Nathan Jones expressed deep pride and relief after Charlton Athletic's victory in the League One play-off semi-final against Wycombe Wanderers, which secured a spot in the final against Leyton Orient. This marked a prominent moment in his first full season at the club, following a challenging tenure at Southampton and Stoke City. Jones reflected on the emotional weight of overcoming skepticism faced during his Premier League days, emphasizing the journey through various leagues and the experiences that shaped him as a coach. The win signals hope for Charlton, a club with a turbulent history, and highlights the potential for revival.
"I was at a Premier League club where people thought I didn't deserve to be there. Regardless of how much I had earnt the right and gone through three divisions and coached at the highest level, it didn't make a difference."
"So all those things you remember because they're all on your CV, they're all your body of work, they're all the memories and the experiences that you have."
"Just the pride and the relief more than anything to do that."
"I've gone and met so-called big clubs, but they're not - they're..."
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