[KN22]

He doesn't seem fit, but he doesn't seem to be getting fitter either. His first touch is heavy, his second is a tackle. How long do we give him?

I was sceptical of signing him, and he's looking like another Rickie Lambert.

New striker needed in January.

I had high hopes but, in all honesty, that is irrelevant now. The truth is he just doesn't look like being the answer in our current team. This squad is, in my view, good enough to be right in the mix at the season's end. It would be very unfortunate to miss out because the striker isn't good enough. I feel we have to give Zohore match time soon and, even more importantly, need to bring someone in come January 1st.

[SmethDan]

how long is his contract (puts fingers in ears)

30/06/2021, I think we have a further years option too.

[Albionic]

30/06/2021, I think we have a further years option too.

erm,  I can't imagine him being any sort of asset in almost 2 years time, hope I'm wrong

[rajesh-wba]

how long is his contract (puts fingers in ears)

He signed a 2 + 1 in the Summer of 2019.

[TheBaggieMan]

I had great hopes for Charlie and he hasn’t done the business and is shadow of the Gayle Rodriguez partnership. He had a good reputation but on reflection, how good was he at Southampton?

Agree the important need for hungry front man in January or we might miss out joining the greed league.

[mulliganstired]

He should stay up on the shoulder if he's going to play - he actually drew two defenders to the near post, leaving Phillips with a 1 on 1 for his goal on Sat, in the box is really his forte.

[boinging_along]

If you look at this runs they often create space to be fair to him.

[geoff]

Originally thought this was a great bit of bisness but like a poster has allready said its seems like it could be another Ricki Lambert signing.
Still Charlie has time to turn things around (i think SB thinks so to thats why hes getting so much game time) but not much.

[Albionic]

Originally thought this was a great bit of bisness but like a poster has allready said its seems like it could be another Ricki Lambert signing.
Still Charlie has time to turn things around (i think SB thinks so to thats why hes getting so much game time) but not much.

Sorry to disagree, but, I think he is getting so much game time because Ken has been crocked and HRK is not an option from the start of a game, rather than SB thinking Charlie is the answer to our lack of goals from forwards.

[Sted1990]

Am I wrong that I felt his celebration was a dig at the fans?

[TheJacko2000]

Am I wrong that I felt his celebration was a dig at the fans?

Yes.

[Hull Baggie]

Am I wrong that I felt his celebration was a dig at the fans?

I didn't think it was a dig at all, interested to know why you did?

[costa blanca baggie]

I didn't think it was a dig at all, interested to know why you did?

The reason it may have been misconstrued, is that when a player cups his ears after scoring, it’s usually aimed at the opposing fans.

[Hull Baggie]

The reason it may have been misconstrued, is that when a player cups his ears after scoring, it’s usually aimed at the opposing fans.

you could be right, I just took it to mean he wanted to hear the adulation from the crowd.

[KN22]

Am I wrong that I felt his celebration was a dig at the fans?

Hopefully you are wrong and I didn't see it that way at the time. You have however now made me think....

[ComebackStrodds]

Yes.

Why would it be a dig? he just wanted his name sung. He’s had plenty of grace from the fans and one converted pen is hardly a statement

[TheJacko2000]

Why would it be a dig? he just wanted his name sung. He’s had plenty of grace from the fans and one converted pen is hardly a statement

Reading full posts is your friend....

[mulliganstired]

Hasn't he hit the woodwork 3 times now?  If he was on 5 goals from his time on the pitch we'd probably be saying jolly good...margins as always...

[Marcus]

I do think it strange that he put his fingers "in" his ears as opposed to cupping them. Odd !
We got 3 points so to be honest I don't really care.

He certainly doesn't seem to be getting any fitter though. Has he always had a "stocky" build ?

[costa blanca baggie]

Hopefully you are wrong and I didn't see it that way at the time. You have however now made me think....

It would have been less confusing if he’d celebrated with his teammates and fans. I’ve gotta feeling he’s been on the unsociable network. 😉

[mulliganstired]

I do think it strange that he put his fingers "in" his ears as opposed to cupping them. Odd !
We got 3 points so to be honest I don't really care.

He certainly doesn't seem to be getting any fitter though. Has he always had a "stocky" build ?

I think he was always quite chunky and relied on his awareness drifting about the box making himself a nuisance rather than any great skill or pace

[chipperclark]

  Still think we should experiment with 2 up-front. Austin/HKR or Zohore/Austin or Zohore/HKR....this would put extra pressure on opponents defence and might also create a few "combinations" which we are probably lacking.....something I hope Slaven is thinking about,as it might bring more goals.

[Adder]

Still think we should experiment with 2 up-front. Austin/HKR or Zohore/Austin or Zohore/HKR....this would put extra pressure on opponents defence and might also create a few "combinations" which we are probably lacking.....something I hope Slaven is thinking about,as it might bring more goals.

We are top of the league though and just starting to open a gap between us and third...so why should we experiment ?...also Perreira wouldn't have the central freedom he has at the moment if we played two up top.

Back to Austin, he has been a touch unlucky in games so far as with the header on Saturday. It would suit him more if we put in just a few more aerial crosses for him to attack.

[Hunnington Baggie]

Still think we should experiment with 2 up-front. Austin/HKR or Zohore/Austin or Zohore/HKR....this would put extra pressure on opponents defence and might also create a few "combinations" which we are probably lacking.....something I hope Slaven is thinking about,as it might bring more goals.

so who fills the giant Perreira shaped hole at CAM to bridge the strikers and the deep lying midfielders Livermore and Sawyers? while not getting outnumbered in midfield?

[chipperclark]

  Its simple you play with 1 less DM, or get one to push up a bit more ,probably Sawyer,as he is more mobile. With the back 4 changing to a back 3 when we are attacking and slipping back to 4-2-3-1 when defending.

Sawyer would probably need a rest after about 60 mins,with the workload.