Blackpool v Charlton Official Matchday Thread 27.01.24

I’d go:

O’Donnell (even if Grimmy is fit)

Pennington
Casey
Ekpiteta

Gabriel
Morgan
Norburn
Dembele
Coulson

Lavery
Joseph

Grimmy, Husband, Connolly, Virtue, CJ, Dale, Rhodes

Hubby needs a rest. Same with CJ. Gabriel gives you a threat going forward and is a naturally better defender than CJ (thought CJ was excellent at Bristol btw).

Also think Rhodes could do with a rest. Ran himself into the ground at Bristol and hasn’t missed a game yet.
 
Athers said:
I’d go:

O’Donnell (even if Grimmy is fit)

Pennington
Casey
Ekpiteta

Gabriel
Morgan
Norburn
Dembele
Coulson

Lavery
Joseph

Grimmy, Husband, Connolly, Virtue, CJ, Dale, Rhodes

Hubby needs a rest. Same with CJ. Gabriel gives you a threat going forward and is a naturally better defender than CJ (thought CJ was excellent at Bristol btw).

Also think Rhodes could do with a rest. Ran himself into the ground at Bristol and hasn’t missed a game yet.
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CJ was ok mate, but really not excellent. Still the same old problems with him. This team would benefit from better footballers playing in this system but Critch won't do it.
 
Athers said:
I’d go:

O’Donnell (even if Grimmy is fit)

Pennington
Casey
Ekpiteta

Gabriel
Morgan
Norburn
Dembele
Coulson

Lavery
Joseph

Grimmy, Husband, Connolly, Virtue, CJ, Dale, Rhodes

Hubby needs a rest. Same with CJ. Gabriel gives you a threat going forward and is a naturally better defender than CJ (thought CJ was excellent at Bristol btw).

Also think Rhodes could do with a rest. Ran himself into the ground at Bristol and hasn’t missed a game yet.
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You have Marv left of the three. 😲
 
Athers said:
Zero chance of Critchley doing that
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I think he might surprise you this weekend, i have heard he is thinking of replacing Rhodes with Connelly but we have to wait and see with that one.
How times have changed when i played a winning team was again barring injuries always kept the following week and i think that's how it should be other than the odd tweak.
 
More about approach than personnel. Hopefully though Connelly, Dale and Carey don't start.

Defence picks itself, so does midfield. Just a case of Joseph or Lavery, depending on CA.
 
Really looking forward to the game. Hopefully the ground is buzzing, Saturday 3pm kick off, perfect.
 
Not a chance connolly won't start.... 100% factomundo nailed on starter.. surprised he never brought him on against Bristol so no way will he miss Saturday....
 
Just booked my tickets. One of those home games where we must keep winning whilst we hope our away form remains under scrutiny. Bristol was a step in the right direction.
 
avftt_admin said:
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I think we’ve got to the stage of the season where the teams been rotated/pissed about with enough times and the squad has been together long enough that any 11 we put out is going to do a job. As long as they listen to instructions and put in a shift its inevitable we’re going to make at least playoffs. 10 points off automatic with half season to go… I’m looking forward to this second half! Let’s have it!
 
Athers said:
I’d go:

O’Donnell (even if Grimmy is fit)

Pennington
Casey
Ekpiteta

Gabriel
Morgan
Norburn
Dembele
Coulson

Lavery
Joseph

Grimmy, Husband, Connolly, Virtue, CJ, Dale, Rhodes

Hubby needs a rest. Same with CJ. Gabriel gives you a threat going forward and is a naturally better defender than CJ (thought CJ was excellent at Bristol btw).

Also think Rhodes could do with a rest. Ran himself into the ground at Bristol and hasn’t missed a game yet.
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Grimshaw or O’donnell doesn’t matter

Ekpiteta
Casey
Husband

Gabriel
Morgan
Ddmbele
Norburn
Virtue

Joseph
Lavery

Keeper, Pennington, CJ, Dale, Coulson, Rhodes, Connolly

Agree with resting Rhodes. He’s old enough to not let it affect confidence with his recent dry spell. But would give him 20 mins still.

I really rate Virtue. He gets on the ball and has a dig which is what it’s all about. Morgan has done that job well recently but virtue when fit/played enough is weapon.

I think CJ coming on second half would be a good way to use him with his pace I don’t think many defenders in this division can deal with him at the best of times let alone with him half a game or more fresher.
 
