| Just back 16:08 - Aug 30 with 6165 views | Gloucs_R |
Well, back to a mates house who came with us.
Delighted we won that, desperately needed a win.
Kone, we've got ourselves a proper striker. Puts himself about, takes his chances and has a decent amount of pace.
Defence looks a lot better today. Mbengue looks a quality signing. Love him already.
Midfield
Vale pressed well but lacks a bit of pace.
Madsden did ok today on the second half
Varane didn't really do much, not sure what the bust up with Morrison on the first half was all about by Walsh had to get in between them
Dembele frustrates. Needs to learn from the little šÆšµā
Burrell caused then problems with his pace.
Walsh, please please please can we give him then next few games off. Confidence is shot and fans turning on him how. Totally at fault for the goal, distribution poor and dropped a couple too
Now.... Where do I start.....
Saito, everything you want from a player.
Energy, commitment, flair. Brilliant display and lifted the crowd and the team.
Charlton were poor though. We got a bit lucky in places and need to move the ball with pace...but happy with them win
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| Just back on 16:23 - Aug 30 with 4084 views | Hooping_Mad |
Agree Charlton looked nervous even with the ball.
Vale looks like he's going to be an useful outlet from midfield but he needs more game time in that position.
Home win in August, absolute madness. |  |
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| Just back on 16:28 - Aug 30 with 3995 views | NorthantsHoop |
Important win today, something to build on, only thing is that Walsh needs replacing, get Nardi back in goal. |  | | |
| Just back on 16:31 - Aug 30 with 3959 views | cheeseydane |
Except that he doesn't have a decent amount of pace. But neither did lineker to be fair. Looking forward to seeing more, but he's no Les. [Post edited 30 Aug 16:37]
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| Just back on 16:32 - Aug 30 with 3944 views | essextaxiboy |
Strange how we see games differently . I thought Varane was suberb today , he intercepted so many passes , Kone is the striker we all wanted but pace ? I didnāt see that . On the evidence so far he can take chances when they come which is what we want but he isnāt easy on the eye IMO |  | | |
| Just back on 16:45 - Aug 30 with 3816 views | Gloucs_R |
| Just back on 16:31 - Aug 30 by cheeseydane |
Except that he doesn't have a decent amount of pace. But neither did lineker to be fair. Looking forward to seeing more, but he's no Les. [Post edited 30 Aug 16:37]
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He's quicker than Kelman, Frey and Celar!!! š | |
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| Just back on 16:47 - Aug 30 with 3787 views | Pdog |
| Just back on 16:32 - Aug 30 by essextaxiboy |
Strange how we see games differently . I thought Varane was suberb today , he intercepted so many passes , Kone is the striker we all wanted but pace ? I didnāt see that . On the evidence so far he can take chances when they come which is what we want but he isnāt easy on the eye IMO |
I donāt see Kone having great pace either and doesnāt quite look 100% fit yet but what he is, is a bloody awkward unit to deal with who can finish and hold it up.
Thereās āeasy on the eyeā and thereās āeffective.ā He was effective today and will only get better (and quicker over 10 yards) with match sharpness. |  | | |
| Just back on 16:50 - Aug 30 with 3741 views | Hunterhoop |
| Just back on 16:32 - Aug 30 by essextaxiboy |
Strange how we see games differently . I thought Varane was suberb today , he intercepted so many passes , Kone is the striker we all wanted but pace ? I didnāt see that . On the evidence so far he can take chances when they come which is what we want but he isnāt easy on the eye IMO |
Yeah, very different interpretations, I thought Varane was poor. Big Madsen critic, but he had a very good first half an hour before gradually fading in my eyes. Thought Varane never really got into the game, fell over a few times, kept under hitting his passes, and just wasnāt really āonā it..
Kone and Saito were class. RND at left back, very solid. |  | | |
| Just back on 16:50 - Aug 30 with 3733 views | ChrisNW6 |
| Just back on 16:28 - Aug 30 by NorthantsHoop |
Important win today, something to build on, only thing is that Walsh needs replacing, get Nardi back in goal. |
I think the only way Walsh gets dropped is if we have a few consecutive heavy losses, whick know one wants.
We need to get behind him, and hopefully once we get a settled back four, his confidence will improve. Came of his line well today and did make a couple of good saves. I need to see a replay of the goal to totally lay the blame on Walsh. | | | |
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| Just back on 16:52 - Aug 30 with 3704 views | Gloucs_R |
For clarity....
