Match Thread Charlton Athletic - Coventry City Match Thread - Thursday 1st Jan (31 Viewers)

[Otis]

Brau looked like he'd won a competition. Not sure why calls for him to start? way out of his depth.

Are we all having a full blown meltdown if we lose tomorrow?

I can only put the first misplaced passes down to nerves and maybe wanting to impress

His first three passes went to the opposition.

 

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[Sky Blue Goblin]

Already mentioned by id look at a 4-4-2. I agree with some of the issues but think more so we look tired.

Might have to freshen things up here. So would probably say even though it’s controversial.

Rushworth
KKH - Thomas (if fit) - Kitching - Bidwell
Rudoni - Grimes - Eccles - EMC
Simms - Wright.

 

[SBbucks]

Already mentioned by id look at a 4-4-2. I agree with some of the issues but think more so we look tired.

Might have to freshen things up here. So would probably say even though it’s controversial.

Rushworth
KKH - Thomas (if fit) - Kitching - Bidwell
Rudoni - Grimes - Eccles - EMC
Simms - Wright.

He’s not going 4-4-2, I don’t know why people keep suggesting it.

 

[skybluecam]

He’s not going 4-4-2, I don’t know why people keep suggesting it.

Because we obviously need to ditch the system that has us 8 points clear at the top of the league

 

[Otis]

Look, if the England cricket team can throw a curveball and send the bowler, Brydon Carse in to bat at number 3 in the Ashes, I don't see why we can't play this lad and stick him up front, just to confuse the hell out of Charlton

 

[Sick Boy]

If you've ever been a bit under the weather and tried exerting yourself , you'll know how difficult it is

It's true but MVE should be rested at this point if he's still struggling.

 

[Tommo1993]

I would 100% agree with dropping MvE for this one if it should happen.

 

[Cally Fedora]

Brau looked like he'd won a competition. Not sure why calls for him to start? way out of his depth.

Are we all having a full blown meltdown if we lose tomorrow?

He starts because Dasilva can’t and Bidwell, unfortunately, isn’t good enough. That said I expect Lampard to play Bidwell away at Charlton. To be honest we just aren’t blessed at all in that position

 

[skybluecb]

Would be interesting team:

Rushworth
KKH, Wolfy (but hope it's Thomas),Kitching,Bidders
Grimes,Torp,Eccles
EMC, Simms, Wright

Front three probably would never happen, but would be something different. Our best form of defence is to attack. Saka and Rudoni to come on once EMC and Wright have run Charlton ragged.

 

[Grendel]

He starts because Dasilva can’t and Bidwell, unfortunately, isn’t good enough. That said I expect Lampard to play Bidwell away at Charlton. To be honest we just aren’t blessed at all in that position

Bidwell is a better defender

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

He starts because Dasilva can’t and Bidwell, unfortunately, isn’t good enough. That said I expect Lampard to play Bidwell away at Charlton. To be honest we just aren’t blessed at all in that position

Last game for a fix and JDs back for Brum. Bidwell you hope can do a decent job against Charlton.

 

[covcity4life]

Bidwell is a better defender

He had few ropey moments but played well Vs Swansea overall. Not sure why people are acting like he isn't a good option for a few games

I assume brau played only because bidwell already marked to play 2/3 festive games.

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Can someone tell me all will be ok

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

Can someone tell me all will be ok

Pete.

It will be ok.

 

[torchomatic]

Brau looked like he'd won a competition. Not sure why calls for him to start? way out of his depth.

Are we all having a full blown meltdown if we lose tomorrow?

Not sure that's fair considering the opposition and it being his first start. He was very good against Southampton. Also, the rest of the team was way below par on Monday evening. Writing him off is a little OTT, in my opinion.

 

[CovValleyBoy]

He starts because Dasilva can’t and Bidwell, unfortunately, isn’t good enough. That said I expect Lampard to play Bidwell away at Charlton. To be honest we just aren’t blessed at all in that position

Because of our left back issues I expect we go 3 at back if Thomas fit. Can KKH play left wing back ? course he can !

