'My favourite result at this football club' - Nathan Jones responds to Charlton Athletic's win over Sheffield United
Charlton Athletic ended a huge run without a win by beating Sheffield United at the Valley
‘Apart from Wembley it is probably my favourite result at this football club.’
That was Nathan Jones’ take after his Charlton Athletic side beat Sheffield United 2-1 at the valley to end a huge run of games without a win.
Jones, who led the Addicks back into the Championship in 2025 via the Play-Offs, was a picture of relief at the final whistle with his side having gone since late August without victory.
Charlton went ahead through Millenic Alli in the 12th minute but that was cancelled out by Jordan Ayew’s header - his first goal for the Blades.
With United rocked by a serious injury to substitute Femi Seriki, a draw seem inevitable but Matty Godden’s second goal of the campaign secured a victory which opened up a seven-point gap over the bottom three.
Jones had been under pressure after his team were jeered off following a midweek defeat to Bolton.
“Relief is a big thing – emotionally – because of everything that has gone on,” said Jones. “That was more like us from start to finish. We were front-footed and had real control in our play.
“I’m really proud of the group, because they’ve had to cope with so much noise and pressure.
“We have lost five or six people this week through injury and what not. So to respond in the manner we did, apart from Wembley it is probably my favourite result at this football club.
“It was wonderful. It’s only one win, but it’s an important one. We won’t over-egg it because it is just one win.
“The crowd have been really good with me. I probably used up all their patience in midweek. Hopefully I’ve taken one step back into credit.”