I'm not saying he's quick
I'm not saying he's fast
I'm saying he's got decent pace, unlike some of the sloths we've had over the past few years. | |
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| Just back on 16:58 - Aug 30 with 3650 views | baz_qpr |
Just back myself here is my two penneth
First 30 minutes I thought we played well. Vale did very well in the ten despite having no pace. Really good goal he won't get the assist but Kone's dummy made that happen.
However after 30 minutes we looked out on our feet again fitness wise and we were rocking and managed to hold on to half time.
2nd Half Kolli brought some energy and it was pretty even until the goal. Sorry but Walsh has to save that. Saito sub changed the game along with Burrell, brilliant goal from Saito but we were still nervy and showed a lack of game smarts in the last few minutes, until Kone finished it off.
Great relief all around, a lot more direct the only time we tried to play out from the back we royally cocked it up.
Looking at the performances, I get why Walsh had to play today, but I think after the international break we have to make the change. Command of the area is great, kicking is very poor and today he costs us a goal and nearly the game.
Defence wise Norrington Davies did very well. Mbengue lucky to stay on the pitch but gives us a lot, Morrison lacked confidence but was OK in the end Dunne had a very poor first half and looks pretty unfit to me.
In the midfield I thought Madsen had a decent game and was the pick of them. Varane again off the pace a bit especially on the ball. Smyth had a very good first half but was shattered after 30 mins Dembele again disappointed. Sub wise Kolli did a really good job 2nd half. Saito changed the game and was magnificent. I dont think Hayden touched the ball after he came on.
On to Kone, first time I've seen him in the flesh, like to think I'm a pretty good judge of players. This guy is the real deal. Probably lacks a yard of pace to be at the very top, but smart, strong, good in the air, good with his feet and 2 goals in less than 180 minutes of football. Calling it now best striker since Austin 1.0
Burrell was also super useful when he came on giving us pace and threat. Made a really stupid decision to cross to the keeper in the last few minutes when he should have gone to the flag if I was Stephen I would have been fuming, led to a dangerous attack too.
Overall exactly what we needed, a reset, two weeks to try and get some bloody fitness into this team.
Chant of the day. "How shit must you be we just lost 7-1" |  | | |
| Just back on 16:58 - Aug 30 with 3644 views | CiderwithRsie |
| Just back on 16:52 - Aug 30 by Gloucs_R |
For clarity....
I'm not saying he's quick
I'm not saying he's fast
I'm saying he's got decent pace, unlike some of the sloths we've had over the past few years. |
Yeah, that's what I understood.
Previously, it wasn't just that we weren't going to beat anyone for pace, it was that even routine defenders could outpace our forwards. | | | |
| Just back on 16:59 - Aug 30 with 3636 views | baz_qpr |
| Just back on 16:50 - Aug 30 by Hunterhoop |
Yeah, very different interpretations, I thought Varane was poor. Big Madsen critic, but he had a very good first half an hour before gradually fading in my eyes. Thought Varane never really got into the game, fell over a few times, kept under hitting his passes, and just wasnāt really āonā it..
Kone and Saito were class. RND at left back, very solid. |
I thought Madsen had a very good last 30 minutes as well doing the dirty stuff and battled well | | | |
| Just back on 17:00 - Aug 30 with 3615 views | Wegerles_Stairs |
Crowd was actually singing 'We want our Nardi back' in the second half. | | | |
| Just back on 17:02 - Aug 30 with 3590 views | Hunterhoop |
| Just back on 16:58 - Aug 30 by baz_qpr |
Just back myself here is my two penneth
First 30 minutes I thought we played well. Vale did very well in the ten despite having no pace. Really good goal he won't get the assist but Kone's dummy made that happen.
However after 30 minutes we looked out on our feet again fitness wise and we were rocking and managed to hold on to half time.
2nd Half Kolli brought some energy and it was pretty even until the goal. Sorry but Walsh has to save that. Saito sub changed the game along with Burrell, brilliant goal from Saito but we were still nervy and showed a lack of game smarts in the last few minutes, until Kone finished it off.
Great relief all around, a lot more direct the only time we tried to play out from the back we royally cocked it up.
Looking at the performances, I get why Walsh had to play today, but I think after the international break we have to make the change. Command of the area is great, kicking is very poor and today he costs us a goal and nearly the game.
Defence wise Norrington Davies did very well. Mbengue lucky to stay on the pitch but gives us a lot, Morrison lacked confidence but was OK in the end Dunne had a very poor first half and looks pretty unfit to me.
