Charlton’s six-game unbeaten run in League One got here crashing to an finish on the New York Stadium.
Right here is the lowdown on the match.
THE LINE-UPS
Rotherham United: Phillips, Rafferty, Jules, James (Raggett 78), Odoffin, Powell, MacDonald, McWilliams (Bramall 19), Humphreys, Inexperienced, Wilks (Holmes 89). Subs not used: Dawson, Kelly, Clarke-Harris, Hugill.
Charlton Athletic: Maynard-Brewer, Gillesphey, A Mitchell, Jones, Berry (Anderson 61), Coventry (A Campbell 84), Docherty (Kanu 83), Edwards, Small (Aneke 45), T Campbell, Leaburn (Godden 61). Subs not used: Mannion, Edmonds-Inexperienced.
SNAPSHOT OF THE GAME
The Addicks had been off to the worst attainable begin as they discovered themselves two down inside 14 minutes. Former Charlton loanee Andre Inexperienced bought the scoring began with a scrappy end from close-range. The guests had been then the grasp of their very own downfall as Lloyd Jones’ air-shot within the final-third gifted Inexperienced the ball – the ahead squaring for Alex MacDonald to transform.
Miles Leaburn halved the deficit as he swept dwelling from Greg Docherty’s cross within the last minute of regular time on the finish of the first-period – however there was nonetheless time for Zak Jules to nod dwelling after extra haphazard defending within the Addicks’ penalty space.
The hosts had their fourth ten minutes after the restart as Malik Wilks latched onto a easy ball across the nook to lob Ashley Maynard-Brewer. Matty Godden grabbed a comfort within the 93rd minute however all was mentioned and finished lengthy earlier than that.
TACTICAL APPROACH
Nathan Jones made two modifications from the midweek cup loss at Preston North Finish as he reverted to the aspect that began every of the 4 earlier League One outings. This meant that Miles Leaburn was again in to begin alongside Tyreece Campbell on his a centesimal look for the membership. Ashley Maynard-Brewer was again between the sticks.
The chaotic begin noticed the Addicks swap to a midfield diamond after half an hour. Thierry Small was hooked on the break with Chuks Aneke launched in his place. Matty Godden and Karoy Anderson had been then introduced on for the ultimate half-hour however with the rating already at 4-1 – there was little they may do to rescue the sport.
STAR MAN
Tayo Edun. Peterborough hadn’t picked up a clear sheet all season till he made his debut as we speak towards Leyton Orient at London Highway. He was nonetheless a Charlton man till Thursday so I’m counting that.
BEST MOMENT
Leaburn pulling one again simply earlier than the break. Addicks followers might take pleasure in a number of moments of hope. Turned out that was naïve of them.
MOAN OF THE MATCH
If there was one factor we might depend on this Charlton aspect for this time period, it was defensive solidity. That was sorely absent as we speak – the worst we’ve seen this season.
A TALKING POINT DOWN THE PUB
Momentum properly and actually halted. The interval earlier than and after Christmas had confirmed a welcome aid after a tough spell so as we speak’s inexplicably chaotic efficiency nearly got here out of the blue.
But it surely has the potential to be damaging. Errors on the again, together with from gamers like Lloyd Jones who’ve been reliable this 12 months, could cause a ruction within the confidence that had been constructed up over the past six video games.
It might function a blessing in disguise that the Addicks must get again on the horse at Bolton in three days’ time. An opportunity to place issues proper rapidly. But when it goes south as soon as extra, then you definately’re immediately in a hunch that undoes the nice work constructed up lately.
WHAT THE BOSS HAD TO SAY
“We had been actually poor. I didn’t suppose we did any of the fundamentals proper, that you need to win a sport. You realize while you come right here what kind of sport you’re going to have. They had been extra aggressive than us, they ran tougher than us, they received headers, they received second balls, they held the ball up and we didn’t do any of that.
“The objectives are catastrophic, the objectives are massive, massive errors when it comes to a variety of issues. Didn’t do the fundamentals properly, however they’ve had different probabilities as properly. We didn’t defend our field anyplace close to.”
PHOTOS: KYLE ANDREWS
