Charlton surrender to Palace
Charlton continued their appalling Carling Cup form with an abject 1-2 surrender to Crystal Palace at The Valley on Wednesday night. Perhaps the only consolation was that the Glaziers found themselves with an away draw at Old Trafford which would also have undoubtedly ended any run for the Addicks. Although the Nigels were chanting 'Bring on United' at London Bridge, even they must realise that there are limits to what their team can do. At Charlton Station they were chanting their current favourite 'Bounce-back-ablility slogan', but it will be interesting to see the relative position of the two teams in the end of the season in the competition that matters. Nevertheless, it will take some time to expunge this humiliation from the minds of Charlton supporters. Defensive errors and an inept strike force combined with a shapeless midfield, with the exception of Jerome Thomas, to produce a catastrophic performance. And it had all started so well with a fifth minute goal from the Herminator.
In his opening remarks, despite an E mail distributed by 'Reg' Varney on how to handle the occasion, pitch announcer Brian Cole managed to make his pronounciation of Palace sound like the popular colloquial version. As the Addickted chanted 'Scum of South London' at the assembled Nigels, Charlton won a corner. It was poor, but led to a second and the Herminator put a decisive header in the back of the net on five minutes.
A foul on Lisbie gave Charlton a free kick, but Matt Holland wasted the opportunity created by putting the ball over. Jeffers powered through and won Charlton a corner. Palace managed to break, but the impressive Thomas intercepted effectively. Palace were demonstrating that they were exponents of the gentle art of hoofing, although Charlton did their bit as the game went on. Palace had some pace and following a break, Derry managed to get a shot at Deano which he had to tip behind. The corner ended in a Charlton goal kick.
Palace were, however, stepping up the pressure and one effort went just past the post. Kevin Lisbie powered through on the wing by the East Stand and put in a good ball to Holland. This was a great opportunity to increase the lead, but his ball went just wide in what was probably a turning point in the match. Instead Palace equalised through Freedman who managed to burst through the Addicks defence without difficulty.
Half time: Addicks 1, Glaziers 1
Jerome Thomas made a great break on the left, but the resulting corner produced nothing more than a Charlton throw in. Torghelle picked up a yellow card for a foul. He then put in an angled shot on the Charlton goal which required a good save from Deano. Palace were keeping up the pressure and Chris Perry was called on for good defensive work. Then, with the Charlton defence once again not in evidence, Torghelle put Palace ahead.
Crisp attacking play was now called from the Addicks, but their efforts became increasingly frantic as the game wore on. Lisbie set the tone with a shot straight at the Palace keeper. As Charlton won a corner, Murphy was replaced by Euell. It was now up to Jerome Thomas to take the corners and good corners they were. From his first effort, Peroni had to tip over his bar and the same action was required after the second. As tensions rose in front of goal, the Herminator was booked. The fading Stuart was taken off and replaced by JJ.
Palace had missed no opportunity to commit fouls and Leigertwood was booked for a trip. Then Torghelle, who has been spending some time on Croydon baths, decided to demonstrate his diving skills in the area, but instead of awarding him a penalty, referee Styles (who had a good game) sent him down the tunnel. However, Charlton proved unable to take advantage of their numerical supremacy.
Palace continued to look dangerous with a shot flashing past Deano's post. Luke Young won Charlton a corner Palace made their first substitution to demonstrate the wealth of household names on the bench as well as on the pitch with Darren Powell replacing Ben Watson. The Herminator drew a diving save from the keeper. Luke Young was taken off and replaced by Hughes. JJ put in an effort that was very poor, although shortly afterwards he did draw a save having made use of a Charlton free kick.
As the game went into three minutes added on, Charlton had an opportunity from a free kick in front of goal. But Holland's free kick was hopelessly wide which about summed the evening up. There was some frantic pinball in front of the Palace goal, but the ball didn't go in. The Addicks were loudly booed as they left the pitch and one wonders if we will look back and see this as the end of Alan Curbishley's reign at Charlton? On the other hand, there's another and more important game on Saturday when there will be everything to play for, not least the chance of restoring some pride. As for Palace, taking six points off them in the league is more important.
Match analysis His first ever Silver Bone was awarded by Hooch the Pooch to Jerome Thomas for a skilled and enthuisatic performance on the wing on a night when such qualities were generally lacking. Deano was let down by his defence for the two goals, but where those who suggested that this was a chance for Andersen to show what he could do right? Both Perry and Fortune put in some good defensive work, but where were they when the Palarse goals were scored? I also thought that Young had quite a good game and was disappointed to see him substituted. Apart from scoring the goal Hreidarsson was capable. Stuart was enthusiastic and dedicated but gave the ball away more than once. Once again Murphy failed to impress. Holland had a mare of a game, missing a chance to score. Lisbie did his best, but was hustled off the ball too often. Jeffers was anonymous throughout. Euell showed some skill when he came on, but never looked threatening. JJ showed that we have few alternatives in the strike force. Hughes added little value.
