With two loan signings on board, this is the shape of the squad to see us through the last nine games. Good luck to the lads tonight COYR!
Contract End - June 2012
Alonso
Doherty
Euell
Mambo
Pritchard
Contract End - June 2013
Clarke
Cort
Evina
Harriott
Haynes
Hughes
Kermorgant
Osborne
Sullivan
Taylor
Wagstaff
Wright-Phillips
Contract End - June 2014
Green
Hamer
Hayes
Hollands
Jackson
Morrison
Pope
Stephens
Smith
Solly
Wiggins
Loan
Cook (May31st 2012)
N'Guessan (May 31st 2012)
Russell (May 31st 2012)
Showing posts with label QPR. Show all posts
Showing posts with label QPR. Show all posts
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
20:20 Vision At Charlton
With the arrival of Hogan Ephraim from QPR on loan until January, Charlton have now recruited twenty new players since the end of last season. Very much a cover signing, Ephraim is comfortable along the full length of the midfield, and with his preference to play on the left flank, this gives Powell the option of moving Jackson inside, as well as providing an impact substitution from the bench.
I have no doubt in my my own mind that Euell will be the player to give way on the bench, but will that be for Ephraim or Pritchard? Short term it may well be the latter, as first priority will be to get Ephraim match fit. This should be achieved in time for the manic Christmas fixture schedule, which I am sure he has been brought in to provide cover for.
Looking at the squad list now, the most striking thing is that Wright-Phillips is still only contracted to the end of this season. Although any mention of it by the club is low key and relaxed, I have to believe that Charlton will have spoken to him, but that our prolific striker is keeping his options open. You can't blame him I suppose, but it does suggest that he considers his value to be upper end Championship at least. If such a club came in during the January transfer window, I suspect he may well go.
Contract End - Dec 2011
Davisson
Contract End - June 2012
Alonso
Benson
Doherty
Euell
Francis
Mambo
Pritchard
Wright-Phillips
Contract End - June 2013
Evina
Harriott
Hughes
Kermorgant
Osborne
Pope
Solly
Sullivan
Taylor
Wagstaff
Contract End - June 2014
Green
Hamer
Hayes
Hollands
Jackson
Morrison
Stephens
Smith
Wiggins
First Professional Contract
Cousins
Gough
Bover-Izquierdo
Popo
Warren
Loan
Cort (May 31st 2012)
Ephraim (January 3rd 2012)
I have no doubt in my my own mind that Euell will be the player to give way on the bench, but will that be for Ephraim or Pritchard? Short term it may well be the latter, as first priority will be to get Ephraim match fit. This should be achieved in time for the manic Christmas fixture schedule, which I am sure he has been brought in to provide cover for.
Looking at the squad list now, the most striking thing is that Wright-Phillips is still only contracted to the end of this season. Although any mention of it by the club is low key and relaxed, I have to believe that Charlton will have spoken to him, but that our prolific striker is keeping his options open. You can't blame him I suppose, but it does suggest that he considers his value to be upper end Championship at least. If such a club came in during the January transfer window, I suspect he may well go.
Contract End - Dec 2011
Davisson
Contract End - June 2012
Alonso
Benson
Doherty
Euell
Francis
Mambo
Pritchard
Wright-Phillips
Contract End - June 2013
Evina
Harriott
Hughes
Kermorgant
Osborne
Pope
Solly
Sullivan
Taylor
Wagstaff
Contract End - June 2014
Green
Hamer
Hayes
Hollands
Jackson
Morrison
Stephens
Smith
Wiggins
First Professional Contract
Cousins
Gough
Bover-Izquierdo
Popo
Warren
Loan
Cort (May 31st 2012)
Ephraim (January 3rd 2012)
Friday, 26 December 2008
2-2 To The Londoners
This actually felt quite good. A 2-2 draw that saw Charlton come from behind twice, displayed all the fighting qualities that will be needed if we are to stand any chance of getting out of the mire we are in. Nicky Bailey chose a good time to rediscover some form, with two well taken headers, but perhaps more worryingly, Hudson seems to be having a dip in form at a time when we can least afford it. The second goal has to go down to a defensive error by him that allowed Blackstock to get free and score. This is the third error by him recently that has led to a goal for the opposition.
More importantly for me, is that I now believe that Parkinson is definitely not the right man for the job. Although we look better than under Pardew, the lack of both consistency and motivation is still there. We were dire in the first half, but a teacup laden half time break, saw the players return to the pitch early, and for fifteen minutes after the equaliser look like the only team likely to win it, until Hudson's defensive error let QPR off the hook.
As for the sending off, yes it showed passion, but quite frankly it was stupid. Having a go at the fourth official about two penalty decisions to go against us in quick succession maybe frustrating, and show "heart", but it also shows desperation as well. But at least he cared. Had he been sent off for QPR's third goal, then fine, but the attempt was rightfully ruled out for an over zealous attempt to claim Jon Fortune's shirt off his back, when he would otherwise have easily been first to clear the ball
So the transfer window opens in five days time, but will Parkinson be the one calling the shots on who comes and who goes? Harsh as it may seem given the fight shown today, but I don't believe he should be. Weaver, and Zhi to go, will release much needed funds for a centre back, and most importantly a creative midfielder, although sadly I think they will both be loans.
P.S. Am I the only one who thinks that the detail behind the injury to Zeng Zhi is a story that should be, shall we say, more candidly explained? Preferably with a little bit more transparency than the attendance figures would be nice.
More importantly for me, is that I now believe that Parkinson is definitely not the right man for the job. Although we look better than under Pardew, the lack of both consistency and motivation is still there. We were dire in the first half, but a teacup laden half time break, saw the players return to the pitch early, and for fifteen minutes after the equaliser look like the only team likely to win it, until Hudson's defensive error let QPR off the hook.
As for the sending off, yes it showed passion, but quite frankly it was stupid. Having a go at the fourth official about two penalty decisions to go against us in quick succession maybe frustrating, and show "heart", but it also shows desperation as well. But at least he cared. Had he been sent off for QPR's third goal, then fine, but the attempt was rightfully ruled out for an over zealous attempt to claim Jon Fortune's shirt off his back, when he would otherwise have easily been first to clear the ball
So the transfer window opens in five days time, but will Parkinson be the one calling the shots on who comes and who goes? Harsh as it may seem given the fight shown today, but I don't believe he should be. Weaver, and Zhi to go, will release much needed funds for a centre back, and most importantly a creative midfielder, although sadly I think they will both be loans.
P.S. Am I the only one who thinks that the detail behind the injury to Zeng Zhi is a story that should be, shall we say, more candidly explained? Preferably with a little bit more transparency than the attendance figures would be nice.
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