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Charlton Summer Transfer Rumours 2024
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Was about to type the same, scrolled down and you'd done it for me.Mendonca In Asdas said:0 -
I'm actually not devastated to not be getting Dobson back. He's a good player, very good at what he does and Jones helped him show that he can be more than just a tackling ruiner. However, I wasn't super excited about a midfield of Coventry, Berry and Dobson. A little bit too samey, not enough spark and pace in there. Assuming Berry is playing as the most advanced midfielder I'd rather have a quick, dynamic and creative midfielder behind him who is happy to put his foot in than a player who is defensive first and plays after that. It's not an anti-Dobson thing, it's about balance. We need two midfielders and whoever we get in that spot might end up being one of the most important pieces of the puzzle
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Keeper and midfielder will be in before season starts. Not sure on whether there is money for a another striker. Maybe January if we have the usual injuries or the pairings haven't worked out.2
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No point in yet another striker, we have 5 of them already.
Midfield we only have Anderson, Berry, Coventry, Fraser, Henry, Taylor. I suspect Fraser will move on and Henry will go back out on loan/move on too. If we're playing 3 midfielders we need minimum 2 more.
Centre back we currently have Edmonds-Green, Gillesphey, Jones, A Mitchell, Z.Mitchell, Ness, again I think one needs to leave for us to sign another, whether that's Ness permanently or Z Mitchell out on loan remains to be seen. If it's true that Edwards is also comfortable there we might not see any more signings unless 2 move on
Keeper we have 3 senior keepers on the books, again I imagine we have to confirm outgoings now1 -
I’d say we’re set for strikers now, least of our worries certainly.The Prince-e-Paul said:Keeper and midfielder will be in before season starts. Not sure on whether there is money for a another striker. Maybe January if we have the usual injuries or the pairings haven't worked out.14 -
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The player you are describing is Dobson under NJ. Some of his assists, attacking play and the goal in his final home game were excellent.Garrymanilow said:I'm actually not devastated to not be getting Dobson back. He's a good player, very good at what he does and Jones helped him show that he can be more than just a tackling ruiner. However, I wasn't super excited about a midfield of Coventry, Berry and Dobson. A little bit too samey, not enough spark and pace in there. Assuming Berry is playing as the most advanced midfielder I'd rather have a quick, dynamic and creative midfielder behind him who is happy to put his foot in than a player who is defensive first and plays after that. It's not an anti-Dobson thing, it's about balance. We need two midfielders and whoever we get in that spot might end up being one of the most important pieces of the puzzle
I really hope Coventry does not prove to be a lightweight passenger. Billed as being a set piece Guru to controlling the midfield. We didn't see much of either in his 17 appearances.10 -
Especially as we have Casey and Mbick pushing on and should be on the bench for a few games (if not loaned out).MartinCAFC said:
I’d say we’re set for strikers now, least of our worries certainly.The Prince-e-Paul said:Keeper and midfielder will be in before season starts. Not sure on whether there is money for a another striker. Maybe January if we have the usual injuries or the pairings haven't worked out.2 - Sponsored links:
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He was certainly getting there but I don't think he's quite good enough in the more dynamic role yet to consistently offset his poor partnership with Coventry. They just didn't gel well and Dobson was often looking to cross from deeper areas and I think that's the sort of space that Coventry wants to operate in. We need a player in the midfield to drive with the ball more and create space for Coventry with high pressing rather than occupying it. A bit more pace would be nice toomendonca said:
The player you are describing is Dobson under NJ. Some of his assists, attacking play and the goal in his final home game were excellent.Garrymanilow said:I'm actually not devastated to not be getting Dobson back. He's a good player, very good at what he does and Jones helped him show that he can be more than just a tackling ruiner. However, I wasn't super excited about a midfield of Coventry, Berry and Dobson. A little bit too samey, not enough spark and pace in there. Assuming Berry is playing as the most advanced midfielder I'd rather have a quick, dynamic and creative midfielder behind him who is happy to put his foot in than a player who is defensive first and plays after that. It's not an anti-Dobson thing, it's about balance. We need two midfielders and whoever we get in that spot might end up being one of the most important pieces of the puzzle
I really hope Coventry does not prove to be a lightweight passenger. Billed as being a set piece Guru to controlling the midfield. We didn't see much of either in his 17 appearances.
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Wouldn’t be surprised if NJ experiments with Z.Mitchell in defensive midfield in a friendly or two - certainly has the attributes and would add some needed bite to our midfield.12
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That's a good shout actually. Has the pedigree but doesn't result in a direct goal through any mistakes like it probably would at CB.Covered_End_Lad said:Wouldn’t be surprised if NJ experiments with Z.Mitchell in defensive midfield in a friendly or two - certainly has the attributes and would add some needed bite to our midfield.0 -
Can see that happening in the friendlies, but being a natural defender it would only make adding attacking quality and pace to our midfield even more important. We can’t have Berry as the only goal threat in midfield. Anderson’s got the potential to do it, but that should be a bonus if it happens rather than something we need to happen.Covered_End_Lad said:Wouldn’t be surprised if NJ experiments with Z.Mitchell in defensive midfield in a friendly or two - certainly has the attributes and would add some needed bite to our midfield.
I’d like to think we’re after two midfielders rather than only one, even adding Mitchell and Campbell as options it feels like we’re missing a couple of proven players and the right balance.1 -
Not sure to be honest, if we play a back 3 we have a replacement in each one. Agree though if its back 2 then maybe one too many but it may be a case of keep them all to prove themself and if one hasnt been making squad come Jan then part ways ?sam3110 said:No point in yet another striker, we have 5 of them already.
