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06/11/26 Press Conference Summary - Charlton away
https://www.sufc.co.uk/videos/cc51b0d5-3b13-4515-9732-0533f9664fa3
Heavily paraphrased summary.
Andy Giddings
Are Bamford and Phillips OK to return tomorrow?
- got a late fitness test on Pat but Kalvin passed fit and trained yesterday, def on the train to London this aft. Pat's been on the grass training but has to be able to get though the physical contact test so fingers crossed he'll come thru that and travel with us.
Particularly with contacts to shoulders on a hiding to nothing if can't get there in time?
- yeh, it's postion-specific as well, up against 2 or 3 centre halves .
How good to have Phillips back, got POTM, evidence of his impact over last few weeks
- rightly so off the pitch and most importantly on it. Performance been good, coincides with us picking up bit of momentum, he's been at the heartbeat of that, was an outstanding deal that was put together, and he wanted to come and play for me and our club. Putting in performances that are improving us game by game.
Timescale on Rothwell?
- minor op that will keep him out till after int break so might miss Watford,Soton but be available for selection game after that. Tweak in groin had a scan.
After Preston everybody else OK?
- everybody's ready to go again
Three important players out for Preston , how much more confident in squad depth are you the fact that seen it through there, players come in that not played a lot of football and helped get the victory?
- good question, have to get through games/sets of games, had to do that at start of season. Have talked at length about missing Femi, Burrows (who was outstanding tuesday), Ryan and Chong. For a successful season not just about those that play 46 games, about those that come in for 5,10,15 games, competition for places, a 21/22/23 man game.
Do you find yourself plotting how much a certain player might have to play so will be available maybe 3 weeks hence?
- always , discussions daily , always plotting. Still a big supporter of the old reserve team scenario, not just for getting competitive match minutes but also for younger players to get experience playing older players in competitive game.
Does amalgamation of Premier League 2 happen so much any more?
- no, cos only allowed to play 3 and some games are long way from home plus we have the schedule of the Championship. Trying to get a bounce game - a friendly in international break for those players. Speaking to conditioners Tom Little and Matt Prestridge all the time about minutes - was the talk about why we can't start Femi - we can but he'd have to come of after about 35 mins - not a good look.
Doherty in that bracket as well, need to get fit in first team rather than week or 2 in ressers
- always train with us but it's return to playing return to (full) training for them, that's the challenge.
Where's Doherty in terms of being readier to be involved?
- every training session good, they top up after, come in on days off, understand they're not in same situation as thsoe that been playing regular, so have to work hard. He's working his way back and glad to have him back with us.
At the risk of sounding repetitive , contracts and lads looking to target, any movement there?
- no , will tell you when we get close. Important tying players down, building the team.
What are you expecting from Charlton?
- committed passionate manager, cares about his team and his career, always super competitive against Nathan's teams, like a lot he's had challenges this season. Scenes of him knee sliding with his players last time still fresh in my memory, game was killed by refereeing decisions but attitude of players was outstanding. Away end appreciated the efforts of the players and take another big effort before international break to go and get a result.
That match was extraordinary - 2 off yet still chances to win
- ridiculous afternoon, I've said enough about certain refereeing that afternoon to last me a lifetime so thanks for reminding me (or did I bring it up LOL?). Players getting up to speed with performances we're in decent nick. Always good atmosphere there and away fans travel in numbers to The Valley.
Danny Hall
how close is Femi to starting?
- there's no gimmes. I'm all over Hamza, known him a long time , know what his attitude's about, I see things others don't , difficult season for him last season but what he did for us second part of the [24/25] season , different position his versatility, his attitude, his success in the game, pretty much ever present when they won the championship. He's played in one of the best sides in the championship last 4/5 years, played for a manager who's now managing Man City, who's quite good and doesn't pick players on sentiment, I don't either, pick them cos they can do a job for us.
