Nathan walking tightrope after dig at celeb owners

NATHAN JONES is heading back to the “circus” as ambitious Charlton look to continue their Championship high-wire balancing act.

- BY JASON MELLOR

The Addicks renew hostilities with Wrexham, whose boss Phil Parkinson labelled the Welshman disrespectful last season for an off-the-cuff quip about celebrity owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

Jones is certain to get a frosty welcome at the Racecourse, but that won't bother the spiky manager, whose men have left Parkinson's big-spending side trailing after both won promotion last season.

Jones admits this year could not have gone much better as Charlton look to end 2025 on a high. Only two other EFL clubs have taken more points than their impressive haul of 75 so far this calendar year — Birmingham and Stockport.

That success has been based on a solid defence.