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  • Johnnysummers5
    Johnnysummers5 Posts: 8,469
    soapboxsam said:
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Was that Kanu's first appearance for the U23s

    That was a young looking Cafc team in the 2nd half. Daniel Kanu is just 17 and that was a great striker's goal. Kanu may have played a couple of games for U23 ?

    The Millwall super kid 15 year old Zak Lovelace who came on as sub for the first team last week scored their 2nd goal.
    Is he the grandson of Linda?
  • barstool
    barstool Posts: 1,351
    Is that not the double over Millwall ?
  • ross1
    ross1 Posts: 50,974

  • ross1
    ross1 Posts: 50,974
    edited January 2022
    image

    For those who may be interested in the team as I cannot see anywhere

    Sam Lavelle and Ryan Viggars are replaced by Harris O'Connor and Jeremy Santos at the break.
  • Fanny Fanackapan
    Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,737
    WOW ! Just WOW ! 

    Thanks to those who brought this coverage to our attention, rather belatedly, we joined in watching the action from the Toolbox as half time approached. 

    Millwall looked a very competent, skillful side and at 2-0 in front, negative old Fanny wasn't expecting too much from our lads in red after the break.

    Oh me of little faith ! 

    Difficult for me to admit, but this silly old gal was in tears by the time the ref blew his whistle to end what turned out to be a magical 2nd half performance from our lovely lads. 

    Have to admit that yesterday's events around the perfect day we wanted for young Ben have left me feeling somewhat drained, vowing to give myself some "down" time from Charlton related issues. 

    But I could not have imagined that 47 minutes of football at You Know Where would have lifted me SO much ! 

    We were blown away by the work rate, the teamwork, the skill & endeavour put in by each & every one of those lads - it wouldn't be fair to pick out any one player but have to admit to loving the contribution by Euan Williams. One to watch closely IMO. But any scouts in attendance today will now be scratching their heads as to who to put at the top of their lists......Spoilt for choice comes to mind.

    But it would be amiss for me not to mention 2 other "players" that clearly made this 2nd half so compelling. 

    Anthony Hayes . What a half time talk that must have been ! Plus, of course, the manner in which his team conducted themselves , the confidence he has clearly instilled in each one of them & the belief each has in his team mates. Absolutely fantastic ! The future is so very bright ! 

    And finally, the commentator today who I felt was perfect. Not sure who she is but well done, young lady. Another gem unearthed.

    A heartwarming couple of days for all Addicks and a reminder of why we'll always support this wonderful football club.
  • DOUCHER
    DOUCHER Posts: 7,898
    well done the u23's 
  • mendonca
    mendonca Posts: 9,405
    Looks like we played 3 at the back?

    So good to see a comeback from 2 down! Excellent set peices from Henry.
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,620
    Johnnysummers5 said:
    soapboxsam said:
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Was that Kanu's first appearance for the U23s

    That was a young looking Cafc team in the 2nd half. Daniel Kanu is just 17 and that was a great striker's goal. Kanu may have played a couple of games for U23 ?

    The Millwall super kid 15 year old Zak Lovelace who came on as sub for the first team last week scored their 2nd goal.
    Is he the grandson of Linda?
    She wouldn't have choked during the game, after a 2 ups.
  • Weegie Addick
    Weegie Addick Posts: 16,521
    Superb stuff!
  • charlton_hero
    charlton_hero Posts: 4,665
    Get Kanu signed up! What a talent he promises to be.
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  • SouthWest_Addicks
    SouthWest_Addicks Posts: 6,307
    To anyone who watches his regularly  can Aaron Henry make the step up to first team?
  • clive
    clive Posts: 19,454
    Just arrived back home from 'The Den', one of the most enjoyable afternoons this season.
    Jackson & Euell were also there to witness a great comeback.

  • Davo55
    Davo55 Posts: 7,836
    Excellent comeback. Good to see Sam Lavelle get a half in too.
  • Leuth
    Leuth Posts: 23,314
    Henry is decent, but a penalty and a free-kick their keeper practically threw into his own net doesn't prove a great deal. Kanu seems like the real deal. Who passed to him for the winner? Williams? That was a great ball
  • Swisdom
    Swisdom Posts: 14,977
    Leuth said:
    Henry is decent, but a penalty and a free-kick their keeper practically threw into his own net doesn't prove a great deal. Kanu seems like the real deal. Who passed to him for the winner? Williams? That was a great ball
    I think Henry played the pass. To be honest Henry didn’t have a brilliant game but was in the right place at the right time. His passing is fantastic but his physicality needs to improve


  • Redrobo
    Redrobo Posts: 11,330
    edited January 2022
    Henry is a very good player and of course the captain, which says a lot about him.
    Took the penalty very well sending the GK the wrong way. 
    The GK should have done better with the free kick, but is was right into the bottom corner and I think it was the bounce that took it over his outstretched hand. Their GK had a very good game overall and made a couple of good saves and one outstanding save. If you hit the target you are always in with a chance.
    He does posses a good range of passing and Henry was my MOM.
  • DDOUBLEE
    DDOUBLEE Posts: 1,473
    Swisdom said:
    Leuth said:
    Henry is decent, but a penalty and a free-kick their keeper practically threw into his own net doesn't prove a great deal. Kanu seems like the real deal. Who passed to him for the winner? Williams? That was a great ball
    I think Henry played the pass. To be honest Henry didn’t have a brilliant game but was in the right place at the right time. His passing is fantastic but his physicality needs to improve


