Early Christmas present for Alan Pardew when, after just two weeks out of work, he was appointed to the post of Charlton manager. Replacing Les Reed, who was in charge for only 41 days.
The former West Ham boss, has little time to settle into the job, as he faces two home games before the New Year, with Aston Villa visiting the Vallley on Saturday.
Charlton simply have to find a way to win, at least one of these matches, if Premiership survival is to become a reality.
We all know the effect a new coach can have on a team and Pardew will be looking for a flying start tonight.
Surely he will not be too disappointed that Fulham are the visitors, as the West Londoners have given up a host of chances in recent starts.
In a heavy loss at Liverpool and home games with Middlesbrough and West Ham, Chris Coleman's side have conceded over 60 attempts at goal. They collected 4 points from these matches, a total that could just have easily, have been zero.
They travel without the injured Zat Knight and the suspended Heidar Helguson, who will both be missed. Charlton know that chances will come their way, their new coach will be demanding they are converted.
Dream start for Pardew.
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