In the midfield I thought Madsen had a decent game and was the pick of them. Varane again off the pace a bit especially on the ball. Smyth had a very good first half but was shattered after 30 mins Dembele again disappointed. Sub wise Kolli did a really good job 2nd half. Saito changed the game and was magnificent. I dont think Hayden touched the ball after he came on.
On to Kone, first time I've seen him in the flesh, like to think I'm a pretty good judge of players. This guy is the real deal. Probably lacks a yard of pace to be at the very top, but smart, strong, good in the air, good with his feet and 2 goals in less than 180 minutes of football. Calling it now best striker since Austin 1.0
Burrell was also super useful when he came on giving us pace and threat. Made a really stupid decision to cross to the keeper in the last few minutes when he should have gone to the flag if I was Stephen I would have been fuming, led to a dangerous attack too.
Overall exactly what we needed, a reset, two weeks to try and get some bloody fitness into this team.
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We donāt often agree, Baz, but I agree with all of that except Kolli (thought he had a very poor whilst still being energetic - trying too hard??) and Madsen definitely faded after that good start, which was part of the reason we lost control.
Completely agree on Kone. A proper centre forward. Feed him and he will score. But heāll feed himself too. Their no. 5 knew heād been in a game. Animal. Reminds me of Paul Furlong in his pomp. | | | |
| Just back on 17:10 - Aug 30 with 3440 views | Wilkinswatercarrier |
| Just back on 16:28 - Aug 30 by NorthantsHoop |
Important win today, something to build on, only thing is that Walsh needs replacing, get Nardi back in goal. |
I'd actually do the opposite. Give him 20 games, tell him you're No1. Then review. He hasn't cost us any points yet. It hasn't helped him that the backline keeps getting change, it needs a settled back 5.
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| Just back on 17:10 - Aug 30 with 3427 views | stevec |
Havenāt seen their goal on tv yet but at the ground the Charlton fella totally mishit shot and think it might be a little harsh to condemn Walsh for not saving it.
Whilst I doubt he would have saved it even if he had reacted quickly his feet seemed absolutely rooted and wonder if nerves getting to him after the shell shock of last week.
Got to be honest, Iām not entirely sure what the tactics are, the word improv comes to mind. That said it was quite enjoyable. |  | | |
| Just back on 17:27 - Aug 30 with 3223 views | paulparker |
On the train home
Imo we got away with one , a better team would have destroyed us , Charlton were very naive
Walsh needs to be dropped ASAP that slip nearly cost us , if they would of scored the ground would have gone into melt down , his kicking was abysmal he found the Charlton number 5 more times than his team mates
The left back was poor, no pace no attacking threat , it took me back to good old Chris Barker
Demeble yet again goes missing after 20 minutes looked like he was wearing flip flops as football boots
Kohli no pace, no physical presence and yet again goes down with cramp despite being a sub, if we can move him on then thatās good business,
The positives
Saito , this boy is class and will be worth treble what we paid
Kone how refreshing to see a striker with pace and power
The 2 centre backs hardly put a foot wrong
Smyrh looked his usual busy self
Varane was everywhere on the pitch
Vales dead balls
Plenty of work to do but a wins a win and we needed that big time |  |
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| Just back on 17:28 - Aug 30 with 3216 views | cheeseydane |
| Just back on 16:45 - Aug 30 by Gloucs_R |
He's quicker than Kelman, Frey and Celar!!! š |
Not so sure mate. Probaly on a par with them. But Keen to see more of him. | |
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| Just back on 17:43 - Aug 30 with 3064 views | PhilmyRs |
| Just back on 17:27 - Aug 30 by paulparker |
On the train home
Imo we got away with one , a better team would have destroyed us , Charlton were very naive
Walsh needs to be dropped ASAP that slip nearly cost us , if they would of scored the ground would have gone into melt down , his kicking was abysmal he found the Charlton number 5 more times than his team mates
The left back was poor, no pace no attacking threat , it took me back to good old Chris Barker
Demeble yet again goes missing after 20 minutes looked like he was wearing flip flops as football boots
Kohli no pace, no physical presence and yet again goes down with cramp despite being a sub, if we can move him on then thatās good business,
The positives
Saito , this boy is class and will be worth treble what we paid
Kone how refreshing to see a striker with pace and power
The 2 centre backs hardly put a foot wrong
Smyrh looked his usual busy self
Varane was everywhere on the pitch
Vales dead balls
Plenty of work to do but a wins a win and we needed that big time |
Bit harsh on the left back. Probably what we need - steady and experienced 6/10 each week. Think a few have gone overboard with our centre backs today. Thought Mbengue was superb first half but faded badly and donāt remember either of them winning a header second half. I like them both though and think could be the right pairing. | | | |
| Just back on 17:48 - Aug 30 with 2998 views | GaryBannister86 |
| Just back on 17:43 - Aug 30 by PhilmyRs |
Bit harsh on the left back. Probably what we need - steady and experienced 6/10 each week. Think a few have gone overboard with our centre backs today. Thought Mbengue was superb first half but faded badly and donāt remember either of them winning a header second half. I like them both though and think could be the right pairing. |
Yeah I thought Morrison did OK but Mbengue, as lovable as he is, did some bizarre play on occasions and although I detest Nathan Jones with a passion, many referees would have given him a second yellow. I don't understand Field being left out, very harsh in my opinion.
