In the squad?

By Nick Blackbourn
September 18 2009

Having the 100% winning record fall last time out gives this Charlton side the chance to show how they handle a setback. Granted, a draw against Southampton wasn't a bad result, but I'm sure the players felt they could have won it. We will see the reaction at Carrow Road.

Norwich, despite some early season losses and a new manager, will surely improve on their 14th place position in the table at the close of the season. A mid-week fixture against MK Dons, however, resulted in a defeat and a number of injury concerns.

The Addicks will be pleased to face a weakened side and with few injury worries of their own will hope to get a result. Leon McKenzie is heavily tipped to be involved against one of his former sides, but it is unlikely he will dislodge Deon Burton in the starting line-up. One of Tuna or McLeod will sacrifice a place on the bench to accommodate. Parkinson will hope to name another unchanged side.

There is an excellent opportunity to get some points against a potential promotion rival on Saturday. The frustration of the the Southampton game will be put aside and the team at the moment should have the confidence and ability to control the game. That said, Norwich will be desperate to get the home fans on the side and will make it difficult for the Addicks.

Paul Lambert has had time to settle in as manager and after mid-week disappointment his side will want to atone at Carrow Row. I think this will be a tight, low scoring game and a draw would not surprise me. This Charlton side has a great will to win; if the score is tied late in the game I'm sure we will keeping pressing to the whistle, and hopefully nick a win.