'A game too far'

That was the verdict of Nathan Jones on the 3-0 defeat at Wrexham with Charlton hit with injuries - and that to Lloyd Jones sounds particularly worrying: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/sport/nathan-jones-defeat-at-wrexham-a-game-too-far-as-charlton-battle-with-injuries-ahead-of-play-off-campaign/

I was surprised that so many Charlton fans thought that Wrexham would roll over in the same way as Wycombe.  They had automatic promotion in their sights.   What they have created from a non-league start is not a circus but a minor global brand.

Unfortunately after being 0-2 down Stockport managed to beat Lincoln 3-2 so we are back in 5th.  Let's hope we can get to 4th as it would give us a better start in the play off lottery.   Leyton Orient may be in with a shout under their new American owners.  With Wycombe playing Stockport there is a variety of possible outcomes in terms of play off line ups.  If Reading qualify, they may be disqualified by the EFL because of their unresolved ownership issues.

The excessive pessimism of the 'We'll be playing Bromley next season' moaners had been replaced by an excessive optimism that we could get automatic promotion, although more realism now seems to be creeping back in.   However, the squad was never as bad as some made out and some of them have developed over the season.   I intend to spend a few days on the Kent coast in the summer and if I can find Desmond from Deal and Derek from Dymchurch and all the other seaside pessimists I will ask them why they are so miserable.

My forecast was 3-1 for this game, but we didn't get the consolation goal. Louis Mendez provides his usual forensic analysis, emphasising the impact of the absence of Lloyd and Small: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/sport/the-lowdown-on-wrexham-3-charlton-athletic-0-addicks-top-two-hopes-ended-as-wrexham-seal-promotion-to-second-tier/