South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition

South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition

Charlton Athletic boss Nathan Jones explains penalty-taking process and why he did not watch Tuesday's spot-kick

Addicks manager talks about joining in with Sonny Carey's song and his celebration on top of advertising board

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Nov 06, 2025
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Greg Docherty steps up to take Charlton’s first penalty of the Championship season

Picture: Kyle Andrews

Nathan Jones has spoken in more detail about Charlton Athletic’s approach when it comes to being awarded penalties.

Addicks club captain Greg Docherty failed to beat West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Josh Griffiths from the spot in Tuesday’s 1-0 victory at The Valley.

Sonny Carey’s goal in the 95th minute of the Championship contest ensured that the Scot’s inability to convert did not prove costly.

South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition spotted that Jones did not watch the penalty being taken.

And Jones addressed that when quizzed about it in his press conference today previewing Saturday’s fixture at Wrexham.

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