Wednesday 2 Charlton 4 - paper review

Last updated : 08 January 2006 By Editor

The Premiership club had failed to deal with bread-and-butter crosses TWICE and full-back Paul Heckingbottom was perfectly placed to pounce.

Source: Sunday Mirror

Murphy conspiracy theory

Alan Curbishley said: "This was a real tricky game, and we made things even more difficult by not dealing with all the balls into the box."

Danny Murphy’s absence ensured he is not cup-tied, (he is currently being linked with Manchester City and Newcastle United) - He had apparently failed to recover from a minor hamstring injury picked up in the league against Everton.

Source: The Sunday Times

Goal four minutes from time confirmed Charlton's progress

Sheffield Wednesday had claimed a second goal themselves just before the hour

Dennis Rommedahl had done enough in the first 45 minutes to see the Addicks into the fourth round before he was substituted at the break. "The last three games he's played ever so well," said his manager, Alan Curbishley.

Source: Independent on Sunday