Jerome Thomas: what was wrong at Charlton

Sulky or silky? Jerome Thomas has no doubts about his contribution at Charlton as he told 4-4-2 magazine: 'I played in 22 consecutive games [in the Premiership], proving beyond doubt that I could play at that level, and scored and set up a numer of goals. I remember a screamer against Spurs.'

'To think where the club is now is crazy,' Thomas commented. 'But I did sense a lack of ambition and when you're in the comfort zone it can become a dangerous place. There didn't appear to be that desire among the players to push on for Europe or strive to break into international football, and the lack of competition for places acclerated the malaise. With Curbs leaving and a host of managers following, it was a recipe for disaster.'

No Premiership berth for Mr Sulky

Hull City have decided that they do not have a place in their side for Jerome Thomas:
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The sulky 'bigger than the club' winger remains a 'free agent', i.e., he doesn't have a job.

Warnock's Master Plan, Part 94

Having completed the signing of secret weapon Darren Ambrose, Neil Warnock has signalled that he continues to be interested in Charlton rejects with Jerome Thomas his latest target. The Sulky One has been released by Pompey, having convincingly failed to demonstrate his Premiership qualities. Given that he always thought he was too good for Charlton, Palace are welcome to him.

As other blogs have commented, we managed to do a good deal with Cardiff on Mark Hudson. No doubt they are doing the Ayotollah in the streets of South Wales. Read an extensive interview in which he reflects on his time at Charlton here: Hudson. He expresses the view that the Bluebirds are a Premiership club in the making and let's hope he;s right because we have £250,000 riding on it.