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Post-match Thread: Charlton Athletic v Gillingham | Tuesday 15 March 2022
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Relieved we won, and happy we looked a little better (mainly thanks to CBT and his pace).That being said, still, for me, we are a very poor footballing side. I think we have enough quality to win most of our last set of games, but I feel like it will paper over the cracks.We just never seem to move the ball fast enough, or have a confidence to play the ball through the lines in the centre of the park. And because of that, better sides are able to pressure us more effectively, and turn us over easier.Maybe I will see more second half vs Rotherham and first half came Portsmouth performances which will make me feel differently - but at the moment I’m slightly worried for next season.12
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ozaddick said:PWR. Just a couple of quick observations... 1st time I've seen this team play live.
Gillingham never pressed or harried us, which suited us just fine. We had time to stroke it about.
CBT was our brightest player by far.
Stockley ain't that great, quite surprised how infective he was.
Foster must still be COVID effected, because I didn't think he had much influence tonight.
And lastly for now, we'd be totally fucked if we didn't have Dobson.
But even an off the pace Stockley is such a massive presence for us in both boxes that we don't otherwise have.9 -
Three points that I think we actually deserved overall. Not a brilliant performance but maybe one of Curbs' (in) famous "stop the rot"/back to basic wins - should be us safe now but let's try and find some form to see out the season.
The Stockley/Washington double act is by no means a footballing revolution but it does work. CBT looked bright and direct, Fraser looks like a player with a higher ceiling than most on the pitch, albeit his "cramp" will probably be a previously undiagnosed season ending issue - this IS Charlton after all.2 -
Why are people talking about relegation when we’re only 23 points off a playoff place.17
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Davo55 said:Valley11 said:Much better. Lavelle looking proper, CBT and Fraser starting to show. Washington and Stockley are crucial.Maybe it has been the injuries and we’re not such an awful side?2
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Would like to see CBT and Jaiyesimi on each side of our midfield/defence.7
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MuttleyCAFC said:It's why unlike some I like Gilbey. He gets the chances even though he misses too many. Another player doesn't get them. Sort that out and he will score more and his energy helps us.
The worrying thing is how much better everyone plays when Washington plays. He isn't THAT good.2 - Sponsored links:
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MuttleyCAFC said:It's why unlike some I like Gilbey. He gets the chances even though he misses too many. Another player doesn't get them. Sort that out and he will score more and his energy helps us.0
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Cafc43v3r said:MuttleyCAFC said:It's why unlike some I like Gilbey. He gets the chances even though he misses too many. Another player doesn't get them. Sort that out and he will score more and his energy helps us.
The worrying thing is how much better everyone plays when Washington plays. He isn't THAT good.
He'll more often or not get to it too, so he'll make it look as though its been done deliberately.5 -
Pretty poor game, but Washington, Stockley and CBT were the difference
Lavelle literally didn’t win a single header against their No 19 all night, I’m not having anyone say he looked solid!!!…time and time again he was beaten in the air2 -
mendonca said:ForeverAddickted said:2
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Fully deserved scoreline flattered Gillingham who were never really in the game .. CBT was excellent Laville was a man mountain at the back … Fraser had his best game … well
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Bleak game and 2 poor teams imo.We were the least worst on the night and I thought Gillingham were terrible for a team on a bit of a run.
However, coming off the back of no wins in 7, you can understand the laboured victory.We gave them something to think about in the first half with CBT lively and he’s a much better option than anything else down that side.
It’s going to take more than this for me to give them much praise, they haven’t earned that yet.
New name for Elliott Lee after his cameo tonight, ‘Brookside’. The man can sniff a cul-de-sac out from miles away. Some very silly over elaborate touches when the simple ball was on.
We need a lot better than most of these players next season9 -
RonnieMoore said:Fully deserved scoreline flattered Gillingham who were never really in the game .. CBT was excellent Laville was a man mountain at the back … Fraser had his best game … well
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Elthamaddick said:Pretty poor game, but Washington, Stockley and CBT were the difference
Lavelle literally didn’t win a single header against their No 19 all night, I’m not having anyone say he looked solid!!!…time and time again he was beaten in the air
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Think Purrington played a lot better tonight than he's getting credit for. Kept that side very quiet, overlapped for CBT to give him space, passing was excellent, one superb bit of covering Lavelle, and strong in the air. Back to earlier-Jacko Purrington.8
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Elliot Lee is the most mediocre player to ever have a song sung about him.
came on, didn't pass to anyone, tackled his own player and then held it in the corner for a couple of minutes. Nile John must be absolutely diabolical to not get a look in for at least one game ahead of him
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ForeverAddickted said:Cafc43v3r said:MuttleyCAFC said:It's why unlike some I like Gilbey. He gets the chances even though he misses too many. Another player doesn't get them. Sort that out and he will score more and his energy helps us.
The worrying thing is how much better everyone plays when Washington plays. He isn't THAT good.
He'll more often or not get to it too, so he'll make it look as though its been done deliberately.
Twice tonight Stockley no looked played it to where he knew Washington would roughly be running and at least twice Gilbey ran into the space Washington created by making the same run.
I will had there was no reason why he couldn't have made the same runs slightly wider in a front 3. He isn't necessarily a "between the posts" player.1 -
We did well in first half, really average and scrappy in the second half. Gills were total shite1
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Love Dobbo, but he’s getting way overmarked on the other thread.0
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Highlight for me was seeing MacGillivray actually coming and claiming 2 crosses.
After the second one, it looked like nearly the whole team came and gave him a congratulatory hug!
Apart from that, the difference between having Stockley and Washington up front, or not having them, is like night and day. If only we could keep them fit all next season.
And whilst it may not have been a classic, finally, we get to beat a Neil Harris team. That sends me to bed happy!17 -
A very good first half and a slightly flakey second but opening up a 10 point gap over Gillingham in the last relegation slot (with a game in hand) is a huge relief. We are also 10 points ahead of Fleetwood and Wimbledon and it's almost inconceivable that all 3 of these teams will now overtake us in the remaining games, especially given their vastly inferior goal difference.
The Gills are a basic old team but I thought that we stood up pretty well to their attritional high ball game, although the early throw bouncing around in our 6 yard box didn't appear to bode well. In the event, we controlled the first half, with Blackett-Taylor a constant menace. Gilbey should have done better with two earlier chances but lacks composure, although happily he got it right just before half time.
The second half was more even but we managed to see the game out for a vital 3 points. Let's hope that Blackett-Taylor, Washington and Fraser (or at least 2 of them) are fit for Saturday. Moving the AFC Wimbledon game from next Tuesday will also help us.5 -
Just wish more players would have a pop from outside the area. CBT showed what can be done and it’s a damn side more exciting than passes going sideways and backwards with no end result.10
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Cafc43v3r said:LargeAddick said:We won but we didn’t play particularly well against a poor team. It’s three points but I can’t get too excited about it. May mean we will finish near the top fourteen which is some achievement.
We were the better team, just.
and moments of panic in the second half.
but very pleased with 3 points and a clean sheet.
Let’s get another 3 points on Saturday 👍👍👍1 -
CBT looked dangerous and Washington/Stockley worked okay up front.
We put ourselves under pressure with some stupid mistakes.
Deserved to win as Gillingham were even poorer than us.
Elliot Lee is not worth persevering with.
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Take the win, but it was far from convincing. Gills were really poor.2