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Post by stevek192 on Mar 16, 2019 19:47:52 GMT
Despite the 0-0 scoreline this was a good solid game of football between two in form teams in pretty atrocious conditions. The wind was always going to be key in this game and that is how it turned out but both teams tried to play football and were a credit to the game. An unchanged team has become the backbone of GC's Management and it was no real surprise after Tuesdays result. It is a great shame that the reward for 10 points out of the last 12 is that we still only stand 2 points out of the relegation places and even more incredible is the fact that we are in 13th place.yet only 2 points out of the relegation zone.
Bonham 7 One excellent save before half time but that apart had very little to do.
J. Clarke 7 Good solid performance but the problem is that whilst his defending is mainly good he gives us very little as regards attacking the opposition. Lockyer 9 Another outstanding performance containing Lyle Taylor quite easily and putting his body on the line. We will certainly miss him next week at Plymouth and I think it is totally wrong that we have to play one of our most important games without our captain just because the EFL only cancel Championship games or other matches have more than two players called up. It should be able to cancel a game if any team has a player missing. Craig 8.5 Again the central defence takes the most praise for the clean sheet and Tony was not far behind Lockyer in restricting Charlton to very few chances. Kelly 7 Kept Holmes-Dennis out of the team and gave a good all round performance .
Upson 7 The only midfielder on anything like his best form , kept prompting and winning the ball and used it economically but really needed some help from the rest of the midfield. O. Clarke 5 Another poor performance apart from a stunning strike in the second half that looked a goal all the way before going just wide he looked completely out of sorts and struggled to get even straightforward things right. Ogogo 6 Tried hard but not much came off for him today and he appeared to still be showing the effects of his midweek injury. Sercombe 5 another struggling performance in an area where we were not at our best today but at least kept battling and unlucky not to score near the end when a fine tackle denied him..
Nichols 6 Some good work holding the ball up but again didn't look likely to score. Unluckt to be substituted as I would have withdrawn any one of Ogogo,Ollie Clarke or Sercombe. Clarke-Harris 7.5 was involved in so much all game and gave Charlton defenders a tough afternoon. Unfortunately today there was no match winner but it was not for the want of trying. he gives everything and in all honesty is everything that Stefan Payne wasn't. if only we had somebody alongside him who could take the pressure off him by scoring goals.
Subs: Jakubiak 7 Brought some direct running to the forward line and took his chance very well after Clarke-Harris's pass only to be ruled offside. Sinclair NOLE
Crowd 7 A reasonable crowd for the weather conditions. Ref 8 One of the best. Took no nonsence. Charlton 7 A good footballing side who probably shaded possession and yet we had the better chances. the weather conditions really favoured neither team and yet both played their part in an exciting 0-0.
Gc Got most decisions right today and has done a fine job in masterminding good form. can he complete his task and see us safe? I hope he can.
So we move on again to another challenging game against opponents who will fall behind us if we win next week. After last seasons unlucky and unjustified defeat there last season we owe them one and I very much hope we will not suffer because of the loss of Tom Lockyer to International call up.
Was todays game a point gained or two points lost? I am not sure although I think a draw was a fair result. UTG
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2019 19:51:36 GMT
Just checked the table and they’ve given us one point so I’d say one point gained! I think they only deduct points for other reasons mate.... 😜
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Post by neilv93 on Mar 16, 2019 19:59:14 GMT
Largely agree, Steve. Lockyer was superb today and kept Vetokele and then Parker quiet. We're going to miss him again Plymouth.
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Post by oldgas on Mar 16, 2019 20:03:49 GMT
I thought that was a very entertaining match played by 2 teams prepared to give it a go. Charlton came for a win and you could see why they're near the top of the table. All the team contributed to the clean sheet, GC has got them all performing as a unit and whenever Charlton got into our box, there was always a body getting between the ball and our goal.
I thought Kelly had a very good game; I'd like to see him and THD operating down the left with Sercs in the middle, with JCH and the Jak up front. That would be most interesting.
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Post by gashead1981 on Mar 16, 2019 20:05:35 GMT
That was an even game of football. Charlton would probably feel hard done by as they had the better chances and you can tell the better footballers but if you defend as resolutely as we did, you deserve to stay in the game.
Their back line was absolutely superb too. Their number 5 Bauer was outstanding, a commanding defender, a great talker and leader. He’s another one to add to the list of good defenders for this league who I would love to see in the quarters.
I have to say, it was one of the best 0-0s I’ve watched, especially the second half.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2019 20:07:12 GMT
Have to say it’s a point gained for sure against one of the better sides in the league.
I think Ogogo was rushed back today as he didn’t seem to really get into the game as we know he can. We are carrying O.Clarke at the moment and to a Lesser extent Sercombe . Crying shame that Rodman has disappeared once again just when he was running into some firm.
Not sure how we will line up against Plymouth but Tony Craig will have a huge part to play ... hell of a chance throwing Kilgour in if that is indeed what is planned so not sure why our Reading lad wasn’t part of the squad today.
