A second half comeback saw Charlton defeat Derby 2-1 at The Valley this afternoon. Derby went ahead in the first half.
Lloyd Jones scored with a pinpoint header, making use of a well placed free kick by prodigal Karlan Grant.
Then Tyreece Campbell scored a rare goal to deliver the winner on 80 minutes.
Carlton Morris made a last minute effort for an equaliser and had a penalty appeal turned down.
The Addicks made a rapid start to the game but rarely
threatened to go ahead before Szmodics scored following neat interplay with
Morris, soon after going close with another strike.
The outstanding Campbell was at the heart of Charlton's best
moments, sending in several dangerous crosses, notably when Rams defender
Charlie Taylor made a brilliant block to stop Dan McNamara's fierce
half-volley.
With pressure increasing on the resumption, Timothy Ouma
headed wide when unmarked at a corner but Jones was not so wasteful as he
powered the ball in from an exquisite Karlan Grant cross.
Campbell was the appropriate match winner and Charlton
survived a late rally by the Rams, in which Oscar Fraulo forced a fine save
from Will Mannion, who also denied Morris in injury time.
Nathan Jones told Richard Cawley that Charlton are in "really advanced negotiations" with Tyreece Campbell over a new contract. And he wants to stay (not all fans will welcome this unfortunately).
Jones had only an opaque explanation of why Mannion was preferred over Kaminski. Jones has never ruled out a move for him. It is understood that the Belgian player's family live abroad. A Cyprus club came in for him early in the transfer window.
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