Plymouth Argyle away. What was the score? Won 2-1
I had this strange feeling of relief after Plymouth scored. Of being put out of my misery. And I was thinking selfishly of the money I would save now the season was over. That was me though sat on my arse in my apartment. I'd imagine if you were sat in the Barn Park End, then you may have felt differently because you were witnessing a brave performance by the Addicks. An old school performance where the players were giving everything for the shirt and those 1,000 blinded by faith when they made their collective way to the south-west this morning were giving every ounce of support back.
A excellent result then, and credit to the players and the manager for proving that they still care with a ballsy display against the odds. I have been particularly cruel and negative recently but it was good to hear that fans and players celebrated wildly at the end, well done to them both.
Hats off to young Rob Elliot, he took his chance well despite a few nervy moments it seemed, but he made a save at the death that he'll be dreaming about tonight. He's a lifelong Addicks fan too and would have enjoyed throwing his shirt into one of his own at the final whistle.
Of course the play-off's are still a huge ask but this division is so unpredictable that anything can happen. I'm not getting too carried away because, well because we have all had our fingers burnt this season on too many occassions but lets welcome back the Charlton we love, for tonight at least. Come on you reds!
Who was at Home Park: Kings Hill.
Reports: Kent Online;
cafc.co.uk;
Plymouth Herald;
Sky Sports;
Times Online;
Independent.
What did Pardew think of it: "It was great to see so many fans here and was nice to celebrate with them at the end. We bonded with them afterwards. If I was a Charlton fan I'm not sure I would have wanted to travel down here after the recent run."A bottle of fizzy pop for: Leroy Lita. Both goals needed a bit of luck on our part, but he was there where it mattered.