Charlton Athletic v Sunderland

cyprussyd wrote:

Charlton Athletic v Sunderland

Sta 5th January

KO 15.00

The Valley

Catts 0th yellow card means he misses this and the Luton games and Maja, will he stay or will he go?


Personally I gave up some time ago worrying about anyone not here, my focus will be on who is. Catts out could be a good thing because midfield, IMO, could do with a shake up. I hope Maja stays but if he goes we just have to trust the club to sort it.

A few legs will be feeling it now so the squad may be needed so team selection will be interesting.

We have a strong midfield squad, it's just getting the right combination where everyone knows their job and they perform to their best. Simples!

I know Honeyman has his detractors but his energy is useful, but he is out injured. We had a couple of 'academy' players on the bench on yesterday... that is the problem.

McGeouch presumably comes in for Catts (who has nice couple of days off, as long as he lays off the booze) Watmore is 'rested' now presumably, Wyke may be leggy but will play some time. I would rather have Kimi (sp) than Sinclair.

Gooch started to look better the longer the game went on and McGeady.. well is Aiden, although yesterday he did do a couple of good defensive duties well!

According to the cognoscenti, (Benno) Maguire has periods during a season when his form dips, lets hope he has got through them now.

We obviously need a CB who is strong in the air... the rumours imply a loan..

Maja scores goals. Good if he stays but if not give Kimpi a run out with Wyke see how it goes.

Ross at the press conference yesterday, supposedly about the Charlton game, spent most of the time being questioned about Maja.. he likes him and he will work with him as long as he stays and score a goals..

With the Maja saga will he start tomorrow, I think he will and I still think he could well sign that contract. He seems to trust and like Ross and so he should, he also seems a level headed lad who wont be enjoying what's going on. Will he be in the right frame of mind, we will find out all around 14.00 when the team is announced.

My guess is..

Yep should Maja start... yes if he is in the right frame of mind

We have some dozy fans....Maja hasn't signed his contract so many don't want him to play...yeah big game makes sense to drop your top goalscorer

I'm with Jack Ross....while he's still our player we need to use him...I still think he'll sign anyway

oldblackcat wrote:We have some dozy fans....Maja hasn't signed his contract so many don't want him to play...yeah big game makes sense to drop your top goalscorer

I'm with Jack Ross....while he's still our player we need to use him...I still think he'll sign anyway

I think you'll find we have our fair share of idiotic fans who don't see beyond the end of their red and white nose.

The next two games are pivotal for us and this is not the time to start political upheavals but thankfully Jack Ross appears to be taking the sensible route.

If Maja and his agent are at odds about signing a new contract, dropping him will play right into his agents hands.

What better way to let the player see how much he's appreciated than to play him.

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Today's game is the first this season with raw nerves for me, in many ways a bigger game than next weekend against Luton.

This is the start of our return legs against teams we have played, the business end of the season and defeat will give hope and confidence to the teams behind us but 3 points or even a draw will make a positive statement. We have waited all season for the team to hit top form, today would be a great time to start.

I have never played football in front of any crowd let alone a big one so can only imagine what it must be like. To score a goal, take 3 points and feel the adulation from over 3,000 traveling fans must be some feeling. If I was sitting with a new contract to sign that feeling may just go a long way in deciding should I sign.

Argus wrote:

oldblackcat wrote:We have some dozy fans....Maja hasn't signed his contract so many don't want him to play...yeah big game makes sense to drop your top goalscorer

I'm with Jack Ross....while he's still our player we need to use him...I still think he'll sign anyway

I think you'll find we have our fair share of idiotic fans who don't see beyond the end of their red and white nose.

The next two games are pivotal for us and this is not the time to start political upheavals but thankfully Jack Ross appears to be taking the sensible route.

If Maja and his agent are at odds about signing a new contract, dropping him will play right into his agents hands.

What better way to let the player see how much he's appreciated than to play him.

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I'm sure the away fans will get behind him. Let's hope the home fans do next week.

Positive head on 3-2 to the mighty SAFC.

Nerves kicking in now

onien goal

Well talking to myself again so over and out

O9..


He should be the next James Bond

I am listening - so far so good!

I have signed into Chatbox if anyone wants to chat for second half although I have to go at 4;45 - promised grandson to go swimming 5pm till 6pm.

... and I'm listening too !!