POST-MATCH THREAD : Charlton Athletic v Watford: Saturday 9th August 2025: KO 12:30

The Red Robin said:

ValleyGary said:

What a win and what a noise at the end. Defence was fucking amazing.

Only grumble was Kelman looked dog shit.

Kelman is gonna need Leaburn or Olaofe with him. 

Completely agree. Campbell was wrong partner and kept on making simple errors up top,  looked better playing deeper. Kelman will come good but had little to work with today 

1StevieG said:

Jones fist pumping the away end is my
moment of the game/season/century 

Why are Portsmouth above us in the table after a 0-1 win, when we are first alphabetically? Because they scored earlier, an away win?

Gammon said:

Apter and Carey look like they had played together for years

Has has an effect on Blackpool this season. P2 L 2.

Sorry if already been put up

Attendance 21,778

Fair play to the Watford Manager, doesnt have a bitch and whinge about the penalty they should have had, I know we should have had at least one ourselves, but wouldn't have blamed him, had he brought it up

Reaction: Pezzolano On Charlton - Watford FC

I would say the weak links in that team today were Docherty and Tyreece. Kelman had an off day but early days for him. 

ForeverAddickted said:

up_the_valley said:

Why are Portsmouth above us in the table after a 0-1 win, when we are first alphabetically? Because they scored earlier, an away win?

Away Goals, its also why Ipswich are above Birmingham

So what happens later in the season when you cant be settled on GD ? Isn't it by goals scored....and then what  ?  Certainly not by away goals.  

golfaddick said:

ForeverAddickted said:

up_the_valley said:

Why are Portsmouth above us in the table after a 0-1 win, when we are first alphabetically? Because they scored earlier, an away win?

Away Goals, its also why Ipswich are above Birmingham

So what happens later in the season when you cant be settled on GD ? Isn't it by goals scored....and then what  ?  Certainly not by away goals.  

1) Points;
2) Goal difference;
3) Number of goals scored;
4) Head-to-head results;
5) Wins;
6) Away goals;
7) Penalty points (sec 9.5);
8) Number of 12-point sending off offences;
9) Play-off (only if needed to determine promotion/relegation)

Rob said:

I would say the weak links in that team today were Docherty and Tyreece. Kelman had an off day but early days for him. 

Agreed 👍 

stoneroses19 said:

From BBC report of game. 

Who stood out?

While Knibbs will make the headlines for his late winner, it was another debutant in Apter that shone for the hosts.

The summer signing from Blackpool was the man who put in the crosses for both of Lloyd Jones' excellent first-half chances.

He also came close with a number of his own efforts and was a constant thorn in the side of Watford down Charlton's right flank.

It was the 22-year-old's first game at Championship level but he did not look out of place - despite only having one full season in League One last term.

Very unlucky with his 2nd half effort. Must have looked like it was going in from behind that goal.

That was standout fantastic. Back in the Championship against a team who are well established there and with Prem ambitions. The game was a real seesaw, but we looked comfortable there and frankly deserved the win. Big shout out to Apter and Carey who looked a real problem to deal with. Edwards was a rock, as was Jones, Coventry was everywhere, and Leaburn and Knibbs caused real problems. I thought Campbell looked okay first half, but he gradually worsened, with some awful passing and a shot he took when an easy pass would have put Edwards in behind. But I think he'll settle in, as will Kelman who was  a bit anonymous, but had little service.

But overall, avoid game of football, worthy winners, and we look as if we have bought well this summer.

guinnessaddick said:

Sitting in the upper north, how annoying was the flashing on the led avert boards that faced us?

Without wanting to sound too over the top, that might well cause issues for some people sensitive to seizures, if it happens to occur at the right frequency.  They need to sort that.  I thought the ground looked good though with the facelift bits and bobs.

Now if they can just sort out the appalling service (shout out to the bar staff in fans bar who tried to charge me ten quid for two halves, offering to "show me" if I wanted, which when I asked him to, magically changed to 6 quid).