Why Charlton Athletic and Nathan Jones will hate big Sheffield United development | OneFootball

Charlton Athletic will feel down on their luck following this week's developments

Charlton Athletic will feel a sense of dread ahead of their visit to Sheffield United this weekend.

The Addicks have started their return to the Championship in mixed fashion, after beating Watford on the opening day courtesy of a Harvey Knibbs strike at the death. Since then, they have failed to win another league encounter and sit 18th in the standings after five matches.

An element of unluckiness has been involved in this poor run of form. Charlton looked set to beat Millwall last time out after holding a 1-0 lead for most of the second half until a red card for defender Kayne Ramsay late on opened up proceedings.

Raees Bangura-Williams snatched an equaliser for the Lions two minutes from time, denying Nathan Jones’ side a second Championship victory of the season.

However, the most important thing to take from the game was that the Addicks looked competitive, something which would put them in good standing for their next clash.

Sheffield United have lost the first five games of a Football League season for just the second time in their history and currently sit bottom of the table.

After the Blades were hammered 5-0 by Ipswich Town, Jones and Co. would’ve been licking their lips at the prospect of a trip to Bramall Lane. But after a major development, that may no longer be the case.

Sheffield United decision is a major cause for Charlton Athletic concern

Following their dreadful start to the season, Sheffield United made the decision to sack manager Ruben Selles and subsequently reappoint Chris Wilder for a third spell in charge.

Footage released by the Blades via their social media channels of Wilder greeting his squad shows how much of a positive impact this has already had within the camp, which could be bad news for Charlton.

A new manager bounce has always been apparent in football, with players gaining energy and motivation to impress their new boss.

However, with a return as emotionally charged as Wilder’s, it could transform the Blades’ competitiveness immediately.

Last season, the 55-year-old guided United to 90 points across 46 games, which saw them become just the second side in Championship history to achieve that total but not secure automatic promotion to the Premier League.

If the Steel City side come out swinging in front of a resurgent Bramall Lane at the weekend, it could be too much for Charlton to handle.

In the scenario that Selles had been given one more game to save his job, Jones and Co. would’ve felt extremely confident of taking a result back from Yorkshire. Now, that will no longer be the case.

Charlton Athletic may have to change their approach to Sheffield United clash

Before Selles’ dismissal, Charlton may have been tempted to enter their match against Sheffield United with all guns blazing, looking to kill off a team devoid of confidence immediately.

However, that strategy may no longer be a viable one, due to Wilder taking over as manager.

Now, it may be the Blades who will start the encounter on the front foot, looking to try and use their new lease of life to full effect.

Jones could instruct his team to try and survive the game’s opening stages, quieten the crowd before then looking to impose themselves on the fixture.