Frustration for Jeffers
Francis Jeffers admits he has endured the worst campaign of his career.
Francis Jeffers admits he has endured the worst campaign of his career after failing to sparkle at Charlton Athletic.The England cap ended a frustrating stint at Arsenal by moving across London to join Charlton last summer.
But the striker has regularly been a substitute at The Valley and has mustered just five goals for the club this season.
He feels he has not been handed a proper chance to shine by manager Alan Curbishley and concedes it has been a campaign of bitter disappointment.
"I came to Charlton with very big ambitions to do well and score goals," said Jeffers.
"I thought I would come here and be given a chance to prove what I'm capable of.
"I don't think that has happened. This has been the most disappointing season of my career."
The former Everton hot shot admits Curbishley's preference for playing a lone striker has also diminished his prospects of establishing himself at The Valley.
He added: "The manager decided to play 4-5-1 quite early in the season and you can't knock that. We got results playing that way.
"But as a professional you can't just accept a certain formation means you'll play no part. You have to be confident you can do whatever the gaffer demands.
"The bottom line is I need to be playing. I've always said I will score goals if given the chance and I think my record proves that. It hurts to keep sitting on the bench. I'm desperate to play."
