Pardew remains defiant

Alan Pardew remained defiant despite Charlton edging closer to relegation with only two games remaining following a 4-1 defeat at Blackburn.

Charlton, who are in 19th place in the table, face Tottenham a week on Monday before travelling to Liverpool on the final day of the season.

Pardew said: "We still have a chance of getting out of it. There will be some twists and turns."

Blackburn boss Mark Hughes praised the effort of striker Jason Roberts after he grabbed a brace.

The former Wigan frontman has returned to form after recovering from a broken foot and Hughes is delighted.

Hughes said: "Jason looks in great nick at the moment. He was out for three or four months and we missed seeing that explosive part of his game."