Rally behind the shirt I'm going to leave the rumours on our next manager to ill informed journalists and dreamers, although they could do a lot worse than read New York Addick's intelligent layout of potential successors here.

In the meantime it is about getting back to supporting the shirt. It's time for the boo boys and antagonists to rally behind the team. Out of adversery comes Charlton Athletic and all that.

I'm not convinced that Parky is the answer, and then again the board may not feel that either, but it is time for everyone to take a deep breath and allow him a chance to prove himself. Some have said he was a ready made replacement, I think he is tainted by his association but then again if it was my boss that left, I'd be desperate to be given the chance to prove that I'm up for the challenge too. QPR comes quick, but Parky could well be given the next three games - Southampton (h), Blackpool (a) and Coventry (h) as well to stake his claim.

On Sky Sports tonight Parkinson talked about characters, pride and passion. Those words have been made to sound pretty empty these past few months, hopefully Parky is more action than soundbites.  ¶ 20:09