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MATCH THREAD (+POST P13): Newport County v Charlton Athletic: Tues 8th Aug 2023: (EFL Cup Rd 1)
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Covered End said:Clem_Snide said:Just watched the goals. The problems we saw in pre-season are still there. All over the place defensively. Yes McGrandles got knocked off the ball too easily for the first, but what about the hospital ball from Hector in the first place? McGrandles had 3 blokes round him.
The pissing around at the back was frightening similar to the nonsense seen under Garner.
Injuries mounting up again as well.
Same old same old.
This is in addition to it being McGrandles who originally lost the ball in midfield.
Hector's only fault was in assuming a team mate was capable of controlling a simple pass.Pass was to McGrandles left foot so the first time pass into Kirk was on.He scanned before Hector passes, seen the pressure then opened up into it, with a heavy touch to boot. Strange decision making.1 -
Blucher said:A cracking away trip, save (as is so often the case) for the football, although my expectations for that were pretty low - albeit not as low as the depths plumbed during that diabolical second half. We met an old friend of mine who lives just outside Newport just before 1 o'clock and he took us around a number of very good pre-match pubs, all of which were excellent value - the Godfrey Morgan (Wetherspoons - so just over £2 a pint with CAMRA vouchers); Tiny Rebel (all beer £3 a pint Monday to Wednesdays); The Pen and Wig (two meals for the price of one); and The Little Tap House.
En route to the last pub, we checked into The Mercure Hotel, only to find that we'd been 'bumped' from the twin room which I had booked a month ago, doubtless because it had been given to the Charlton squad who were assembled in reception before walking over to the stadium. After firmly rejecting the offer of a sofa bed in a suite, the assistant manager eventually gave us a suite each at no additional cost. As I emphasised to her, it wasn't a case of "all our double rooms have been sold"; rather, the hotel had unilaterally given our room away - especially galling, as they'd been sending me emails almost daily in advance, trying to flog their other services. Anyway, all's well that ends well.
As for the game, the less said the better. We played the first half in second gear, dominating possession without not doing a great deal with it. Kanu's goal looked to have given us a good platform but a catastrophic second half defensive performance did for us and, after Newport equalised, there was only ever likely to be one winner. No Charlton player emerged with any real credit and stand-ins like Isted, McGrandles, Payne and Kirk (the ultimate buck-passer) did themselves no favours whatsoever. In the end, we were deservedly well beaten by a poor but determined League 2 team. Going out of the League Cup is not the end of the world but the injuries - especially Campbell's - are worrying given the current lack of squad depth.
At least we were able to assuage our wounds with a couple of further post-match pints in Tiny Rebel. There was no sign of the players at breakfast this morning - they must have either gone home last night on the coach or left early this morning with their collective tail between their legs. A big improvement required and let's hope we can also get some quality through the door well before the end of the window.
It seems that you put more effort into having a drink yesterday than the players kicking a ball4 -
ElfsborgAddick said:Blucher said:A cracking away trip, save (as is so often the case) for the football, although my expectations for that were pretty low - albeit not as low as the depths plumbed during that diabolical second half. We met an old friend of mine who lives just outside Newport just before 1 o'clock and he took us around a number of very good pre-match pubs, all of which were excellent value - the Godfrey Morgan (Wetherspoons - so just over £2 a pint with CAMRA vouchers); Tiny Rebel (all beer £3 a pint Monday to Wednesdays); The Pen and Wig (two meals for the price of one); and The Little Tap House.
En route to the last pub, we checked into The Mercure Hotel, only to find that we'd been 'bumped' from the twin room which I had booked a month ago, doubtless because it had been given to the Charlton squad who were assembled in reception before walking over to the stadium. After firmly rejecting the offer of a sofa bed in a suite, the assistant manager eventually gave us a suite each at no additional cost. As I emphasised to her, it wasn't a case of "all our double rooms have been sold"; rather, the hotel had unilaterally given our room away - especially galling, as they'd been sending me emails almost daily in advance, trying to flog their other services. Anyway, all's well that ends well.
As for the game, the less said the better. We played the first half in second gear, dominating possession without not doing a great deal with it. Kanu's goal looked to have given us a good platform but a catastrophic second half defensive performance did for us and, after Newport equalised, there was only ever likely to be one winner. No Charlton player emerged with any real credit and stand-ins like Isted, McGrandles, Payne and Kirk (the ultimate buck-passer) did themselves no favours whatsoever. In the end, we were deservedly well beaten by a poor but determined League 2 team. Going out of the League Cup is not the end of the world but the injuries - especially Campbell's - are worrying given the current lack of squad depth.
