tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50455795288371767492024-02-07T18:39:01.760+00:00Always A Better DayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045579528837176749.post-39569986920831579472009-09-01T21:28:00.003+01:002009-09-01T21:40:10.801+01:00New Season, New Start!<div align="justify">Well, after such a downturn in fortune over the past three years, it is now the time to move on.<br /><br />I was amongst the many who were concerned about this campaign. The keeping of Phil Parkinson at the helm and a policy of not spending our little money to chase the dream straight back to the Championship were questionable as well.<br /><br />However, as Charlton fans, we generally get on with it and make the best of what we have.<br /><br />The early season success should not be blown out of proportion but it is unfair not to give recognition of a job being well done. Indeed, we are currently experiencing a good run of form and this is very promising.<br /><br />The signings on transfer deadline day will bolster our numbers and hopefully give us depth to sustain our challenge in the division. It was my main gripe with Alan <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Pardew</span> last season that we seemed to disregard the lack on centre half's at the club. Whilst we are still not overloaded this year, at least it has been addressed.<br /><br />We have also opted for some experience in key areas. Centre backs and strikers are key to achieving the aim of promotion and scrapping our ludicrous loan player debacle from last term was also essential.<br /><br />A good start, positive times ahead.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Come on you reds!!!</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045579528837176749.post-49133945607298131492009-02-03T20:32:00.005+00:002009-02-03T21:05:12.423+00:00Is this really good enough?Well a long reflection, the closing of the transfer window and the predictable phoenix rising of Manchester Untied and we arrive at the most critical time of the season.<br /><br /><br /><br />Although the thought of buying anyone was a long way from the board's minds, it seems that perhaps this needed some consideration.<br /><br /><br /><br />We have relied on loan signings all season and our predicament is the result. Is this because of the lack of commitment from players that were not in the long term plans of the club.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Surely, we should only bring players in that we hope to retain permanently!!!</span></strong><br /><br /><br /><br />News on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Zheng</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Zhi</span> returning to fitness would have been welcomed, if the player had not immediately stated the fact that he is unlikely to be at the club next season.<br /><br /><br /><br />Whilst I accept this is most likely, surely he should be commenting on his contribution to rescuing the club. After all, he has been quoted as looking to move away before without any takers!!!<br /><br /><br /><br />Getting a balanced team and using players eager to impress seems to have improved performances over recent games, if not for the full 90 minutes.<br /><br /><br /><br />Both Rob Elliot and Darren Randolph are good prospects and could be the long term answer for the club. Grant <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Basey</span>, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Yassin</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Moutaouakil</span>, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">JonJo</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Shelvey</span>, Josh Wright, Scott <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wagstaff</span> etc... are all improving players and will benefit from a team performing well.<br /><br /><br /><br />Whatever the outcome this season, these issues need to be remembered:<br /><br /><ul><br /><li>Loan players must be carefully selected. Only potential signings or full season premier players should be considered. Premier players must not be assumed to fit into the team and an analysis of their commitment has to be looked at.</li><br /><li>You need players for the spine of the team. A good keeper, two strong centre halves, a talented midfielder and a goal scorer. Not sure we started this season with any of these.</li><br /><li>Consistency is key. Give players a chance and don't keep chopping and changing.</li></ul><br /><p>We are a great family club and the turmoil of recent times is contributed to by the current economic climate but are we being treated fairly?</p><p>I don't want to see us give up and a sequence of wins could lift the whole club. We are continually getting leads and not holding onto them. Why?</p><p>This is the point from the start of the season. We have not centre backs. Bringing replacements in is stupid. Not because the players are poor but because we should have had sufficient players at the club from start of the season.</p><p>We are Charlton. Once <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">everybody's</span> example as a team to aspire to be like. Let's get us back there!!!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045579528837176749.post-28678353165180585232008-12-24T21:57:00.003+00:002008-12-24T22:02:36.248+00:00Reflection<div align="justify">Well I have just sat back for a month to assess the RedVolution in action and it seems that the club is treading water.</div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">With Queen's Park Rangers visiting on Boxing Day, it is very much, now or never. Phil Parkinson has 3 games to convince the board of the role for the rest of the season or the search for a manager has to be stepped up.</div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">We seem unable to compete. Now the players are good enough to hold their own in this division and can probably challenge at the top end but the defensive situation we started the season with must be addressed.</div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">Primus was not the answer, Crainie is too inexperienced and compounding this, it seems that Moutaouakil may leave in January due to personality issues with Parkinson.