Introduction of Nathan Jones to Charlton Athletic
When Nathan Jones entered the Charlton team in February, they were in a terrible position. They had no wins in 19 games. Nathan Jones took on the role of the new manager at Charlton Athletic. He had massive shoes to fill, as Charlton was on the brink of the relegation zone in League One.
That was until Jones entered the club and went 14 games unbeaten until the end of the season. This kept the club from getting into the worst position in Charlton’s history.
A Strong Start to the 24/25 Season
The 24/25 season arrived, and the first game was up north against Wigan Athletic. Charlton won that game 1-0, sparking optimism around the club. With the team unbeaten in the first three games, Charlton sits in the top three. They have played some of the best football seen by a Charlton Athletic team in many years.
The 24th of August arrived, and Charlton faced a real test. They played against Bolton Wanderers, a team that consistently competes to get out of League One. Bolton has always been among the top three teams in the league. Nathan Jones’ Charlton side played their best football against this competitive team. Bolton had often been the bully when they visited The Valley. But this time, Charlton bullied the bully.
Charlton Athletic: Transfer Window Success
After that massive 2-0 victory against Bolton, they remained in the transfer window for only five days. Nathan Jones has already brought in eight new players into the squad, and they clearly have impacted the side with new quality and experience that has always been needed. That was what the Charlton side lacked last year.
Nathan Jones brought in some stand-out players this summer after receiving vast backing and faith from the board: Alex Mitchell, Luke Berry, Greg Docherty, and Matt Godden. All these players have brought quality, experience, and success from the current league that Charlton is in and from the leagues above. The leading standout player is Luke Berry. He spent seven years at Luton and played in the Premier League last season, competing against some of the best teams in the world.
The Importance of Luke Berry
In his 8-year spell at Luton, Berry worked with many great managers, but he also linked up with Nathan Jones twice as a Luton Town player. Luke Berry played a crucial role in Luton Town’s multiple promotions during his eight years at the club. Nathan Jones saw signing Luke Berry for Charlton Athletic as an obvious choice, especially since Berry had left the former Premier League club as a free agent.
Both Jones and Berry wanted Charlton Athletic as their next club. With Charlton Athletic playing at their best for the first time in many years, the fanbase, the players, and the staff have all the confidence to bring the success that has been missing recently. With quality players, skilled staff, and strong backing from the board and investors, Charlton Athletic have a high chance of achieving success this year.