Tranmere ... blow by blow

14.45: switched on CAFC Player, looking forward to a good, and perhaps historic, game. Five wins in a row at the start of the season ... whichever way you look at it, it seems to be an unlikely proposition for Charlton. And yet ... it actually is possible!

Team: Elliot; Richardson, Youga, Dailly, Llera; Sam, Semedo, Racon, Shelvey, Bailey; BurtonSubs: Randolph, Solly, Basey, Spring, Wagstaff, Tuna, McLeod

14.55: 40+ members logged-in to Charlton Life with 30 or so guests.

14.56: Can hear Oasis playing in the background at Tranmere – why play those tw@ts after their disgraceful behaviour towards fans this weekend.

14.59: crowd of approx. 5,500 expected today.

15.00: c’mon you reds! ... or blue and black stripes ... commentator mentions it is the smartest away kit in League One.

15.01: game started! Valley Floyd Road .......

15.03: Charlton fans quite loud, haven’t heard Tranmere yet.

15.05: Youga booked.

15.07: most possession with Charlton at the moment.

15.09: excellent shot by Jonjo met by great save from Tranmere goalie, but looks like it would have been off-side anyway.

15.13: first real opportunity, Dailly header just wide!

15.14: ooooh, Burton edge of penalty area, just over the top. Stats: 2 shots on target, 1 shot off-target, Tranmere none.

15.16: Charlton Life, 60 members on-line plus 40 guests.

15.21: according to stats on CAFC Player, Tranmere have had 51% of possession ... not from what I have heard in the commentary ... more like 60% Charlton!

15.25: Great headed goal by Sam.

15.27: Semedo, what a run ... and a brilliant goal, well done Jose!!! I am so pleased that he scored; I have rated him highly for a long time.

15.30: 4 shots on target, 1 off-target, none for Tranmere.

15.36: 55% possession, 5 shots on target, 2 off-target, still no Tranmere.


15.40: Charlton Life; 74 members and 44 guests ... getting more and more popular as the game goes on!

15.42: Bailey cross, just behind Racon, pity, could have been another.

15.45: Charlton have totally bossed this game from start to finish according to commentator.

15.46: Tranmere finally have their first real chance on goal, but saved easily by Elliott.

15.49: half-time, well done Charlton, lots of boos from the home crowd.

16.05: 2nd half starts.

16.09: Lloyd Sam, another header, great goal!

16.10: commentator, ‘game is as good as over’.

16.15: 61% possession, 7 shots on target, 2 off-target, versus Tranmere stats of 2 and 1.

16.16: away fans very loud, stand up if you love Charlton!

16.20: Kevin Lisbie equalises for Colchester against Leeds, brilliant.

16.22: Charlton Life 81 members and 44 guests

16.28: Nicky Bailey, 4th goal, wonderful.

16.29: the best start to our season of all time is going to happen!

16.36: Semedo off, Spring on ... well done Jose.

16.38: Tranmere opportunity, over the bar.

16.43: Tuna on for Jonjo.

16.46: 59% possession, 8 shots on target, 3 off-target, Tranmere 3 and 2. Fairly comprehensive.

16.51: 3 minutes added time.

16.53: yessssssssssssss, full-time, 4-0, a new record start to the season, bloody amazing!!!

Come on Charlton, what a great season.

I am so looking foward to the Brentford game next week.

And on the Pardew-watch ... Saints drew ... only 22 points ahead of them ;-)