A Right Good Hammering
Posted by Jasper Reed in Charlton, Premiership, West Ham | 25 February 2007
Never been prouder of my team than last night. Faced with arguably the most important match in their history, with so much irony, emotion and sentiment on display, Charlton produced a devastating performance against the hapless Hamsters. With internationals Young and Bent back, the squad well rested after 1 game in the last 21 days and all looking up to the challenge of staying in the league they were too quick and too skilful for their admittedly below strength opposition.
It was an all round team display of some proportions, but Id like to make special mention of 3 players;
Darren Ambrose – a useful squad player under Curbishley, he seems to have grown a leg since Pardew’s arrival. Pacy, and with the uncanny knack of arriving late in the box he took his goal very well and set up Thomas for the 4th. That West Ham tried to slow him down by kicking him in the air for first 10 minutes also does him credit.
Darren Bent – some Addicks feared he might never grace the red and white again, might not be fit to play in this game and could even have lined up in claret and blue for it. He stayed, he played, he scored. He IS the answer to England’s striking problems as a foil for Rooney. His speed and strength are massively underestimated, and give him any sort of a chance he just doesn’t miss. More than that, he does it all with style, modesty and good humour. In all honesty he is likely to be on his way in the summer whether we stay up or not, but he is quite simply one of Charlton’s all time greats
Alexandre Song – must admit I was sceptical about his signing, particularly as some Arsenal forums seemed to be none too concerned about his departure (David/Martin any thoughts?) By all accounts he made a reasonable debut at Old Trafford, but yesterday he was outstanding as ball winner and playmaker. Here’s hoping that much like Jerome Thomas, he may find life at The Valley more to his liking than the Arsenal stiffs…
I felt a little sorry for West Ham and the brave souls who stayed to the end. With Boa Morte, Upson and Neill watching from the stands it was up to the old guard to make a game of it, but they were not even close. It just goes to show that buying your way out of trouble is not always that simple, and with Curbishley used to presiding over mid season slides, there doesnt seem to be much he can do about it. Desperate times at Upton Park…
As for Charlton, March is crucial; away at Watford, then home to Newcastle before another potential 6 pointer against Wigan at The Valley. It’s far from over…
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