    Oh no, we've heard that before...
  • Fanny Fanackapan
    Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,737
    DDOUBLEE said:
    Swisdom said:
    Leuth said:
    Henry is decent, but a penalty and a free-kick their keeper practically threw into his own net doesn't prove a great deal. Kanu seems like the real deal. Who passed to him for the winner? Williams? That was a great ball
    I think Henry played the pass. To be honest Henry didn’t have a brilliant game but was in the right place at the right time. His passing is fantastic but his physicality needs to improve


    Oh no, we've heard that before...
    Hampered by that bulky cable cardi IMO.
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 39,767
    You could argue that the defender should have done better but that was a great two touches and then pass from Euan Williams to Kanu for the winner - reminded me of Tydeman to Killer. OK maybe Killer would have body checked the centre back to get the opportunity and then smashed it but quite reminiscent and the result was the same - ball in back of net!
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,764
    Kanu needs to sign a contract sooner rather than later. The longer this drags on, the more concerned I am.
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  • cafcfan1990
    cafcfan1990 Posts: 12,811
    Leuth said:
    Henry is decent, but a penalty and a free-kick their keeper practically threw into his own net doesn't prove a great deal. Kanu seems like the real deal. Who passed to him for the winner? Williams? That was a great ball
    A good rather than a great ball, should have been cut out really. Nice composed finish mind by a very promising young player. 

    Great comeback, lovely result. 
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 39,767
    cafcfan1990 said:
    Leuth said:
    Henry is decent, but a penalty and a free-kick their keeper practically threw into his own net doesn't prove a great deal. Kanu seems like the real deal. Who passed to him for the winner? Williams? That was a great ball
    A good rather than a great ball, should have been cut out really. Nice composed finish mind by a very promising young player. 

    Great comeback, lovely result. 
    That was my first assessment but what we can't see is how far way it was from the defender at the interception point as there was definitely some curl on the ball. Don't think anyone could argue, in any event, that the weight of the pass wasn't perfect as it ran away from the defenders outstretched leg and into Kanu's path perfectly.
  • Chris_from_Sidcup
    Chris_from_Sidcup Posts: 36,012
    Callumcafc said:
    Kanu needs to sign a contract sooner rather than later. The longer this drags on, the more concerned I am.
    Has anyone with connections to the club or who go to watch the youth games heard anything about why he hasn't signed yet?

    Given his obvious talent you'd have thought we'd want him signed the day he turned 17. But he didn't sign and he still hasn't so there must be a reason.
  • Addictedoldgit
    Addictedoldgit Posts: 1,826
    Didn't know the game was on or I might well have gone, envious of you lot that went.
    Enough of me, that fight back shows good spirit & morale.
    Plenty of young talent including Kanu, Williams, Bakrin, Elerewe to name just a few.
         COYR !
  • charente addick
    charente addick Posts: 3,808
    Addick Addict said:
    cafcfan1990 said:
    Leuth said:
    Henry is decent, but a penalty and a free-kick their keeper practically threw into his own net doesn't prove a great deal. Kanu seems like the real deal. Who passed to him for the winner? Williams? That was a great ball
    A good rather than a great ball, should have been cut out really. Nice composed finish mind by a very promising young player. 

    Great comeback, lovely result. 
    That was my first assessment but what we can't see is how far way it was from the defender at the interception point as there was definitely some curl on the ball. Don't think anyone could argue, in any event, that the weight of the pass wasn't perfect as it ran away from the defenders outstretched leg and into Kanu's path perfectly.
    Hmmm, bit of rose tinted specs here, the Millwall defender should have dealt with it comfortably. Not criticising Kanu - his run was good to draw the error but it was an error. Kanu finished well and looks a real goal poacher.
  • cafcfan1990
    cafcfan1990 Posts: 12,811
    Addick Addict said:
    cafcfan1990 said:
    Leuth said:
    Henry is decent, but a penalty and a free-kick their keeper practically threw into his own net doesn't prove a great deal. Kanu seems like the real deal. Who passed to him for the winner? Williams? That was a great ball
    A good rather than a great ball, should have been cut out really. Nice composed finish mind by a very promising young player. 

    Great comeback, lovely result. 
    That was my first assessment but what we can't see is how far way it was from the defender at the interception point as there was definitely some curl on the ball. Don't think anyone could argue, in any event, that the weight of the pass wasn't perfect as it ran away from the defenders outstretched leg and into Kanu's path perfectly.
    Agree on the weight of the pass. But although young, 9 times out of 10 that’s cut out by the defender. 
  • ElliotCAFC
    ElliotCAFC Posts: 2,552
    Chris_from_Sidcup said:
    Callumcafc said:
    Kanu needs to sign a contract sooner rather than later. The longer this drags on, the more concerned I am.
    Has anyone with connections to the club or who go to watch the youth games heard anything about why he hasn't signed yet?

    Given his obvious talent you'd have thought we'd want him signed the day he turned 17. But he didn't sign and he still hasn't so there must be a reason.
    He’s probably got top clubs from all over the country tapping him up. If he’s got an agent, I’d be surprised if he was pushing him to stay here.
  • Todds_right_hook
    Todds_right_hook Posts: 10,881
    @MillwallFan

    2-0 and you f****d it up

    Isn't it sad that our record is so poor against Millwall at first team level that we (I) have to pipe up after an u-23 game.
  • nelsonsleftfoot
    nelsonsleftfoot Posts: 308
    Magnificent. 

  • Athletico Charlton
    Athletico Charlton Posts: 14,273
    "South London is Ours".

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