Charlton Athletic’s Nathan Jones praises his team’s performance after a draw with Reading, highlighting their potential in League One
South London: Charlton’s manager Nathan Jones is feeling pretty good about his team. After a goalless draw with Reading, he believes they’re showing they can compete with the best in League One.
Currently sitting 11th, the Addicks are on a six-match unbeaten run. They had plenty of chances to grab a win but had to settle for just a point. Tyreece Campbell almost scored but had a goal ruled out for offside.
Jones is proud of how his team has performed against tough opponents. They’ve managed to win two and draw two against teams in the top six at home this season. However, they still find themselves seven points away from the play-off spots.
He mentioned that while they’ve let themselves down a couple of times, they’re starting to look like the team he wants them to be. They created 18 shots in the match, and with a bit more quality, they could have taken the win.
Jones praised the players for their effort, saying they were excellent and had enough chances to win comfortably. He noted that the fans showed their appreciation, clapping the team off after the draw, which is a good sign.
He also pointed out that they need to improve their finishing in the final third. Defensively, they’ve been solid, conceding only two goals in their last six matches. Jones is optimistic about the team’s progress and feels they’re evolving well.
He reflected on the Christmas period, where they earned ten points from twelve, and expressed pride in the team’s hard work. Although he felt a bit disappointed not to win, he’s focused on the positives moving forward.
Regarding Campbell’s disallowed goal, he mentioned it was a close call and expressed hope that things would balance out over time. Overall, he’s pleased with the team’s form and is looking forward to what’s next.