At least we were able to assuage our wounds with a couple of further post-match pints in Tiny Rebel. There was no sign of the players at breakfast this morning - they must have either gone home last night on the coach or left early this morning with their collective tail between their legs. A big improvement required and let's hope we can also get some quality through the door well before the end of the window.
It seems that you put more effort into having a drink yesterday than the players kicking a ball
I suppose players who've been told they are surplus to requirements are going to be pretty concerned about avoiding injury in order to secure a loan. I didn't notice anyone shirking challenges, although that sort of consideration is likely to take the edge of some players' overall level of commitment and desire.1 -
Blucher said:ElfsborgAddick said:Blucher said:A cracking away trip, save (as is so often the case) for the football, although my expectations for that were pretty low - albeit not as low as the depths plumbed during that diabolical second half. We met an old friend of mine who lives just outside Newport just before 1 o'clock and he took us around a number of very good pre-match pubs, all of which were excellent value - the Godfrey Morgan (Wetherspoons - so just over £2 a pint with CAMRA vouchers); Tiny Rebel (all beer £3 a pint Monday to Wednesdays); The Pen and Wig (two meals for the price of one); and The Little Tap House.
En route to the last pub, we checked into The Mercure Hotel, only to find that we'd been 'bumped' from the twin room which I had booked a month ago, doubtless because it had been given to the Charlton squad who were assembled in reception before walking over to the stadium. After firmly rejecting the offer of a sofa bed in a suite, the assistant manager eventually gave us a suite each at no additional cost. As I emphasised to her, it wasn't a case of "all our double rooms have been sold"; rather, the hotel had unilaterally given our room away - especially galling, as they'd been sending me emails almost daily in advance, trying to flog their other services. Anyway, all's well that ends well.
As for the game, the less said the better. We played the first half in second gear, dominating possession without not doing a great deal with it. Kanu's goal looked to have given us a good platform but a catastrophic second half defensive performance did for us and, after Newport equalised, there was only ever likely to be one winner. No Charlton player emerged with any real credit and stand-ins like Isted, McGrandles, Payne and Kirk (the ultimate buck-passer) did themselves no favours whatsoever. In the end, we were deservedly well beaten by a poor but determined League 2 team. Going out of the League Cup is not the end of the world but the injuries - especially Campbell's - are worrying given the current lack of squad depth.
At least we were able to assuage our wounds with a couple of further post-match pints in Tiny Rebel. There was no sign of the players at breakfast this morning - they must have either gone home last night on the coach or left early this morning with their collective tail between their legs. A big improvement required and let's hope we can also get some quality through the door well before the end of the window.
It seems that you put more effort into having a drink yesterday than the players kicking a ball
I suppose players who've been told they are surplus to requirements are going to be pretty concerned about avoiding injury in order to secure a loan. I didn't notice anyone shirking challenges, although that sort of consideration is likely to take the edge of some players' overall level of commitment and desire.
Was Newport more easy on the eye at night time?
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Ball number 4 vs ball number 20Would’ve been drawn at home against Wimbledon0
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Callumcafc said:Ball number 4 vs ball number 20Would’ve been drawn at home against Wimbledon0
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ElfsborgAddick said:Blucher said:ElfsborgAddick said:Blucher said:A cracking away trip, save (as is so often the case) for the football, although my expectations for that were pretty low - albeit not as low as the depths plumbed during that diabolical second half. We met an old friend of mine who lives just outside Newport just before 1 o'clock and he took us around a number of very good pre-match pubs, all of which were excellent value - the Godfrey Morgan (Wetherspoons - so just over £2 a pint with CAMRA vouchers); Tiny Rebel (all beer £3 a pint Monday to Wednesdays); The Pen and Wig (two meals for the price of one); and The Little Tap House.
En route to the last pub, we checked into The Mercure Hotel, only to find that we'd been 'bumped' from the twin room which I had booked a month ago, doubtless because it had been given to the Charlton squad who were assembled in reception before walking over to the stadium. After firmly rejecting the offer of a sofa bed in a suite, the assistant manager eventually gave us a suite each at no additional cost. As I emphasised to her, it wasn't a case of "all our double rooms have been sold"; rather, the hotel had unilaterally given our room away - especially galling, as they'd been sending me emails almost daily in advance, trying to flog their other services. Anyway, all's well that ends well.
As for the game, the less said the better. We played the first half in second gear, dominating possession without not doing a great deal with it. Kanu's goal looked to have given us a good platform but a catastrophic second half defensive performance did for us and, after Newport equalised, there was only ever likely to be one winner. No Charlton player emerged with any real credit and stand-ins like Isted, McGrandles, Payne and Kirk (the ultimate buck-passer) did themselves no favours whatsoever. In the end, we were deservedly well beaten by a poor but determined League 2 team. Going out of the League Cup is not the end of the world but the injuries - especially Campbell's - are worrying given the current lack of squad depth.
