Addicks on track for silverware
Charlton's chances of winning at least one trophy in the form of the Barclays Premier Reserve League South championship were enhanced by a hard fought 2-1 victory over Spurs at The Valley on a freezing Monday night. The Addicks were certainly up for it with a star studded squad including Perry, Euell, Jeffers and JJ.
We were sitting in front of the lounge and were able to see Curbs warmly greeting Spurs manager Martin Jol. Also there was former striker Carl Leaburn. A distraction throughout the game was the Crawley v. Morecambe match on Sky with Robbo displaying a new barnet and scoring a goal.
Charlton were saved by the post twice in the first half but JJ eventually nipped in to put them 1-0 ahead at the break, the striker having earlier put a shot just wide.
Spurs came out for the second half determined to get back in the game, but the Addicks held them off and mounted some good attacks of their own.
However, then the referee gave Spurs a 50-50 decision on a penalty and the ball was forcefully booted into the back of the net. All seemed lost, but the Addicks didn't give up and in the last minute of the game made it 2-1 from a corner to the chagrin of the many Spurs supporters in the crowd. By this time it was snowing hard and I'm not sure who scored, nor was any announcement made. (I have subsequently learnt that it was Alastair John).
I enjoy the intimate atmosphere of The Valley at reserves game, but I was particularly there to watch certain players. In goal Stephan Andersen gave an impressive performance, making a number of excellent saves. He commands his area well and is not slow to rebuke his defence when they let him down. Excellent long range throws to players are his trademark.
Francis Jeffers was less impressive, missing one golden pass from JJ which would have given a scoring opportunity. Although he looked less lacklustre than he often does, his passing and positioning was often lacking. I would question whether playing him in a 4-4-2 formation is really the ideal solution that many recommend.
The Silver Biscuit goes to Lloyd Sam who looked really impressive, showing pace, skill and commitment throughout. He must surely become a regular bench player soon.
The Hiss of the Match goes to fussy and self-important referee S Tomlinson whose career is fading to its end at reserve matches.
We were sitting in front of the lounge and were able to see Curbs warmly greeting Spurs manager Martin Jol. Also there was former striker Carl Leaburn. A distraction throughout the game was the Crawley v. Morecambe match on Sky with Robbo displaying a new barnet and scoring a goal.
Charlton were saved by the post twice in the first half but JJ eventually nipped in to put them 1-0 ahead at the break, the striker having earlier put a shot just wide.
Spurs came out for the second half determined to get back in the game, but the Addicks held them off and mounted some good attacks of their own.
However, then the referee gave Spurs a 50-50 decision on a penalty and the ball was forcefully booted into the back of the net. All seemed lost, but the Addicks didn't give up and in the last minute of the game made it 2-1 from a corner to the chagrin of the many Spurs supporters in the crowd. By this time it was snowing hard and I'm not sure who scored, nor was any announcement made. (I have subsequently learnt that it was Alastair John).
I enjoy the intimate atmosphere of The Valley at reserves game, but I was particularly there to watch certain players. In goal Stephan Andersen gave an impressive performance, making a number of excellent saves. He commands his area well and is not slow to rebuke his defence when they let him down. Excellent long range throws to players are his trademark.
Francis Jeffers was less impressive, missing one golden pass from JJ which would have given a scoring opportunity. Although he looked less lacklustre than he often does, his passing and positioning was often lacking. I would question whether playing him in a 4-4-2 formation is really the ideal solution that many recommend.
The Silver Biscuit goes to Lloyd Sam who looked really impressive, showing pace, skill and commitment throughout. He must surely become a regular bench player soon.
The Hiss of the Match goes to fussy and self-important referee S Tomlinson whose career is fading to its end at reserve matches.
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