A fully fit Varane is going to make an impact this season, though, if we keep him. |  | | |
| Just back on 18:00 - Aug 30 with 2833 views | slmrstid |
Today was a good day.
Did the team show potential for positivity today? Yes.
Did it have periods being bloody awful? Yes.
Did it win? Yes.
Is winning fun? Absobloodylutely. |  | | |
| Just back on 18:01 - Aug 30 with 2817 views | Lblock |
Kone with 2 in 2 is great and he has offered more in those than Celar did in his whole ācareerā here so far.
Howeverā¦. I didnāt see Kone win one header cleanly today.
Madsen had his best game.
Heās miles away from what we need still but credit to him and he was putting it in especially in the second half.
Dembele frustrates the shoite out of me.
I find his approach lazy and a tad cowardly at times. Heās the total opposite of Smyth on the other flank. Fair play to Smudge he was brilliant for 45 and hope he recovers over the break from his twinge.
My final harsh view is Mbeugnue (sp). One fantastic burst out with the ball first half and he has tremendous pace and attitude. I can however see why weād take Ronnie back if possible as this fella has bags to learn, so lucky not to get a red or give away a penalty and heāll have more cards than Clintons at Christmas.
I thought a draw wouldāve been a fair result but that makes the three points against that dick Jones even sweeter.
Tougher tests ahead but a win is a win and lovely to have 4 points on the board plus a victory before an international break is always fantastic |  |
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| Just back on 18:05 - Aug 30 with 2782 views | oldmeadoniansR |
| Just back on 17:48 - Aug 30 by GaryBannister86 |
Yeah I thought Morrison did OK but Mbengue, as lovable as he is, did some bizarre play on occasions and although I detest Nathan Jones with a passion, many referees would have given him a second yellow. I don't understand Field being left out, very harsh in my opinion.
A fully fit Varane is going to make an impact this season, though, if we keep him. |
Yes, Mbengue had a mad twenty minutes in the second half. Taiwo came to mind. Reckless and out of position. Very lovable though. His commitment is great. Have to say thought Burell was superb when he came on. Pace, spirit and ability. Love it. | | | |
| Just back on 18:24 - Aug 30 with 2624 views | ChrisNW6 |
| Just back on 18:05 - Aug 30 by oldmeadoniansR |
Yes, Mbengue had a mad twenty minutes in the second half. Taiwo came to mind. Reckless and out of position. Very lovable though. His commitment is great. Have to say thought Burell was superb when he came on. Pace, spirit and ability. Love it. |
Yes, that top three of Kone, Saito and Burrell for the last 10mins looked so dangerous. Far more positives today.
Let's enjoy the international break. | | | |
| Just back on 18:38 - Aug 30 with 2477 views | CLAREMAN1995 |
| Just back on 18:05 - Aug 30 by oldmeadoniansR |
Yes, Mbengue had a mad twenty minutes in the second half. Taiwo came to mind. Reckless and out of position. Very lovable though. His commitment is great. Have to say thought Burell was superb when he came on. Pace, spirit and ability. Love it. |
On TV it looked like Mbengue had a pretty bad game except for that amazing run when he got crushed in the tackle, got the crowd fired up then fell down grabbing his hip area.
Close to giving away a penalty constantly being caught on the wrong side leads to bad sh*t happening to us.
Lots of dangerous frees to Charlton luckily their delivers were mostly bad and despite all his dteractors Walsh did save a near post rocket .Agreed he looks shaky and cannot catch cleanly which causes panic in our Defense .
Great 3rd goal explosion of relief and joy at Loftus Road came across loud and clear .3 golden points pity about the break we are on a winning streak and always lose the first game back |  | | |
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