Thats a good point Eddie, historically, the teams that 'have' to win at the end of the season do win - mainly because they are playing sides that are only playing for pride with nothing at stake - thats why i have us down for beating Wycombe,Preston and Hartlepool in last 3 games, mainly because Preston and Pools will have nothing to play for - and Wycombe wont have Hayes playing (i assume). I beleve we will end up 6 points clear, with Title confirmed at Preston, and Trophy collected at home to Pools on 5th May- could even see us losing at home to Pools just like we did in 91? when we lost to Pompey? after we'd rapped up the title.
My write-up has just been finished, feel free to read and comment on anything about it. Clinical Addicks back to winning ways against Yeovil A debut Dany N’Guessan goal helped Charlton to a 3-0 home win over an in-form Yeovil side. Second-half strikes from Bradley Wright-Phillips and Darel Russell completed the scoreline, as Chris Powell’s side earned their first win in 4 matches to continue their promotion charge. Good performances have been hard to come by for the Addicks in recent weeks, and the first half was a similar affair, with neither side playing to their full potential or creating many opportunities. Dany N’Guessan’s early fluke goal was the difference as the teams entered the tunnel at the end of the first half, after his mis-hit cross soared through opposition ‘keeper Sam Walker’s hands. Further openings were limited, and the hosts’ main threats came through the unlikely sources of their fullbacks, assigned with corner-taking duties after first-choice specialists were left out of the side. Neither side dominated in the first 45 minutes, but the Addicks came out of the starting blocks with a new purpose after the break. As has been the case so often for the league leaders this season, the foundations for success lay at the back end of the pitch, with centre-back Leon Cort taking the plaudits for his part in a solid defensive display. The second goal appeared an inevitability, and came through the trusted source of Wright-Phillips, nodding in his 21st goal of the season on the hour mark to finish off a well-worked free-kick. The star striker recently joined an exclusive club in Charlton history, becoming first player in over a decade to score 20+ league goals in a campaign, and with 8 games left to go, looks certain to keep the count rising. The visitors provided worthy opposition for the Addicks, but lacked a cutting edge up front to make their build-up play count. The Glovers came painfully close to halving the deficit when Lawson D’Ath’s lofted shot came back off the bar, and team-mate N’Gala should have scored earlier in the match, but fired straight at opposition ‘keeper Ben Hamer from 6 yards when it looked easier to score. Attacker Andy Williams had been on an excellent run of form, with 12 goals in his previous 14 games, but never troubled Hamer as the away side were largely restricted to half-chances. With the game ambling to a close, Charlton added their third and final goal through Darel Russell, finishing off a sublime counter-attacking move. Yann Kermorgant brought a chipped pass from Rhoys Wiggins down, before hooking the ball out wide to the full-back, who’s unselfish cross was poked in by an onrushing Russell. Chants of ‘We Want Four’ from the Valley faithful came to nothing, but they were not left disappointed with the 3 points that move them closer towards a return to the Championship. As the season draws to a close, manager Chris Powell can be pleased with his side’s 9 point advantage and confident of finishing off an impressive first full season in charge.
Thanks for the praise guys Super, by more do you mean longer reports, or more posts? I write previews but don't post them on here as that seems to have become belvedere's scene. I would like to write some general articles - I had an idea for a Chris Solly one - but the amount of schoolwork is building up as GCSEs get closer.
Thanks Rocks, i always thought i was talking absolute bollox - just needed that confirmation from a Wycombe fan.
Waddick - dont worry about Belv doing them - put your version up as well and we can comment on both - maybe do them as V2, it would be appreciated by all.