Midfield we only have Anderson, Berry, Coventry, Fraser, Henry, Taylor. I suspect Fraser will move on and Henry will go back out on loan/move on too. If we're playing 3 midfielders we need minimum 2 more.
Centre back we currently have Edmonds-Green, Gillesphey, Jones, A Mitchell, Z.Mitchell, Ness, again I think one needs to leave for us to sign another, whether that's Ness permanently or Z Mitchell out on loan remains to be seen. If it's true that Edwards is also comfortable there we might not see any more signings unless 2 move on
Keeper we have 3 senior keepers on the books, again I imagine we have to confirm outgoings now0 -
Bialkowski is a good shout for keeper. Even on a one year deal.
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Wonder if Millwall might re-sign him themselves, given how they've sadly been forced into signing a new Goalkeeperking addick said:Bialkowski is a good shout for keeper. Even on a one year deal.0 -
"Now been told that Jesse Costa, Canada's U20 captain, has been training with #cafc - but with their U21s.
Apologies for the original tweet that he hasn't been."
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He comes from Canada,covered_end_junior said:"Now been told that Jesse Costa, Canada's U20 captain, has been training with #cafc - but with their U21s.
Apologies for the original tweet that he hasn't been."
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He f***ing hates...
Ah, no, doesn't work.0 -
Eligible for Portugal would work though...North Lower Neil said:
He comes from Canada,covered_end_junior said:"Now been told that Jesse Costa, Canada's U20 captain, has been training with #cafc - but with their U21s.
Apologies for the original tweet that he hasn't been."
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He f***ing hates...
Ah, no, doesn't work.
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Always worries me seeing this in preseason friendlies. It's a time that you can look fantastic, carry this form into a few league games, then tail off. I hope Zach gets some games this season but only if he is hungry and stands out.Covered_End_Lad said:Wouldn’t be surprised if NJ experiments with Z.Mitchell in defensive midfield in a friendly or two - certainly has the attributes and would add some needed bite to our midfield.
Charlie Barker, Deji Elewere, Aaron Henry, Charles Claydon, Richard Chin all looked like very good and 'ready' if judging preseason walkabouts with little pressing.4 -
mendonca said:
Always worries me seeing this in preseason friendlies. It's a time that you can look fantastic, carry this form into a few league games, then tail off. I hope Zach gets some games this season but only if he is hungry and stands out.Covered_End_Lad said:Wouldn’t be surprised if NJ experiments with Z.Mitchell in defensive midfield in a friendly or two - certainly has the attributes and would add some needed bite to our midfield.
Charlie Barker, Deji Elewere, Aaron Henry, Charles Claydon, Richard Chin all looked like very good and 'ready' if judging preseason walkabouts with little pressing.
I can remember Joe Piggott looking like an absolute world beater upfront with Yann one year at Welling away
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Jesse Costa wooahh
Jesse Costa wooahh
His Mum's/Dad's from Portugal
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Agree but the good thing is he had a solid half season or so of L2 football, which is more than any of them have achieved. Was only dropped after they changed manager which isn’t necessarily a lack of ability.mendonca said:
Always worries me seeing this in preseason friendlies. It's a time that you can look fantastic, carry this form into a few league games, then tail off. I hope Zach gets some games this season but only if he is hungry and stands out.Covered_End_Lad said:Wouldn’t be surprised if NJ experiments with Z.Mitchell in defensive midfield in a friendly or two - certainly has the attributes and would add some needed bite to our midfield.
Charlie Barker, Deji Elewere, Aaron Henry, Charles Claydon, Richard Chin all looked like very good and 'ready' if judging preseason walkabouts with little pressing.1 -
Agreed, he suffered from the fact they appointed the Cowleys who don't play out from the back. Zach is a ball playing defender who could easily transition into a CDM - good passer of the ball and dribbles out from the back well. His height and aerial ability would give us extra in the middle of the park.Scoham said:
Agree but the good thing is he had a solid half season or so of L2 football, which is more than any of them have achieved. Was only dropped after they changed manager which isn’t necessarily a lack of ability.mendonca said:
Always worries me seeing this in preseason friendlies. It's a time that you can look fantastic, carry this form into a few league games, then tail off. I hope Zach gets some games this season but only if he is hungry and stands out.Covered_End_Lad said:Wouldn’t be surprised if NJ experiments with Z.Mitchell in defensive midfield in a friendly or two - certainly has the attributes and would add some needed bite to our midfield.
Charlie Barker, Deji Elewere, Aaron Henry, Charles Claydon, Richard Chin all looked like very good and 'ready' if judging preseason walkabouts with little pressing.
He might not be ready to be a starter but certainly could provide cover to a number of positions. Very young too so is only going to improve with more game time.6 -
I'd definitely give Zach preseason to see what he can do and then make a decision, I do think going and playing consistently would be the best thing for him especially if we are still looking at CB.0
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Are we really heading into the season with this set of midfielders + one more... (And that possibly being Bishop). This looks weak.0 -
Personally, hope only the youngsters who stand the greatest chance of 1st team football are involved in pre-season games. Getting the new players properly gelling including Terry Taylor etc is of paramount importance over taking a look at a few who may barely get a minute next season. I thought a couple of our youngsters were overplayed in pre-season last season, but perhaps that was needs must.6
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No we're not, we're heading into preseason with that as the midfield, as I said before I reckon 2 more will come in, especially when Fraser and Henry get shifted onChunes said:Anderson
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Are we really heading into the season with this set of midfielders + one more... (And that possibly being Bishop). This looks weak.
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