At least we were able to assuage our wounds with a couple of further post-match pints in Tiny Rebel. There was no sign of the players at breakfast this morning - they must have either gone home last night on the coach or left early this morning with their collective tail between their legs. A big improvement required and let's hope we can also get some quality through the door well before the end of the window.
It seems that you put more effort into having a drink yesterday than the players kicking a ball
I suppose players who've been told they are surplus to requirements are going to be pretty concerned about avoiding injury in order to secure a loan. I didn't notice anyone shirking challenges, although that sort of consideration is likely to take the edge of some players' overall level of commitment and desire.
Was Newport more easy on the eye at night time?5 -
Covered End said:timken said:Why "well done to those who travelled.They got on a train ,went in a pub watched a game of football came home.Well done to those who went to work instead of wasting time and money watching that shit
On way back M4 shut & diverted all over the shop for ages.
Finally get back towards London and M25 shut.
In the intervening time we had to spend 5 hours in Wales!
My phone died so I didn't have satnav, my built in satnav to my car was only showing the M25 route home. So I basically just zoomed out of the map as much as possible and went south. God knows how people managed to drive with just a map back in the day5 -
Braziliance said:Covered End said:timken said:Why "well done to those who travelled.They got on a train ,went in a pub watched a game of football came home.Well done to those who went to work instead of wasting time and money watching that shit
On way back M4 shut & diverted all over the shop for ages.
Finally get back towards London and M25 shut.
In the intervening time we had to spend 5 hours in Wales!
My phone died so I didn't have satnav, my built in satnav to my car was only showing the M25 route home. So I basically just zoomed out of the map as much as possible and went south. God knows how people managed to drive with just a map back in the day0 -
Covered End said:Braziliance said:Covered End said:timken said:Why "well done to those who travelled.They got on a train ,went in a pub watched a game of football came home.Well done to those who went to work instead of wasting time and money watching that shit
On way back M4 shut & diverted all over the shop for ages.
Finally get back towards London and M25 shut.
In the intervening time we had to spend 5 hours in Wales!
My phone died so I didn't have satnav, my built in satnav to my car was only showing the M25 route home. So I basically just zoomed out of the map as much as possible and went south. God knows how people managed to drive with just a map back in the day
There was an accident that was causing a lot of trouble as well.
All good when you win and travel home, but that's now ManU and Newport back to back where the result hasn't been what we wanted and a long drive home haha, football ay1 -
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cafcsinger said:Callumcafc said:Ball number 4 vs ball number 20Would’ve been drawn at home against WimbledonNewport were ball number 10. If we had gone through, we’d be ball number 4. That would push every other team ball 4-9 in the actual draw down one position (Chelsea become ball 5 for example) until the team holding ball 9 (Luton) would replace Newport.
Other affected ties would’ve been…
Plymouth v Chelsea (not Plymouth v Palace)
Gillingham v Fulham (not Luton v Gillingham)
Exeter v Tottenham (not Fulham v Tottenham)
Palace v Stevenage (not Exeter v Stevenage)
Luton v Brentford (not Newport v Brentford)3 -
Callumcafc said:cafcsinger said:Callumcafc said:Ball number 4 vs ball number 20Would’ve been drawn at home against WimbledonNewport were ball number 10. If we had gone through, we’d be ball number 4. That would push every other team ball 4-9 in the actual draw down one position (Chelsea become ball 5 for example) until the team holding ball 9 (Luton) would replace Newport.
Other affected ties would’ve been…
Plymouth v Chelsea (not Plymouth v Palace)
Gillingham v Fulham (not Luton v Gillingham)
Exeter v Tottenham (not Fulham v Tottenham)
Palace v Stevenage (not Exeter v Stevenage)
Luton v Brentford (not Newport v Brentford)2 -
Braziliance said:Covered End said:Braziliance said:Covered End said:timken said:Why "well done to those who travelled.They got on a train ,went in a pub watched a game of football came home.Well done to those who went to work instead of wasting time and money watching that shit
On way back M4 shut & diverted all over the shop for ages.
Finally get back towards London and M25 shut.
In the intervening time we had to spend 5 hours in Wales!
My phone died so I didn't have satnav, my built in satnav to my car was only showing the M25 route home. So I basically just zoomed out of the map as much as possible and went south. God knows how people managed to drive with just a map back in the day
There was an accident that was causing a lot of trouble as well.
All good when you win and travel home, but that's now ManU and Newport back to back where the result hasn't been what we wanted and a long drive home haha, football ay1 -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPhM7suwlSA
new vid up.
