Pathetic - second week in a row we've lost before we entered the pitch. Watt was the only decent one. We need considerable investment in the summer if we are to push for the play offs.
I sit in the West Lower Block G; there were a lot of Bournemouth fans in amongst us but to be fair most were respectful and kept quiet. In fact a load of them only revealed themselves at the final whistle. It was actually quite exciting when they were realising they'd won the title; although it did really make the frustration of what a waste of a season this has been for us! There was a hint of trouble when the resident West Lower psycho (think Ben Kinglsey in Sexy Beast and times him by 10) and his old man realised just how many Bournemouth fans were in amongst us, but then they realised they had to get their disabled 90 odd year old relative out of the ground in his wheelchair so they calmed down and just made some ****er signs from a safe distance instead. I think it worked.
I went today for the first time since Luzon was made Coach. What a disgraceful display, strolling around, not putting in any effort. Buyens didn't put in a tackle all game and what was he doing for the second goal. Diarra was off the pace, Fox is not good enough for the Championship. Johnson is as slow as a snail on Valium. Vetokele couldn't trap a bag of cement. Watt doesn't look 100 per cent fit. Bulot flits in and out of the game. I bet Bournemouth have never had an easier game. I could have played in goal for them today. I can cope with being beaten but this was a surrender of Italian proportions. We need to have a big clear out. Starting with Buyens, Johnson, Bikey, Ben Haim, Eagles, LePoint, Church, Etheridge, Dmitrovic, Nego, Reza, Polish Pete, Wilson.
A couple of cameos stood out from today's shocking display. After 22 min, Fox dispossessed in their half. Two men broke free on his side with the ball. Fox literally jogged back. At full time self confessed Bournemouth fan Wiggins had a big grin on his face -yes, really, and almost joined in the Bournemouth celebrations. I am glad the season is over. I missed only 9 games all season,but feel like the scumbag owner, **** manager and lazy players have conned me.
But Watt, Jbg, Solly and Henderson get away without criticism in my book from today, and Bournemouth were worthy champions.
The moment that summed it up for me was in the first half, when JBG received a pass out of defense and started haring up the right wing. Watt and Igor ran full pelt up the centre, and the rest of the team jogged gently up the park, well behind, as though they were mildly curious to see what was going on. I didn't feel as though I was watching a Charlton team today. At the final whistle only JBG looked upset at the result. Good luck to Bournemouth, they were a real team, which we weren't, always available, wanting the ball and helping each other. Anyone who wants to see a Charlton team with these qualities should watch the U-18's in the play-off against Brentford, because you ain't going to see them any other way. The difference in energy levels between the two teams was frightening.
In the Forest game one of the U18's ... Ademola Lookman .... put in so much effort (chasing after EVERY ball) that after 70 odd minutes he had absolutely nothing left in the tank.... yet a ball over the Forest right back and Ademola was after it as if it were the 1st minute.... soon after he was subbed off having literally given 110% of his energy level. The thing is about Ademola ..... he will be the next JJ Shelvey and Joe Gomez.... he will sign a pro contract with us and he will be playing in the first team in his first year of Pro football. The U18's ALL play for the team and the Club it doesn't matter who they are playing or the importance of the game.
