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...
by Stanley George | Aug 5, 2021 | Season preview
Key player: Ronan Curtis These days most footballers are pretty sensible. Bordering on dull. They give media-trained stock answers to questions, they don’t go out drinking often, they focus on their football. Ronan Curtis is a bit of a throwback. He was not popular...