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Post by neilv93 on Mar 16, 2019 20:11:31 GMT
That was an even game of football. Charlton would probably feel hard done by as they had the better chances and you can tell the better footballers but if you defend as resolutely as we did, you deserve to stay in the game. Their back line was absolutely superb too. Their number 5 Bauer was outstanding, a commanding defender, a great talker and leader. He’s another one to add to the list of good defenders for this league who I would love to see in the quarters. I have to say, it was one of the best 0-0s I’ve watched, especially the second half. You reckon? I thought we edged it if anything given the Jak offside one, Sercs effort and Jonno's FK.
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Post by devonblue on Mar 16, 2019 20:14:19 GMT
Thought Craig had a great game and is one of the reasons for the solid defence. Class act
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Post by wertongas on Mar 16, 2019 20:17:29 GMT
I agree, this was one of the best league 1 0-0 draws I have seen, if you didn't know Rovers were lower mid table you could have been mistaken for thinking this was two play off contenders fighting it out.
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Post by South Stand Ultra on Mar 16, 2019 20:19:28 GMT
Thought Craig had a great game and is one of the reasons for the solid defence. Class act I've liked Craig ever since he signed, don't tell Hugo though....
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Post by worrelsterlingalbion on Mar 16, 2019 20:19:53 GMT
Imo definitely a point gained, excellent all round defensively just a shame we couldn't have pinched a winner. Lockyer will be a big miss next week, not sure which way they'll go but personally I hope Kilgour plays. Tough place to make a debut but he'll have Craig & J Clarke alongside to talk him through.
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Post by pilninggas on Mar 16, 2019 20:35:49 GMT
Imo definitely a point gained, excellent all round defensively just a shame we couldn't have pinched a winner. Lockyer will be a big miss next week, not sure which way they'll go but personally I hope Kilgour plays. Tough place to make a debut but he'll have Craig & J Clarke alongside to talk him through. surely he'll put James C into Lockyer's position RCB and put Partington out on the right back?
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Post by tbonegas on Mar 16, 2019 20:39:26 GMT
Despite the 0-0 scoreline this was a good solid game of football between two in form teams in pretty atrocious conditions. The wind was always going to be key in this game and that is how it turned out but both teams tried to play football and were a credit to the game. An unchanged team has become the backbone of GC's Management and it was no real surprise after Tuesdays result. It is a great shame that the reward for 10 points out of the last 12 is that we still only stand 2 points out of the relegation places and even more incredible is the fact that we are in 13th place.yet only 2 points out of the relegation zone. Bonham 7 One excellent save before half time but that apart had very little to do. J. Clarke 7 Good solid performance but the problem is that whilst his defending is mainly good he gives us very little as regards attacking the opposition. Lockyer 9 Another outstanding performance containing Lyle Taylor quite easily and putting his body on the line. We will certainly miss him next week at Plymouth and I think it is totally wrong that we have to play one of our most important games without our captain just because the EFL only cancel Championship games or other matches have more than two players called up. It should be able to cancel a game if any team has a player missing. Craig 8.5 Again the central defence takes the most praise for the clean sheet and Tony was not far behind Lockyer in restricting Charlton to very few chances. Kelly 7 Kept Holmes-Dennis out of the team and gave a good all round performance . Upson 7 The only midfielder on anything like his best form , kept prompting and winning the ball and used it economically but really needed some help from the rest of the midfield. O. Clarke 5 Another poor performance apart from a stunning strike in the second half that looked a goal all the way before going just wide he looked completely out of sorts and struggled to get even straightforward things right. Ogogo 6 Tried hard but not much came off for him today and he appeared to still be showing the effects of his midweek injury. Sercombe 5 another struggling performance in an area where we were not at our best today but at least kept battling and unlucky not to score near the end when a fine tackle denied him.. Nichols 6 Some good work holding the ball up but again didn't look likely to score. Unluckt to be substituted as I would have withdrawn any one of Ogogo,Ollie Clarke or Sercombe. Clarke-Harris 7.5 was involved in so much all game and gave Charlton defenders a tough afternoon. Unfortunately today there was no match winner but it was not for the want of trying. he gives everything and in all honesty is everything that Stefan Payne wasn't. if only we had somebody alongside him who could take the pressure off him by scoring goals. Subs: Jakubiak 7 Brought some direct running to the forward line and took his chance very well after Clarke-Harris's pass only to be ruled offside. Sinclair NOLE Crowd 7 A reasonable crowd for the weather conditions. Ref 8 One of the best. Took no nonsence. Charlton 7 A good footballing side who probably shaded possession and yet we had the better chances. the weather conditions really favoured neither team and yet both played their part in an exciting 0-0. Gc Got most decisions right today and has done a fine job in masterminding good form. can he complete his task and see us safe? I hope he can. So we move on again to another challenging game against opponents who will fall behind us if we win next week. After last seasons unlucky and unjustified defeat there last season we owe them one and I very much hope we will not suffer because of the loss of Tom Lockyer to International call up. Was todays game a point gained or two points lost? I am not sure although I think a draw was a fair result. UTG Don't worry about losing Lockyer. He shouldn't be captain anyway.