Juneau the Soccer Cat gave the Hiss of the Match to the whole team for such a poor performance.
Crowd rating The Addickted did their best to get behind their team and were more innovative in their chants than usual. One can hardly blame them for their reaction at the end. 7/10.
In his opening remarks, despite an E mail distributed by 'Reg' Varney on how to handle the occasion, pitch announcer Brian Cole managed to make his pronounciation of Palace sound like the popular colloquial version. As the Addickted chanted 'Scum of South London' at the assembled Nigels, Charlton won a corner. It was poor, but led to a second and the Herminator put a decisive header in the back of the net on five minutes.
A foul on Lisbie gave Charlton a free kick, but Matt Holland wasted the opportunity created by putting the ball over. Jeffers powered through and won Charlton a corner. Palace managed to break, but the impressive Thomas intercepted effectively. Palace were demonstrating that they were exponents of the gentle art of hoofing, although Charlton did their bit as the game went on. Palace had some pace and following a break, Derry managed to get a shot at Deano which he had to tip behind. The corner ended in a Charlton goal kick.
Palace were, however, stepping up the pressure and one effort went just past the post. Kevin Lisbie powered through on the wing by the East Stand and put in a good ball to Holland. This was a great opportunity to increase the lead, but his ball went just wide in what was probably a turning point in the match. Instead Palace equalised through Freedman who managed to burst through the Addicks defence without difficulty.
Half time: Addicks 1, Glaziers 1
Jerome Thomas made a great break on the left, but the resulting corner produced nothing more than a Charlton throw in. Torghelle picked up a yellow card for a foul. He then put in an angled shot on the Charlton goal which required a good save from Deano. Palace were keeping up the pressure and Chris Perry was called on for good defensive work. Then, with the Charlton defence once again not in evidence, Torghelle put Palace ahead.
Crisp attacking play was now called from the Addicks, but their efforts became increasingly frantic as the game wore on. Lisbie set the tone with a shot straight at the Palace keeper. As Charlton won a corner, Murphy was replaced by Euell. It was now up to Jerome Thomas to take the corners and good corners they were. From his first effort, Peroni had to tip over his bar and the same action was required after the second. As tensions rose in front of goal, the Herminator was booked. The fading Stuart was taken off and replaced by JJ.
Palace had missed no opportunity to commit fouls and Leigertwood was booked for a trip. Then Torghelle, who has been spending some time on Croydon baths, decided to demonstrate his diving skills in the area, but instead of awarding him a penalty, referee Styles (who had a good game) sent him down the tunnel. However, Charlton proved unable to take advantage of their numerical supremacy.
Palace continued to look dangerous with a shot flashing past Deano's post. Luke Young won Charlton a corner Palace made their first substitution to demonstrate the wealth of household names on the bench as well as on the pitch with Darren Powell replacing Ben Watson. The Herminator drew a diving save from the keeper. Luke Young was taken off and replaced by Hughes. JJ put in an effort that was very poor, although shortly afterwards he did draw a save having made use of a Charlton free kick.
As the game went into three minutes added on, Charlton had an opportunity from a free kick in front of goal. But Holland's free kick was hopelessly wide which about summed the evening up. There was some frantic pinball in front of the Palace goal, but the ball didn't go in. The Addicks were loudly booed as they left the pitch and one wonders if we will look back and see this as the end of Alan Curbishley's reign at Charlton? On the other hand, there's another and more important game on Saturday when there will be everything to play for, not least the chance of restoring some pride. As for Palace, taking six points off them in the league is more important.
Match analysis His first ever Silver Bone was awarded by Hooch the Pooch to Jerome Thomas for a skilled and enthuisatic performance on the wing on a night when such qualities were generally lacking. Deano was let down by his defence for the two goals, but where those who suggested that this was a chance for Andersen to show what he could do right? Both Perry and Fortune put in some good defensive work, but where were they when the Palarse goals were scored? I also thought that Young had quite a good game and was disappointed to see him substituted. Apart from scoring the goal Hreidarsson was capable. Stuart was enthusiastic and dedicated but gave the ball away more than once. Once again Murphy failed to impress. Holland had a mare of a game, missing a chance to score. Lisbie did his best, but was hustled off the ball too often. Jeffers was anonymous throughout. Euell showed some skill when he came on, but never looked threatening. JJ showed that we have few alternatives in the strike force. Hughes added little value.
Juneau the Soccer Cat gave the Hiss of the Match to the whole team for such a poor performance.
Crowd rating The Addickted did their best to get behind their team and were more innovative in their chants than usual. One can hardly blame them for their reaction at the end. 7/10.
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