Charlton v Blades Pre-match press conference

[Bartleby]

A brief summary of the main points, paraphrased.

Transfers

-couple of inquiries, in and out
-can't comment on any names you chuck at me
-be good to sort summat befote southamnpton

Has defensive issues v Mansfield been addressed?

-that team should have been good enough
-if someone doesn't do a job on edge of area (twice) it makes it difficult
-credit to Nigel, took their chances
-data told us 19/20 times we win that game
-some didn't take the opportunity to impress me
-it did hurt

Is Peck back in the fold?

-yes, delighted about it

Charlton

-last game it would have been nice to turn it around straight away, was off back of a 0-5, was chaotic, 97m winner
-like Charlton as a club - a southern Sheff Utd, working class, tough
-nearly took a job there and had two loan spells there

Is everyone else OK?

-were some genuine issues that required some players resting v Mansfield
-Ogbene back
-Peck won't start the game
-Need to be careful with Tom Davies
-but other than that ready to rock and roll

Calibre of players we're looking for?

-no point going for squad fillers

Gus's contract extension

-there's been a discussion, I've not been involved

Do you personally want to keep him?

-want to keep my best players
-if he doesn't want to be here that's a different issue

Bindon deadline

-with us till end of season
-still got a bit to learn but he's exactly what you want from a player

 

[mattbianco1]

-data told us 19/20 times we win that game

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