</div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">Get a couple of experienced defenders in (although McEverly could be one) and try to locate a playmaker and perhaps the rest will fall into place.</div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">Come on you reds!!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045579528837176749.post-91687570259410439472008-11-24T22:57:00.002+00:002008-11-24T23:01:19.568+00:00Reid all about it<div align="justify">Having heard this three times today, it beggars belief.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Pardew has single handedly blamed the departure of Andy Reid for the club's misfortune. Whilst he has been missed and the income was not used to strengthen the team, surely he has had a long enough time to come up with better excuses than this.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Charlton have historically sold quality players to balance the finances and this was no exception. Next we will hear if Zheng Zhi had stayed fit we would be ok. Enough is enough. Alan Pardew must just accept that his selection decisions and changes were the primary reason for the current situation.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">We are in the drop zone of division two due to his poor management. Fall on the sword and move on.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045579528837176749.post-45617462469543949652008-11-24T22:27:00.002+00:002008-11-24T22:43:47.616+00:00What's the story?Apart from the sheer delight of the past two days and the potential for improvement, I must admit that the excitement is back.<br /><p> </p><p>Hopefully all <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">addicks</span> fans will see the benefit of the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">redvolution</span> in full force. However, the ridiculous claims in the lovely press today seem to be hindering our progress. </p><ul><li>Curb's did his part for the club and whilst I would never totally rule out a return to the club, he has made it clear that his future lies elsewhere. </li><li>Other media sources vaguely link Jorge Costa (but it seems the logistics and cost would go against this). </li><li>Paulo Di <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Canio</span>!!! As much as the passion he would bring to our game, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">fascism</span> to our approach and sheer footballing entertainment, this is a long shot.</li><li>Bloody <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lawrie</span> Sanchez. What has a bit part international manager, failed <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fulham</span> head coach, think he can offer us. Remembered for one flick header in 1988 that fluked an F.A. Cup final win.</li><li>Sam <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Alladyce</span>. Route one, say no more!!</li></ul><p> </p><p>Lets see what Parkinson can do first. Giving Kins and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Chapple</span> a lead support will keep the club tradition going. Why can't we just get a solid foundation and move on. Again, consistency is the answer. <a href="http://seconddivisionandproud.blogspot.com/"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">SDAP</span></a> and the manifesto can take afoot but we need to secure our place in the division and results are required.</p><p> </p><p>The apt comments in <a href="http://charltonathleticonline.blogspot.com/">Pedro45</a> in his letter from Martyn <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Waghorn</span> home seem to identify what needs addressing at the club. Nicky Weaver now has to perform or get chopped. Bailey's class has to come through or replace him. The strikers must score goals. No excuses (feel free to express this to them during games as protecting their feelings won't help)!</p><p> </p><p>Therefore with the addition of Keith Gillespie, I have revised my view for tomorrow night and hope for some influence from the reserves and if the team is right, then surely they will perform for the new gaffer:</p><p> </p><p>Weaver; <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Moutaoukil</span>, Hudson, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">Primus</span>, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">Basey</span>; <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">Waghorn</span>, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">Semedo</span>, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">Shelvey</span>, Bailey, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bouazza</span>; Gray</p><p>Subs: Elliot; Fortune, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-error">Varney</span>, Gillespie, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-error">Todorov</span></p><p> </p><p>Whoever is selected, the performance is needed. With <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-error">QPR</span> only just appointing a new manager, we could have had better opponents but the last two away games were an improvement so lets hope!!!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045579528837176749.post-44055034372485440532008-11-23T21:34:00.002+00:002008-11-23T22:02:13.979+00:00Let's Snow!!!<div align="justify">Well the levels of despair with the time of good will approaching could not have got worse (could they?). Then we go and take a humbling by an average Championship side who have had their own turbulent times.</div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">Then the news came in that seemed as though it was Christmas morning and I was back as a five year old boy getting a bmx. Absolutely brilliant!!!</div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">I looked out of the window and snow is falling, all around me, children playing, having... stop the songs, not yet anyway!!</div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">Now, this is not for getting rid of the might of Alan Pardew as I do not genuinely wish him ill but his reign was untenable. Wow! that the club acted so quickly and congratulations on not culling other back room staff yet.