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ULTIMATE MATCH PREVIEW: Charlton Athletic vs Leyton Orient | Sunday 25th May - 1pm KO
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He definitely didn't school our midfield. Drew 2 fouls in total, same amount as Karoy, and lost possession 17 times. 7 less times combined than Karoy (7), Coventry (8) and Jordan Brown (9) with a total of 24.ForeverAddickted said:I remember Pratley in the 2-1 win at Brisbane Road earlier in the season, schooled out Midfield at times with being able to break up our tempo and win cheap free-kicks
It's easy to notice a player you recognise, you'll pay attention to them more, but he's genuinely one of their worst players statistically and doesn't get in that starting XI.
If you were to tell me Jordan Brown was injured pre-game and we would be facing a midfield of what would potentially be Sean Clare and Darren Pratley, I'd be a happy man.8 -
Would have been handy in the Orient v Stockport game tooshine166 said:
Would have been very helpful at Wycombe away.CafcSCP said:VAR in this one should be interesting.
None of these players are used to it.
I can see a pen or two being given, possibly a red given due to the physical nature of league 1.
Same can be said of the league two final0 -
As Beckles didn't play in our 1-2 win at Brisbane, they've convinced themselves that the invincible would have prevented both goals. Who do they think he is...Santos from Bolton at his peak against us!
Despite their form and consecutive number of wins of late, it's worth noting that they've drawn their last two games!0 -
A difficult game to call. We certainly have the better defence, both teams have a striker in outstanding form and Orient probably have the most creative midfield player in Donley. Galbraith has also been impressive for them this season, although he's been starting at right back for them in recent games. If he does so again, hopefully TC can keep him pinned back.
I hope we can avoid any problems with VAR - especially at set plays - and that our big players really turn up on the day.4 -
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It's coming to something when the media have us playing second fiddle to Leyton Bloody Orient...
time to shut this crap up, roll on Sunday...7 -
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It's a sign ! At my Mums care home & they have a singer for some entertainment, the first song was qué sera sera !!!
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as i started reading that i thought the good news was going to be the wife is 35 seats or rows away !cantersaddick said:The good news is that I've got my wife a ticket. In approx 35 charlton games she's never seen us lose.4 -
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Nice to see they’ve watched us enough to know we defend in a 5-3-2 shape and switch to 4-2-3-1 in attack.2
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If only a lot of people on here noticed the same!Scoham said:Nice to see they’ve watched us enough to know we defend in a 5-3-2 shape and switch to 4-2-3-1 in attack.
Thought the stuff about Galbraith was interesting, seems like the result could depend on how well we deal with him3 -
Someone else has been highlighting Galbraith on here all week as well and how he needs to be kept quiet.fenaddick said:
If only a lot of people on here noticed the same!Scoham said:Nice to see they’ve watched us enough to know we defend in a 5-3-2 shape and switch to 4-2-3-1 in attack.
Thought the stuff about Galbraith was interesting, seems like the result could depend on how well we deal with him
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I do, he nearly scored a wonder own goal last time we played each other, more of the same please!Pelling1993 said:I'm praying Pratley isn't fit/doesn't play.1 -
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Rain threat has dissipated somewhat, however the wind looks like it will make for a very unpredictable game (gusts are in bold)
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what's the news on Berry ?
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Well he’s much closer than he was last week.BigDiddy said:what's the news on Berry ?13 -
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Got my half and half scarf at the ready.4
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Don’t worry, the travelling Bermuda Addicks are bringing the sun.carly burn said:Weather for Sunday appears to be improving.
Seemed to be blanket rain and cloud when I looked the other day but there appears to be some sun poking through most of the day now2 -
Have to say the way they crashed back into the play offs my thoughts at the time were, "they're on a roll, I have a horrible feeling they're going to do it". Lets hope that TC can start showing the form from a few games ago rather than the no show for the wycombe games & that the midfield can take control & press the life out of Orient. Fingers, eyes & everything else crossed.AndyG said:Although very nervous about this game as it does seem written in the stars a bit for Orient the way they finished the season but we have also had the stars align to a good extent.I think it will be a great game to watch ! None of the attritional stuff dished up in the Wycombe games they like to play football and at times this year we have shown we can.
i can’t see them not scoring as they will certainly create chances. If TC gets his mojo back ( I think he has been a bit overawed recently ) and terrifies them like we know he can and Small can finally get one of those shots to hit the back of the net ( he is due one ) then with golden Goden adding another I think we can win this 3-1 COYRS5 -
Only just started reading this thread so I expect somebody has already posted but I don't think Pratley was involved in the games against Stockport. Injured / suspended ?Starinnaddick said:I know that Godden, Berry and Hylton have all been involved in play offs and Curtis Fleming was in the Cup Final with Borough but Orient have Pratley who was with us in 2019 and Swansea in about 2011. Have either of us got anyone else with Wembley experience?1 -
Hoorah, something we agree on. I know it’s the same for both teams but both teams have as you say played 48 games with useless refs and both teams know what they can and can’t get away with and suddenly just because Wembley has VAR it has to be used, along with automated offsides. I just think it unfair on both sides.jimmymelrose said:48 games without VAR and then the final one with VAR.
That makes sense.2 -
I have been a rock all week. But fck me the nerves are starting to kick in...2
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So who invited our new Canadian fan to join them in a box at Wembley?
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ1-mDJoMyQ/?igsh=MWM5Z2pkejYwcXMzag==
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Nerves kicking in now. Gonna be a wreck for the next 4 days. I've got tomorrow off work. Gonna do some DIY to keep me distracted!1
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Over the 48 games I should think teams getting lucky or unlucky with crap officiating evens itself out, but this is a one off game, a winner takes all shoot out, so if VAR reduces the risk of a wrong decision deciding it, I don't mind it being used. Ask me again if a goal from sniffer dog gets chalked off though. You might get a different answer with some choice Anglo Saxon thrown in 😉LargeAddick said:
Hoorah, something we agree on. I know it’s the same for both teams but both teams have as you say played 48 games with useless refs and both teams know what they can and can’t get away with and suddenly just because Wembley has VAR it has to be used, along with automated offsides. I just think it unfair on both sides.jimmymelrose said:48 games without VAR and then the final one with VAR.
That makes sense.
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