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MATCH PREVIEW: Burton Albion vs Charlton Athletic | Saturday 20th January 2024 - 3pm Kick-Off

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  • JamesSeed
    JamesSeed Posts: 17,380
    Comfortable 4-0 away win
  • golfaddick
    golfaddick Posts: 33,646
    2 games in League One not so fortunate, and they involve 4 teams below us. Cheltenham v Carlisle and Port Vale v Wycombe. 

    However, we need not worry about teams below us anymore & should only be looking up. Play offs are out the question but a top 10 finish should be eminently possible. All we need are a number of wins & this starts tomorrow. No idea of either the the 2 signings today signed in time to play tomorrow & even if they did I think a place on the bench is the best they will achieve. Last week I was fearing this game...but not anymore.

    1-3 and the Reds are on the march again
     
  • TEL
    TEL Posts: 10,100
    Dazzler21 said:
    I am 92% sure this game will be called. 
    Fred? Eric? Dave ?
  • TEL
    TEL Posts: 10,100
    so far this month Burton have lost away by the odd goal to two of the better teams in this division, Derby (to a last minute winner) and Bolton, SO, they MUST be taken seriously, overall their recent form is better than ours ..
    I want to see us in a no frills 4 4 2 with Bakinson Fiorini Dobson and Coventry in midfield, Watson Jones Gillesphey and Edun at the back, (we've signed all these new arrivals for a reason, so Appleton f f s play them) with Kanu with May up front ..
    this is a team built for solidity i m o, no frills, no mucking about, to get stuck in and grind out a few much needed wins .. a point at least please from another game which will be far from easy.

    I have not been keeping up, where is Blackett-Taylor ??
    Last seen heading up the A1 towards Derby
  • Valley11
    Valley11 Posts: 12,001
    Not sure I care about the result so much as no injuries please and get some momentum and playing style between now and the end of the season. 

  • Wellred
    Wellred Posts: 1,118
    Another one I won't make 
     To all that's travelling up there have have a safe trip & enjoy our win 
    COYR  B)
  • Blucher
    Blucher Posts: 4,140
    edited January 2024
    Catching an early train, so will be in Burton before 11 and before the four pubs on the itinerary open, with the possible exception of The Last Heretic (although that only reopened last night after a two week closure). It looks like we’ll be heading to Spoons for the bottomless coffee and a sandwich for brunch.

    I’d have liked to visit the erstwhile Museum of Beer but Coors closed it a week before our game there last season to move their admin staff into the building in another act of wanton American cultural vandalism.

    As to the game, I doubt that the two new players will start, although I’m sure we’ll see Ladapo off the bench. Hopefully we’ll be able to gain some measure of control in midfield, with Dobbo, Coventry and Bakinson.That - together with an absence of any heinous defensive cock ups and late goals - would make a very pleasant change.
  • RonnieMoore
    RonnieMoore Posts: 4,509
    Think we would not have minded if this game was called off .. been a hectic few days the game seems to be playing second fiddle .. lot of new players to fit in .. might come across little bit disjointed  a new system ?? hopefully we can come away with something even a point would be ok today 
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,360
    edited January 2024
    Ikpeazu hasn't signed yet has he @ForeverAddickted

    Maybe edit to Put Ladapo in.
  • sillav nitram
    sillav nitram Posts: 10,169
    What will our level of outrage be, if come 5pm and with all these signings, we return to the Valley pointless?

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  • Desperately need a win. Hopefully the new signings are up for it.
  • JamesSeed
    JamesSeed Posts: 17,380
    What will our level of outrage be, if come 5pm and with all these signings, we return to the Valley pointless?
    I was just thinking that. 
    But it’s all a bit up in the air, turmoily at the moment, so it might all go wrong. 
    But last week’s second half v. Peterborough gave me hope, and the new signings might make an appearance?
    Not sure how the defence will line up and that may be crucial. Burton aren’t very good though, and I’m expecting a win. 
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,360
    "Players need time to bed in"
  • CafcWest
    CafcWest Posts: 6,172
    JamesSeed said:
    Comfortable 4-0 away win
    The new @happyvalley - I wonder what happened to him!?