</div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">We are in an impossible position at present but the change of management may bring a different fortune. We are undoubtly in an unlucky spell. Unusual goals and brilliant defensive work by the opposition led to a different outcome to another game on saturday. I was looking for a 3-1 win and if we had been given a free kick just seconds before Jose Semedo's foul that led to United's second goal then the current situation may not have arrived. This is the thin line of football.</div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">Things that summed up the weekend were all to apparent when we were stuffed and Pardew decided to make a straight swap up front. This was finally the last unbelievable straw for many fans.</div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">I live for this club and as with many other fans have experienced the relatively few highs and suffered all the lows. Everyone deserves the best the club can offer. Whoever we may appoint as the next manager (and don't expect that to be immediately), we have to rebuild. I wouldn't want to write a season off but unless we can miraculously turn the season around with an unprecedented number of wins then realistically we are preparing for next year.</div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">Hopefully the QPR game can bring some light for the club but consistency is now important. That is what cost us at the start of the season (along with a lack of defenders) and now we need to form a nucleus of a team. I hope we revert to using 4-4-2 in most matches as the 4-5-1/ 4-3-3 does not seem to use our players to their best abilities. However, lets pick an eleven that get given a few matches (barring injury) but also select players on form and give youngsters a go.</div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">My team for tuesday may seem bizarre (and may need some recalling of players) but why not:</div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">Weaver; Moutaouakil, Hudson, Primus, Basey; Waghorn, Shelvey, Semedo, Bouazza; Gray, Waghorn. Subs: Elliot, Fortune, Christensen, Varney, Dickson.</div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">Let's be experimental. By Christmas I would love to see Shelvey, Wright, Basey, Christensen and Waghorn all regulars. Remember that we teams can actually win something playing kids. Without trying them, how will we know if they are good enough.</div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">Racon will be fit. We need to bring in a centre half and possibly give Randolph a go in goal but this new era could propel the club.</div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">I know this is a lot to see but at the moment I am looking at it as though Christmas has brought everything I wished for.</div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">As for a new manager. Names are banded about which include many unlikely candidates but I would like to hold fire and just see what Phil Parkinson can do.</div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">Yes, I would like to see a big name or a bit of experience but being realistic, we may not be able to attract and/or afford it. Paulo Di Canio, Jorge Costa etc... would all bring a passion to the team and may well boost the side but are they realistically going to come. Less we forget that when Curb's left, we struggled to attract any big names and we were a Premier League club then.</div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">A good shout could be someone else who we have not thought about but wants to get into management. Not that it appeals to me but the likes of Andrew Cole may encourage players to come to the club. Again this is not a likely scenario but is as probable as any.</div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">Anyway, the redvolution starts now and we must move on. With six games before Christmas, we need at least 12 points. Let's hope for the perfect start at Loftus Road where I feel that we can sneak a 2-1 win.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045579528837176749.post-6952995056350673892008-11-19T13:56:00.003+00:002008-11-19T14:06:37.923+00:00I know where it's at (or not?)For many weeks we have been trawls through the graveyards looking for a quality player (or 3) to add to our squad. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Waghorn</span> may be an inspiration but is this the only hope we have got.<br /><br />I look towards Saturday with some great <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">expectancy</span> but I can't believe he will start ahead of the prolific Andy Gray!!! We are in need of some inspiration and sadly it does not seem to come from the manager. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Pardew</span> was a dedicated professional and is a solid manager but he lacks something.<br /><br />Let's be positive though. The team are starting to fight and surely it is only a matter of time before results improve. Confidence will help them to become a stronger unit.<br /><br />I really think a change is the right thing for the club and if it happens soon then the possibility of improvement will increase. Our players are capable of better and they know it. Hopefully they are realising it now.<br /><br />Let's get the party started!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045579528837176749.post-39194572635313701502008-11-16T18:50:00.002+00:002008-11-16T19:00:11.170+00:00Not even in the Nick of time!<div align="justify">Well, it looked promising for 45 minutes and then the usual happened.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Alright, well not exactly the norm, but another string of errors and a lack of imagination from the manager and we <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">slumped</span> to another defeat.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">It looks now that even Nicky Weaver has joined the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Redvolution</span>. He certainly did his best to help <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Pard's</span> out of the door. I have never been a believer in Weaver being a top class performer but at this level he is usually a good bet.