Santiago, Chile: Charlton have filled the gap at right back (given that Moutaoukil is permanently out of favour) by bringing in Frazer Richardson from Leeds. Richardson
I woujld advise anyone against trying to bring a banana into Chile as a colleague attempted to do so this morning and was led away for questioning
Friday, 10 July 2009
Thursday, 9 July 2009
New kit deal
Charlton have signed an exciting three-year sponsorship agreement with what is described as the most innovative building society in the country (quite why they are I am not sure). The Addicks have agreed a six-figure deal with Kent Reliance Building Society that further cements its close relationship with the county.
In current circumstances getting any deal is a result with some of the smaller Premiership clubs finding it difficult to close deals.
The Crown Berger Cup at Welling ws a 1-1 draw, but I wouldn't read too much into that. It is effectively a practice match with quite a few young players taking part. But I expect there will be some moaning on the lines of 'if we can't beat Welling.'
In current circumstances getting any deal is a result with some of the smaller Premiership clubs finding it difficult to close deals.
The Crown Berger Cup at Welling ws a 1-1 draw, but I wouldn't read too much into that. It is effectively a practice match with quite a few young players taking part. But I expect there will be some moaning on the lines of 'if we can't beat Welling.'
Wednesday, 8 July 2009
Tykes head race for Gray's signature
Although Bristol City are also interested, Charlton striker Andy Gray would like to return up north and it looks as if Barnsley are leading the race for his signature:
Gray
Gray
Tuesday, 7 July 2009
Takeover should be complete in two weeks
The takeover of Charlton by the consortium led by Peter Varney should be complete in two weeks: Varney
Should the takeover occur, it is uncertain whether Phil Parkinson will continue as manager.
Richard Murray has told the South London Press: that Charlton’s major shareholders are ready to lose £30million of their own money to push through a takeover of the club. The Addicks chairman has ploughed £7.5million into the club during his 20 years at The Valley but is prepared to not get a penny back providing the right buyers can be found.
Matt Holland has told the Colchester Evening Gazette that he is training with Colchester as his deal with Charlton cannot be settled until the takeover is complete.
Meanwhile, it has been confirmed that Zheng Zhi has left the club as he did not want to play in the third flight.
I am off to Chile tomorrow so I may miss all the excitement. I have decided to keep the Addick's Championship Diary format for the next season on the basis that we are aiming to be Champions of League 1. I know this is a faint hope, but the real reason is I am so busy this summer with work related travel, so much so that I can't take a holiday, that I really can't spare the time for a re-design.
Should the takeover occur, it is uncertain whether Phil Parkinson will continue as manager.
Richard Murray has told the South London Press: that Charlton’s major shareholders are ready to lose £30million of their own money to push through a takeover of the club. The Addicks chairman has ploughed £7.5million into the club during his 20 years at The Valley but is prepared to not get a penny back providing the right buyers can be found.
Matt Holland has told the Colchester Evening Gazette that he is training with Colchester as his deal with Charlton cannot be settled until the takeover is complete.
Meanwhile, it has been confirmed that Zheng Zhi has left the club as he did not want to play in the third flight.
I am off to Chile tomorrow so I may miss all the excitement. I have decided to keep the Addick's Championship Diary format for the next season on the basis that we are aiming to be Champions of League 1. I know this is a faint hope, but the real reason is I am so busy this summer with work related travel, so much so that I can't take a holiday, that I really can't spare the time for a re-design.
No bid for Puncheon
Plymouth Argyle have denied that Charlton have made a £150,000 bid for Jason Puncheon or that Millwall are in a battle to gain his signature. The 23-year old attacking midfielder can play on the left or right. He was loaned out to his former club MK Dons for part of last season (Llera connection?)
Saturday, 4 July 2009
Gray for Palace?
According to Pravda Palace boss Neil Warnock is keeping an eye on Andy Gray with a view to adding him to his squad. You know it makes sense: Charlton get relegated, Palace want to return to their 'rightful' place in the Premiership, so sign up as many Charlton players as you can.
We really do need to offload Gray. I was shocked last season when I was told by a reliable source last season what his salary is. We can't afford him and he has never contributed much anyway.
We really do need to offload Gray. I was shocked last season when I was told by a reliable source last season what his salary is. We can't afford him and he has never contributed much anyway.
Thursday, 2 July 2009
Warnock's Master Plan, Part 94
Having completed the signing of secret weapon Darren Ambrose, Neil Warnock has signalled that he continues to be interested in Charlton rejects with Jerome Thomas his latest target. The Sulky One has been released by Pompey, having convincingly failed to demonstrate his Premiership qualities. Given that he always thought he was too good for Charlton, Palace are welcome to him.
As other blogs have commented, we managed to do a good deal with Cardiff on Mark Hudson. No doubt they are doing the Ayotollah in the streets of South Wales. Read an extensive interview in which he reflects on his time at Charlton here: Hudson. He expresses the view that the Bluebirds are a Premiership club in the making and let's hope he;s right because we have £250,000 riding on it.
As other blogs have commented, we managed to do a good deal with Cardiff on Mark Hudson. No doubt they are doing the Ayotollah in the streets of South Wales. Read an extensive interview in which he reflects on his time at Charlton here: Hudson. He expresses the view that the Bluebirds are a Premiership club in the making and let's hope he;s right because we have £250,000 riding on it.
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