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MATCH THREAD : Charlton Athletic Vs Bolton Wanderers : Saturday 28th October 2023 : KO 3:00 PM
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The Addicks are back in town this Saturday, hosting Bolton Wanderers at The Valley...
A tough test after the farce that posed as a football match V Lincoln City on Tuesday,...as far as we were concerned that is, and one we need to forget ASAP, today we will need to be at it from the off...
Bolton come to us sitting comfortably in fourth place knowing that should they get an unlikely win, then second slot could be there's....
However, it ain't gonna happen is it......I said IT AIN'T GONNA HAPPEN IS IT...🙈🙉🙊
Top half beckons us and I am confident(ish) we shall achieve our goal come 5pm this afternoon...
So here we go COYRRFSR...
A tough test after the farce that posed as a football match V Lincoln City on Tuesday,...as far as we were concerned that is, and one we need to forget ASAP, today we will need to be at it from the off...
Bolton come to us sitting comfortably in fourth place knowing that should they get an unlikely win, then second slot could be there's....
However, it ain't gonna happen is it......I said IT AIN'T GONNA HAPPEN IS IT...🙈🙉🙊
Top half beckons us and I am confident(ish) we shall achieve our goal come 5pm this afternoon...
So here we go COYRRFSR...
Panutche Camará will start for the first time since August in this afternoon’s clash with Bolton Wanderers at The Valley.
The midfielder is joined in the starting line-up by Tennai Watson as Michael Appleton makes two changes from the team that played Lincoln City in midweek. Nathan Asiimwe and Miles Leaburn move to the bench where they are joined by Charlie Kirk, who features in the squad for a league game for the first time since Appleton’s arrival.
It means the Addicks are likely to start in the 4-2-3-1 formation as used in recent weeks or a 4-3-3 formation.
Tennai Watson joins Michael Hector, Lloyd Jones and Terell Thomas in a back four in front of Ashley Maynard-Brewer.
Skipper George Dobson will be partnered by Scott Fraser and Camará in midfield, with one of Fraser or Camará likely playing in the number 10 role with Tyreece Campbell and Corey Blackett-Taylor either side of them and behind Alfie May.
Asiimwe, Leaburn and Kirk are joined on the bench by Sam Walker, Lucas Ness, Louie Watson and Slobodan Tedić.
Charlton: Maynard-Brewer; T.Watson, Hector, Jones, Thomas; Dobson (c), Fraser; T.Campbell, Camará, Blackett-Taylor; May
Subs: Walker, Asiimwe, Ness, L.Watson, Kirk, Leaburn, Tedić
Charlie Kirk on the bench...🤔
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Good looking team... May back leading the line.
Be interesting to see how it pans out, bit disappointed to see Fraser ahead of Louie Watson, then again I like them both, so cant win there3 -
Might be a good idea to not have a big target man thing going on against Bolton.
Save the switch and use if needed.
Fraser had better prove his worth over Watson, and the other Watson prove his worth over Asimwe.3 -
Kirk deserves a fair shake from the new manager4
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Shake some commitment into him more likeLeuth said:Kirk deserves a fair shake from the new manager3 -
Its roll the dice time as Micky Apples joins the long list of managers who can't decide on neither team nor formation.
This week its Watson (T) to go right back & neither Tedic nor Leaburn start as a front man. Presumably 5ft 8 Alfie May will battle up front on his own against 6ft 3 defenders.4 -
Imagine Appleton was unimpressed with Chem's defensive lapse for the third goal on Tuesday... He did say too ahead of Villa that Kirk had been unwell a few times since he took over, hence this being just his second appearance.Leuth said:Kirk deserves a fair shake from the new manager
Hopefully its a mixture of why we're seeing him... Chem hasn't impressed of late, whilst Kirk has hopefully impressed in training.blackpool72 said:
Shake some commitment into him more likeLeuth said:Kirk deserves a fair shake from the new manager
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Did MA manage him at Blackpool?Leuth said:Kirk deserves a fair shake from the new manager0 -
Sorry but that team that has been picked,is by far better suited for an away match.