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">He made errors but lets not forget the saves in previous games. Still it is again a major problem for us that players still lacking in confidence, can't make a mistake without it being a major problem for the team.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Even after this, we player 31 minutes plus against ten men. We struggled to attack the wobbling blues at full force and only the last few minutes of desperation tried to prevent a defeat. We had half and hour to win a match against a top Championship side.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Giving the attacking <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Shelvey</span> less than 5 minutes was a decision that, if even being reasonable, is profound. We should have thrown everything at them. Instead we let it burn out slowly.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Can this result bring any positive. Let's hope so.</div><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">BRING ON THE <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">REDVOLUTION</span>!!!</span></strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045579528837176749.post-48056481873702120732008-11-14T01:40:00.007+00:002008-11-14T01:58:41.921+00:00Pardew is a certain Loan-er!!!<div align="justify">Another week has passed and still no sign of any signings (I'm not counting the possibility of Darren Powell on a short term deal!!!).</div><p align="justify"></p><p align="justify">Talk of a player from Brighton??? Where are they exactly!!! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Pardew</span> cannot seem to attract any players to the club which only adds to the belief that his time at the helm needs to come to an end for the good of our club.</p><p align="justify"></p><p align="justify">If we cannot even get a player from a Premier League team who cannot get match time in that division and we don't even seem to be able to deal with sides in the fizzy cola league, what is going on.</p><p align="justify"></p><p align="justify">I appreciate the idea as not to sign just anybody for the sake of it but surely <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Pardew</span> was looking before he announced the possibility of loan deals. It is interesting to guess as to what positions he intends bringing players in.</p><p align="justify"></p><p align="justify">He is contemplating send McLeod out on loan, then you could think a quality striker may be in order, (just for <a href="http://seconddivisionandproud.blogspot.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">SDAP</span></a> I will mention the signing on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Jonatan</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Johansson</span> by Hibernian when the transfer window opens) but who are likely candidates??? I am really at a loss and part of me thinks that if he fell on his sword (which is not gonna happen) then a new manager may get more out of the players who are under performing.</p><p align="justify"></p><p align="justify">Lets get real and practically say that if we don't get it right now then our season is over. If we start firing then the play offs are an outside bet but it needs people to step up. The main focus here is to play a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">consistent</span> team and include Hudson, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Semedo</span> and Gray as the spine. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Moutaouakil</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Basey</span> are the long term best bets at full back (possibly Ian Harte? Not sure there). Sam and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Bouazza</span> if the fulfill their potential can be devastating and Gray will get goals if the performances improve. If most players showed the commitment of Hudson, Holland <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">and Varney</span> then we would not be far away.</p><p align="justify"></p><p align="justify">My vision for the weekend looks good but I feel it will lead to another false dawn but here's hoping is does not.</p><p></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;">PREDICTION: </span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;">BIRMINGHAM CITY 1 CHARLTON ATHLETIC 2</span></p><p align="justify"><span style="color:#ffffff;">The Redvolution is coming, looks as though it may have to wait until the bells are a jingling now!!!</span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045579528837176749.post-40659470646728184602008-11-10T21:43:00.003+00:002008-11-10T21:47:53.054+00:00The wheels are moving, but buying Pardew time?<div align="justify">Well Darren Ambrose has gone to Ipswich on loan. No surprises there!</div><p align="justify"> </p><p align="justify">However, this is fine if the players come in to replace the staff who were under performing. There is no point farming out some of the squad if we cannot introduce new players to bolster our bid to get back on track.</p><p align="justify"> </p><p align="justify">Why has JonJo Shelvey not got another chance? He is going to be a talent for the future and with Racon (when fit) could form a great youthful partnership in midfield. With players like this still not getting a chance, what is to say we bring loan players in and do not utilise them.</p><p align="justify"> </p><p align="justify">Again this is down to the selection of the manager. We cannot keep getting knocked back for suggesting the only positive decision the board can make for the good of our club.</p><p align="justify"> </p><p align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;">BRING ON THE REDVOLUTION NOW!!!</span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045579528837176749.post-60805575454640033462008-11-09T23:54:00.003+00:002008-11-10T00:15:21.059+00:00What's The Point?