Looking forward to this. For the first time in a long time, Saturday felt like normal ‘Charlton’ again. We’ve got Johnnie Jackson as our manager, no ownership dramas and a team starting to take shape.
There’s no chance we’ll get the playoffs, but I hope JJ can keep this run going and have the summer to build a team in his image.
These days, Rotherham are too good for League One so I expect a real tough game. If we win, then we’ll begin our climb into the top half, lose and it’s a chance to learn and regroup.
“We should not be losing to teams like Rotherham” they say on social media as if doing so is the ultimate insult.
Sunderland fans, not so long ago of the Premier League, were the latest to be unable to conceive the idea of being beaten by the Millers.
The truth is they weren't just beaten at the AESSEAL New York Stadium. They were walloped.
Maybe more teams in League One should try and be like Rotherham.
The Millers are on a journey that, if things carry on in this fashion, will end up in an instant return to the Championship.
After beating Portsmouth 4-1 and MK Dons 3-0 they put another so-called promotion rival to the sword, posting a 5-1 win.
They did so with such gusto, vigour and high energy that when it hits top gear is impossible to stop.
Michael Smith scored two more, to take his tally to 13 for the season, Freddie Ladapo also grabbed a brace and Michael Ihiekwe found the back of the net.
Sunderland were briefly level in the first half when Ross Stewart blotted the Millers' copybook, but they were blown away afterwards and were out of the game even before Aiden McGeady was sent off for two yellow cards.
The win made it 11 games unbeaten in all competitions and something special is brewing.
“I still think the lads have got more,” boss Paul Warne said. “I am really pleased with the performance, a 5-1 win at home to anyone is a great day.
“We played well today, there is no grey area, I thought all the performances were great.
“We have had better performances, but it is always about scoring.
“We haven't been as clinical in the other games but today we were. The sending off has had a big effect on the outcome but we were the better side, I'm happy to say that.”
Fourth-placed Rotherham are back in action on Tuesday when they take on Charlton Athletic (7:45pm kick-off).
No doubt they are an inform side in this league but we are too and unbeaten since Jackson took over. Furthermore teams that score 5 rarely score highly the next game. Despite being 5th from bottom, if we win this our season is back on. 2-0 Addicks
I think an untimely yellow card has meant that Rotherham has lost a player for Tuesday who is a big part of how they play. Maybe somebody could tell me who he is, but that is what I heard! It may be Smith which the preview identified as the player to stop.
From my research, Smith picked up his 4th booking of the season on Saturday so is one away from suspension. That’s why I included him. Of course, my research could’ve been wrong but we shall see.
Rotherham fans weren’t sure either, but looks like he’s available. Which is a shame 😉
Heart ruling head here, going for another 3 points in the bag 2-0...Lee double.. Some talk about them scoring 5 past that Sunderland load of moaners, they should be thanking us for softening them up last week, different kettle of feesh Tuesday now Jacko has got us playing as a team and believing in each other, really looking forward to this one...COYR
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BTW ..... I've got a family funeral tomorrow. I won't be around to put up a Match thread.
If someone else can step in and put the Match Thread up, please?
Going to be a tough test on Tuesday, but think we will see another strong showing.
Think it will be a 0-0 which will probably be a good point for us.
Very much think this is game we can win though aslong we keep the discipline on show last couple of games.
2-1 Charlton. Stockley and Gilbey.
There’s no chance we’ll get the playoffs, but I hope JJ can keep this run going and have the summer to build a team in his image.
1-2 Rotherham. Lee.
There is a running joke among Rotherham fans on Twitter when opposition fans take umbrage at losing to the Millers.
“We should not be losing to teams like Rotherham” they say on social media as if doing so is the ultimate insult.
Sunderland fans, not so long ago of the Premier League, were the latest to be unable to conceive the idea of being beaten by the Millers.
The truth is they weren't just beaten at the AESSEAL New York Stadium. They were walloped.
Maybe more teams in League One should try and be like Rotherham.
The Millers are on a journey that, if things carry on in this fashion, will end up in an instant return to the Championship.
After beating Portsmouth 4-1 and MK Dons 3-0 they put another so-called promotion rival to the sword, posting a 5-1 win.
They did so with such gusto, vigour and high energy that when it hits top gear is impossible to stop.
Michael Smith scored two more, to take his tally to 13 for the season, Freddie Ladapo also grabbed a brace and Michael Ihiekwe found the back of the net.
Sunderland were briefly level in the first half when Ross Stewart blotted the Millers' copybook, but they were blown away afterwards and were out of the game even before Aiden McGeady was sent off for two yellow cards.
The win made it 11 games unbeaten in all competitions and something special is brewing.
“I still think the lads have got more,” boss Paul Warne said. “I am really pleased with the performance, a 5-1 win at home to anyone is a great day.
“We played well today, there is no grey area, I thought all the performances were great.
“We have had better performances, but it is always about scoring.
“We haven't been as clinical in the other games but today we were. The sending off has had a big effect on the outcome but we were the better side, I'm happy to say that.”
Fourth-placed Rotherham are back in action on Tuesday when they take on Charlton Athletic (7:45pm kick-off).
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He's the one from "Not the top 20" Podcast, and has done a lot with SKY and Quest
Shame its not an away fixture as would like to hear his neutral thoughts on us at the moment
Some talk about them scoring 5 past that Sunderland load of moaners, they should be thanking us for softening them up last week, different kettle of feesh Tuesday now Jacko has got us playing as a team and believing in each other, really looking forward to this one...COYR
https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/rotherham-united-boss-expecting-tough-test-at-revitalised-charlton-athletic/
Liked the format, thought the guy at the bottom would be a shoe in for Auf Wiedersehen Pet should there ever be a remake - gets quite sweary at times.
https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/charlton-athletic-caretaker-boss-johnnie-jackson-a-big-admirer-of-rotherham-united/