TangerineArmy said:
Not a chance connolly won't start.... 100% factomundo nailed on starter.. surprised he never brought him on against Bristol so no way will he miss Saturday....
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Connolly for the hat trick 😉
And if he doesn’t, it’s because Appleton has already left
 
After the Bloomfield road version of Ice station zebra looking forward to a comparative tropical feel on Saturday. Hopefully can reproduce the football to match. Rhodes should start imo, even not scoring and not at his best he still seems capable of producing that vital pass, knock on or assist. Charlton a bit of an unknown with manager change, will we have enough to see them off? Cautiously optimistic.
 
Athers said:
I’d go:

O’Donnell (even if Grimmy is fit)

Pennington
Casey
Ekpiteta

Gabriel
Morgan
Norburn
Dembele
Coulson

Lavery
Joseph

Grimmy, Husband, Connolly, Virtue, CJ, Dale, Rhodes

Hubby needs a rest. Same with CJ. Gabriel gives you a threat going forward and is a naturally better defender than CJ (thought CJ was excellent at Bristol btw).

Also think Rhodes could do with a rest. Ran himself into the ground at Bristol and hasn’t missed a game yet.
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O’Donnell over Grimmy is daft. He didn’t make one save Grimmy wouldn’t have, is far less happy with the ball at his feet than Grimmy and definitely no better commanding his box. Sounds like a typical knee jerk reaction. He’s a sold number 2 O’Donnell, no more.

Do agree with most your team though. I think CJ was poor against Bristol Rovers but he’s, alongside Dembele, our biggest threat so I’d be surprised if he didn’t start.

I personally don’t think Coulson offers anything Lyons doesn’t. He looks tidy, granted, but I’d rather Lyons.

And before Bristol Rovers I’d have agreed re - Rhodes but thought he was quite good against them. Don’t think he’ll change from 3-4-3 but I’d be happy to see a front 3 of Dembele, Lavery and Joseph.
 
Don’t want to exaggerate but if we don’t win tomorrow our season is over.

Going for a 1-1 draw where Charlton get a new manager bounce to frustrate us, this site melts down and then goes into overdrive when we our only deadline day signing next week is Gary Madine on an end of season loan.
 
AmericanTangerine said:
Don’t want to exaggerate but if we don’t win tomorrow our season is over.

Going for a 1-1 draw where Charlton get a new manager bounce to frustrate us, this site melts down and then goes into overdrive when we our only deadline day signing next week is Gary Madine on an end of season loan.
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How exactly do you loan a player who doesn't have a club ?
 
I think you'll find C J is the first name on the team sheet till the end of the season
I'm not a hater but he really is scared of the ball
 
Got to be careful today. Hate playing teams that are winless in that long as you get the feeling it has to end up at some point.

3 points please pool and gutted can’t be there today.
 
TangerineWizardInOz said:
Grimshaw or O’donnell doesn’t matter

Ekpiteta
Casey
Husband

Gabriel
Morgan
Ddmbele
Norburn
Virtue

Joseph
Lavery

Keeper, Pennington, CJ, Dale, Coulson, Rhodes, Connolly

Agree with resting Rhodes. He’s old enough to not let it affect confidence with his recent dry spell. But would give him 20 mins still.

I really rate Virtue. He gets on the ball and has a dig which is what it’s all about. Morgan has done that job well recently but virtue when fit/played enough is weapon.

I think CJ coming on second half would be a good way to use him with his pace I don’t think many defenders in this division can deal with him at the best of times let alone with him half a game or more fresher.
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Who's playing LWB?
 
TangerineWizardInOz said:
I think we’ve got to the stage of the season where the teams been rotated/pissed about with enough times and the squad has been together long enough that any 11 we put out is going to do a job. As long as they listen to instructions and put in a shift its inevitable we’re going to make at least playoffs. 10 points off automatic with half season to go… I’m looking forward to this second half! Let’s have it!
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‘Inevitable’ we will make play offs. I’ll have a pint of whatever you are drinking.
 
Does feel a bit banana skinny today. Hopefully Charlton haven't yet got it together following the departure of he who should not be named.
 
A tougher game now Crapples has gone, but it generally takes more than a week to undo his shortcomings after he departs. 2-1 win
 
SeasideKurt said:
CJ was ok mate, but really not excellent. Still the same old problems with him. This team would benefit from better footballers playing in this system but Critch won't do it.
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This squad would benefit from a Manager and not a Coach … Coaches are for training grounds not for picking tactics teams and motivating players .. just my view of course🙄
 
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