Bowyer blames the grass

Lee Bowyer has blamed the state of the Valley pitch for Charlton's performance on Saturday. He said, 'I think the pitch played a part in that, the grass was too long, a hot day, sticky and slow – the grass was a factor to it because normally we moved the ball better than that.' Read more here: Interesting explanation

Colin Powell was in the parade of former players on the pitch at half time, so perhaps he could be called on for his expertise!

Bowyer has confirmed that Lyle Taylor will be out for an extended period, just how long is uncertain: Serious setback