Nathan Jones was pleased with his response after the Addicks ended a difficult run of results with a 2-1 win over Sheffield United at The Valley on Saturday afternoon.
“It’s only one win, so we mustn’t get carried away,” the gaffer said. “But considering the pressure we were under, the noise around us and the response we produced today, I can only feel pride.”
Jones admitted that injury woes in midweek caused issues for him and his team, but he was pleased with the performance they gave in SE7.
“Once they cross the white line, all I can do is drive them from the sideline, give them tactical information at half-time and make good substitutions. They had to implement it, and they did today.”
Millenic Alli opened the scoring before setting up Matty Godden to put Charlton ahead late on in the second half. Jones praised Godden’s impact. “His [Godden's] movement is brilliant; he’s never lazy. He’s takes pride in it. He wants it at the back of the net. That’s why he’s had the career he has, that’s why he’s still scoring, and that’s why we love him.”
Jones also highlighted Conor Coventry’s performance, who was handed the captain's armband in Lloyd Jones' absence. “His passing and variation in his play were excellent. I’m really proud of him because he stepped up. Today he was outstanding.”
The Addicks had to withstand late pressure, with Will Mannion making a crucial save in injury time. “The team showed real character, and there was a save right at the end. It was wonderful.”
“We need to do good work, demand from the players and drive them. Then we need a crowd behind us, driving them on, and we can have days like this."
“We’re on a journey; there’ll be tough times, but we have to keep moving forward. Today we took a step forward and arrested that momentum.”
The manager also highlighted Conor Coventry’s performance, who was handed the captain's armband in Lloyd Jones' absence. “His passing and variation in his play were excellent,” Jones said. “I’m really proud of him because he stepped up. Today he was outstanding.”
The Addicks had to withstand late pressure, with Will Mannion making a crucial save in injury time. “The team showed real character, and there was a save right at the end. It was wonderful.”
“We need to do good work, demand from the players and drive them. Then we need a crowd behind us, driving them on, and we can have days like this."
“We’re on a journey; there’ll be tough times, but we have to keep moving forward. Today we took a step forward and arrested that momentum.”
