Rate the left side of Hartlepool, see what you think Keith, Horwood is a solid left back, and Monkhouse is under-rated I think, always gets a few goals a season for them and does a good shift there.
If Bjornsson plays, try not to laugh. Also, try running alongside Collins for pace, you'll beat him.
Think in general though they've done well not to be in the bottom 4, poor side imo.
Really good match in difficult conditions. One of the windiest games I've ever been to.
Horwood has a really sweet left foot and his free kick which was touched onto the bar to create the first goal was the highlight.
I was more impressed with Sweeney on the right than Monkhouse, although that might have been because Charlton's left back, Fry, was shocking.
In fact, Charltons defence was poor as a whole. Docherty and Dailly have their best days way behind them and will both need replacing if Charlton are to go up next season (on this showing they have no chance of finishing above Brighton and Southampton).
I'm surprised Abbott can get a game with Charlton, he was shocking. He was ok for Darlo a couple of years back, but is totally found out at this level.
Ecclestone was class though, he'll go far, great first touch and good awareness and finish for the Charlton goal.
Wright-Phillips looka bit disinterested tbh and they really missed Racon.
Goiod game all round, and beer is only £2 a pint.
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