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Match Preview: Blackpool vs Charlton Athletic | Saturday 27th January 2024 - 3pm Kick-Off

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  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,231
    seth plum said:
    A must win in our battle to avoid relegation.

    A must not lose.
    0-0 which sounds impossible but would really be positive as it means we must be getting in blocks or have a better defensive shape or I will even take Blackpool being Profligate in front of goal as long as if get at least a draw. 
  • charlton_hero
    charlton_hero Posts: 4,668
    edited January 2024
    I agree. I think a draw and a clean sheet would be a big step forward and would go some way to instilling confidence back in the players.
  • We won’t win another game till March. 
    That's the spirit Phil

    Sadly you could be right. Lets all hope not eh?
  • RedChaser
    RedChaser Posts: 19,886
    Exactly the team I would have picked FA, great minds and all that 👍😉 I’m unbeaten on the road this season and I’ll be there wearing my lucky pants and cheering the lads on COYRs.
  • 0-2 to Charlton. A win and a clean sheet. Peasy easy
  • Southbank
    Southbank Posts: 5,259
    edited January 2024
    Nicholas said:
    Surely its time for a 4-4-2 diamond, we have the team for it. 3-5-2 was crap when Jackson did it, 4-3-3 was crap when Robinson, Atkins,Appleton did.  4-4-2 Diamond was good under Bowyer (promotion), 4-4-2 flat was good under Powell (promotion)  Keep it simple too many managers now days think they can be Pep or Jurgen Klopp and get these shit players in league 1 and 2 playing football from the back. Half the prem teams cant do it ffs, what chance have we.

    My team for tomorrow would be

                           AMB

    WATSON  JONES GILLESPHEY THOMAS
                           
                           DOBSON
             
               COVENTRY      BAKINSON

                           L WATSON
      
                       LADAPO   MAY






    There is no attacking threat from either side of the pitch. It would be fine were we going for a no score draw, but with that back four no chance...
    We have sold our only good winger so any version of 442 is a non starter from an attacking viewpoint.
    For this game I would have 5 defenders and 2 defensive mids and try to keep a clean sheet playing 532

    Isted

    REG Jones Ness Gillesphy  Thomas
    Dobson Coventry Bakinson
    Ladapo May
  • Wellred
    Wellred Posts: 1,118
    edited January 2024
    Real tough game for us specially the way we are just now but hopefully now Apps has gone we just might see the team show what they are capable of
    Not going myself shame as I always liked doing the weekend up there 
    Good on those who are going have a safe trip & hopefully see us get a win COYR  B)
  • soapy_jones
    soapy_jones Posts: 21,358
    Battling 9-0 loss.

    Blackpool battle.
    Charlton bottle.
  • AndyG
    AndyG Posts: 5,911
    I actually think we will get something out of this game. Personally I would start Isted ahead of AMB and Jones needs to go on the bench
  • Start of a really tough period. With our away record and their home record there should only be one outcome. A change of formatiion possibly as that 3 at the back really hasn't been too rewarding. Narrow defeat, 2-1 Blackpool.

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  • valleynick66
    valleynick66 Posts: 4,892
    Comfortable 5-0 away victory so we can have a conspiracy theory the players had downed tools for MA and CBT was a bad influence on the squad 😆
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,737
    edited January 2024
    Jones needs benching. I'd also bench T Watson and bring in Asiimwe. Thomas would have to start on the left. As for a lack of attacking width, I think it is less important in this game than one where the onus is on us to make the running. I would be tempted to play a 4-4-2 or a 4-1-3-2 with a deep sitting midfielder for this but not sure there is the freedom to do that.
  • Chippycafc
    Chippycafc Posts: 14,154
    https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/charlton-woes-worsen-fans-wonder-magic-ever-return-b1135138.html

    Great piece by Rick Everett on the eve of this match. 2-0 defeat looms.
  • 2 - 0
  • LenGlover
    LenGlover Posts: 31,661
    We're 12/1 to be relegated. 25/1 a couple of weeks back.

    Will be delighted to get a draw or better away from home but don't see us getting anything and fully expect Albie to demonstrate what we are missing.
  • Gribbo
    Gribbo Posts: 8,491

  • JamesSeed
    JamesSeed Posts: 17,380
    Jonesy instead of REG? I hope not. 
  • Wellred
    Wellred Posts: 1,118
    Anyone going looking for a decent pub before the game 
    Head to the bridge its just around the corner from the ground good down to earth pub decent prices
     Been in there a few times always a good crowd & something going on highly recommend it
  • Chippycafc
    Chippycafc Posts: 14,154
    Wellred said:
    Anyone going looking for a decent pub before the game 
    Head to the bridge its just around the corner from the ground good down to earth pub decent prices
     Been in there a few times always a good crowd & something going on highly recommend it
    Went in there with the Mrs a couple of years ago when the luminations were on. Was very seedy in there and full of those you wouldn't want to meet after 11pm. Match day may be different. We swiftly drank up and left.
  • Wellred
    Wellred Posts: 1,118
    Wellred said:
    Anyone going looking for a decent pub before the game 
    Head to the bridge its just around the corner from the ground good down to earth pub decent prices
     Been in there a few times always a good crowd & something going on highly recommend it
    Went in there with the Mrs a couple of years ago when the luminations were on. Was very seedy in there and full of those you wouldn't want to meet after 11pm. Match day may be different. We swiftly drank up and left.
    It's not that bad they welcome away supporters as well 
    Most pubs in Blackpool are full of people like that it's just what Blackpool is like these days

