Result!

True to their word Charlton appealed against Lloyd Sam's sending off. Predictably the authorities backed their boy and imposed the three game ban. In their appeal Charlton pointed out that fame by frame the video evidence proved that Lloyd was not the aggressor, and the view of the referee and assistant was blocked. But like a proud parent defending their child, so the authorities ignored the evidence and stood by their boy. Maybe Charlton would have more success if they didn't point out so starkly that the referee was 'wrong'. Nobody likes to be wrong, so using softer language might be a better option.

But at least it wasn't frivolous! That in itself was a result.

Another result today was the manager of the month award. Pardew came second so we won't have the curse that comes with that award.

So we have to make our first change to the team line up for three matches. With Jerome Thomas coming on as sub at Hull it could be a straightforward replacement. But the signs are there that the team are beginning to gel. Arguably we have played some of the smaller and lesser teams in this league - Palace fall into both these categories - and beaten them. Barnsley may provide a tougher challenge though and are on a good run. I wouldn't be surprised if we struggle against them. Hopefully even a point will keep us in the top two.

Up The Addicks!

Robin