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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
John Brewin at Wembley

Charlton seal Championship spot after beating Leyton Orient in playoff final

Charlton's Lloyd Jones lifts the trophy after their narrow victory at Wembley
Charlton's Lloyd Jones lifts the trophy after their narrow victory at Wembley. Photograph: Ben Whitley/PA

London pride flowed south-east rather than east from Wembley. Charlton’s Valley rather than ­Leyton Orient’s Brisbane Road will be a Championship venue next season.

A free-kick from Macaulay Gillesphey proved enough, con­tinuing the comeback trail for Nathan Jones. In the aftermath the Addicks manager, as is his way, thanked his Lord by giving thanks to the skies. His team had proven his self-belief in his qualities as a manager when so many others have doubted him.

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