Monday 10 August 2015 15:44, UK
Chris Ramsey had no complaints after Queens Park Rangers were handed a Championship reality check following an opening-day 2-0 defeat at Charlton.
Charlton pair Tony Watt and Morgan Fox struck second-half goals in the London derby against the relegated Hoops.
Substitute Watt scored just seven minutes after his introduction at a half-time.
And Fox netted with his first Addicks goal to kill off QPR for good on a poor afternoon for Ramsey's side at The Valley.
Rangers manager Ramsey said: "It's disappointing as we started very well. We didn't take the chances we created, which will come back to bite you as time goes on.
"It was difficult to claw back the momentum.
"Charlton are a very resilient side and I'm sure they were happy that they weathered the storm when they did.
"They had their time and they took their two chances."
Ramsey is resigned to losing star striker Charlie Austin back to the Premier League. Austin faded here after a bright start and was replaced late on as a precaution.
Ramsey never doubted Austin was not committed to the cause and said: "He would be a big loss for any club in any division. He's going to be a massive gain for anybody that has the money to buy him.
"If the owners get the right money, I think he will be moving on.
"The QPR fans have showed him absolutely fantastic support, and I think QPR as a club have helped him to be on the stage that he is now. Knowing him as a man, he would want to repay that. He put himself about and unfortunately a few shots didn't come off."
Rangers should have been ahead at the break before Watt sparked the hosts into life after netting the 52nd-minute opener.
QPR only seemed to wilt in the London sunshine and it was no surprise when Fox drove home from long range to kill the game off in the 72nd minute.
Charlton manager Guy Luzon said: "It was the perfect start. The first game, a London derby. It was great for our team and great for our supporters.
"Some players made their debut in the Championship and they played well. QPR are a good team that played last season in the Premier League.
"We passed this obstacle. I'm sure we will improve and get better and better.
"Tony changed the game and brought us some bravery in our attack. He showed a lot of quality and I'm happy for him."
Watt was relegated to the bench after a disciplinary matter but Luzon said: "It's between me and him.
"Something happened in training and because of that he didn't start the game, but I know he had the quality to change the game.
"He accepted. He didn't have any choice. When the coach takes a decision and the coach thinks it is the right decision to make, this is the situation.
"There is no doubt about Tony and his quality."