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Post by noblegas on Mar 16, 2019 20:43:42 GMT
Thought Craig had a great game and is one of the reasons for the solid defence. Class act I've been saying this since the start of the season! There have been many naysayers, but the Tone's quality will out. His partnership with Lockyer is fantastic to behold and I think his experience and deep understanding of the game have been vital in the skipper's return to form.
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Post by noblegas on Mar 16, 2019 20:45:53 GMT
Thought Craig had a great game and is one of the reasons for the solid defence. Class act I've been saying this since the start of the season! There have been many naysayers, but the Tone's quality will out. His partnership with Lockyer is fantastic to behold and I think his experience and deep understanding of the game have been vital in the skipper's return to form. Apologies for quoting one of my own player ratings posts, he prowls the defence like an ageing cockney panther.
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Post by worrelsterlingalbion on Mar 16, 2019 20:50:35 GMT
Imo definitely a point gained, excellent all round defensively just a shame we couldn't have pinched a winner. Lockyer will be a big miss next week, not sure which way they'll go but personally I hope Kilgour plays. Tough place to make a debut but he'll have Craig & J Clarke alongside to talk him through. surely he'll put James C into Lockyer's position RCB and put Partington out on the right back? He might well do assuming Partington is fit & I guess that makes sense. I'd quite like to see Kilgour given a chance though as it seems he's highly rated by the coaching team
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Post by 2nd May 1990 on Mar 16, 2019 20:50:40 GMT
Despite the 0-0 scoreline this was a good solid game of football between two in form teams in pretty atrocious conditions. The wind was always going to be key in this game and that is how it turned out but both teams tried to play football and were a credit to the game. An unchanged team has become the backbone of GC's Management and it was no real surprise after Tuesdays result. It is a great shame that the reward for 10 points out of the last 12 is that we still only stand 2 points out of the relegation places and even more incredible is the fact that we are in 13th place.yet only 2 points out of the relegation zone. Bonham 7 One excellent save before half time but that apart had very little to do. J. Clarke 7 Good solid performance but the problem is that whilst his defending is mainly good he gives us very little as regards attacking the opposition. Lockyer 9 Another outstanding performance containing Lyle Taylor quite easily and putting his body on the line. We will certainly miss him next week at Plymouth and I think it is totally wrong that we have to play one of our most important games without our captain just because the EFL only cancel Championship games or other matches have more than two players called up. It should be able to cancel a game if any team has a player missing. Craig 8.5 Again the central defence takes the most praise for the clean sheet and Tony was not far behind Lockyer in restricting Charlton to very few chances. Kelly 7 Kept Holmes-Dennis out of the team and gave a good all round performance . Upson 7 The only midfielder on anything like his best form , kept prompting and winning the ball and used it economically but really needed some help from the rest of the midfield. O. Clarke 5 Another poor performance apart from a stunning strike in the second half that looked a goal all the way before going just wide he looked completely out of sorts and struggled to get even straightforward things right. Ogogo 6 Tried hard but not much came off for him today and he appeared to still be showing the effects of his midweek injury. Sercombe 5 another struggling performance in an area where we were not at our best today but at least kept battling and unlucky not to score near the end when a fine tackle denied him.. Nichols 6 Some good work holding the ball up but again didn't look likely to score. Unluckt to be substituted as I would have withdrawn any one of Ogogo,Ollie Clarke or Sercombe. Clarke-Harris 7.5 was involved in so much all game and gave Charlton defenders a tough afternoon. Unfortunately today there was no match winner but it was not for the want of trying. he gives everything and in all honesty is everything that Stefan Payne wasn't. if only we had somebody alongside him who could take the pressure off him by scoring goals. Subs: Jakubiak 7 Brought some direct running to the forward line and took his chance very well after Clarke-Harris's pass only to be ruled offside. Sinclair NOLE Crowd 7 A reasonable crowd for the weather conditions. Ref 8 One of the best. Took no nonsence. Charlton 7 A good footballing side who probably shaded possession and yet we had the better chances. the weather conditions really favoured neither team and yet both played their part in an exciting 0-0. Gc Got most decisions right today and has done a fine job in masterminding good form. can he complete his task and see us safe? I hope he can. So we move on again to another challenging game against opponents who will fall behind us if we win next week. After last seasons unlucky and unjustified defeat there last season we owe them one and I very much hope we will not suffer because of the loss of Tom Lockyer to International call up. Was todays game a point gained or two points lost? I am not sure although I think a draw was a fair result. UTG Don't worry about losing Lockyer. He shouldn't be captain anyway. Undroppable?
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Post by justin blue on Mar 16, 2019 21:42:12 GMT
Great report as always steve and much appreciated as I couldn't get there today. As regards the thread title I was expecting a tough game today so for me it's a good point.
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Post by warehamgas on Mar 16, 2019 21:46:04 GMT
Thanks Steve. Good report to read. Thought a point would be good and it is! UTG!
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Post by keygas on Mar 16, 2019 21:51:19 GMT
We were definitely worth a point today , but I still find it hard to believe we just taken 10 points from 4 games but still find ourselves only 2 points above the relegation zone.
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