Nathan Jones has been in-charge at the Valley as Charlton boss for 12 months now; they currently sit 7th in League One on 53 points and sit level on points with fellow play-off chasers Leyton Orient at the time of writing, Charlton only missing out on goal difference.
The most notable feature of Charlton this season has been their fighting character and the ability to look so comfortable in the game.
Nathan Jones inspires belief in a side, as he proved at Luton, and has optimised Charlton for a play-off push towards the Championship.
Last season provided a few challenges for the Addicks, seeing more draws than wins, but this season, the Welshman in the dugout has managed to inspire performances deserving 3 points, of which they have claimed.
At the time of writing, Charlton played Exeter City most recently at home, winning that 3-0; the most repeated phrase in the comments from the highlights all mention the energy and how the side looked so comfortable being on the front-foot.
One fan even said: “It’s so nice to watch us play dynamic and identifiable attacking football after years of uninspiring confusion.”
It is clear to see that Nathan Jones has the Charlton supporters on his side as they continue their fight up the positions in the table.
The Addicks have recruited well this season, bringing in some experienced heads to help blend with the youth in their team, and it has worked a treat so far.
Names such as Matty Godden, who has 10 league goals this season, and Luke Berry, whom Jones worked with at Luton, help bring relevant experience to the Valley and have both played crucial roles this season for Charton boss.
Next up for Charlton is play-off challengers Leyton Orient away from home. Both sides have promotion on the back of their mind in what ensures to be a thrilling encounter.
Leyton Orient head into the game having scored ten in the last five, while Charlton have nine in five; history also suggests that a draw is not on the cards as these two sides have not drawn in any of their last 11 matches against each other.
But what is all of this saying; well the question being posed is can Charlton gain promotion back to the Championship for the first time since the 2018/19 season?
Simply put, as I am sure is gathered from this article, I believe the answer is yes.
To condense the premise of this article, the free-flowing football Nathan Jones has brought to the Valley has proven to be a success; and after years of protests from the fans, it feels like the club has found its identity again.
It certainly seems like a match made in heaven with the direction that Charlton want to go in, and Nathan Jones at the helm, will we see Charlton move back up the pyramid, well the rest of the season promises the chance for the fans to believe again.
