FT: Leyton Orient 0 - 1 Charlton. League 1 play off final

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Originally Posted by the other bob wilson

Four of those sides did beat us, I still can’t work out how we got a point at Hillsborough and West Brom were woefully out of form when we played them in our final home game. I’m not saying Charlton are better than any of those six teams, what I am saying is that they have momentum, a good defensive record and know how to win games 1-0 - that would be enough to beat at least some of those six sides at least once over the course of a season (we managed to do it once in twelve games) I’m sure and would definitely be enough to see off the 24/25 City team.

I know what you're saying and I agree with some of it, but on the basis of what I saw yesterday I wouldn't fancy the chances of Charlton's current side in the Championship next season. I also saw bits and pieces of both of the Orient/Stockport semi-final games, and they looked very low on quality too. I didn't see any of the two Charlton/Wycombe games, but the reports suggested they were grim affairs.

What I've seen of the League One play-offs has actually increased my optimism for next season. Our club desperately needs a decent manager and some on-field leaders, no doubt about that, but I think some people are going way over the top about how difficult next season is likely to be.