charlton AthleticD2-2League One
    22 Nov 2016Bristol Rovers v Charlton AthleticW1-5League One
    02 Jan 2017Charlton Athletic v Bristol RoversW4-1League One
    05 Aug 2017Charlton Athletic v Bristol RoversW1-0League One
    07 Apr 2018Bristol Rovers v Charlton AthleticD1-1League One
    24 Nov 2018Charlton Athletic v Bristol RoversW3-1League One
    16 Mar 2019Bristol Rovers v Charlton AthleticD0-0League One
    16 Jan 2021Bristol Rovers v Charlton AthleticW0-1League One
    16 Mar 2021Charlton Athletic v Bristol Rovers?League One
  • johnnybev1987
    johnnybev1987 Posts: 11,438
    Dazzler21 said:
    johnnybev1987 said:
    We normally beat Bristol Rovers, so with that knowledge i will go for a 2-1 Home win. COYR

    Edit- I haven't actually checked the recent H2H just a hunch. 
    23 Apr 2011Bristol Rovers v Charlton AthleticD2-2League One
    22 Nov 2016Bristol Rovers v Charlton AthleticW1-5League One
    02 Jan 2017Charlton Athletic v Bristol RoversW4-1League One
    05 Aug 2017Charlton Athletic v Bristol RoversW1-0League One
    07 Apr 2018Bristol Rovers v Charlton AthleticD1-1League One
    24 Nov 2018Charlton Athletic v Bristol RoversW3-1League One
    16 Mar 2019Bristol Rovers v Charlton AthleticD0-0League One
    16 Jan 2021Bristol Rovers v Charlton AthleticW0-1League One
    16 Mar 2021Charlton Athletic v Bristol Rovers?League One
    Alright Mr Stato :P haha cheers mate 
  • msomerton
    msomerton Posts: 3,004
    with the players in doubt about the team management, and some feeling the pressure off them now Bowyers gone, I reckon 3-0 to Bristol Rovers.
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,793
    edited March 2021
    Defensively, I think barring injuries, JJ's only decision is Purrington or Maatson. Midfield is where he can change things significantly, for instance playing JFC, Shinnie and Morgan and attack he could go for a Stockley and Aneke front line, but Washington doesn't deserve to be dropped. Maybe Washington and Stockley with Aneke having a free role behind them. I think Millar is being targeted (not fouled, but having his runs covered by an extra defender) and may benefit from coming on as sub.

    Hopefully JJ will be aware that setting up exactly as Bowyer did won't stake a claim for the job. 

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  • Covered_End_Lad
    Covered_End_Lad Posts: 5,734
    I think because of some of the outbursts by LB to the media after games, calling out certain players for mistakes etc. there was a sense within our side that players were too scared to make a mistake and therefore playing within themselves. 

    We may see them playing with a little more freedom and confidence without the fear of being publicly slated if they make a mistake.
  • Taxi_Lad
    Taxi_Lad Posts: 3,785
    redman said:
    almost couldn't care less about tonight's game now. In limbo until the end of the season playing wise. the important stuff will be happening behind the scenes. new manager, does Gallen stay? where are we with building plans playing wise for next year? (Varney has confirmed squad for Powell's championship season was put together by April). Almost think any sudden bounce could act as a distraction about building for next year.
    this sort of comment does my head in!! yes a few teams have games in hand but there's no certainty that they'll win them. look at Accrington, they had 4 games in hand on us but now only have 2 and still sit 2 pts behind us. a lot of these clubs will lose key players to injury and with small squads that can be catastrophic. 
    New manager bounce, put a run together and hey presto, play offs here we come!!
    On the other hand we could all just give up now and not bother with the last 11 games??
  • _MrDick
    _MrDick Posts: 13,135
    The way we’re playing this match could go one of three ways ... win, lose or draw. That’s my prediction 
  • SamB09
    SamB09 Posts: 901
    Taxi_Lad said:
    redman said:
    almost couldn't care less about tonight's game now. In limbo until the end of the season playing wise. the important stuff will be happening behind the scenes. new manager, does Gallen stay? where are we with building plans playing wise for next year? (Varney has confirmed squad for Powell's championship season was put together by April). Almost think any sudden bounce could act as a distraction about building for next year.
    this sort of comment does my head in!! yes a few teams have games in hand but there's no certainty that they'll win them. look at Accrington, they had 4 games in hand on us but now only have 2 and still sit 2 pts behind us. a lot of these clubs will lose key players to injury and with small squads that can be catastrophic. 
    New manager bounce, put a run together and hey presto, play offs here we come!!
    On the other hand we could all just give up now and not bother with the last 11 games??
    Redman would of gone home at half time if he was a liverpool fan at the champs league final in 2004 when they were 3-0 down. We still have a chance of play offs.
  • charlton_hero
    charlton_hero Posts: 4,677
    Has anyone else not received their valley pass voucher for this one?
  • Taxi_Lad
    Taxi_Lad Posts: 3,785
    charlton_hero said:
    Has anyone else not received their valley pass voucher for this one?
    Mine was emailed to me. Check your junk. 
  • shine166
    shine166 Posts: 13,938
    Taxi_Lad said:
    charlton_hero said:
    Has anyone else not received their valley pass voucher for this one?
    Check your junk. 
    Especially if over 40 
  • ElliotCAFC
    ElliotCAFC Posts: 2,556
    AndyG said:
    addick19 said:
    Really don't get the optimism on here. Also it won't matter if JJ gets the best out of what he's got and we win 6-0 he won't get the job. Would think TS already has his man and will announce Bow's successor by end of week. Anyone who thinks this has all blown up over the last 48 hours need to give their head a wobble.  
    Agreed. Not a chance this has only just happened. It has been said various times that LB seemed to change in his outlook weeks ago. It now seems he knew he was going for whatever reason that might be. For me the silence from the players speaks a thousand words and adds to the theory that was generally slated that there had been a dressing room bust up. Like most people Im exicted about tonight to see if there is a reaction from the players in terms of performance on the pitch
    I really don’t agree, just think it’s the circumstances of how he left why there’s no social media outpouring from the players. 

