The news of the passing of Charlton journalist (and many other things) Kevin Nolan overshadowed today's decisive 4-0 FA cup win at Walsall. The word 'legend' is overused, but it applied to him. I didn't have the privilege of knowing him personally, but the tributes have been rolling in. Rick Everitt, who did know him, will be writing an appreciation tomorrow.
It was an unlikely combination of 'useless' players who put the Addicks ahead at the Bescot. Conor Coventry provided a cross which was firmly headed into the net by the Gasman.
Matt Godden then took advantage of a sloppy back pass to make it 0-2 with a tap in.
Walsall came out in the second half determined to unsaddle Charlton and did apply some pressure which the Addicks withstood.
The Gasman then put the game largely beyond doubt without another header.
The final goal came in time added on from another criticised player Tyreece Campbell. He swept home from inside the area.
Charlton players pushed the Gasman towards the away fans to salute them.
Pessimists were quick to respond with the comment that we had now found our level at last: League Two.
It would be nice to have a glamour tie, but we will probably end up away to Morecambe.
A cup shock indeed. We won !! A good draw at home may lift the fans' spirits (even me)
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