 

[torchomatic]

Because he's much quicker than Bidwell and better on the ball.

Have to say I would probably not play Bidwell again unless we are in absolute dire straits and have no choice. He's really not very good. Certainly had his moments, but his time has come and gone. We want promotion so no sentimentality.

 

[edgy]

Can someone tell me all will be ok

I'll tell you one way or another after these next two away games.

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

I'll tell you one way or another after these next two away games.

That doesn’t help

 

[Covkid1968#]

Can someone tell me all will be ok

There is a JDS shaped wheel that’s fell off one side and a BTA shaped one that has come off the other side…. But we are going to pop a wheelie and go storming through the next 2 away games by the seats of our pants…,

 

[Warwickhunt]

Dont Panic! I have just put a £5 bet on Ipswich to Win and £5 bet on Mboro to win! Now that has fucked them believe me i have lost more money than i care to mention on sure thing betting. Thank me later, Happy New Year everyone

 

[Ian1779]

I wouldn’t be rushing Thomas back for this one, have him primed for Brum on Sunday.
Maybe time to put Rudoni on the bench, Eccles can do a more than adequate job and then we do have a game changer we can bring on.
Tempted to start KKH just to give Van Ewijk a little breather.

 

[Briles]

Can someone tell me all will be ok

We will be promoted by the time we play sheff weds at home

 

[Cally Fedora]

Bidwell is a better defender

He’s certainly a better defender than Dasilva. Brau looks to have some positional sense and decent pace. Bidwell the opposite.

 

[SleepyGinger]

He’s certainly a better defender than Dasilva. Brau looks to have some positional sense and decent pace. Bidwell the opposite.

He was a liability. Bidwell wasn’t great boxing day but I’d feel a lot better with him playing tomorrow.

 

[iflynno]

Wouldnt be surprised to see lots of rotation tomorrow possibly a back 5. Wouldnt mind Simms and Wright as a front 2.

 

[shmmeee]

Wouldnt be surprised to see lots of rotation tomorrow possibly a back 5. Wouldnt mind Simms and Wright as a front 2.

I actually agree but then it means dropping the only forward showing any kind of form in EMC. Maybe time to test my theory that EMC would make a decent striker.

 

[SleepyGinger]

Wouldnt be surprised to see lots of rotation tomorrow possibly a back 5. Wouldnt mind Simms and Wright as a front 2.

I’d like to see KKH and Eccles in from the start

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

Well if you thought Ipswich were in our faces wait till we play Charlton their manager Nathan Jones will not only have his players in our faces he will have them up our ass as well.

 

[Grendel]

Have to say I would probably not play Bidwell again unless we are in absolute dire straits and have no choice. He's really not very good. Certainly had his moments, but his time has come and gone. We want promotion so no sentimentality.

If you had to play someone I’d pick the guy whose played 600 games - mostly at this level - above a guy from the Spanish second division with no evidence he’s ever going to make it

 

[iflynno]

I actually agree but then it means dropping the only forward showing any kind of form in EMC. Maybe time to test my theory that EMC would make a decent striker.

Yeh I get that just wonder if this might be the game to give him a rest.

Decisions for Lampard for sure.

 

[Mcbean]

Yeh I get that just wonder if this might be the game to give him a rest.

Decisions for Lampard for sure.

Last time he didn’t play we lost to Wrexham

 

[StrettoBoy]

Can someone tell me all will be ok

It will all go supremely well tomorrow

For Charlton

 

[clint van damme]

He’s certainly a better defender than Dasilva. Brau looks to have some positional sense and decent pace. Bidwell the opposite.

He's got no fucking common sense playing keepy uppy just outside our 18 yard box the fucking pellet.

 

[torchomatic]

If you had to play someone I’d pick the guy whose played 600 games - mostly at this level - above a guy from the Spanish second division with no evidence he’s ever going to make it

Or evidence that he's not.