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Post by lordb on Jan 5, 2021 20:11:05 GMT
So what’s his main position? Left back or left wing? Going by Bowyer quote not left back However all the feedback is he can play all down the left happily
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jan 5, 2021 20:12:46 GMT
So what’s his main position? Left back or left wing? Going by Bowyer quote not left back However all the feedback is he can play all down the left happily Interesting. Another one I’ve never heard of 😂 Seems like what we need though if his injury hasn’t done him in.
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Post by FullerMagic on Jan 5, 2021 20:13:30 GMT
In the comments section under the Athletic article, a Charlton fan describes him as "the quickest thing I've ever seen on a football pitch"
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Post by mickstupp on Jan 5, 2021 20:14:03 GMT
I strongly suspect he’s looking to replace McClean.
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Post by FullerMagic on Jan 5, 2021 20:17:02 GMT
Definitely sounds like a winger theathletic.co.uk/2282887/2020/12/30/alfie-doughty-charlton-athletic/At the time, that game felt notable because prospective new Charlton owner Matt Southall was in the stands, but now it is more significant as the league debut of a serious talent. Doughty slotted in at left-back, impressed everyone and from there, only missed one game until he injured his hamstring at Northampton in October. Although initially a full-back, it was not long before he moved further forwards, playing as a wing-back and eventually a winger, on either flank.
“Alfie knows how quick he is,” says Jackson, “he knows defenders know how quick he is, and he doesn’t overcomplicate it. So he’ll look to go outside, like he did at Northampton, like he did when he scored the goal at Crewe earlier in the season, and just back his pace. He always looks to face up defenders and get at them.
“The one I always speak to him about — although they’re completely different levels, obviously — was when Bale was at Spurs (the first time) and when he first went to Real Madrid. He didn’t overcomplicate it. He knew he was quicker than everyone else. If he had space between him and the full-backs, he’d kick it past and open his legs. They couldn’t catch him, so why do you need to do anything different when you’re that quick?”
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Post by prestwichpotter on Jan 5, 2021 20:17:02 GMT
I strongly suspect he’s looking to replace McClean. I think we’ll offload McClean in the summer if there’s interested parties.....
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Post by Gary Hackett on Jan 5, 2021 20:23:15 GMT
Definitely sounds like a winger theathletic.co.uk/2282887/2020/12/30/alfie-doughty-charlton-athletic/At the time, that game felt notable because prospective new Charlton owner Matt Southall was in the stands, but now it is more significant as the league debut of a serious talent. Doughty slotted in at left-back, impressed everyone and from there, only missed one game until he injured his hamstring at Northampton in October. Although initially a full-back, it was not long before he moved further forwards, playing as a wing-back and eventually a winger, on either flank.
“Alfie knows how quick he is,” says Jackson, “he knows defenders know how quick he is, and he doesn’t overcomplicate it. So he’ll look to go outside, like he did at Northampton, like he did when he scored the goal at Crewe earlier in the season, and just back his pace. He always looks to face up defenders and get at them.
“The one I always speak to him about — although they’re completely different levels, obviously — was when Bale was at Spurs (the first time) and when he first went to Real Madrid. He didn’t overcomplicate it. He knew he was quicker than everyone else. If he had space between him and the full-backs, he’d kick it past and open his legs. They couldn’t catch him, so why do you need to do anything different when you’re that quick?”Sounds very promising doesn't it, seems like MON has prioritised some pace in the team.
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Post by GeneralFaye on Jan 5, 2021 20:23:56 GMT
McClean has a great attitude, I can't fault it. However, he lacks quality and needs replacing. This has been obvious for a long time despite his efforts last season.
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Post by caine on Jan 5, 2021 20:24:34 GMT
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Post by Gary Hackett on Jan 5, 2021 20:28:25 GMT
McClean has a great attitude, I can't fault it. However, he lacks quality and needs replacing. This has been obvious for a long time despite his efforts last season. He's alright as back up / competition
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Post by datguy on Jan 5, 2021 20:29:37 GMT
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Post by GeneralFaye on Jan 5, 2021 20:29:52 GMT
McClean has a great attitude, I can't fault it. However, he lacks quality and needs replacing. This has been obvious for a long time despite his efforts last season. He's alright as back up / competition I'd be looking to get rid of Ince out of the two but if the opportunity comes up to sell McClean would I turn it down? Probably not.
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Post by onepara on Jan 5, 2021 20:31:32 GMT
McClean has a great attitude, I can't fault it. However, he lacks quality and needs replacing. This has been obvious for a long time despite his efforts last season. He could go to Scotland.
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Post by xchpotter on Jan 5, 2021 20:36:51 GMT
McClean has a great attitude, I can't fault it. However, he lacks quality and needs replacing. This has been obvious for a long time despite his efforts last season. He could go to Scotland. That’s what I was thinking with Celtic being the obvious choice with his background.