<div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>PLYMOUTH ARGYLE 2 CHARLTON ATHLETIC 2</strong></span></div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">Charlton have performed everything that underlines the campaign. </div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Bring on the Redvolution now!!!</span></div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">From the usual first forty five where we play pretty football and then give away a goal with the opposition's first real attempt on goal to snatching a result from a match that seemed destined to be a defeat.</div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">Although this one was different. I was deep into the coverage of Richard Keys on Sky Sports Soccer Saturday (not!!) when just running through in my mind what a draw meant that up came:</div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">Plymouth Argyle 1 Charlton Athletic 2 (Gray 90(pen))</div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">Whilst the delight of 3 points was evident, my mind switched to keeping Pard's in a job until the new year. How unusual such a feeling is. As ardent fans of the Addicks, many of us have come to accept the shortfall of the club over the years and a defeat at Plymouth is no surprise but now we really should be getting results at these places.</div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">The team is not beyond repair but it is who will perform them that needs answering. This came out with a 94th minute equalizer that I cannot deny was deserved but changed the outlook for the Charlton team again.</div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">A point away from home is usually a good thing, that is if you win your home games. The result will again gloss over the cracks that although the selection was improved (the 4-5-1 suiting a better balance away from home), it is still not utilising the squad as is best.</div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">I can see that the team that finished the match at Home Park may well start at St Andrew's. This is less Chris Dickson but restoring Matt Holland after the enforced change. Again there will be no thought in the selection.</div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify"><strong><u>LOAN SIGNINGS</u></strong></div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">Who are we going to get and will they meet the required areas?</div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">Clutching at straws then; we may get a quality centre back to support Mark Hudson but where will the creative, free kick taking midfielder come from?</div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">We urgently need someone to pull the strings. It seems Gray did well behind the striker on Saturday but please don't look to this for a solution. We need some quality but we can also cut some deadwood as well.</div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">I am beyond suggesting who needs to go because I think most selections would be evident on performances and advising Mr Pardew seems a waste of time, because he rarely sees it in front of him.</div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify"><strong><u>MOVING</u> <u>ON</u></strong></div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">The time is now to remain focused on the removal of Pardew. It is imperative that he goes for the good of the club. Many other teams have benefited greatly from this in recent times and we cannot get much worse.</div><p align="justify"> </p><div align="justify">Nice to see <a href="http://seconddivisionandproud.blogspot.com/">SDAP</a> keeping up the good work with the league table and the realistic approach of many other bloggers is reassuring but in support of <a href="http://charltonathleticonline.blogspot.com/">Pedro45</a> and the redvolution:</div><p> </p><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;">JOIN THE REDVOLUTION NOW!!!</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045579528837176749.post-69068457327936009982008-11-07T18:34:00.004+00:002008-11-07T19:05:58.291+00:00When Saturday comes, another disaster looms?<div align="justify">Well, well, well!!!</div><p></p><div align="justify">Are we going to stand up and be count or not. This is our time and we need to remember that it is not down to Alan <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Pardew</span> as to where we go from here. It is for the board at the club to make a stand with the supporters and not in opposition to them. Mr <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Pardew</span> obviously does not have friends in the right places.</div><br /><p align="justify"></p><br /><div align="justify">Firstly, we are trialling Darren 'can't get any other club' Powell and Ales 'never heard of him' <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Besta</span>, who has fallen out with his club (who are <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">FC</span> Brno??). </div><br /><p align="justify"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>WHAT </strong></span><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>IS THE P</strong></span><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">OINT</span>!!!</strong> </span></p><br /><p align="justify">Following this we hear that we have had loan requests rejected for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Heidar</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Helguson</span> (Bolton) and Fabio (Manchester United). </p><br /><p align="justify"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">NO SURPRISES THAT THEY DO NOT WANT TO COME!!! </span></strong></p><br /><p align="justify">As for Hermann returning to SE7 then do not plan for that yet.</p><br /><div align="justify">It seems to have just been propaganda that allowed some fans to believe that we were moving forward. Just lip service on behalf of Charlton Athletic <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">PLC</span>, I think!!!