Murphy gets on top of weight problem
One of the pleasing aspects of the win at West Brom was the key role played by Danny Murphy. His free kick led to Matt Holland's goal, he provided a vital clearance off the goal line and he generally performed the kind of role in midfield all the Addickted had been hoping for since his arrival from Liverpool.
Murphy has now admitted he was overweight at the beginning of the season. Indeed, the Sun cheekily suggested he was in danger of joining the Celebrity Fat Club. He had the message rammed home when Curbs showed videos of him huffing and puffing his way through games.
Murphy said: 'I feel much stronger now and I have to give a lot of credit to the fitness guys at Charlton for the way my form has picked up.' Things are better not just physically, but also psychologically: 'Because I'm right physically and I'm a bit more settled with my family having moved down from Liverpool, it's showing on the pitch.'
4-5-1
Murphy has backed the adoption of the 4-5-1 system that has brought the Addicks success away from home. Indeed, at the top end of the Premiership only Middlesbrough and Villa are now using the once dominant 4-4-2 formation.
The system does require great athleticism from midfield players prepared to break regularly and rotate their duties. Indeed, the Charlton system relies a great deal on the anchorage provided by unsung hero Radostin Kishishev. It is much like the role formerly provided by defensive midfielder Keith Jones who was constantly berated by the Bloke Behind Me for playing the ball sideways, but in fact played a key part in Charlton's early Premiership successes.
Murphy noted, 'It's a different kind of game and the centre of midfield is really tight and congested. You have to be on top of your game.' He admitted, 'It is a bit annoying for the other forwards at the club who are trying to play, like Francis Jeffers who is a top-quality player. But at the moment it is suiting us and away from home we are looking quite comfortable.'
The way things are going, Murphy is on track to win his first Silver Bone. 'The lads have told me about this tradition', he said, 'in fact, I understand that Deano has a whole shed full of them.'
OK, we made this last bit up, but we are pleased that Danny is now becoming fully intregrated into the Charlton set up.
Murphy has now admitted he was overweight at the beginning of the season. Indeed, the Sun cheekily suggested he was in danger of joining the Celebrity Fat Club. He had the message rammed home when Curbs showed videos of him huffing and puffing his way through games.
Murphy said: 'I feel much stronger now and I have to give a lot of credit to the fitness guys at Charlton for the way my form has picked up.' Things are better not just physically, but also psychologically: 'Because I'm right physically and I'm a bit more settled with my family having moved down from Liverpool, it's showing on the pitch.'
4-5-1
Murphy has backed the adoption of the 4-5-1 system that has brought the Addicks success away from home. Indeed, at the top end of the Premiership only Middlesbrough and Villa are now using the once dominant 4-4-2 formation.
The system does require great athleticism from midfield players prepared to break regularly and rotate their duties. Indeed, the Charlton system relies a great deal on the anchorage provided by unsung hero Radostin Kishishev. It is much like the role formerly provided by defensive midfielder Keith Jones who was constantly berated by the Bloke Behind Me for playing the ball sideways, but in fact played a key part in Charlton's early Premiership successes.
Murphy noted, 'It's a different kind of game and the centre of midfield is really tight and congested. You have to be on top of your game.' He admitted, 'It is a bit annoying for the other forwards at the club who are trying to play, like Francis Jeffers who is a top-quality player. But at the moment it is suiting us and away from home we are looking quite comfortable.'
The way things are going, Murphy is on track to win his first Silver Bone. 'The lads have told me about this tradition', he said, 'in fact, I understand that Deano has a whole shed full of them.'
OK, we made this last bit up, but we are pleased that Danny is now becoming fully intregrated into the Charlton set up.
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