Friday 16 April 2010

Borrowdale back as packs reshuffle for Saturday

Good news for Charlton fans - QPR have seen sense and have agreed to extend Gary Borrowdale's loan period at the Valley until the end of the season. Reports had indicated that Neil Warnock wanted him back to "have a look at him," but with QPR's season effectively over, it was hardly a critical decision and game time for the Addicks was probably in the best interests of all concerned.
We shouldn't overlook the contribution being made by Borrowdale. Our back four has looked as solid as it did in the first eight games of the season when Kelly Youga was patrolling the left corner. He might not be as attacking a player as Youga but he's sealed up the left side and the fact that you don't see too much from him in games speaks volumes.
Rob Elliot has been announced fit to return and Deon Burton looks ready for another go. I don't believe you should change a winning team if you can avoid it and Randolph should be rewarded for conceding only one goal in four and a half matches. The case for Burton starting with Forster is a strong one but the midfield formation is probably the key decision that will influence that. Burton and Forster are similar players and we would lack height with both upfront, although I can't remember Akpo Sodje winning too many headers in recent weeks.
By contrast, there's every chance Norwich will be without both Grant Holt and Wes Hoolahan at the Valley. I believe Holt is sitting out his second game of a two match suspension and Hoolahan is struggling with a thigh injury. All the signs look positive.

1 comment:

  1. Sadly, Sky Sports News is suggesting that Sam Sodje may miss the game with a swolen knee.

    That aside, it does all look good.

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