Jason Euell has been forced to bide his time and bite his tongue when it comes to climbing the coaching ladder but now his patience is now being rewarded with his new gig at Bristol City.
It was 11 years ago when his mate Chris Powell brought him back to Charlton as a player following his release from Blackpool at the age of 35.
His experience and personality were seen as crucial to help the Addicks bounce back from League One into the Championship which they did as Charlton secured 101 points to finish as champions.