Reckon we still might have a sniff at Tosin on loan near the end of the window? I could see him potentially being utilised further up the pitch this time round with Travis out. Probably not realistic with Ayala in and the wages he is likely to command but hopefully something we are still monitoring.

Sounds like you should have watched the game.

Which Boro players were keeping Ayala out? I thought he was dropped due to not signing a new contract?

Agreed, another very positive performance from the young lad. Got to keep playing him now. What a bonus this looks to be as a signing, very excited to see what he can do. Shame for him that he doesn't get to do it in front of a a crowd but maybe that is ideal for him at this moment in time.

Brereton did well for me too. As did the whole team today, but we absolutely need to either create more real chances or be more ruthless in front of goal. Dack will make a difference, Armstrong can do it but we need one or two others to step up otherwise it'll be a nearly season and nice football will cease to give the satisfaction that it has done for me in our last 3 games (inc Leicester). Dolan is good enough for sure based on today. Keep playing him. Rothwell continued to give glimpses, I would write him off but he is so close to being so dangerous for us. Nyambe is one of the best right backs in our league. Holtby and Travis were very impressive. I'm finding it strange how nobody even recognised Kaminski, like even when Del Williams bundled him down in the box no eye contact at all even. Weird. Optimistic about the season ahead but we need to get wins and quickly.

Ayala compilation.

Tell you what, the ladies version is pretty nice with the red sponsor. Tempted to opt for this over the mens...

Aye but as has been mentioned before, you need to look at the deal for the duration of a contract. If Pears costs 300k and is on (for arguments sake) 8k per week over 3 years that is an outlay of just shy of 1.55mil. If we got an older Gk on a free but he was on 14k per week that would cost us just over 2.18 mil over 3 years. Just an example as a fee can sometimes be a distraction on here.

For me, no need to rest anyone for our 2nd game of the season. Johnson injured so Rothwell after an impressive cameo against Bournemouth deserves a start. Bell will never be good enough so stick JRC there til we get a proper left back and let Dolan off the leash against a less physical opponent than our Championship counterparts. Wharton should get a chance to show what he is about against Premier league opposition without risking us losing points in the process. Kaminski Nyambe Lenihan Wharton JRC Travis Buckley Rothwell Dolan Armstrong Brereton

I watched the game and dodged being on here as I was gutted with the result and can never bring myself to read the post-mortem. For me though, frustrating but we were beaten by 3 quality finishes and were the better side. Despite it sounding like the usual guff, I agree with Mowbray that the players should be happy with that level of performance, we just need some quality at the back as Bell and Del are playing to their limits while Lenihan needs a solid partner to prevent exposing his own weaknesses. If we don't get those defenders, well that is down to one man and so far it has cost us at least one point if not three.

It's quite exciting and equally nerve-wracking to know that the first we will see of our new foreign goalie will be straight into our first league game of the season. Still such an unknown for us all. Fingers crossed he is a good'un as we undoubtedly lost points last season with Walton in goal. Who knows, if he is authoritative in his area and can organise a defence we might see a significant improvement. Always positive first game of the season, plenty of time to be let down! COYB!!!

No chance.

Kaminski Nyambe Lenihan Williams Bell Travis Holtby Evans Brereton Armstrong JRC I'd go with the above and a 1-2 away win, goals from JRC and Armstrong. Buzzing for it despite genuine cause for concern regarding our defence.

That Millwall away shirt is delightful. Boston Celtics vibes.

Good write up here on Sarr, bit on website: https://www.cafc.co.uk/news/view/5e01defbc2b43/100-up-the-charlton-journey-of-naby-sarr

I think he's been the player of pre-season so far, despite the two clangers. I'm encouraged by his body language out on the pitch at the moment, he seems stronger and I think that has helped. Everything to prove still but I disagree with those that feel he might not have a role here, he would be in my starting 11 either side of Armstrong with Dolan on the other as things stand.

I think our defence picks itself at the moment with injuries and a lack of options. From the couple of games I've seen Dolan play I would want him to start today and see if he can seize the opportunity. Excited about his potential. I'd give Johnson a go in the middle as on his day he can thread some nice balls to the guys up top. Holtby deep seems to be a thing so I'd like to stick at that for now and see if he can thrive as for me he hasn't hit the level I hoped he would since joining. Looking forward to a competetive match and hopefully Brereton to continue to show his form. Fisher JRC Lenihan Wharton Bell Travis Holtby Johnson Brereton Armstrong Dolan

Just looking at what kind of side we might put out if we didn't sign or sell anyone at all (and don't retain Downing). It's potentially not actually that bad in my opinion but, echoing what we've all been saying, it is so clear that an experienced Gk and Cb would go so, so far towards improving us. Hilton Nyambe Lenihan Wharton JRC Travis Evans Brereton Dack Armstrong Gallagher Subs: Fisher, Williams, Bell, Rothwell, Johnson, Chapman, Buckley, Holtby Extras: Williams, Carter, Bell, Bennett, Vale...

Haven't seen any hate just that he's not good enough to play for Blackburn Rovers in the Championship.

Should never be a starter let alone captain. I would be looking to move him on ASAP.

I don't like that lineup but all I care about is the result today. Shame no Brereton and how Bennett gets in at Lb I don't know... I never thought I'd see Mulgrew start again for us. He was great for us in league 1, not so great in this league. Hopefully he ends his time with us on a high.

Guess we know how important fans are for football, as our team plays and none of us get the privilege of watching while Sky keep collecting the coin.

Resume whenever (and however) we can, then take a break then, then start a new season. That then becomes the start date for all seasons moving forwards. Abolish the transfer window worldwide. That could work?

Congratulations to you both, same thing happened to us following the birth of our little man last week. ?

I think from memory it was more that people would take him short term. Shows more where we were at that point compared to where we are now in just a couple of months.