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Carl Jenkinson - September 2024 signed for Bromley (p6)

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  • Ormiston_Addick
    Ormiston_Addick Posts: 8,839
    Won't blame him for wanting to join a club renowned for turning talented youngsters into world class players.

    But he's certainly not ready for the first-team.

    Absolutely spot on, the gap from L1 to the top of the Premiership is huge and I am stunned that he is in their first XI, even allowing for their injuries/departures.
  • eldavide
    eldavide Posts: 384
    Seems to have a bad attitude as well, Walcott had to bust his ass to cover for him and told Jenkinson off (and rightly so) Jenkinson replied by telling him to "f**k off, f**k off". Although he did well setting up RVP for their 2nd.


    At least he's developed from the delicate little flower who got shouted at by the big bully boys at D&R last season!

    No matter how good or bad he was yesterday, he was better than Traore, for a while I wondered if it was Djimi playing.

  • Crusty54
    Crusty54 Posts: 3,539
    looked like a fish out of water.

    Cruel for Wenger to leave him so exposed.
  • Deadred
    Deadred Posts: 1,514
    edited August 2011
    Or as Merson would say 'fish up a tree' - The trouble is there were a few more youngsters out there apart from Jenkinson being exposed and the bad experience could either make or break them, only time will tell. One thing is for sure, the sports psychologists will have them looking back on this as all part of the learning to curve and to be stronger for it.
  • ken from bexley
    ken from bexley Posts: 5,211
    Felt he really was exposed by his team mates yesterday.
    Wallcott, having a dig  at him hardly helped as well, especially when he  played in defence and gave the penalty away.
    As most of the commentators stated, really unfair to leave the lad like that exposed in what was his second prem game. what is he suppossed to say to the manager
    Sorry I do not  fancy going to Old Trafford and playing against United.?
     The lad is inexperienced, and has no experience  at this level, Wenger for all his insight, and clever tactics got this hopelessly wrong yesterday.
    Merson, Dixon, and every ex Arsenal pundit had a big dig at Wenger yesterday.One can only imagine what the likes of Ian Wright are thinking?

    Yes the move was far too early, but not for a moment  did  I think he would be in the first team, and he probably did not as well.
    Frankly the other Arsenal defenders were appauling yesterday, along with Wenger's  tactic. 
  • masicat
    masicat Posts: 5,038
    We should have secured him on loan, same with Shelvey. 
  • Fiiiiiish
    Fiiiiiish Posts: 1,671
    Felt sorry for Jenks when Walcott was having a go at him. He had no communication from anyone in that Arsenal team apart from Walcott giving him a roasting. They have no leaders so how can they expect kids to perform at Old Trafford.
  • Valiantphil
    Valiantphil Posts: 6,508
    .............................when they can't perform at Dagenham & Redbridge 4 months earlier !
  • rufusisadogsname
    rufusisadogsname Posts: 862
    Another start today.
    Any idea of whether we have appearances bonus in the deal?
  • Elthamaddick
    Elthamaddick Posts: 16,600
    got a stress fracture in his back according to a gooner in the office

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  • Weegie Addick
    Weegie Addick Posts: 17,732
    got a stress fracture in his back according to a gooner in the office
    That doesn't sound too good.
  • Athletico Charlton
    Athletico Charlton Posts: 15,238
    edited September 2024
    Can I be the first to say well done to Bromley for signing Carl Jenkinson.
  • Afternoon Delight
    Afternoon Delight Posts: 1,127
    edited September 2024
    Ex England International too
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 101,531
    My jaw dropped for a minute reading the title
  • Six-a-bag-of-nuts
    Six-a-bag-of-nuts Posts: 8,273
    Wow, that took some finalising
  • Six-a-bag-of-nuts
    Six-a-bag-of-nuts Posts: 8,273
    Wow, that took some finalising
  • Valiantphil
    Valiantphil Posts: 6,508
    Been playing (average) in Oz I think. 
    He’s gonna have to redo the bedroom wallpaper again. 
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 73,264
    Only 32, so could be a good move for both parties. I'd forgotten that Andy Woodman had been a goalkeeping coach for us.

    https://www.bromleyfc.co.uk/news/bromley-sign-former-arsenal-and-england-defender-carl-jenkinson/

    The 32-year-old, who worked with Andy Woodman during their time at Charlton, made almost 100 Premier League appearances whilst also racking up a handful of appearances in the Champions League too.
  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 23,047
    killerandflash said:
    Only 32, so could be a good move for both parties. I'd forgotten that Andy Woodman had been a goalkeeping coach for us.

    https://www.bromleyfc.co.uk/news/bromley-sign-former-arsenal-and-england-defender-carl-jenkinson/

    The 32-year-old, who worked with Andy Woodman during their time at Charlton, made almost 100 Premier League appearances whilst also racking up a handful of appearances in the Champions League too.
    I don’t remember us being in the Champions league?
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 24,486
    killerandflash said:
    Only 32, so could be a good move for both parties. I'd forgotten that Andy Woodman had been a goalkeeping coach for us.

    https://www.bromleyfc.co.uk/news/bromley-sign-former-arsenal-and-england-defender-carl-jenkinson/

    The 32-year-old, who worked with Andy Woodman during their time at Charlton, made almost 100 Premier League appearances whilst also racking up a handful of appearances in the Champions League too.