We are at home , give me strength.1 -
Nope... Took over the season after his loanDamoNorthStand said:
Did MA manage him at Blackpool?Leuth said:Kirk deserves a fair shake from the new manager1 -
If he'd stuck with the same side you'd have moaned about him not changing a losing side. You should try reading your own posts, you'll be in for a shockgolfaddick said:Its roll the dice time as Micky Apples joins the long list of managers who can't decide on neither team nor formation.
This week its Watson (T) to go right back & neither Tedic nor Leaburn start as a front man. Presumably 5ft 8 Alfie May will battle up front on his own against 6ft 3 defenders.5 - Sponsored links:
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Alfie back leading the line, because Santos as Bolton's CB is probably the best CB in the League?
Do we expect balls to feet today instead of lumping it to our central striker outnumbered up front?
I scent a tweak of our game plan.
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Leaburn did shite against Santos last season.golfaddick said:Its roll the dice time as Micky Apples joins the long list of managers who can't decide on neither team nor formation.
This week its Watson (T) to go right back & neither Tedic nor Leaburn start as a front man. Presumably 5ft 8 Alfie May will battle up front on his own against 6ft 3 defenders.
The answer to beating height, is keep the ball out of the air - Whether it happens remains to be seen.0 -
At least Chem Campbell tries to take people on and make things happen. Pretty much six subs with Kirk there.2
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Leaburn is not (yet) a big target man and should not be put in as sole striker.seth plum said:Might be a good idea to not have a big target man thing going on against Bolton.
Save the switch and use if needed.
Fraser had better prove his worth over Watson, and the other Watson prove his worth over Asimwe.0 -
One last chance (again) more like.blackpool72 said:
Shake some commitment into him more likeLeuth said:Kirk deserves a fair shake from the new manager0 -
Leuth said:
If he'd stuck with the same side you'd have moaned about him not changing a losing side. You should try reading your own posts, you'll be in for a shockgolfaddick said:Its roll the dice time as Micky Apples joins the long list of managers who can't decide on neither team nor formation.
This week its Watson (T) to go right back & neither Tedic nor Leaburn start as a front man. Presumably 5ft 8 Alfie May will battle up front on his own against 6ft 3 defenders.
Golfie in constantly contradicting himself shock.Leuth said:
If he'd stuck with the same side you'd have moaned about him not changing a losing side. You should try reading your own posts, you'll be in for a shockgolfaddick said:Its roll the dice time as Micky Apples joins the long list of managers who can't decide on neither team nor formation.
This week its Watson (T) to go right back & neither Tedic nor Leaburn start as a front man. Presumably 5ft 8 Alfie May will battle up front on his own against 6ft 3 defenders.To be honest I think against Bolton I would have potentially stuck with L.Watson because they are a very strong attacking side and his defensive attributes would potentially help.
Either way we’re playing Saturday/Tuesday and have no idea what goes on in training or how fit individuals are or what our game plan against this side are - so seems a bit pointless to complain about the managers decision off the back of one loss in 7.3 -
Assuming Camara is playing as the 10 I like May going back upfront. Camara’s height, speed and general busyness should help him get the second balls we’ve missed all season1
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Quite agree. Give the ball to CBT & Campbell & let them run with the ball. Then cross (on the floor) for May to tap in. Easy peasy.ForeverAddickted said:
Leaburn did shite against Santos last season.golfaddick said:Its roll the dice time as Micky Apples joins the long list of managers who can't decide on neither team nor formation.
This week its Watson (T) to go right back & neither Tedic nor Leaburn start as a front man. Presumably 5ft 8 Alfie May will battle up front on his own against 6ft 3 defenders.
The answer to beating height, is keep the ball out of the air - Whether it happens remains to be seen.1 -
Was expecting to see Tedic or Leaburn up top but in Micky Apples we trust. Need Watson to show what he's about, been unimpressed since his debut cameo appearance. I'm sure Bolton will target Thomas, until we get sufficient left back cover it's going to be a constant issue if Edun is out.0
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Still waiting to see Tedic in his right position, feel he could work well in a two with Alfie, but we have still to see him at his best, rather than filling in on the right...1
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Defence still looks incredibly weak. I fear the worst.1
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At home against Bolton. Who are better than us.Lewis Coaches said:Sorry but that team that has been picked,is by far better suited for an away match.
