Charlton have been told that they can sign Dany N'Guessan from Millwall for £150,000. He played his part last season and the price would seem to be a reasonable one.
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Thursday, 5 July 2012
Tuesday, 15 May 2012
Blades scrape through
Our Sheffield United correspondent reports on their 1-0 victory over Stevenage at Bramall Lane: 'Blades just scraped through to the final. With one striker in jail, another suspended, and a third injured, goals are a little hard to come by. At least Huddersfield have as poor a record in play-off finals as we do.'
The heroes of Hertfordshire have been the subject of some media hype, but I always though that they were quite an ordinary side, as was demonstrated by a convincing win over them at The Valley. The 1-0 defeat at Stevenage was a bit of a fluke although it had plenty of pessimists proclaiming that we could forget about promotion.
It's going to be an intrigung final and Jordan Rhodes could be the hero of the hour for Huddersfield. Will they then be able to hold on to him or will he opt for going straight to the Premiership?
Pravda is tweeting that Charlton are definitely interested in Dany M'Guessan. It would be a good move in my view, but Millwall may want him back. However, he certainly looked keen on playing for Charlton.
Saturday, 28 April 2012
Heading south to Preston
No.1 Iceland Addick Olafur Johnansson makes a rare return to these pages to report on Charlton's 2-2 draw at Preston:
Seeing my beloved Addicks return to a higher level of the game was something I had to celebrate in person. I was able to get a flight to Edinborg, recalling that is where Wyn Grant first met our president (and my distant relative) Olafur Grimsson in 1976. From there I got the train to Preston.
Now here is something that is confusing for an Icelandic person. Some of you may remember that when I was living in England I went to an away match in Tranmere thinking it was a Lake District club, so I overshot my target by a long way. I knew today that it was the North End club of Preston we were playing. But here is the confusion. The South End club is called just that or even Southend. Why not have not have Preston in both names or call them both just Northend and Southend: everyone would know it was Preston as no one else has clubs with such geographical titles.
Anyway I knew that I had to get to the Deepest Dale ground which I thought was in a valley just like The Valley but it seemed pretty flat thereabouts. When I got to the ground an Addick asked me if I was dressed as a fisherman in honour of the haddock origin of the Addicks name, but I explained that oilskins were my normal working wear in Grindavik. At least I was not dressed as a pussy cat!
I was hoping to see Mr Benjamin Hamer and assess him as a keeper, but his assistant, Mr Sullivan, was in goal, also some of the other players seemed to be changed around.
It was very nice of the home players to form a guard of honour to welcome the Charlton players on to the pitch. Charlton made the early running. Mr Daniel Green fired wide from outside the box then Mr Andreas Arestidou in the Preston goal had to make a diving save from Mr Daniel Haynes. On 11 minutes Mr Haynes ran through on goal. His progress was halted by a tackle by Mr David Gray, but the ball spun loose in the box. Haynes got to it before the keeper and managed to get it past two covering defenders and into the net to make it 1-0 to the southern side. However, the North Enders responded with a 25-yard daisy cutter from Mr Coutts who was wearing the armband of captain. I did not think that Mr John Sullivan dealt with this very well, but he managed to fumble it past the post.
Mr N'Guessing shot straight at the keeper who then had to race from his box to kick clear after a back pass fell short, almost letting in Haynes. However, Mr N'Guessing made it 2-0 to Charlton before the break on 35 minutes, taking advangtage of some poor play by Mr Gray.
Mr Nicholas Hunt pulled one back for Preston on 53 minutes. On 84 minutes the 40-year old Mr Graham Alexander was invited on to the pitch as a substitute player. This is on the old side for an outfield player, but I understand that he has made 1,023 senior appearances in a career dating back to 1991. He then scored the equalising goal on 90 minutes.
The result really did not matter that much as it was a chance for the No.1 Iceland fan of Charlton to salute the team. Surely Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II must give some recognition to Mr Chris Powell in her list of honoured persons as he is an all round good fellow.
