Fifteen points provide firm foundations for Addicks

Hats off to the players, management, and staff of Sheffield Wednesday for their resilience amid the off-field turbulence of recent months.

I, for one, would not have tolerated the non-payment of wages. Having experienced it myself back in the day, I know that once it begins, the chances of improvement are slim — the writing is on the wall.

Coming into the contest, I had my concerns.

The Owls were sure to provide a stern test of our credentials, especially given their impressive recent away performances.

Securing three points was crucial, with two tough away fixtures looming on the eastern side of England against Ipswich Town and Hull City respectively.

Sonny Carey deserves immense credit for his contribution to Charlton. I was particularly impressed with his goal — showing great awareness to follow up his initial effort, despite tripping over a Wednesday defender, and calmly slotting the ball home.

James Bree replicated his trademark delivery with a perfect set-piece cross for Reece Burke to make it 2–0, following his assist for Macaulay Gillesphey's goal against Blackburn in the previous home game.

Wednesday manager Henrik Pedersen had noted in his press conference that "good basics" would decide the game — and he wasn't wrong.

Charlton's second-half display may have left something to be desired, but Nathan Jones is primarily focused on one thing: winning football matches.

Many respected pundits say the first 10 games offer a fair indication of how a team's season might unfold.

A return of 15 points and ninth place in the Championship table is a hugely satisfying start - something no Charlton fan could have predicted at the beginning of this new chapter.

Although, perhaps one man did see it coming - our "daddy," Nathan Jones.

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