Charlie Oatway

[Albion Rob]

I can't help but feel that our season died on its arse the day he got injured against QPR.

I have been one of his critics and he's certainly not blessed with silky skills but his fighting spirit would have been invaluable. We'd probably have beaten Crewe and maybe picked up a few other points along the way.

He certainly would not have let the heads drop like the have been lately.

Get well soon Charlie

 

[MattewEdwards ShinPads]

Agreed!

 

[sir danny cullip]

Never thought id hear myself say it but we do miss charlie

 

[sully]

It's been said many times, now, but it gets more and more obvious as the weeks go by.

I don't suppose there's any chance he'll play again this season, is there? It'll probably be too late anyway.

 

[Theatre of Trees]

Yep. We're missing natural leaders on the park.

 

[Da Man Clay]

I dont think he will ever play football again. We have really missed him this season as we have no leaders in the team.

 

[London Irish]

As one who's always rated his contribution to the team, I agree that we missed him, but the failure to sign a striker has cost us far more.

 

[Fatboy Quim]

Charlie was inspirational against Palace at Sellhurst. He's been very sorely missed.

Hammond and Chippy doesn't work for me. I'm sorry to say that Chippy has been very poor this season. and with him and Hammond in the middle we are slow.

Hammond seems to only play at one pace (which for centre mid, when in need of a battle and partnered with Chippy, is not quick enough) on the left, however, i think he is very good.

Nicolas, i feel would have been an ideal replacement for Charlie, while he does run about like a headless chicken at times and dives in too much, Alexis is the battler we need with Charlie out. IMHO

 

[Schrödinger's Toad]

Nicolas, i feel would have been an ideal replacement for Charlie, while he does run about like a headless chicken at times and dives in too much, Alexis is the battler we need with Charlie out. IMHO

Totally agreed. Massive mistake never to have given him a run there post Oatway's injury.

As a mild Oatway-knocker, I'm pleased to say he's impressed me this season; it was noticeable not only how strong the more obvious aspects of his game were, but also the extent to which he was trying to get it down and play football, and largely suceeding in doing so. We've certainly missed him.

 

[London Irish]

Totally agreed. Massive mistake never to have given him a run there post Oatway's injury.

As a mild Oatway-knocker, I'm pleased to say he's impressed me this season; it was noticeable not only how strong the more obvious aspects of his game were, but also the extent to which he was trying to get it down and play football, and largely suceeding in doing so. We've certainly missed him.

Look forward to another conversion on the road to Damacus next season, re. McGhee

 

[Tim]

Yup

Butters doesnt seeme to lead the team in the same way.

 

[Yorkie]

It's been said many times, now, but it gets more and more obvious as the weeks go by.

I don't suppose there's any chance he'll play again this season, is there? It'll probably be too late anyway.

No. He had another operation today to remove the pins that have been holding his ankle together.
Hopefully that has been successful.

I have said several times that his injury was the turning point.

 

[Basil Fawlty]

I think we're diffinitely missing Charlie Oatway, thank you Marcus Bean (spl?) for ruining our season.

 

[*Gullsworth*]

Never thought id hear myself say it but we do miss charlie

same

 

[thedonkeycentrehalf]

I don't suppose there's any chance he'll play again this season, is there? It'll probably be too late anyway.

Saw him in the pub on Saturday night and he was still on crutches and Yorkies comment seems to confirm that we've seen the last of him for this season.

What this thread really needs is Uncle Buck to admit that we are missing Charlie.

 

[Schrödinger's Toad]

Look forward to another conversion on the road to Damacus next season, re. McGhee

Don't hold your breath!

 

[London Irish]

What this thread really needs is Uncle Buck to admit that we are missing Charlie.

There's more chance of him becoming a Celtic season ticket holder

 

[BUTTERBALL]

Charlie Oatway!

 

[Les Biehn]

I don't rate Charlie but for a few games before he got injured he and the team were playing well. I also agree MM has messed up not using Nicolas as his replacement.

 

[Yorkie]

I don't rate Charlie but for a few games before he got injured he and the team were playing well. I also agree MM has messed up not using Nicolas as his replacement.

Nicolas couldn't replace Charlie in any way shape or form.