Ten years ago: 8-7 victory
Ten years ago on 3rd October 1995 the Addicks drew 3-3 with Wimbledon at The Valley to go through 8-7 in the Coca Cola Cup. It's another match commemorated on a special video. Unfortunately, I have no time to watch it. I think this was the first match for which I have a printed report from the CASC web site, written by Rick Everitt.
My notes recall, 'Charlton went 1-0 up from the ever improving Nelson, but Wimbledon equalised. Wimbledon got several bookings, including Vinny Jones. After half time Wimbledon scored almost immediately in a goalmouth scramble, but then Charlton pulled one back through Leaburn. Robinson pulled down a Wimbledon player clumsily and Wimbledon converted the penalty. The 2-3 score meant extra time, but Robinson scored to make it 3-3 and through some super saves by Salmon, Charlton held on to go through.'
After the game Curbs revealed that John Robinson had signed a new contract after nine months on the transfer list.
The programme revealed that Steve Brown would be out for two months after a knee operation, a harbinger of future troubles that would see him leave the game. The twenty questions feature was Peter Garland who made a number of references to his weight. There was a photo of a very young looking Luton captain Kevin Nicholls who 'made a very impressive debut in midfield for the reserves' in defence. Andy Larkin got fainter praise for 'another steady performance in defence'. I wonder what happened to him?
My notes recall, 'Charlton went 1-0 up from the ever improving Nelson, but Wimbledon equalised. Wimbledon got several bookings, including Vinny Jones. After half time Wimbledon scored almost immediately in a goalmouth scramble, but then Charlton pulled one back through Leaburn. Robinson pulled down a Wimbledon player clumsily and Wimbledon converted the penalty. The 2-3 score meant extra time, but Robinson scored to make it 3-3 and through some super saves by Salmon, Charlton held on to go through.'
After the game Curbs revealed that John Robinson had signed a new contract after nine months on the transfer list.
The programme revealed that Steve Brown would be out for two months after a knee operation, a harbinger of future troubles that would see him leave the game. The twenty questions feature was Peter Garland who made a number of references to his weight. There was a photo of a very young looking Luton captain Kevin Nicholls who 'made a very impressive debut in midfield for the reserves' in defence. Andy Larkin got fainter praise for 'another steady performance in defence'. I wonder what happened to him?
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