In the seventh of a series of pre-season reports, HarryFromBath assesses the mood around the Championship clubs by delving into their forums. Brentford, Charlton Athletic and Millwall are under the spotlight in today’s notes.
Debutant sub Noel Hunt netted an injury time winner as Town beat Charlton 1-0 at the Valley to end the Addicks unbeaten home record and climb to second in the Championship table. Hunt, who had come off the bench in the 84th minute after signing on loan from Leeds on Thursday, shot home from the edge of the box after a David McGoldrick cross had been half-cleared.
Town visit the Valley for Saturday lunchtime’s live Sky game looking to inflict Charlton’s first home defeat of the season (Sky Sports 1/HD1, from 12 noon, KO 12.15pm).
Boss Mick McCarthy takes the Blues to Charlton for Saturday’s live Sky game looking for a fourth successive win at The Valley (Sky Sports One, from noon, kick-off 12.30pm). Despite Town having conceded two poor goals in last week’s 2-2 home draw with Wolves, McCarthy has confirmed that he will stick with his regular back four against the Addicks.