Alan Curbishley´s final match in charge of Charlton at The Valley ended in a 2-0 defeat by European hopefuls Blackburn.Chairman Richard Murray made had made an emotional announcement on the pitch before the game that Curbishley - who has been linked with the England job - would stand down after 15 seasons in charge this summer.Rovers are still chasing a UEFA Cup place, and had the better of the first-half chances, so it was no surprise when they took the lead after 42 minutes, Steven Reid nodding in a long throw from close range and the match was sewn up when Chris Powell put past his own keeper.
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