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Match Day Thread Away v Bristol Rovers

Discussion in 'Charlton' started by Part Time Crombie Model, Sep 30, 2024.

  1. Part Time Crombie Model

    Part Time Crombie Model Well-Known Member

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    It’s time to go “back to basics” says Nathan Jones.

    Thats a worry, as the football we are playing at the moment is very basic.

    I’d abandon the 3-5-2 against Rovers. It’s pointless. Our wing backs can’t cross a ball, which means our strikers get no service.
     
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    Surely we need to move on FROM the basics.
    A midweek away game with us not pulling up trees does not bode well.
     
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  3. lardiman

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    We can only move on from the basics when we get them right.

    I heard this one might be called off because of the weather (or consequences thereof).
     
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    Sorry Lardy, didn't see the other thread
     
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  5. The Penguin

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    Anyone going? I'll watch the stream from behind the settee.
     
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  6. Part Time Crombie Model

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    Nope.

    Last time I went there, the non English speaking taxi driver took us to Ashton Gate.
     
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    The only time I've been to this fixture it finished 5-5, with Andy Nelson publicly blaming Dave Shipperly for our defensive weakness.
     
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    My last trip to Bristol City was a drive there on either Boxing Day or New Years Day, I can’t remember which, only that there were no trains.

    For some inexplicable reason, probably naivety, Karel Fraeye watched our players warm up standing in front of the away end , only to get an absolute shelling (I plead guilty). He quickly moved to another part of the ground.
     
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    I think we can get a point there. We’ve been found out so if they’ve been doing their homework then we might be in trouble again. We’re due a couple of shots on target so I’ll go with 1-1.
     
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    Our game is live on Sky tonight.

    For @lardiman there may be a gramophone recording at a later date.
     
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    Will I get it on my wireless ?
     
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  12. ElfsborgAddick

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    Boxing Day and drew 1-1, equalising in the last minute.
     
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  13. Part Time Crombie Model

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    Harry Lennon.
     
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  14. lardiman

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    You can't beat the sound of a needle on shellac :emoticon-0159-music
     
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    Rovers are the most out of form team in the league.

    1 win in 7.

    No excuses tonight.
     
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  16. ElfsborgAddick

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    They missed a penalty, and should have been 5 up before we scored. Mental celebrations for the goal.
     
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    Decent chippy behind the away end , but we are going off topic …
     
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  18. ElfsborgAddick

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    "Even contemplated driving down but way too much on, plus it's live on Sky".

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    Classic from Ridiculous, the above amounts to that he was never going<doh>
     
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    So no live stream on Charlton TV then. Shame, I like Terry Smith's unbiased commentary.
     
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    Never once in over 40 years have I seen his distinctive, Hawtrey-like features in our away end.
     
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