Charlton 'show grit and growth' in Bristol City draw

Charlton Athletic collected their fourth point in their first two Championship games since promotion, earning a hard-fought draw away at Bristol City.

More than just a share of the spoils, it provided a clear early benchmark for where this evolving team stands for both the Charlton faithful and the wider footballing audience.

Defensively, the Addicks were outstanding, with Kayne Ramsay delivering a standout performance at the back. The by-product of that was speculation that a Premier League club could come in for him.

Yet, personally, I feel he should enjoy a full Championship season with us.

Charlton's belligerent defence bodes well for the season ahead, and with an array of talent up front, the club can amass enough points for survival, and hopefully more.

You get the feeling Jones wants to go well beyond expectations and prove his doubters wrong.

Many Charlton fans would have taken a point before the game. Their second-half performance arguably merited all three.

Two clean sheets in the Championship for a promoted club is very impressive. Bristol City, a much tougher opponent than Watford, had a wonderful home record last season as they reached the play‑offs, and yet Charlton held firm.

This draw at Ashton Gate marked another small but meaningful milestone in Charlton's ongoing journey, one that is steadily gaining momentum.

COYA!

Paul Sullivan provides commentary on Charlton Athletic games for the visually impaired.