    He’s resigned to go to a job in a higher division, you only really get goodbye messages when a manager has been sacked. I imagine all the well wishing would have been done in person.
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,697
    I want to see DJ given the freedom to express himself that he was given at Swindon, then we will see what he's made of.
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,697
    Taxi_Lad said:
    charlton_hero said:
    Has anyone else not received their valley pass voucher for this one?
    Mine was emailed to me. Check your junk. 
    that's normally what we end up watching ...

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  • Covered_End_Lad
    Covered_End_Lad Posts: 5,734
    Taxi_Lad said:
    charlton_hero said:
    Has anyone else not received their valley pass voucher for this one?
    Mine was emailed to me. Check your junk. 
    Steady
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,460
    edited March 2021
    Let's go XMAS tree...4-3-2-1 

    Amos 
    Gunter - Famewo - Pearce - Purrington
    Morgan - Shinnie - Gilbey
    Washington - Schwartz
    Aneke
    Subs: M.Brewer, Oshilaja, Maatsen, Jaiyesimi, Henry, Clayden, Stockley 
    Changed my mind, Stockley to replace Aneke when he tires. 
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 70,038
    charlton_hero said:
    Has anyone else not received their valley pass voucher for this one?
    Not yet

    The people who bought in December got theirs yesterday, but those who bought this week probably are still to be processed
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 70,038
    Thinking about it, the  majority of the players with the strongest bond to Bowyer have gone anyway, the Wembley team

    Hardly any of them are left now, and I can't imagine Purrington being too heartbroken!
  • cafcdave123
    cafcdave123 Posts: 11,491
    i reckon we'll lose 1-3.

    a decent start and take an early lead then just switch off
  • LittleAddick
    LittleAddick Posts: 637
    Shackles off 4 nil victory 
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,460
    Dazzler21 said:
    Let's go XMAS tree...4-3-2-1 

    Amos 
    Gunter - Famewo - Pearce - Purrington
    Morgan - Shinnie - Gilbey
    Washington - Schwartz
    Aneke
    Subs: M.Brewer, Oshilaja, Maatsen, Jaiyesimi, Henry, Clayden, Stockley 
    Changed my mind, Stockley to replace Aneke when he tires. 
    Also wouldn't be disappointed to see the following:

    Amos
    Gunter - Famewo - Pearce - Maatsen
    Jaiyesimi - Shinnie - Gilbey - Morgan
    Washington - Schwartz
  • RonnieMoore
    RonnieMoore Posts: 4,551
    Not sure JJ had the time to make major changes to tactics etc etc .. can’t see there being much different 
  • BigRedEvil
    BigRedEvil Posts: 11,090
    I like to see some energy in midfield, JFC, Morgan and Gilbey (if fit) 
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,460
    Even without big tactical changes we may as others have said see a shackles off performance. Play offs are no longer expected, despite being the goal. I expect we will see players less concerned with making a mistake and more of a unit. 

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