Popular Post Lord Snooty Posted August 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 6, 2021 (edited) "Ahh, there you are. What news?" "Well, Sir, another busy week for the manager. Not only more players through the door, but also attending a Q&A which has impressed all who were there." "Yes, there's something about this cove that's hard to put the digit on. But he seems to have that likeability. Of course, likeability doesn't mean much in football does it..." "What's wrong with being likeable, Sir?" "I don't know, just how it seems. There seems to be a link to being unlikable and successful doesn't there? I mean to say, I never really liked old Red Nose, but his record at Old Trafford is phenomenal and something we probably won't see the like of again. Don't really like Mourinho, but again his record is superb. Well, except possibly at Spurs, but then, whose record is good there?" "Bill Nicholson, Sir?" "Exactly, 60 years ago!! Yes, being likeable doesn't mean much in this game." "True enough I suppose, Sir. look at Wilder." "I'd rather not! There's an unlikable an egg as you'll find and a face that could turn milk to yoghurt from 400 paces. On a dark night." "Do you really think there's a correlation between being unlikeable and being successful, Sir? Or is it perhaps more likely that people who are successful....just become unlikable to their unsuccessful rivals during and after the event?" "By Zicos safe! That's an excellent point, Stubbs! Get to the end of the season and Moore is still likeable to us...and yet hated by the opposites....that would surely mean we'd had a successful season. Wouldn't it?" "Quite possibly, Sir." "Excellent! "Shall I get the Champagne out, and the HMS pee the league meme?!" "Good grief Stubbs, we only used it last week! We're not using it again so soon are we?" "We have no choice really, Sir. Hargreaves has slashed this seasons meme budget. I don't know if you've looked in the top drawer. But we've got some really old ones to try and rehash." "Let me see.... .....man alive. What are we supposed to do with those?! Ok. Ok. Get the boat meme back out!" "Very good, Sir" Nigel Adkins, who replaced Lee Bowyer in March, took charge for the final 10 league games of last season, losing only once. However, the Addicks narrowly missed out on a playoff spot by goal difference, finishing in seventh place. The 56-year-old has been a popular appointment among the Charlton fanbase, with his man-management skills and nous for working with young talent seemingly a perfect match for the squad at his disposal. New owner Thomas Sandsgaard plans to invest in the remaining weeks of the window, adding to the five signings already made this summer. All five are set to feature in the matchday squad this weekend for their opening fixture against Sheffield Wednesday, a side they last faced just two years ago in the Championship. Charlton lost on both occasions against the Owls in 2019-20, but that will not be in their minds on Saturday. The Addicks will fancy their chances of claiming all three points on home soil as they look to kickstart the new campaign in style. CHARLTON WEDNESDAY Darren Moore now has a huge task in getting his new players to gel quickly, with a strong start needed if they are to have any chance of bouncing back into the second tier. Wednesday have won each of their last three meetings against Charlton, scoring seven goals in the process. The Owls Boss will need to decide who gets the nod at centre forward, with new signings Florian Kamberi and Lee Gregory both joining the club. Edited August 6, 2021 by Lord Snooty 42 13 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanningtonowl Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 HMSPTL sets sail!!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Django Posted August 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 6, 2021 2 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOWL Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Don't wish to be repetitive but... We are going up We are going up We are going up We are going up 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post WalthamOwl Posted August 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 6, 2021 Brilliant. So pleased this is back! Looking forward to seeing what team Moore will name. Personally wouldn’t start Green, hope Corbeanu starts instead of him. Think he is going to be a hell of a player for us. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post andytrig Posted August 6, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 6, 2021 Bit premature Snoots, mind you Lady Snooty has mentioned it's an ongoing issue... 1 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musn't Grumble Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 That Wednesday team looks a darn sight stronger than it did three months ago! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axolotl Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 The difference between end of last season and start of this is remarkable. Feeling a lot more confident about the season ahead, and think, in Moore, we've got a blinding manager. What makes that even more incredible is how the bad news continued on into the off-season! A few weeks/months ago, I'd have had us down to struggle this season. Things look - and feel - a lot better, and a lot more positive now. UTO WAWAW 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Snooty Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 8 minutes ago, andytrig said: Bit premature Snoots, mind you Lady Snooty has mentioned it's an ongoing issue... Ye Gods, but that were true! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronio Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Nice one Snoots. Looks like we are ready to go. Can't wait, hopefully a nice performance from the players tomorrow. Reckon we will win this one, a big 4-0 Wednesday win to send the Owls to the top of the league. Kamberi with two, Johnson and Wing the other scorers. Lets do this!! 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watto Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Got to be the most unpredictable starting line up ever for our first game of the season 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReginaldD Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Feeling confident, new start hope we can build some momentum 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owly Mowly Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Those new lads will get a great welcome from the travelling 3,000. Bet it will be a great atmosphere - let’s hope it’s one to celebrate at the end 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robowl4life Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 We are ******** solid at the back! Midfield is a bit tasty and upfront suddenly looking a bit of alright. Lets ******** ave it you blue and white wizzzzzaaaaarrrrrrds!!! BELIEVE!!!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlsfan_72 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon Nick Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 10 minutes ago, andytrig said: Bit premature Snoots, mind you Lady Snooty has mentioned it's an ongoing issue... Agree, it was always just around midnight, GMT, "0 hours Zulu" in pilot talk. This earlier time might be the charm... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 I'm giddy as a kipper, tonight feels like Christmas Eve. Looking forward to see how this squad develops and delighted to have football back Tomorrow is going to be a long day waiting until 5:30. Nothing to fear from Charlton, but not putting any expectations on us just yet. Hoping for a decent performance, a win would be nice and our recent history of opening day away games is in our favour. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costello 77 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 "by zico's safe" Still laughing. Marvelous stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG D Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 33 minutes ago, Musn't Grumble said: That Wednesday team looks a darn sight stronger than it did three months ago! Starting line up at Cardiff last season 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashamanic Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 If he goes with a back 4, then Hunt and Iorfa are certainties and Hutchinson and Palmer close, but apart from Bannan, the rest of the team looks like anyone could play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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