Charlton Athletic academy manager Richard Styles joins SCEFL Premier Division side Hollands & Blair as Darren Blackburn’s assistant – Outfield player Jordan Wells takes over in goal during 1-1 draw with Snodland Town

Hollands & Blair’s new assistant boss Richard Styles was thrilled to be back in the dugout last weekend.

Styles has joined as No.2 to Darren Blackburn at the Southern Counties East Premier Division team and was on the sidelines as they drew 1-1 with Snodland Town.

What Styles hadn’t banked on was seeing his new side fighting back from a goal down - scored by one of the Charlton academy players he’s coached - and having an outfield player taking over in goal during the latter stages after keeper Dan Ellis was sin-binned.

Styles said: “I’ve had so many messages since Saturday when one of my academy boys scored the opening goal against us, but it’s the beauty of the game.

“Going 1-0 down put us in a position where it was really tricky. At that point, you’re either going to fold or they’re going to actually battle and fight and claw themselves back into the game. We did that.

“I don't think we deserved to lose the game and like we said in the dressing room after, ‘if you can't win a game, don't lose it’ and that's a good habit to have.”

Blair had a few injury issues to deal with. Central defender Charlie Weston had to pull out in the morning due to illness and his place was taken by Chris Webber, who himself only lasted half an hour before going off injured.

Jordan Wells dropped into defence and would later find himself taking over in goal.

Stanley Oldfield had put Snodland ahead on 61 minutes but Blair had keeper Ellis sin-binned for 10 minutes with only 12 left. Despite the disadvantage, Murisiku Batla levelled from the penalty spot after Devonte West was fouled but it needed a couple of good saves from stand-in keeper Wells to keep hold of a point.

Styles said: “I’ve played with Wellsy and Wellsy's played for me at