Monday, 9 April 2012
One Is Enough
To get automatic promotion Charlton need to grind out results. And that's what the Addicks did today with a 1-0 victory over Walsall at The Valley. It was a nervous second half, after Charlton's performance dropped away, but the Addicks stood firm to claim the three points.
Central midfield was a problem throughout the match. The back four looked more exposed without Hollands which suggests that he does more than we often realise. Stephens had a 'mare of a match and Bradley Pritchard was no more than adequate.
Rather than defending for a draw, Walsall showed some creative attacking play but ultimately their lack of accuracy in front of goal let them down.
In many season 91 points would be enough to guarantee promotion, but with the two Sheffield sites in a race to the wire it's no longer enough. As it is, Charlton could well do the ton.
We changed ends at the beginning of the match which always makes me uneasy as I prefer to play towards the Covered End in the second half. However, we startly brightly and N'Guessan put in a good effort. Wiggins won Charlton a corner which was followed by two more but unfortunately we were unable to make them count.
A mix up in defence led to a break by the Saddlers and a corner for them. The corner was well taken and led to a second.
Chris Solly put in some good defensive work in front of goal. Kermorgant turned provider for Wright-Phillips but his shot went well over. Kermorgant went down. Walsall won a corner and Bradley Pritchard received a yellow card for a foul.
A Charlton corner led to an effort by Jackson which tested the keeper. Kermorgant was brought down again.
Charlton were awarded a free kick for obstruction on N'Guessan, an offence that is often overlooked. Jackson delivered an excellent free kick from near the byline on the East Stand side and N'Guessan's bullet header gave the keeper no chance and put the Addicks 1-0 ahead on 33 minutes.
Walsall were given a dubious free kick which I think should have been awarded to us and this led to a Walsall corner. Hamer had to make a save on the ground in the three minutes of time added on.
Half time: Addicks 1, Saddlers 0
The Addicks looked lacklustre after the break given plenty of opportunities to moaners in the East Stand to find their voices. An effort from Wright-Phillips was well wide. Pritchard turned provider for Wright-Phillips and this time he drew a save.
Solly was given a yellow card and the referee could well have been justified in giving a red for the challenge. A Walsall free kick led to a Walsall corner but it was unproductive.
The Saddlers withdrew Hurst and brought on Paterson. Walsall won a free kick in a dangerous position but blasted it over the goal which says a lot about why they are in a relegation dogfight.
Stephens gave away a free kick. The Argentinian Ledesma was given a yellow card for a foul.
Walsall won a corner when Morrison should have blasted the ball clear. This led to a second and they had another shortly afterwards. But then the battling Kermorgant won Charlton a corner.
The relatively uninvolved Wright-Phillips was replaced by Haynes. Good play by Solly won Charlton a free kick. N'Guessan was replaced by Cook. Walsall won a free kick for what looked like a dive to me.
In the four minutes added on, Charlton won two corners. It's a mistake to try and keep these by the flag because we are not good enough to do that. We might have created a goal scoring opportunity and if the ball had gone out for a goal kick it would have eaten up some time.
Some were disappointed with the attendance of 15,253 but there are many other attractions on a bank holiday and the match was hardly a big draw even if it turned out to be compelling to watch.
One well-known grumbler has said that we are 'struggling', but I think I will take our points total which exceeds those of the teams leading other divisions.
Match analysis
Ivy the Terrible has awarded the Silver Bone to Dany N'Guessan not just for his well-taken goal but for his contribution throughout the match. This is our third clean sheet in a row and Hamer deserves credit for some good saves, although once or twice he would have saved his defence trouble if he had come for the ball. Solly was very solid and had some moments of sublime skill. Wiggins was always a potential threat down the left. Cort was generally very solid, providing good defensive headers. Morrison was below his usual standard, creating danger once when he should have booted the ball out. It was good to see Jackson return and his free kick led to the goal while he drew a save from the keeper. Pritchard did his best but unfortunately his best is sometimes not good enough. Stephens was poor, giving away unnecessary free kicks and losing possession. Kermorgant was battered as usual and at one time I thought he might have to come off as he was limping but he continued to be involved. Wright-Phillips had a rather tepid game and his efforts were either straight at the keeper or well off target. Haynes livened things up when he came on and showed real skill.