So Femi's got to get past Hamza, get up to speed and take the shirt off him. Looking for consistent back 4, consistent midfield maybe chop and change it at top of the pitch, formation wise might change shape. So up to him to get shirt as it is for Sam McCallum to get it off Burrows. If he gets up to speed got 2 good players that position, and Matt as well if he does.
Femis' come on a bit higher up,last couple games and shifted back naturally, so gives you another option in that area esp. given Ryan out
- absolutely spot on. Said before Ben can play there, started his career as a CF, Femi can play out there as well, his best work is at top of the pitch,
How's Sydie been this week? Also you said no one's seen best of him yet, what areas you looking at to nudge it up?
- consistency, decision making, sometimes could play quicker. On his way to good career. Been really humble and quiet this week [laughing], not noticed him. Drives us all, delighted with him. Consistency is the key.
Is it encouraging as well that he recognises that?
- Sydie'll be disappointed he doesn't get in Thomas Tuchel's next squad. You want that ambition that drive, confidence
How do plans differ for this next international break?
- just keep heads down, keep moving forward, deal with setbacks.
Has the break come at a good time?
- be some boys going off - Jordan for Ghana, Ben for Chile, Chong for Curacao, couple in the Irish squads, hope they come back healthy. Same for other clubs in championship though.
Interviewer #3
This team's massively improved in creating/taking chances since last break, how nice is it to have goal scoring midfielders, something a lot of managers would want?
- every manager wants goals from all over the place, win 4-0, doesn't always pan out that way (such as conceding early at Preston) . You used word massively , to use that word you have to underpin that with situation we were in with injuries and comment on that as well. Also need to be good out of possession, clean sheets
Does it ease the pressure on strikers when midfielder gets a hat trick or does it mean striker should do more?
- not necessarily. Goals are goals whoever they fall to, don't want a 30 goal striker and finish 12th, the team is the star.
How was Jairo after his return?
- yeah he was good, shows the characters we have in the group, been a difficult period for him.
An area of the pitch we are well stocked but things happen and we felt tactically it was right to play Jairo there and he can be pleased with his performance [made point about reserve team football again]. Keeps himself ready, doesn't let anyone down.
https://www.sufc.co.uk/videos/cc51b0d5-3b13-4515-9732-0533f9664fa3
Heavily paraphrased summary.
Andy Giddings
Are Bamford and Phillips OK to return tomorrow?
- got a late fitness test on Pat but Kalvin passed fit and trained yesterday, def on the train to London this aft. Pat's been on the grass training but has to be able to get though the physical contact test so fingers crossed he'll come thru that and travel with us.
Particularly with contacts to shoulders on a hiding to nothing if can't get there in time?
- yeh, it's postion-specific as well, up against 2 or 3 centre halves .
How good to have Phillips back, got POTM, evidence of his impact over last few weeks
- rightly so off the pitch and most importantly on it. Performance been good, coincides with us picking up bit of momentum, he's been at the heartbeat of that, was an outstanding deal that was put together, and he wanted to come and play for me and our club. Putting in performances that are improving us game by game.
Timescale on Rothwell?
- minor op that will keep him out till after int break so might miss Watford,Soton but be available for selection game after that. Tweak in groin had a scan.
After Preston everybody else OK?
- everybody's ready to go again
Three important players out for Preston , how much more confident in squad depth are you the fact that seen it through there, players come in that not played a lot of football and helped get the victory?
- good question, have to get through games/sets of games, had to do that at start of season. Have talked at length about missing Femi, Burrows (who was outstanding tuesday), Ryan and Chong. For a successful season not just about those that play 46 games, about those that come in for 5,10,15 games, competition for places, a 21/22/23 man game.
Do you find yourself plotting how much a certain player might have to play so will be available maybe 3 weeks hence?
- always , discussions daily , always plotting. Still a big supporter of the old reserve team scenario, not just for getting competitive match minutes but also for younger players to get experience playing older players in competitive game.
Does amalgamation of Premier League 2 happen so much any more?
