Another Win for Parky!

By Nick Blackbourn
August 29 2009

Charlton thrash Tranmere four goals to nil, maintaining a 100% league record and their place at the summit of the table. The Addicks went into the break leading after two goals in two minutes in the first half. Goals from Bailey and Sam in the second half completed the rout.

Charlton appeared to be on cruise control as they established a two-goal lead by the 26th minute and extended the lead to four in the second half. The scoreline could have easily been greater.

Sam opened the scoring in the 24th minute, assisted by Shelvey, wnad that was quickly followed by Semedo's first goal for the club. The Addicks coasted into half-time; the home side were even booed off the pitch. Unlike the Charlton of previous seasons, we continued to press and effectively sealed the outcome with a third goal from Sam, his second in the game. Bailey scored an unintended fourth - a cross that ended up in the net - adding gloss to the result. 

The win will go down in the record books as establishing Charlton's best ever start to a season. Five wins is certainly an achievement, but it is important to press on and continue to amass points over the course of the campaign, if we hope for promotion. Ourselves and Leeds have set the pace, and it would be nice if this turns out to be a tussle for the title, though that is far too early to tell, of course.

This week is vital for the future of the club. Will we be adding to what appears to be a strong first team, or will we be selling to secure the financial future of the club? Hopefully the former is the case, it would be extremely disappointing to ponder 'what might have been' if we are forced to sell.

This is now officially a fantastic, indeed, record-breaking start to the season. Let's hope we can name another unchanged line-up next week and continue this winning streak.