A beam of light from Ramsgate

Skilled writer though he is, VOTV editor Rick Everitt can veer towards pessimism and even cynicism. In all fairness one might say in that sense he represents the typical Charlton supporter. Indeed, some are far more gloomy and make their views known at high volume at homw games.

So it is a pleasing surprise to see the Rickster writing about a Charlton revival from the Isle of Thanet and in particular praising Lee Bowyer: Take a bow boss, you deserve it after Bradford

Everitt writes: '[T]here is already a sense that Bowyer is the most suitable person to manage Charlton since Chris Powell – and, perhaps with the addition of Phil Parkinson, one of only three really cut out for the job from the 12 incumbents since Alan Curbishley left in 2006.'

'He gives the firm impression of taking no nonsense, in contrast to a predecessor for whom nonsense was never more than a microphone away.' I would add to that I think Bowyer showed considerable tact and maturity in his remarks about the kilted bovver boy now in charge of Bradford City.