We are at home , give me strength.0 -
If you tead what I posted on tuesday I said I quite liked the line up. I also said yesterday that I'd have Camara or Anderson in midfield so no problem with Apples there. It's that he''s now dropped a tall striker (previously had been 1 of Aneke, Leaburn or Tedic) and gone back to presumably May up front on his own where previously May had been playing deeper.Leuth said:
If he'd stuck with the same side you'd have moaned about him not changing a losing side. You should try reading your own posts, you'll be in for a shockgolfaddick said:Its roll the dice time as Micky Apples joins the long list of managers who can't decide on neither team nor formation.
This week its Watson (T) to go right back & neither Tedic nor Leaburn start as a front man. Presumably 5ft 8 Alfie May will battle up front on his own against 6ft 3 defenders.
Also it's the defence that was the problem on Tuesday.....I see the major culprits are still in the team 🙄.1 -
Part of this could be to give Camara as a 10 the 'free role' and there'll be times when his movement and running with the ball takes him ahead of Alfie.fenaddick said:Assuming Camara is playing as the 10 I like May going back upfront. Camara’s height, speed and general busyness should help him get the second balls we’ve missed all season
Coming from deep, he shouldn't be easily picked up and can open up gaps and penetrate beyond the Bolton back line?
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Dearly beloved,
We are gathered here today at the Church of Our Sacred Lady the Hope-Crushing Dream-Destroying Bitch of The Valley for another Saturday afternoon service.
Six decent results for Mickey Apples turned to shit in the next one but even Our Father rested on the seventh day ...
With Chuks out until the next Ice Age ☹ it remains to be seen whether the style of play will adapt to the cattle available or if Alfie will be today's sacrificial lamb getting neck ache as he watches balls fly over his head.
In team news, Grandson no 1 makes his debut at The Valley having previously made one career appearance at Carrow Road in pre-season. He'll be alongside Grandson no 2 who takes his customary position outside me and time will tell if he'll warm to this round-ball game or if he'll stick to basketball and rugby.
Prediction: 1-1 May6 -
Did Curbs just say that the team travelled to Lincoln on the day?! Very poor decision if true.0
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Golfie: Micky Apples has joined the long list of managers who can’t decide on a formation or team.golfaddick said:
If you tead what I posted on tuesday I said I quite liked the line up. I also said yesterday that I'd have Camara or Anderson in midfield so no problem with Apples there. It's that he''s now dropped a tall striker (previously had been 1 of Aneke, Leaburn or Tedic) and gone back to presumably May up front on his own where previously May had been playing deeper.Leuth said:
If he'd stuck with the same side you'd have moaned about him not changing a losing side. You should try reading your own posts, you'll be in for a shockgolfaddick said:Its roll the dice time as Micky Apples joins the long list of managers who can't decide on neither team nor formation.
This week its Watson (T) to go right back & neither Tedic nor Leaburn start as a front man. Presumably 5ft 8 Alfie May will battle up front on his own against 6ft 3 defenders.
Also it's the defence that was the problem on Tuesday.....I see the major culprits are still in the team 🙄.
Also Golfie: I would have changed the defence and midfield.4 -
eh, Fraser over Watson, double eh, Kirk on the bench over Chem
That is all.2 -
Bolton have been a bogey team for us since they were promoted.
This is the midfield I've been looking forward to since the summer. It's a shame it's taken until the last week of October to see it from the start.
We'll see how Alfie does up front on his own. But with the way Bolton play we needed to be stronger in the midfield.0 -
Fraser ahead of Watson is a baffling decision against a strong teamForeverAddickted said:Good looking team... May back leading the line.
Be interesting to see how it pans out, bit disappointed to see Fraser ahead of Louie Watson, then again I like them both, so cant win there4
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