    Andy Woodman would've known Jenkinson at CAFC as well as at Arsenal when Andy did some coaching there despite Carl going out on loan while at Arsenal.
    Jenkinson never had pace but his experience should help League 2 Bromley.
    One England cap that he can tell his grandchildren about.

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  • Kap10
    Kap10 Posts: 15,906
    soapboxsam said:
    killerandflash said:
    Only 32, so could be a good move for both parties. I'd forgotten that Andy Woodman had been a goalkeeping coach for us.

    https://www.bromleyfc.co.uk/news/bromley-sign-former-arsenal-and-england-defender-carl-jenkinson/

    The 32-year-old, who worked with Andy Woodman during their time at Charlton, made almost 100 Premier League appearances whilst also racking up a handful of appearances in the Champions League too.

    Andy Woodman would've known Jenkinson at CAFC as well as at Arsenal when Andy did some coaching there despite Carl going out on loan while at Arsenal.
    Jenkinson never had pace but his experience should help League 2 Bromley.
    One England cap that he can tell his grandchildren about.
    Was at a fans forum with Christian Daillyanc a young youth product, Carl Jenkinson, a rabbit caught in head lights at the time! 
  • _MrDick
    _MrDick Posts: 13,381
    Six-a-bag-of-nuts said:
    Wow, that took some finalising
    Six-a-bag-of-nuts said:
    Wow, that took some finalising
    You can say that again!
  • Friend Or Defoe
    Friend Or Defoe Posts: 18,371
    Didn't realise he was still playing. I rated Solly higher.
  • SuedeAdidas
    SuedeAdidas Posts: 8,164
    Friend Or Defoe said:
    Didn't realise he was still playing. I rated Solly higher.
    He’s only 5 foot 3. 
  • HastingsRed
    HastingsRed Posts: 1,866
    Been sent off today.
  • DyerConsequences
    DyerConsequences Posts: 3,112
    Been released by Bromley 
  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 22,813
    Has announced his retirement 
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 87,051
    edited August 16

    Carl Jenkinson
    Thank you to everyone who played a part in my journey, from my Charlton days as a kid through to my last time playing football at Bromley. From the age of 8 football has been my life, it’s given me a lot, and I have also given it a lot back. In fact I’ve given it everything.

    It’s for that reason that I can write this looking back over my career with no regrets. Do I wish certain things went better? Without a doubt. A lot of things. I once scored an own goal from 30 yards out. I certainly wouldn’t mind deleting that from history. But were these bad or difficult moments ever because of a lack of effort? No. Like I said, I gave football everything. Everyday.

    And I guess I’m writing this because I can see that’s getting lost a bit these days. I don’t know if it’s social media painting a certain picture of what a footballer looks like, but I want to be clear, behind the scenes these top players train like their life depends on it. Alexis Sánchez, wow. Every training session he trained like it was his last. The ones that don’t, they fall by the way side eventually. Even when they’re really, really good. I’ve seen it happen to too many young pros and scholars, trying to make a name in the game. 

    Apply yourself everyday, listen to your coaches and learn from the players who have already been where you want to get to. Because if you don’t make it, and it’s because you got carried away with yourself, it’ll be a heavy burden to carry later in life.

    I suffered a lot with confidence throughout my career, which I found strange because my Dad always backs himself to the hilt. I saw loads of people, to try and unlock something within me and find that inner belief. “Take the chains off” Arsène Wenger would say to me. “I’m trying boss”, I would say to myself. But I’m certain it was that same insecurity that gave me the drive I have, that would make me run harder and train harder than everyone else. Ultimately that’s what gave me a career at the top level, because physically I was a machine and I took a lot of pride in that. Was the way I am a blessing or a curse for me? A bit of both I think. But you can only play the cards you’re dealt and try and make the best of them.

    I’m writing all this because I hope some young players might read it. You guys have so much confidence these days! I wish I could nick some of it and take it back in time, but confidence without application and having that fire in your belly to improve everyday won’t get you far. I see less young players doing extras, working on their craft, doing extra running after training. Trust me, you won’t have a career if you neglect this aspect.

    Try and find the sweetspot. That’s why I love guys like Bukayo Saka. He’s got that swagger, but you only need to listen to him in a post match interview to see he’s never lost his humility. Find the sweetspot.

    Hopefully the above has some value to someone out there. I didn’t want to write the generic retirement ‘thanks for everything’ post as it seemed like a missed opportunity. Although of course I am very grateful to my friends, family, coaches, managers and of course the fans who have been with me on my journey. I’m looking forward to seeing what life has in store for me next.

    Cheers,
    Jenko


  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 24,486
    Interesting read from Carl Jenkinson and how dedicated you need to be and also he wasn't naturally self confidence.

    Trouble is some young footballers have too much self confidence and as CJ states, they don't put in the hard yards to go with any innate ability.

    I'm always amazed that more players don't stay behind in the afternoons perfected their ball skills.

  • ross1
    ross1 Posts: 51,624
    Always makes me laugh when I read about a players wrong foot and could not kick properly with it. I remember when a teenager using my left (wrong) foot in training and practice making it stronger. Never as good as my right but could still kick the ball well enough.

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