Back to winning ways It was a huge result yesterday. The consequences of not winning or even worse another defeat are not worth thinking about. Mr Murray has a very sensible head on his shoulders but it would have been hurting if we'd lost to clearly one of the worst sides to grace the Premiership.

Curbishley said this week that he had thought about resigning but his overwhelming desire to put things right meant that he disregarded it. The players, led by three of the most articulate Luke Young, Chris Powell and Danny Murphy also gathered together for a 'team meeting' this week in an effort to revive togetherness. It worked.

Of course some people are still not happy, but we won and in spells showed our old spark. I can't blame Curbishley for defending the lead but he gave the impression that it was the players who were anxious in the last half an hour but it seemed to me that, that anxiety was coming from the bench. Once again the substitutions raised an eyebrow, although Bent was carrying a knock.

A couple of questions remain. I would really like to see Rommedahl back in the team on Saturday. His pace gives Murphy and Smertin many more options and it will scare the hell out of Wigan. However what to do with Ambrose? Another goal and another good performance but he is not a wide man. At every opportunity he comes inside and is a real threat but equally to perform the 4-5-1 at our best we need two players to hug the touchline and that is someone he is not.

Anyway the memories were stirred yesterday and the win felt good.

In other news Charlton are due to make an announcement regarding all:sports sponsorship of the kit. New owners JD Sports have no interest in paying us the debt so with immediate effect the club have suspended selling any more kits. I wonder how many they have sold since this all came to light?

The club will also announce in mid-January the candidates for the new supporters director, from now on in known as "not a cucumber sandwich job." What the fuck does that mean? Anyway What was the score? will try to follow the election from afar.

Barclays have boosted the coffers to tune of £650,000, allowing the club to extend and improve the training facilities at Sparrows Lane. The 35 acre New Eltham site is prime real estate but most of us are wondering where the next academy star is coming from and not the womens development centre.

Chris Powell, who is working on his coaching badges, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA). He takes over this high-profile role from Dean Holdsworth. Other players on the management committee include new Man U captain Gary Neville, Everton's David Weir and Reading goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann. Shame the picture of Chrissy on the PFA site is a bit old. Gary Neville looks about 16 too.

And finally did I say that I got a little mention in last week's official match programme? The Inspector did, but I haven't seen it. Nice one and thanks to editor Matt Wright.  ¶ 02:27