Charlton lost 2-1 to Stoke this evening at the Britannia Stadium. Andy Reid put an excellent shot through the wall from a free kick on 55 minutes to put the Addicks ahead. However, two minutes later former Charlton prospect Ricardo Fuller equalised. He turned well and put in a screamer of the shot to the top corner of the net that left Weaver with no chance.
On 79 minutes the Charlton defence back tracked frantically as Stoke advanced. Weaver came out of his goal, allowing Parkin to advance to score the winner. For both goals, McCarthy (brought on on 56 minutes) appeared to be at fault with Parkin nutmegging him for the winner. Zheng Zhi was an unused substitute.
Stoke's play was on the physical side, but that it is to be expected in the Championship. A lot now rides on next Saturday's home fixture against the Owls.
2 comments:
How, pray tell, did Pardew ever sign Paddy McCarthy?
With his lack of quickness, speed and guile, you'd have thought that Dowie had bought him.
Sorry Wyn, but why does 'a lot rest on next Sat'?
This is early days and the team are finding their feet.
People need to get a reality check.
We'll bounce back but it might take time
I just hope to Christ we don't hear people booing at the Valley like they did Curbs a few years back.
That would be highly embarrassing and ultimately destructive
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