Cardiff 0 Charlton 2

For two seasons in the Premiership we only won one or two away games - and I wasn't there. We're not even half way through this season in the Championship and we've won seven away games already. It's nights like tonight that you think this is definitely the best season to go to every game. The lows of the last two home games are now matched by the highs of the away wins. The cost of tickets and travel and and the time off work are all worth while on nights like tonight.

But one expense remains a curiosity. Why do we get charged £5.10 to get into Wales, but you can leave for free. Why is that? And why £5.10? What is the extra 10p for? In the course of the season it won't be that significant - but why?

In truth we never hit the heights, but we were well worth the win. Quite simply Cardiff never had enough to break us down. Weaver only had one shot to save, and whilst we didn't exactly cause them too many problems we were clearly the better side. The second half in particular was a rearguard action, typical of an away team. But it was good to get that second goal to ease the nerves.

It was my first experience of Ninian Park, and I have to say it was a crap ground. It was good to be able to stand, but we had to stand behind the seats. That was strange. The locals weren't particularly welcoming and struck up a bit of, er 'banter' with some of the Charlton boys. I can imagine it might kick off with more aggressive away support, but the Cardiff support seemed more preoccupied and frustrated with their own teams shortcomings.

Matt had parked in a good spot so we made a fairly quick getaway, and were well past Bristol by 10.30. I filed this report to the SX Addick on the way home and we're currently due to arrive home by 12.30. That's probably tempting fate though.

Up The Addicks!

Robin