Cook and Taylor had cameos.
Hiss of the Match: Referee D Phillips made a number of odd decisions and he and the other officials were booed off at the end of the game.
Central midfield was a problem throughout the match. The back four looked more exposed without Hollands which suggests that he does more than we often realise. Stephens had a 'mare of a match and Bradley Pritchard was no more than adequate.
Rather than defending for a draw, Walsall showed some creative attacking play but ultimately their lack of accuracy in front of goal let them down.
In many season 91 points would be enough to guarantee promotion, but with the two Sheffield sites in a race to the wire it's no longer enough. As it is, Charlton could well do the ton.
We changed ends at the beginning of the match which always makes me uneasy as I prefer to play towards the Covered End in the second half. However, we startly brightly and N'Guessan put in a good effort. Wiggins won Charlton a corner which was followed by two more but unfortunately we were unable to make them count.
A mix up in defence led to a break by the Saddlers and a corner for them. The corner was well taken and led to a second.
Chris Solly put in some good defensive work in front of goal. Kermorgant turned provider for Wright-Phillips but his shot went well over. Kermorgant went down. Walsall won a corner and Bradley Pritchard received a yellow card for a foul.
A Charlton corner led to an effort by Jackson which tested the keeper. Kermorgant was brought down again.
Charlton were awarded a free kick for obstruction on N'Guessan, an offence that is often overlooked. Jackson delivered an excellent free kick from near the byline on the East Stand side and N'Guessan's bullet header gave the keeper no chance and put the Addicks 1-0 ahead on 33 minutes.
Walsall were given a dubious free kick which I think should have been awarded to us and this led to a Walsall corner. Hamer had to make a save on the ground in the three minutes of time added on.
Half time: Addicks 1, Saddlers 0
The Addicks looked lacklustre after the break given plenty of opportunities to moaners in the East Stand to find their voices. An effort from Wright-Phillips was well wide. Pritchard turned provider for Wright-Phillips and this time he drew a save.
Solly was given a yellow card and the referee could well have been justified in giving a red for the challenge. A Walsall free kick led to a Walsall corner but it was unproductive.
The Saddlers withdrew Hurst and brought on Paterson. Walsall won a free kick in a dangerous position but blasted it over the goal which says a lot about why they are in a relegation dogfight.
Stephens gave away a free kick. The Argentinian Ledesma was given a yellow card for a foul.
Walsall won a corner when Morrison should have blasted the ball clear. This led to a second and they had another shortly afterwards. But then the battling Kermorgant won Charlton a corner.
The relatively uninvolved Wright-Phillips was replaced by Haynes. Good play by Solly won Charlton a free kick. N'Guessan was replaced by Cook. Walsall won a free kick for what looked like a dive to me.
In the four minutes added on, Charlton won two corners. It's a mistake to try and keep these by the flag because we are not good enough to do that. We might have created a goal scoring opportunity and if the ball had gone out for a goal kick it would have eaten up some time.
Some were disappointed with the attendance of 15,253 but there are many other attractions on a bank holiday and the match was hardly a big draw even if it turned out to be compelling to watch.
One well-known grumbler has said that we are 'struggling', but I think I will take our points total which exceeds those of the teams leading other divisions.
Match analysis
Ivy the Terrible has awarded the Silver Bone to Dany N'Guessan not just for his well-taken goal but for his contribution throughout the match. This is our third clean sheet in a row and Hamer deserves credit for some good saves, although once or twice he would have saved his defence trouble if he had come for the ball. Solly was very solid and had some moments of sublime skill. Wiggins was always a potential threat down the left. Cort was generally very solid, providing good defensive headers. Morrison was below his usual standard, creating danger once when he should have booted the ball out. It was good to see Jackson return and his free kick led to the goal while he drew a save from the keeper. Pritchard did his best but unfortunately his best is sometimes not good enough. Stephens was poor, giving away unnecessary free kicks and losing possession. Kermorgant was battered as usual and at one time I thought he might have to come off as he was limping but he continued to be involved. Wright-Phillips had a rather tepid game and his efforts were either straight at the keeper or well off target. Haynes livened things up when he came on and showed real skill.
