So was Alan Pardew..... "That's probably one of the better Championship games I've seen,” he said. "They came and played and made the pitch too big for us really. I thought they were excellent because so many teams have come here and shut up shop. "We kept it then they kept it in the first half, so we tightened up in the second half when we dominated. "We got the goal which I felt we deserved but without getting a second we were always going to be liable to something nasty happening at the other end - and unfortunately it did.” The Addicks boss added: "They are a good side with some good players but I think they were fortunate to get a point in all honestly. We hit the bar twice and had numerous chances.