Some shots from the game, couple of interviews/chats with some fans and a bit of post match review at the end for anyone interested.4 -
cafcsinger said:Callumcafc said:cafcsinger said:Callumcafc said:Ball number 4 vs ball number 20Would’ve been drawn at home against WimbledonNewport were ball number 10. If we had gone through, we’d be ball number 4. That would push every other team ball 4-9 in the actual draw down one position (Chelsea become ball 5 for example) until the team holding ball 9 (Luton) would replace Newport.
Other affected ties would’ve been…
Plymouth v Chelsea (not Plymouth v Palace)
Gillingham v Fulham (not Luton v Gillingham)
Exeter v Tottenham (not Fulham v Tottenham)
Palace v Stevenage (not Exeter v Stevenage)
Luton v Brentford (not Newport v Brentford)
I find it interesting and you clearly don’t so leave me to it.5 -
Braziliance said:Covered End said:timken said:Why "well done to those who travelled.They got on a train ,went in a pub watched a game of football came home.Well done to those who went to work instead of wasting time and money watching that shit
On way back M4 shut & diverted all over the shop for ages.
Finally get back towards London and M25 shut.
In the intervening time we had to spend 5 hours in Wales!
My phone died so I didn't have satnav, my built in satnav to my car was only showing the M25 route home. So I basically just zoomed out of the map as much as possible and went south. God knows how people managed to drive with just a map back in the dayDisclaimer * I’ve used similar but search online and there’s loads of these things … you do have to put a magnetic sticker thingy on back of phone for it to work and not all come with it but they’re available .
these really are musts for driving to away games and anywhere !!
https://apps.apple.com/app/id3232291061 -
This one doesn’t even need the magnet guff I don’t think
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oohaahmortimer said:Braziliance said:Covered End said:timken said:Why "well done to those who travelled.They got on a train ,went in a pub watched a game of football came home.Well done to those who went to work instead of wasting time and money watching that shit
On way back M4 shut & diverted all over the shop for ages.
Finally get back towards London and M25 shut.
In the intervening time we had to spend 5 hours in Wales!
My phone died so I didn't have satnav, my built in satnav to my car was only showing the M25 route home. So I basically just zoomed out of the map as much as possible and went south. God knows how people managed to drive with just a map back in the dayDisclaimer * I’ve used similar but search online and there’s loads of these things … you do have to put a magnetic sticker thingy on back of phone for it to work and not all come with it but they’re available .
these really are musts for driving to away games and anywhere !!
https://apps.apple.com/app/id323229106
Been really impressed with it since.1 -
Being bigged up again. Let's hope he's as good on the pitch as the Twitter reviews of him.1
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Callumcafc said:0
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Scoham said:Callumcafc said:1
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shirty5 said:Scoham said:Callumcafc said:1
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Scoham said:shirty5 said:Scoham said:Callumcafc said:0
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Wimbledon ended up with Chelsea away. EXACTLY why these games matter, a great day out for their fans and a money spinner for the club.7
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Callumcafc said:
I think he seems a decent player but he lost the ball a couple of times, was undercooking passes and just in general looked off the pace.
You read that and it looks like he has a decent game, his long balls were also pretty pointless as they didn't really amount to anything.
I would say the main positive seeing him in person was his physicality, he seems quite a strong lad and I was under the impression he was more on the Ben Reeves build side. He's not a player that gonna be brushed over like we have seen so many the last few seasons4 -
oohaahmortimer said:Braziliance said:Covered End said:timken said:Why "well done to those who travelled.They got on a train ,went in a pub watched a game of football came home.Well done to those who went to work instead of wasting time and money watching that shit
On way back M4 shut & diverted all over the shop for ages.
Finally get back towards London and M25 shut.
In the intervening time we had to spend 5 hours in Wales!
My phone died so I didn't have satnav, my built in satnav to my car was only showing the M25 route home. So I basically just zoomed out of the map as much as possible and went south. God knows how people managed to drive with just a map back in the dayDisclaimer * I’ve used similar but search online and there’s loads of these things … you do have to put a magnetic sticker thingy on back of phone for it to work and not all come with it but they’re available .
these really are musts for driving to away games and anywhere !!
https://apps.apple.com/app/id323229106
Cheers though, reckon I'll deffo invest in a holder for my phone1 -
Does it matter who we would have played if we beat Newport, we did not, so what 🥴2
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By not having a centre forward. Our players tried to play out from the back.
Lesson learnt,we are not Manchester City.
There are times when you must clear your lines.
Newport is a good team. It was a bit of a disappointment1 -
The full match replay (audio & visual) is available on Charlton TV now for anyone who's interested in seeing how we played / new signings got on etc.
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