Down in The Valley, something stirred. V Charlton Athletic away Sat Aug 24th 3-0 'clock.

[DJBlu]

Just got to win as many as we can. We've been a thorn in Chartlon's side however they're a different team from last season. Up and at it Whites!

Is the couch accommodating guests tomorrow, Blu?

The Pope is Catholic, I hear.

[GhostoftheBok]

The Pope is Catholic, I hear.

Whereas the Archbishop of Canterbury is more of a dog person.

[Bertie Wooster]

I have no idea what will happen today and can't predict the result. What I will say is that if we lose Evatt will be under pressure straight away from 50% of the fans even after only 3 games, as we could then already be 5 points behind the top teams.

Hopefully we will get a result i.e. win or draw.

[GhostoftheBok]

[TANGODANCER]

Something about striking and irons being hot occurs. Score and win. The rest is a bit immaterial . Forward and at em....

[Mar]

Exactly what I was expecting with that lineup. As for the bench, it was anyone's guess as to who was going to replace Morley on the bench. Obvious answer goes to Southwood.

Decent lineup, decent bench.

Lets have a win today. Charlton's had a really good start to the season despite being predicted to struggle. Lets do the Bolton thing and get a result.


As for all those that say bogey teams aren't a thing, theres clearly a mental thing with us and Wigan (whether its a derby game or not). We've been Charlton's bogey team for quite some time, I remember the 5 wins on the bounce against them when we were in the Prem, the draws when we were struggling and the five wins the bounce when Evatt came in.

I'm not saying its going to be easy today, far from it. But i'm certainly expecting us to go out there with a smile on our faces, unlike facing Wigan where the mentality is oh here goes.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Forino again preferred on the bench to Iredale, who was an unused sub vs Mansfield and hasn't played a minute since being subbed at Orient.

The others outside the 18 (barring the four injured) are Williams, Nlundulu and Coleman. Fascinated to see how many of this exclusion group get cup minutes in midweek.

[TANGODANCER]

I have no idea what will happen today and can't predict the result. What I will say is that if we lose Evatt will be under pressure straight away from 50% of the fans even after only 3 games, as we could then already be 5 points behind the top teams.

Hopefully we will get a result i.e. win or draw.

Top teams, we'll see later. Teams at the top right now might not be permanent.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

My man at the ground hasn't seen any evidence of Iredale, Coleman, Williams or Nlundulu travelling with the party at all, with Matheson being the spare "19th man" to travel.

Such exclusions are understandable - why take a long journey, etc - but maybe we start to see why Evatt was talking about some players being made aware pre-deadline of their squad status and perhaps fancying a move because of it.

[Mar]

My man at the ground hasn't seen any evidence of Iredale, Coleman, Williams or Nlundulu travelling with the party at all, with Matheson being the spare "19th man" to travel.

Such exclusions are understandable - why take a long journey, etc - but maybe we start to see why Evatt was talking about some players being made aware pre-deadline of their squad status and perhaps fancying a move because of it.

I wouldn't read too much into that to be honest. Probably a case of we'll give you guys some time off knowing full well they'll be called upon to take part on Tuesday night.

[Mar]

Nice open ended game here. Exciting start. Clear foul from Coventry booked, hopefully we'll get more running at him.

[officer_dibble]

Jesus fecking wept

[DJBlu]

Team of the season. Aye

[officer_dibble]

Poundshop pep strikes again

[Mar]

Team of the season. Aye

Team of the season for 90% of the game. Shocking for the other 10%.

Really wish he'd kick that part out of his game.

[DJBlu]

How do we expect to win anything when these mistakes are still in the team? Mistakes happen but that's a ridiculous pass to nobody. Even if he's going long there was nobody there.

Dog shit.

[officer_dibble]

It’s happened a few times already but passes not within twenty feet of anyone are just fecking piss poor and lazy.

[BWFC_Insane]

Santos is overrated. People keep banging on as though he’s the best in the league. He isn’t on many levels and the biggest issue is he lacks the drive - it’s what’s between the ears.

[Mar]

How do we expect to win anything when these mistakes are still in the team? Mistakes happen but that's a ridiculous pass to nobody. Even if he's going long there was nobody there.

Dog shit.

Wouldn't mind if it was a pressured pass. It was under no pressure and freely gave the ball away.

Offensively we've been decent. Defensively we've been so questionable.

Not enough bodies in midfield for the defenders to properly clear their lines?

[The_Gun]

Missed the goal but it sounds bad.

My main takeaway since I’ve been watching is that Charles has been abysmal. He’s been stealing a living for a while.