Charlton moved to 12th in the League One table tonight after a 1-0 win over bottom club Burton Albion, but the performance gave vocal moaners a narrative. Some of the complaints seem to focus on Jones being Welsh, and call for 'real Charlton people' to get involved which could be code for Lee Bowyer.
Much criticised player Conor Coventry’s first goal for Charlton was enough to see off 10-man Burton and give the Addicks a first win in six games.
Coventry finally broke the Brewers’ resistance with eight minutes to go, firing home the loose ball after Max Crocombe had saved twice with Albion under pressure after the sending-off of charm merchant midfielder Charlie Webster.
A lacklustre first half saw Charlton have the better of the chances but lack a serious cutting edge in the final third. Charlton had far more shots and shots on target across the game, but possession was equally divided.
Miles Leaburn had two opportunities, one of which forced Crocombe into a comfortable save and Karoy Anderson also managed to send an attempt on target without seriously troubling the Burton stopper. This was perhaps no surprise to his many critics.
The home side looked threatening when they could get midfielder Webster into advanced areas, but it was Tomas Kalinauskas who went close for Albion early in the second half with a low shot that Ashley Maynard-Brewer had to get down well to save.
Webster saw red for his reaction to being hauled down by Terry Taylor leaving the Brewers with an uphill task, with Burton unable to hold on for a point.
I am grateful to CAFC Facts and Stats for pointing out: 'Charlton Athletic’s first league win in 6 games last night and brings up the same number of points gained after this many games played for the 3rd season in a row.'
I know nothing!
Some fans are once again calling for a change of manager, but our greatest success has been with managers who have served for long periods. Of course, there is no point in retaining a manager who is not good enough. However, there are not many quality managers available who want to come to Charlton with its 'structural' problems and demanding fans.
Given the confidence that many fans have in their own judgment, perhaps we should revive the idea of a fans' consultant, although Jonathan Acworth seems to have disappeared from view.
I have been watching football for over 70 years and I realise that I know very little. For a start I never see the team training. I was unable to go to a non-league game recently and listened to the radio commentary instead. Both the commentator and the analyst were first rate (better than Charlton) and having listened to them I understood some of the tactics.
People keep saying "we can't keep changing managers" I realise our record in that department ain't good. But why does that give the incompetent incumbent a free pass. Jones is useless and a scrappy 1.0 against 10 man Burton doesn't alter that fact.
ReplyDeleteQuality managers are reluctant to come to Charlton because of the opaque 'structure' (copyright P Varney), poor player recruitment and fans who run second to those of Spurs for excessive expectations. It's a poisoned chalice. Jones is a bit odd, but he's better than Karel Fraeye.
ReplyDeleteMy pet slug is better than Karel Fraye.
ReplyDeleteThe club should approach Chris Powell, I think he would come back.