Cook and Taylor had cameos.
Hiss of the Match: Referee D Phillips made a number of odd decisions and he and the other officials were booed off at the end of the game.
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
Convincing win for Charlton?
Charlton's 3-0 victory over Yeovil tonight looks like a convincing win on paper, but moaners are already saying it was a poor performance. Perhaps the Yeovil fan in the Sheepside stand at Leamington tonight was nearer the truth when he said that Charlton would simply have too much quality for the Glovers.
Bondz Ngala's snap-shot was well saved by Ben Hamer but Bradley Wright-Phillips nodded in unmarked from six yards as the visitors switched off.
Nelson D'Ath struck a crossbar for the Glovers, but Darel Russell poked home a great Rhoys Wiggins' cross to seal victory for the Addicks.
For some of those who were there Cort was man of the match, winning every header. He replaced Taylor, who has been below par recently, and was relegated to the bench.
Elsewhere, Sheffield United did a 5-2 demolition job on Notts County, while the Massives scored a last minute equaliser to share the points with mighty Walsall. Another truimph for the 'we're already promoted' team.
Danny N'Guessan grabbed a goal on his debut when his cross-cum-shot sailed through the hands of keeper Sam Walker to give the Addicks a half-time lead. Perhaps he is another Kermorgant style signing by Chris Powell, but moaners declared that it was a fluke goal.
Bondz Ngala's snap-shot was well saved by Ben Hamer but Bradley Wright-Phillips nodded in unmarked from six yards as the visitors switched off.
Nelson D'Ath struck a crossbar for the Glovers, but Darel Russell poked home a great Rhoys Wiggins' cross to seal victory for the Addicks.
For some of those who were there Cort was man of the match, winning every header. He replaced Taylor, who has been below par recently, and was relegated to the bench.
Elsewhere, Sheffield United did a 5-2 demolition job on Notts County, while the Massives scored a last minute equaliser to share the points with mighty Walsall. Another truimph for the 'we're already promoted' team.
Monday, 19 March 2012
Powell doesn't keep us guessing
Chris Powell has moved quickly to bridge the gap in his forward line by signing Dany N'Guessan on loan from Millwall until the end of the season. The versatile attacker, who can play as a central striker, a wide forward or in an advanced midfield position, signed on at The Valley this morning. N'Guessan, who will wear squad number 39, will go straight into the Addicks' squad for the visit of Yeovil Town tomorrow evening.
The 24-year-old is a previous team-mate of Powell during his time at Leicester City and spent time at Southampton during their promotion-winning campaign in League One last season. Having initially joined Millwall on loan at the start of August, he completed a permanent switch at the end of the month and has made 19 appearances for the first team since then. He has played just four matches in 2012, including scoring in the Lions' 3-2 victory at Southampton in the FA Cup, but has been deemed surplus to requirements by manager Kenny Jackett.
Super Hoops winger Lee Cook has also been brought in on loan. He had a previous loan spell at Charlton in 2008. He will provide left-wing cover for Johnnie Jackson.
The 24-year-old is a previous team-mate of Powell during his time at Leicester City and spent time at Southampton during their promotion-winning campaign in League One last season. Having initially joined Millwall on loan at the start of August, he completed a permanent switch at the end of the month and has made 19 appearances for the first team since then. He has played just four matches in 2012, including scoring in the Lions' 3-2 victory at Southampton in the FA Cup, but has been deemed surplus to requirements by manager Kenny Jackett.
Super Hoops winger Lee Cook has also been brought in on loan. He had a previous loan spell at Charlton in 2008. He will provide left-wing cover for Johnnie Jackson.
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