Nathan Jones bemused as Tyreece Campbell goal ruled out in Charlton-QPR draw

Charlton manager Nathan Jones was left bemused by the decision to strike off Tyreece Campbell’s goal in their 0-0 draw against QPR.

The Addicks thought they had broken the deadlock in the 39th minute through the Jamaica international but it was flagged for offside.

It was a derby with minimal scoring chances – Arthur Okonkwo made one big save from QPR winger Paul Smyth just after the hour mark when Tyler Bindon lost possession.

“It’s not unlucky (that the goal doesn’t stand) it’s just poor play again (by the officials),” said Jones. “It frustrates you because the Championship is fine margins.

“This has been a really good possession team against a really good defensive team and we feel just hard done by.

“We needed to keep the ball better, we probably had spells at the end of each half where we came strong.

“We realise every game is tough but we did our job today. We felt at the weekend we did our job for about 15 or 16 minutes and then were on the end of a difficult decision. We have been on the end of some decisions over the last four days that have cost us – cost us big. I’m proud of my team. They showed real character and defended well. We gave the ball away too easily and we know that.

“The schedule is crazy – we play Wednesday night and then Saturday morning. There must be more injuries in the Championship than any league in the world, it is like a battlefield at the moment. I’m talking about everyone. Managers are complaining but no-one cares.

“I don’t know who it is suiting. It’s not conducive to the best football because nobody has got their best team out.”

QPR head coach Julien Stephan was left to rue a lack of punch. The west Londoners completed 607 passes to their opponents’ 194.

“We were very, very dominant throughout the game – both halves,” said the Frenchman. “We had a lot of control and a lot of possession. But in the last 20 metres we didn’t create enough big, big chances – even if we had a big one with Smythy in the second half.

“It is a mix of feelings after this game. I’m very satisfied with the way we played and the control we had, even if we are missing probably seven, eight or nine players – we kept our ability to be dominant. It is not an easy place here, I don’t remember the last time that a team came here and was so dominant like this against Charlton. We didn’t concede anything and that is a good sign.

“We know we have to improve a lot in the last third. We have to work on our patterns and continue to develop them, but we also need to find some players able to win some one-v-ones.

“I think we did well today. We collect a point, it’s probably not enough based on the domination we had, but it is one more. If we are very disappointed to be third or fourth it is a good sign.”