Saturday 3 March 2012

Addicks go 13 points clear

Charlton have gone 13 points clear at the top of League One after their 1-0 victory at Bournemouth.  Sheffield United suffered a surprise 2-3 defeat at home to Oldham while the Massives secured a point away in a draw with pub team Rochdale.

Yann Kermorgant headed a stoppage-time winner from Danny Green's corner for the Addicks, although the home side complained it had not crossed the line.

Cherries striker Wes Thomas hit the post early on but home keeper Darryl Flahavan kept his side in the game with saves from Bradley Wright-Phillips and Danny Green either side of the break.

Danny Hollands and Dale Stephens went close for Charlton while ex-Addicks man Harry Arter shot wide for the hosts.

The 13th away victory for the Addicks eclipsed the previous best achieved in 1999-2000 when we were promoted to the Premiership.

Chris Powell admitted that it was 'a smash-and-grab victory.'   Bournemouth manager Lee Bradbury said, 'Charlton gave it a push towards the end and you would expect it of a team like them.'

Hamer suffered a slight twist of the ankle, but it does not appear to be too serious.

2 comments:

  1. Would this be the same Pub side, Rochdale, that held us to a 1-1 draw at The Valley?

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    1. I was being ironic in terms of how the Massives see such sides.

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