The Addicks have had what can only be described as an dreadful season in the Championship so far. Sitting third from bottom with the lowest amount of goals scored by any team is not where many fans expected their team to be when the season kicked off. Scoring just one goal in their last five league games (which came from a 92nd minute corner), Charlton simply have to improve if they are to remain in the Championship next year. They have bought in several new faces in the January transfer window but also sold a few, including French fan favourite Yann Kemorgant who netted a hat-trick for his new club Bournemouth this past weekend. So many fans expected the reds to travel to Wembley this year. But as scary as the end of the season may seem, their dreams are still within reach.
Church sends Charlton through to the Quarter Final |
rent way. A way in which no one could have imagined. The FA Cup. A trophy which year after year brings us shocks, incredible plot twists and fascinating Football. The Quarter finals will take place this weekend and the under-dogs are in perhaps the most enviable position of any team as they take on League One team Sheffield United. It sounds like a god-send for Charlton after beating one half of the Steel City but they may have their work cut out. The blades have now won 8 matches in a row since the start of February including a 1-0 over Premier League team Fulham in the FA Cup.
Sheffield will go into this match with a lot of momentum, there is no doubt about it. It will be up to the Addicks to halt that momentum from the word go and ideally get themselves an early lead. They have the talent to do it. Simon Church has become a crucial part of the offence in recent weeks and new signings Nego and Reza Ghoochannejhad will be eager to prove to the clubs new owner exactly what they can do.
Iranian international Reza Ghoochannejhad will be keen to net his first goal for his new club this weekend. |
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Manchester City vs Wigan
This means that no matter what the outcome, Charlton will have to face a top flight Premier League side in both the Semi Final and the Final. Current cup holders Wigan are in a rematch of their final last year as they take on runners-up Manchester City. Wigan have beaten the blues before and are well equipped to do it again. But City will be determined to play as well as they are in the league and stop Wigan from retaining the decorated trophy. So either way, Charlton IF matched up against either of these, are going to have an almighty task on their hands.
Current holders Wigan could potentially retain their title. |