Moaners searched for a new narrative as Charlton beat Gillingham 1-0 at The Valley tonight, the goal coming on 39 minutes from Alex Gilbey pouncing in the box. Pontus Dahlberg spilled Corey Blackett-Taylor's initial attempt and although the keeper reacted quickly to block Jayden Stockley's follow up, Gilbey slammed home.
Gillingham stayed in the game, their midfield pressing up the pitch more in the second half, but the Addicks held firm. Masterton blasted over one of the best chances for the visitors on 89 minutes. Charlton were able to manage the six minutes added on. There was a tunnel jump for the first time in ages.
The returning Corey Blackett-Taylor was impressive in the first half but faded somewhat and was eventually replaced by Jason Pearce as the game to an end. Curbs said the returning player was really dangerous, put such a shift in.
The return of Conor Washington was a big plus.
Attendance was 9,278 with 1,559 away fans.
Charlton are now 16th, ten points above the relegation zone. Teams below us lost.
Alex Gilbey said he knew his output this season had not been good enough. He had a few chances before the goal. 'We knew we had to start on the front foot, get our fans on side We were a little bit sloppy towards the end, but showed a lot of heart.'
Smiling supremo Johnnie Jackson had plenty of praise for Gilbey and the way in which he had responded to advice: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/charlton-athletic-matchwinner-alex-gilbey-played-like-he-had-a-point-to-prove/
Gillingham's new venture in charm merchant managers, Neil Harris, thinks they deserved something out of the game: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/gillingham-boss-neil-harris-only-an-individual-error-cost-us-at-charlton-we-deserved-something/
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