Charlton Athletic made a significant step towards survival with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Birmingham City last time out.

It was a significant occasion for Nathan Jones’ team, and while they still had work to do, they had a nine-point lead over 22nd-placed Leicester City heading into the midweek fixtures.

A successful January transfer window has surely aided the Addicks, however one of their acquisitions, Conor Coady, was only deployed as a late replacement against the Blues.

Charlton urged to resist a permanent move for Conor Coady despite excellent start.

When Coady joined Charlton on loan from Wrexham, the 33-year-old appeared to be a good fit for Jones because he added experience and know-how to the team.

And the early indicators are promising, as Coady has helped make Charlton difficult to beat, despite Jones’ surprise choice to play him in midfield after spending the majority of the previous ten years as a defender.

However, Coady has played in midfield, and with the player looking out of favour at Wrexham, there is speculation that he will stay at Charlton.

However, when asked by FLW about the possibility of signing Coady on a permanent basis, Charlton fan pundit Chris Woodward revealed why he believes the club should not pursue it, despite his praise for the influence the ex-Wolves man has had.

“I don’t believe Coady will or should play for Charlton in the Championship beyond this season.

“He has been excellent since his arrival, providing leadership, experience, and some encouraging performances, but if we want to move forward, he is not the type of player we should be looking for.

“He is the type of player you want when you’re struggling or fighting for your life, but that’s about it.

“I’m surprised Coady has been used as a midfielder, but he has brought a calmness on the ball that our other midfielders lack, although you can tell he is on the older side, as he lacks the energy and speed to get around the pitch, which Jones prefers in this system.”

“I believe his salaries would make a deal impossible regardless, but I’d rather go with someone more mobile and younger who can advance to this level than someone on the slide.

“Coady has done very well, though, so I would expect a lot of positivity from Charlton fans when he does leave, and I think it has been a great short-term partnership for both sides.”

Conor Coady hopes to attract transfer interest with his play at Charlton Athletic.

This is one that will divide opinion. Coady has done well, so if it makes financial sense, some may believe he is worth keeping around.

As previously stated, it could be a difficult agreement for Charlton to negotiate in terms of pay, but that is a topic for the summer.

In any case, it appears that Coady has no future at Wrexham, and at this point in his career, he will want to play on a regular basis, which will not be possible at the Welsh club.

As a result, Coady will regard the remainder of the season as an opportunity to demonstrate his abilities, and he appears to be enjoying his time at Charlton, even in a midfield role, something he hasn’t done in a long time in his career.

So Coady’s only goal will be to get back into the XI, and Charlton will be satisfied with what he has brought to the group both on and off the pitch. Then, when the season is over, discussions might begin regarding whether a permanent stay is conceivable.