Charlton v QPR 9 Aug 22 0 - 0 ET 5-3 (1st Rnd Carabao Cup)

Although I don't think he should, I expect him to make a 9-11 changes. Perhaps the only player to keep his place will be Kakay and I suppose Dunne.

In some ways it makes sense - he is a new manager who wants to assess his new squad and give players a chance. However I don't think it will help our chances in the match if we do make that many changes (unless Charlton do the same of course!)


I expect it could be something like:

Walsh
Kakay Gubbins Dunne Hamalainen
Dozzell Masterson Owens
Shodipo Bonne Thomas

Thomas wasn't on the bench on Saturday so maybe he had a knock and will miss out. Armstrong had a knock too so I think he could be on the bench, along with Roberts if he makes it.

interesteting from Beale. Field will start as he is captain as will Adomah

www.qpr.co.uk/news/club-news/players-must-earn-qpr-shirt-080822/


eam selection for Charlton trip

“This will see two new managers in only their third game for their clubs playing in a London derby. At this stage you are still putting your identity and your stamp on the team so it is important we don’t make too many changes – and with five subs you can change half your outfield team during the game.

“There has been a nice feel-good factor around the building after the win against Middlesbrough at the weekend and we want to keep that going.

“We will make some changes but only with players that have earned it rather than giving out the shirt without people having earned it with their training.”

Players’ feedback

“In Germany I spoke to the players who were at the club last year to reflect on last season – the highs, the lows, the bits in between. There were a few things that came out from that but one of the big ones was the standards in training, as well as earning the shirt and there being no hierarchy in the squad, so everyone is on the same level and is given the same opportunity. I was really pleased to hear that.

“You have to be sensible with players coming back from injury or people you might need to give a rest, but you have to earn the shirt – and the shirt is earned every day in training. It isn’t just what the fans see in a game, it is how you are around the building and as a team-mate.

“Ultimately, the question is would your team-mate pick you? Whenever a player comes to see me that is the first question I ask them – would your team-mates pick you?”

Charlton memories

“I played there as a young academy player for eight or nine years. Neil Banfield (assistant coach) was the boss there at the time and he used to push and provoke me. That was my first introduction to him. He moved on in 1997 and I moved on in 1999.

“Damian Matthew (assistant coach) went to Charlton in 2007 as a youth team coach and went on to be their U23 coach and then first-team coach.

“It is a club close to all of our hearts in terms of fond memories so it is nice to go back. I am looking forward to it.

Charlton’s approach

“Both teams come into this match in a good place.

“Their manager Ben Garner, like me, knows how confidence and morale rolls on. He is still implementing his philosophy. Ben has been there the same amount of time that I have been here after a hugely successful period for himself at Swindon. They may make changes where they need to but I expect the game to be a highly-competitive one.”

Sam Field to skipper the side

"Sam will be captain on Tuesday night. It will be a nice personal moment for him. He is someone that has impressed me. I think we have a number of players here who are capable of being captain – Rob Dickie, Jimmy Dunne, Lyndon Dykes, Seny Dieng – in terms of what they give behind the scenes, but I feel tomorrow it is right for Sam to lead the team.

“He is consistent with his levels every day, he has emotional control, he is one that doesn’t speak a lot but when he does he speaks for the team and with a lot of sense. It’s important I help promote that and push it.

“I like the way that he sees the game for everybody rather than just himself and I want to recognise the work he has done since I came in.”

Team news

“There are one or two players from the weekend who won’t be risked from the start but will be involved. We want to give them the recovery time they need after not having a full pre-season. There are one or two players who have been training very well who have been unfortunate to miss out who I want to reward – someone like Albert Adomah who came on at the weekend and did ever-so-well. They will be rewarded with a place in the team.

“Sinclair Armstrong is fit. Jake (Clarke-Salter) is unfortunately still missing and we are still waiting on results to find out the seriousness of his injury.”

Beale confirmed following Saturday’s win over 'Boro that midfielder Taylor Richards will be out for six to eight weeks.

Straight to penalties I believe

From Beale's latest comments it appears that both Roberts and Sinclair Armstrong will start so based on his previous comments it seems that Field, Roberts, Armstrong and Albert are in the starting line up.

I'd also think that Bonne will be given a starting place against his old team.

Managers say the strangest things.

Whilst effort on the training ground is a positive surely players earn the shirt by performing on the pitch. It's no good having someone who stars  on the training ground every day but doesn't perform on the pitch.

I can only think that Nico must be one brilliant trainer because I don't think any of his team mates would have the poor judgement to say they would pick him!

Dieng
Kakay Dickie Dunne Hamalainen
Field Dozzell
Adomaah Thomas Chair
Bonne

That's the starting XI

Subs: Walsh, Drewe, Masterson (what does he have to do to get a start?), Joahansen, Shodipo, Roberts, Armstrong, Dykes