by Stanley George | Oct 20, 2023 | Matches
Mike Cooper, if you believe the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, is ready to come back. Nearly nine months have passed since his ACL was ruptured after a cynical Josh Windass challenge on an afternoon in Sheffield that was miserable in every way....
by Stanley George | Aug 15, 2022 | Matches
Long gone are the days when Charlton were the top dog in South London. Ten consecutive seasons in the Premier League came to an end in 2007 – since then, they’ve spent more time in League One than the Championship. A rogues’ gallery of owners and a succession of...
by Stanley George | Jul 29, 2022 | Matches
Barnsley F.C. exist in a state of purgatory. Last season they propped up the Championship table, their third relegation from that division in the last nine seasons. In that time, they’ve won promotion from League One twice in the three seasons they’ve spent down...
by Stanley George | Aug 5, 2021 | Season preview
Key player: Akin Famewo Young left-footed centre-back Famewo joins Charlton on loan for the second season in a row, with Norwich offering the South Londoners an option to purchase this time round. He will be a crucial part of the Charlton defence in their campaign...
by Stanley George | Aug 5, 2021 | Season preview
Key player: Lewis Wing The obvious selection here would be Barry Bannan, but the Scot could well move on after six years in Sheffield. Lewis Wing, signed on a season-long loan from Middlesbrough, will need to replace Bannan’s creativity if he does leave. He has taken...