Charlton Athletic boss Nathan Jones: 'The difference today is they scored from one of their very few chances and we missed a shedload of ours'
Reaction from the Addicks manager and Wrexham's Phil Parkinson after Valley encounter
Nathan Jones was critical of his Charlton Athletic side not converting big opportunities in today’s 1-0 home defeat to Wrexham.
Oliver Rathbone’s 30th-minute strike from the edge of the box decided the Championship fixture.
The Addicks had the chance to move 10 points clear of the bottom three with Blackburn, Leicester City and Portsmouth all losing in the early kick-offs.
But Luke Berry and Harry Clarke failed to take first-half chances with Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo making an excellent save from Sonny Carey right at the end of normal time.
Nathan Jones consoles Lyndon Dykes after the match/Picture: Kyle Andrews
Charlton had the superior xG (expected goals) in both halves but the Welsh side, sixth in the table, still managed to record a league double over their opponents.
The Addicks remain seven points ahead of the drop zone.
“The level of performance was outstanding - but how we haven’t scored three or four, I don’t know,” said Jones.
“It was a dominant performance - we were excellent in how we moved the ball.
“We limited them to just counter-attacks…..bearing in mind they have got some very, very good players. But good sides find a way to win games. I watched them in midweek - Portsmouth had all the possession and they (Wrexham) were clinical and scored in the moments they needed to.
“They weren’t just half-chances we created today - they were clear cut. Bezza’s chance is unbelievable. I expect him to score that, because that is the player he is. Harry Clarke’s chance is gilt-edged. TC (Tyreece Campbell) and Miles (Leaburn) have chances. So does Collins (Sichenje). Sonny Carey….the keeper makes an unbelievable save at the end.