- no, cos only allowed to play 3 and some games are long way from home plus we have the schedule of the Championship. Trying to get a bounce game - a friendly in international break for those players. Speaking to conditioners Tom Little and Matt Prestridge all the time about minutes - was the talk about why we can't start Femi - we can but he'd have to come of after about 35 mins - not a good look.
Doherty in that bracket as well, need to get fit in first team rather than week or 2 in ressers
- always train with us but it's return to playing return to (full) training for them, that's the challenge.
Where's Doherty in terms of being readier to be involved?
- every training session good, they top up after, come in on days off, understand they're not in same situation as thsoe that been playing regular, so have to work hard. He's working his way back and glad to have him back with us.
At the risk of sounding repetitive , contracts and lads looking to target, any movement there?
- no , will tell you when we get close. Important tying players down, building the team.
What are you expecting from Charlton?
- committed passionate manager, cares about his team and his career, always super competitive against Nathan's teams, like a lot he's had challenges this season. Scenes of him knee sliding with his players last time still fresh in my memory, game was killed by refereeing decisions but attitude of players was outstanding. Away end appreciated the efforts of the players and take another big effort before international break to go and get a result.
That match was extraordinary - 2 off yet still chances to win
- ridiculous afternoon, I've said enough about certain refereeing that afternoon to last me a lifetime so thanks for reminding me (or did I bring it up LOL?). Players getting up to speed with performances we're in decent nick. Always good atmosphere there and away fans travel in numbers to The Valley.
Danny Hall
how close is Femi to starting?
- there's no gimmes. I'm all over Hamza, known him a long time , know what his attitude's about, I see things others don't , difficult season for him last season but what he did for us second part of the [24/25] season , different position his versatility, his attitude, his success in the game, pretty much ever present when they won the championship. He's played in one of the best sides in the championship last 4/5 years, played for a manager who's now managing Man City, who's quite good and doesn't pick players on sentiment, I don't either, pick them cos they can do a job for us.
So Femi's got to get past Hamza, get up to speed and take the shirt off him. Looking for consistent back 4, consistent midfield maybe chop and change it at top of the pitch, formation wise might change shape. So up to him to get shirt as it is for Sam McCallum to get it off Burrows. If he gets up to speed got 2 good players that position, and Matt as well if he does.
Femis' come on a bit higher up,last couple games and shifted back naturally, so gives you another option in that area esp. given Ryan out
- absolutely spot on. Said before Ben can play there, started his career as a CF, Femi can play out there as well, his best work is at top of the pitch,
How's Sydie been this week? Also you said no one's seen best of him yet, what areas you looking at to nudge it up?
- consistency, decision making, sometimes could play quicker. On his way to good career. Been really humble and quiet this week [laughing], not noticed him. Drives us all, delighted with him. Consistency is the key.
Is it encouraging as well that he recognises that?
- Sydie'll be disappointed he doesn't get in Thomas Tuchel's next squad. You want that ambition that drive, confidence
How do plans differ for this next international break?
- just keep heads down, keep moving forward, deal with setbacks.
Has the break come at a good time?
- be some boys going off - Jordan for Ghana, Ben for Chile, Chong for Curacao, couple in the Irish squads, hope they come back healthy. Same for other clubs in championship though.
Interviewer #3
This team's massively improved in creating/taking chances since last break, how nice is it to have goal scoring midfielders, something a lot of managers would want?
- every manager wants goals from all over the place, win 4-0, doesn't always pan out that way (such as conceding early at Preston) . You used word massively , to use that word you have to underpin that with situation we were in with injuries and comment on that as well. Also need to be good out of possession, clean sheets
Does it ease the pressure on strikers when midfielder gets a hat trick or does it mean striker should do more?
- not necessarily. Goals are goals whoever they fall to, don't want a 30 goal striker and finish 12th, the team is the star.
How was Jairo after his return?
- yeah he was good, shows the characters we have in the group, been a difficult period for him.
An area of the pitch we are well stocked but things happen and we felt tactically it was right to play Jairo there and he can be pleased with his performance [made point about reserve team football again]. Keeps himself ready, doesn't let anyone down.
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