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  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,594
    Narrow defeat I’m afraid, 2-1. If we can stay out of the bottom four come end February I think we will be ok. 
  • Gribbo
    Gribbo Posts: 8,491
    Jaggy Thistle was always interesting
  • AddicksAddict
    AddicksAddict Posts: 15,801
    Taxi_Lad said:
    I fully agree @Nicholas
    although I’d go with

    AMB/Isted

    REG
    Jones
    Gillesphey
    Assimwe

    Dobbo

    Cov
    Bakinson

    May

    Ladapo
    Kanu

    May to move up top when one of the strikers tires and replace him with L Watson 
    Jones?  JONES??  
  • TEL
    TEL Posts: 10,100
    if I'd be putting Jones on the bench at best. 
    Gillesphy, REG and Thomas as a back three, Asimwe and Watson playing just in front as narrow wb's 

    Keep it tight and compact with a Diamond in front with Dobbo doing the main defensive work, Bakinson helping out Watson and Coventry covering Asimwe. Louie Watson behind May and Ladapo leading the line. 
  • Major
    Major Posts: 1,028
    TEL said:
    if I'd be putting Jones on the bench at best. 
    Gillesphy, REG and Thomas as a back three, Asimwe and Watson playing just in front as narrow wb's 

    Keep it tight and compact with a Diamond in front with Dobbo doing the main defensive work, Bakinson helping out Watson and Coventry covering Asimwe. Louie Watson behind May and Ladapo leading the line. 
    Looks good to me. 
  • grumpyaddick
    grumpyaddick Posts: 6,597
    If we win, I will be praising Scott, who is a genius.
    If we lose, I will be calling for the instant sacking of Fleming, who is not. 
    If we draw, I will wait patiently for the new full time appointment chosen (eventually) by Scott who is a genius. 

    How much is this bloke paid by the way?

    1-1
  • Braziliance
    Braziliance Posts: 8,364
    About to make the daunting long drive shortly, I must be a weirdo cause I'm genuinely excited. 

    It's a new dawn at Charlton and despite me believing we have no chance of getting a result, I am going to go against logic for once and predict a 2-1 away win. 

    I think they'll look better, open us up a few times but we will defend well and get a bit of a smash and grab. 

    Jordan Rhodes with theirs in the first half, Ladapo to score both of ours second half after spending hours scrolling through social media and seeing people question his abilities.

    Safe travels, see everyone there :smile:
  • Redmidland
    Redmidland Posts: 44,700
    edited January 2024
    I have no idea why, but I think we will get at least a point here. Could it be new 'interim' manager bounce? Or maybe all the new players have had more time to bed in? Ladapo getting fitter? A new back 3 REG, Gillesphey, Thomas?
    Or, finally, Fleming/Pearce have instilled some much needed confidence and defensive nous?
    We need to turn thins around, today, i think will be the day!........Hopefully!
  • wmcf123
    wmcf123 Posts: 5,827
    Southbank said:
    Nicholas said:
    Surely its time for a 4-4-2 diamond, we have the team for it. 3-5-2 was crap when Jackson did it, 4-3-3 was crap when Robinson, Atkins,Appleton did.  4-4-2 Diamond was good under Bowyer (promotion), 4-4-2 flat was good under Powell (promotion)  Keep it simple too many managers now days think they can be Pep or Jurgen Klopp and get these shit players in league 1 and 2 playing football from the back. Half the prem teams cant do it ffs, what chance have we.

    My team for tomorrow would be

                           AMB

    WATSON  JONES GILLESPHEY THOMAS
                           
                           DOBSON
             
               COVENTRY      BAKINSON

                           L WATSON
      
                       LADAPO   MAY






    There is no attacking threat from either side of the pitch. It would be fine were we going for a no score draw, but with that back four no chance...
    We have sold our only good winger so any version of 442 is a non starter from an attacking viewpoint.
    For this game I would have 5 defenders and 2 defensive mids and try to keep a clean sheet playing 532

    Isted

    REG Jones Ness Gillesphy  Thomas
    Dobson Coventry Bakinson
    Ladapo May
    Where’s the attacking threat here ?!
  • golfaddick
    golfaddick Posts: 33,647
    Last time they didn't win at home is the same time we won our last game - end of November. 

    I know I've said it a few times lately but I think we'll win this won. And keep a clean sheet too. 

    0-2.