Charlton went down 0-2 to Leyton Orient from two goals in time added on late last night. Only just over 1,300 witnessed the defeat and some of them may have come through the Blackwall Tunnel.
Fans on socials were dispirited both by the performance and some rather repetitive remarks by coach Nathan Jones afterwards. Renewed calls were made for his resignation and various names suggested, although there are no firm indications that those in charge (whomsoever they may be) think there is a vacancy.
Leamington v. Rochdale was chosen late for pay per view streaming on global television, but as I had bought my ticket, I decided to go in the freezing cold to Harbury Lane, one fan commenting that I was wrapped up like the abominable snowman. If you add on those watching the stream, the crowd was bigger than at Charlton.
Unsurprisingly for a former EFL team near the top of the National League, Rochdale were by far the better football team and won 2-0, but there were no calls for the manager to be sacked after 15 years and home fans congratulated those who had made the long trip south.
There was, however, a very odd celebration when Rochdale scored their opening goal. Their striker jumped into the crowd and hugged a tree. The referee didn't see the joke and awarded a yellow card.
I also had the misfortune to have Sid and Doris Bonkers sitting behind me. The Dale fans in front of me got fed up with their stream of abuse and looked ready to clock them. I apologised to the Dale fans, saying they were known nutcases and calm was restored.
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