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Post by liathroid on Jan 5, 2021 21:23:03 GMT
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Post by stokeykez on Jan 5, 2021 21:28:23 GMT
I strongly suspect he’s looking to replace McClean. I think we’ll offload McClean in the summer if there’s interested parties..... May be celtic get McLean, we get Alfie doughty
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Post by onionman on Jan 5, 2021 21:30:16 GMT
Definitely sounds like a winger theathletic.co.uk/2282887/2020/12/30/alfie-doughty-charlton-athletic/At the time, that game felt notable because prospective new Charlton owner Matt Southall was in the stands, but now it is more significant as the league debut of a serious talent. Doughty slotted in at left-back, impressed everyone and from there, only missed one game until he injured his hamstring at Northampton in October. Although initially a full-back, it was not long before he moved further forwards, playing as a wing-back and eventually a winger, on either flank.
“Alfie knows how quick he is,” says Jackson, “he knows defenders know how quick he is, and he doesn’t overcomplicate it. So he’ll look to go outside, like he did at Northampton, like he did when he scored the goal at Crewe earlier in the season, and just back his pace. He always looks to face up defenders and get at them.
“The one I always speak to him about — although they’re completely different levels, obviously — was when Bale was at Spurs (the first time) and when he first went to Real Madrid. He didn’t overcomplicate it. He knew he was quicker than everyone else. If he had space between him and the full-backs, he’d kick it past and open his legs. They couldn’t catch him, so why do you need to do anything different when you’re that quick?”It’s been ages since we had a full back who got compared to Gareth Bale.
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Post by dirtclod on Jan 5, 2021 21:43:21 GMT
So we are looking at someone who is... actually fast. Never thought I'd see that.
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Post by reddipotter on Jan 5, 2021 21:44:34 GMT
This is interesting. With Rabbi and Doughty are we signing two orthodox wingers or two wing backs so that we can play that system properly?
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Post by lordb on Jan 5, 2021 21:45:31 GMT
This is interesting. With Rabbi and Doughty are we signing two orthodox wingers or two wing backs so that we can play that system properly? Don't think Matondo would be a wing back
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Post by boskampsflaps on Jan 5, 2021 21:50:00 GMT
McClean has a great attitude, I can't fault it. However, he lacks quality and needs replacing. This has been obvious for a long time despite his efforts last season. He's alright as back up / competition Expensive back up though.
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Post by mickstupp on Jan 5, 2021 21:51:08 GMT
Fast wide player who’s torn a hamstring?
Out injured for at least another month?
🚨 🚨 🚨
I’ve not been overly impressed with our fitness record this season. Injuries and a ridiculous fixture pile up haven’t helped, but the recovery times and training ground incidents make we wonder if our new medical team are as good as their predecessors.
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Post by lordb on Jan 5, 2021 21:53:54 GMT
Fast wide player who’s torn a hamstring? Out injured for at least another month? 🚨 🚨 🚨 I’ve not been overly impressed with our fitness record this season. Injuries and a ridiculous fixture pile up haven’t helped, but the recovery times and training ground incidents make we wonder if our new medical team are as good as their predecessors. Majority have been impact injuries though.
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Post by mickstupp on Jan 5, 2021 22:00:01 GMT
Fast wide player who’s torn a hamstring? Out injured for at least another month? 🚨 🚨 🚨 I’ve not been overly impressed with our fitness record this season. Injuries and a ridiculous fixture pile up haven’t helped, but the recovery times and training ground incidents make we wonder if our new medical team are as good as their predecessors. Majority have been impact injuries though. Yes but the recovery times appear to be very slow. For example Davies got injured at Swansea and we were told 4-8 weeks. It happened 10 weeks ago today and he still hasn’t started back training yet.
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Post by blackpoolred on Jan 5, 2021 22:00:03 GMT
Could we give them Lindsay, Ince, Wimmer, Vokes, Gregory, Edwards and Tymon also as part of the deal.
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Post by prestwichpotter on Jan 5, 2021 22:01:45 GMT
Fast wide player who’s torn a hamstring? Out injured for at least another month? 🚨 🚨 🚨 I’ve not been overly impressed with our fitness record this season. Injuries and a ridiculous fixture pile up haven’t helped, but the recovery times and training ground incidents make we wonder if our new medical team are as good as their predecessors. It shows we're thinking long term at least, a month in the grand scheme of things if he's the right player going forward isn't too bad.......
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Post by jimmygscfc1234 on Jan 5, 2021 22:26:42 GMT
Risky buying a player coming back from a hamstring injury who is yet to play again. Looks rapid and definitely a McClean replacement for left wing/left wing back.
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Post by jeycov on Jan 5, 2021 22:35:45 GMT
Majority have been impact injuries though. Yes but the recovery times appear to be very slow. For example Davies got injured at Swansea and we were told 4-8 weeks. It happened 10 weeks ago today and he still hasn’t started back training yet. I think he has returned to training possibly of being available in 2 weeks time?
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Post by Gary Hackett on Jan 5, 2021 22:41:11 GMT
That’s what I was thinking with Celtic being the obvious choice with his background. Can't see that if we're interested
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Post by ethers26 on Jan 5, 2021 22:42:49 GMT
This hamstring injury sounds as bad as Etherington's
And we all know how that ended up 😐
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