It looked as if substitute Kanu might have saved Charlton total embarrassment against Gatwick Airport at The Valley this evening with a well-taken equaliser in the second half, but a goal keeping error by Maynard-Brewer let Crawley back into the game.
The Addicks had a half chance from a corner, but Campbell
couldn’t get his foot on the ball.
Six minutes were added on to no avail, although Jones had
come on. It was all a bit
scrappy. Rob Elliot was booked. A late corner was the last opportunity.
It was a cold evening in SE7, a small crowd and a flat game
that lacked quality with the visitors going ahead in the first half through
Swan. They had three former Addicks in
their starting line-up, as well as the visiting manager.
Charlton were booed off at half time with some boos directed
at manager Nathan Jones as he went down the tunnel.
Steve Brown said that the right team won, it was another lacklustre performance by Charlton. Nathan Jones was booed by the Covered End as he applauded them.
Charlton remain 12th in a tight table, but just four points above a relegation position.
The Addicks had eleven shots, but just three on target, as against six for Crawley. They won three corners to zero, but were unable to make use of them. Crawley had the edge in possession.
A long-term fan from SE7 now living in South-West London commented: 'The question with NJ is does he have a plan to improve things that the owners have bought into. Do they trust him with their money? I cant see any plan. Its tinker, tinker, no idea of the best team and tactics. Not a fan of constantly changing manager but this can’t continue.'
In his post match remarks, Nathan Jones was in Welsh windbag mode, lots to say, but no real explanation to offer: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/sport/it-was-an-edgy-night-nathan-jones-on-charlton-athletic-fans-dishing-out-the-boos-after-loss-to-crawley-town/
He might like to consider taking the walk outside the tent, but I don't think he will. He is stubborn and would be due substantial compensation if removed.
As always, my question is, who is the quality manager who would want to take over?
Wyn! This cannot go on. NJ is a useless half-wit. His only significant action this season was hounding Alfie May out of the club. He has to go before the weekend. The club should beg Chris Powell to come back.
ReplyDeleteChris Powell won't come back and any decent manager is going to look twice. Changing the manager does not overcome the average nature of the players or the problems with the decision -making structure that Peter Varney has tactfully referred to.
ReplyDeleteSo you are happy to continue with Nathan Jones. I hope you enjoy League 2.
ReplyDeleteSacking Jones would cost a lot in compensation, I would rather spend the money on players. I think we will end up mid-table, but it wouldn't bother me that much playing in League Two, we could well get promoted.
ReplyDeleteIf Jones had an ounce of decency he would accept a compromise pay-off and piss-off.
ReplyDeleteYou clearly don't care what division Charlton reside in. I do. I believe our level is Championship I believe our ground is excellent for Championship football and I believe the crowd would return, in the Campionship.
Dropping into League two could well bring about the end CAFC.