  • sillav nitram
    sillav nitram Posts: 10,169
    CafcWest said:
    JamesSeed said:
    Comfortable 4-0 away win
    The new @happyvalley - I wonder what happened to him!?

    He’s now the miserablevalley!
  • sillav nitram
    sillav nitram Posts: 10,169
    Dazzler21 said:
    "Players need time to bed in"
    Glad you got that one in quick;)
  • SoundAsa£
    SoundAsa£ Posts: 22,483
    I honestly don’t know what to expect, very confusing in so many ways. 
    Quite apart from the team performance, I for one will be struggling to identify who’s who!! 🤔

    COME ON YOU RED BOYS!
  • IAgree
    IAgree Posts: 1,839
    Victory, victory at all costs, victory in spite of all crap defences, victory, however long and hard the road may be; for without victory, there is no outside chance of a near miss for the play offs.
  • IAgree
    IAgree Posts: 1,839
    IAgree said:
    Victory, victory at all costs, victory in spite of all crap defences, victory, however long and hard the road may be; for without victory, there is no outside chance of a near miss for the play offs.
    Feeling upbeat….
  • sam3110
    sam3110 Posts: 21,294
    Maynard-Brewer
    Jones Ness Gillesphey
    Watson Bakinson Dobson Coventry Edun
    May Kanu

    Isted Edmonds-Green Thomas Asiimwe Watson Fiorini Ladapo

    2-2 (May, Ladapo)

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  • Addicks still misfiring 1-1.
  • Would like to see Asiimwee brought back into the side.

    The new formation will suit him.
  • charltonbob
    charltonbob Posts: 8,267
    Dazzler21 said:
    "Players need time to bed in"
    Glad you got that one in quick;)

  • 3 nil charlton 
  • DOUCHER
    DOUCHER Posts: 7,908
    New formation, new players, 2 up top, handbrake off I’ll go 3-1 to us 
  • Pavoren007
    Pavoren007 Posts: 2,529
    New players show their calibre - 3-1 win! Mood gets more positive…
  • Dazzler21 said:
    Ikpeazu hasn't signed yet has he @ForeverAddickted

    Maybe edit to Put Ladapo in.
    Joys of writing a Match Preview when signings are uncertain mate.

    I presumed at the time we'd potentially sign Ikpeazu and Ladapo - Unfortunately cant edit it now
  • ross1
    ross1 Posts: 51,004
    Dazzler21 said:
    Ikpeazu hasn't signed yet has he @ForeverAddickted

    Maybe edit to Put Ladapo in.
    Joys of writing a Match Preview when signings are uncertain mate.

    I presumed at the time we'd potentially sign Ikpeazu and Ladapo - Unfortunately cant edit it now
    I did warn you FA, do the review in the evening 🤣
  • ross1 said:
    Dazzler21 said:
    Ikpeazu hasn't signed yet has he @ForeverAddickted

    Maybe edit to Put Ladapo in.
    Joys of writing a Match Preview when signings are uncertain mate.

    I presumed at the time we'd potentially sign Ikpeazu and Ladapo - Unfortunately cant edit it now
    I did warn you FA, do the review in the evening 🤣
    Yeah but then I get the bosses sending me messages, demanding a write up...

    CharltonLife may look cute and cuddly on the outside, but when on the inside, its nothing but hard labour :D
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,737
    Would like to see Asiimwee brought back into the side.

    The new formation will suit him.
    Definitely. I know there are mistakes in him but that applies to others too. He just gives me the impression he is going to be a Premier League player and isn't afraid to play. I think he is going to be a big player for us next season and now is the time to settle him into the side. It isn't as if we are taking any risks with our full back options now not being great.