</div><br /><div align="justify"></div><br /><div align="justify">Saturday's game takes us to Plymouth who have a similar home record. They are no great shakes and even the current crop of players should be capable of getting a result at Home Park. Let's not be negative on the field and take the game to them. The only win we have away this season was an early goal and 80+ minutes defending. This is ridiculous for our team.</div><br /><div align="justify"></div><br /><div align="justify">I hope that we can improve on our current momentum and turn results around but a win will only paper over the great big holes that have been formed by <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Pardew's</span> selections this season. I reiterate my prediction as a conservative one and if we get the playing staff right, we could even sneak a win.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Prediction: Plymouth Argyle 2 Charlton Athletic 2</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Here's awaiting the start of the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">REDvolution</span>.</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045579528837176749.post-84226556841379801492008-11-06T19:09:00.006+00:002008-11-06T19:28:33.591+00:00THE REDVOLUTION<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidmXcUXqitrUgkmKWgLxKoGi0-VWwDwdGcqVQ4gVaCLAcl6m34mB6VXbW01aKuCuNjjrk9h1zWwlYTum7e-qSZFX8uXwjoyhLETtdwpSvGSD7vyL8gDTNHKHOt7Cg9vV7bCJlnZMoUl5cW/s1600-h/Redvolution.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265624208103843666" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidmXcUXqitrUgkmKWgLxKoGi0-VWwDwdGcqVQ4gVaCLAcl6m34mB6VXbW01aKuCuNjjrk9h1zWwlYTum7e-qSZFX8uXwjoyhLETtdwpSvGSD7vyL8gDTNHKHOt7Cg9vV7bCJlnZMoUl5cW/s320/Redvolution.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="color:#ff0000;">LETS GET IT STARTED!!!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="justify">Less we remember that this is a specific campaign that started with one specific purpose: To Remove Alan Pardew from his position.</div><br /><br /><div align="justify"></div><br /><br /><div align="justify">The subsequent manifesto by <a href="http://seconddivisionandproud.blogspot.com/">SDAP</a> and the promotional ideas of <a href="http://charltonathleticonline.blogspot.com/">Pedro45</a> are excellent in addition to this and this could be the start of a new beginning.</div><br /><div align="justify"></div><br /><div align="justify">Lets ensure that the first objective is met. Surely two bad results in the Plymouth and Birmingham games will seal his fate but we should not have to rely on this as even if we get some points on the road, he should be gone.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Here is awaiting the announcement of the departure which surely will come in the 24 days (not going to bother with a countdown as it may still be wishful thinking).</div><div align="justify"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045579528837176749.post-11794206722469263882008-11-06T18:48:00.005+00:002008-11-06T19:28:21.207+00:00Lies, Lies, Lies<div align="justify"><span style="color:#ff0000;">It was only 5 days ago that we were hearing that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Linvoy</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Primus</span> being unavailable was the reason we lost to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Barnsley</span>.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Then we got stories about loan signings, a South African investor and promises of immediate action.</span></div><p align="justify"></p><p align="justify">It reality, we are just being fobbed off again!!!</p><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">What is the uncanny necessity of acquiring former employees of 'that lot' from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Croydon</span>. Darren Powell could not attract a club, yet we are trialling him. Why had no-one tried this in the close season? We cannot believe anything that the club and Mr <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Pardew</span> are saying and this hurts so much more than how bad the team are performing.</div><p align="justify"></p><div align="justify"><strong><u><span style="color:#ff6600;">WHAT A WASTE OF TIME THIS IS FOR ALL CHARLTON ATHLETIC SUPPORTERS</span></u></strong></div><p align="justify"><strong><u><span style="color:#000099;"></span></u></strong></p><div align="justify">We need to look forward and the following needs to happen very soon:</div><div align="justify"></div><ol><li><div align="justify"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Pardew</span> is dismissed.</div></li><li><div align="justify">We appoint from within the club, Phil Parkinson/ Mark <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Kinsella</span>.</div></li><li><div align="justify">We start selecting players on form and dropping everyone who is not up to it.</div></li></ol><p align="justify">Of course we can list things over and over but the time for action is now and not when we join the list of ex-Premier League clubs that now reside in League 1.</p><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;">THE <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">REDVOLUTION</span> STARTS HERE!!!</span></strong></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045579528837176749.post-26197441001398753542008-11-03T18:53:00.005+00:002008-11-03T19:51:35.619+00:00A Need For Speed<div align="justify">Time is now of the essence if we are to avoid an embarrassing battle to survive in the second tier of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">English</span> football.</div><br /><div align="justify">Let's avoid all the ludicrous comments like we a too good to go down or too big a club to get... </div><div align="justify"></div><br /><div align="justify"></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;">STOP!!!</span><br /></div><br /><br /><div align="justify"><span style="color:#66ff99;">The simple equation is that under Mr <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Pardew</span> we have not been good enough. Forget the fact that he could not keep us up post Iain 'I wanna go back up north' <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Dowie</span>. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Ignore</span> the issues that he had to sell players after dropping to the Championship. Forget the lack of money to bring in players this season. His decisions have not been good enough.</span></div><br /><br /><div align="justify"><span style="color:#66ff99;">Compounded at the start of this season, where we went into a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">supposed</span> promotion bid with just <strong><u>TWO</u> </strong>recognised central defenders. He cannot blame the sale of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Bougherra</span> on deadline day because this was always a possibility. The decisions that followed were equally obscure. Getting a young right back on loan to cover the central position was wrong. We already had two options for right back in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Moutaouakil</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Semedo</span>. Then to bring in a crocked centre back who is just off of the scrap heap on loan was just stupid.</span><br /><br /><br /></div><div align="justify"><span style="color:#66ff99;">Then there is team selection. We can all pick teams and I appreciate that football managers have more about them than just this task but surely he watches the matches.</span></div><br /><br /><div align="justify"><span style="color:#66ff99;">Nicky Weaver is a good keeper but until we sort out the side I feel it is unfair to fully judge him.</span></div><br /><br /><div align="justify"><span style="color:#66ff99;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Basey</span> looks good long term, as does <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Yassin</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Moutaouakil</span>. Let's stick with them for a period. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Youga</span> is a liability in defence and needs to improve to warrant a place. Hudson and Fortune could be a good partnership when Fort's is fully fit but we need cover. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Primus</span> will be gone soon and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Crainie</span> is only a short term fix.</span></div><br /><br /><div align="justify"><span style="color:#66ff99;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Shelvey</span> looked like he was going to get the nod to start in midfield but only got one chance. We need to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">persevere</span> with the younger players. Bailey has come in but the jury is still out there. Holland is great for cover and experience. Sinclair and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Racon</span> will give options once available and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Semedo</span> is a good bet for a holding role. Josh Wright will get there but it is about managing the time for him and it is crazy to place such responsibility on him at this time. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Bouazza</span> looks good but unless we have plans to keep long term then other players need to take priority. Lloyd Sam needs a run in the team and youngsters like Martin Christensen need to be introduced. Ambrose is done. He still looks good in parts but not as a winger any more. I would prefer to stick Luke <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Varney</span> out wide and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">utilise</span> the striking roles by other players.</span></div><br /><br /><div align="justify"><span style="color:#66ff99;">A fit <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">Todorov</span> would be an asset to the side but can he make it back. Andy Gray is struggling and how we miss 'big' Chris <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">Iwelumo</span>. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">Izale</span> McLeod is fit and should get more time in the team to impose himself. Dickson and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">Fleetwood</span> need to be tried and them either promoted to the team or let go.</span></div><br /><br /><div align="justify"><span style="color:#66ff99;">My eleven at the present for the Plymouth game has to include some realism and availability but would be:</span></div><br /><br /><div align="justify"><span style="color:#66ff99;">Weaver; <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">Moutaouakil</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">Basey</span>, Hudson, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">Crainie</span>; <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">Bouazza</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_29">Semedo</span>, Bailey, Sam; <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_30">Todorov</span>, Gray. Subs: Elliott; <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_31">Primus</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_32">Shelvey</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_33">Varney</span>, McLeod.</span></div><br /><br /><div align="justify"><span style="color:#66ff99;">I would love to have included more younger players but it cannot happen overnight. The start of the season would have been good.</span></div><br /><br /><div align="justify"><span style="color:#66ff99;">One to watch for the game will be Grant <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_34">Basey</span>. He had an awful game at home to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_35">Barnsley</span> but we should not keep discarding players after a bad match.</span></div><br /><br /><div align="justify"><span style="color:#66ff99;">We desperately need points away from home and perhaps have to accept <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_36">Pardew</span> is not going anywhere at the moment. Keep the campaign going but not lose sight of the reality of the upcoming games.</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff9900;"><strong>Prediction: Plymouth Argyle 2 Charlton Athletic 2</strong></span></div><br /><br /><div align="justify"><span style="color:#66ff99;">Let's keep searching!</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1