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Charlton Athletic 1-0 Watford: Nathan Jones’ delight with his Harvey Knibbs

Charlton Athletic manager Nathan Jones described his team’s Championship return as “perfect” after new signing Harvey Knibbs hit an added-time winner to defeat Watford.

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The LeaguePaper Team
10 August 2025

ALL SMILES: Charlton’s Harvey Knibbs, left, celebrates his late winner with his teammates PICTURES: Focus Images

By Richard Cawley

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Charlton Athletic manager Nathan Jones described his team’s Championship return as “perfect” after new signing Harvey Knibbs hit an added-time winner to defeat Watford.
The 26-year-old had not played a minute in pre-season because of his long-winded transfer from Reading.
But the attacking midfielder came off the bench and slammed home a close-range clincher in the 94th minute as the Addicks marked their return to England’s second tier in style after a five-year wait.
It proved a disappointing start for new Watford head coach Paulo Pe...

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