Charlton Media Watch June 2017


Updated every weekday, cafc.co.uk rounds up all the latest Addicks news in the media...

Wednesday, June 21st

Kent Live write that Jason Pearce has signed a new contract at Charlton http://www.kentlive.news/charlton-athletic-re-sign-talismanic-centre-back

So have the BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40340300

Kent Live say that George Williams will not join Charlton from Fulham. They believe we were interested in him http://www.kentlive.news/revealed-fulham-forward

Also on Kent Live, Mikhail Kennedy to return to Charlton following the end of his loan spell at Derry City http://www.kentlive.news/derry-city-striker-heads-back-to-charlton

The Plymouth Herald link Charlton and Blackburn to Erhun Oztumer of Walsall http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/blackburn-interested-in-signing-the-turkish-messi

HITC link Charlton with Harry Forrester of Rangers http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/06/20/

The News Shopper also report on Jason Pearce’s contract news http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/15359451/

Tuesday, June 20th

The South London Press have reported on our signing of Tariqe Fosu from Reading https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/25940/

So have Kent Live http://www.kentlive.news/done-deal-charlton-athletic-sign-reading

And Get Reading http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/

And the BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40330921

And the Reading Chronicle http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/sport/readingfc/15357049/

The South London Press report that Jason Pearce has signed a contract extension https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/24979/

Kent Live say that Charlton are one of a number of clubs interested in Coventry City defender Jordan Turnbull http://www.kentlive.news/transfer-talk-charlton-athletic-walsall-and-bradford-city

On Kent Live, Mark Marshall says that he loves Karl Robinson’s style of football http://www.kentlive.news/charlton-athletic-mark-marshall-loves-playing-karl-robinson

The South London Press say that Ezri Konsa will return for pre-season when the squad head out to Ireland https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/25951/

Kent Live have written about six things that fans may not know about Tariqe Fosu http://www.kentlive.news/charlton-athletic-s-new-signing-tariqe-fosu

The BBC write that former Charlton full-back Adam Chicksen has signed for Bradford City http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40329793

So have Kent Live http://www.kentlive.news/released-charlton-athletic-full-back

HITC claim that Rangers’ Harry Forrester is a target for Charlton http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/06/

Monday, June 19th

In the South London Press, Chris Solly says that he has been impressed with Karl Robinson since he joined the club https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/25867/

The News Shopper reported on our Carabao Cup draw http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/charlton/15352927/

So did Kent Live http://www.kentlive.news/shambles-twitter-storm-as-charlton-athletic

And the South London Press https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/25881/

Also in the SLP, they say that Lee Bowyer is set to be appointed as the club’s Assistant Manager this week https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/25886/

The BBC report that academy graduate Terell Thomas will sign for Wigan Athletic http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40304078

So do the SLP https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/25902/

And Kent Live http://www.kentlive.news/done-deal-charlton-athletic-defender

The News Shopper have reported the news of our signing of Mark Marshall http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/charlton/15353337/

So have the South London Press https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/25907/

And Kent Live http://www.kentlive.news/former-barnet-coventry-city-and-port-vale

And the BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40309019

And HITC http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/06/16/

Bradford Chief Scout Greg Abbott says that the Bantams offered Mark Marshall the most lucrative deal they have ever offered a League One player to try and keep him at the club http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/15353811/

Kent Live have written five things that fans may not know about Mark Marshall http://www.kentlive.news/charlton-athletic-s-new-signing-mark-marshall

Chris Solly says he is gutted that we will not play Millwall next season https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/25870/

The SLP say that reported Charlton target Nathan Thompson is set to join Portsmouth https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/25930/

The South London Press have written an update on Ahmed Kashi https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/25936/

Friday, June 16th

In the South London Press, Karl Robinson responds to reports linking Charlton with Peterborough midfielder Marcus Maddison https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/25802/

Kent Live have reported similar http://www.kentlive.news/charlton-athletic-transfers

Kent Live write that Declan Rudd is set to join Preston North End http://www.kentlive.news/successful-charlton-loan-man

Kent Live have lifted some of our quotes from our England U20s World Cup story http://www.kentlive.news/charlton-athletic-s-katrien-meire

In the News Shopper, former Charlton coach Simon Clark speaks about his time at the club http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/charlton/15350197/

Kent Live have written about the Charlton team that rode from London to Amsterdam last week http://www.kentlive.news/charlton-athletic-s-fab-four-raise-thousands

The News Shopper say that Oxford United are set to sign Liam Lindsay, who has been linked with Charlton http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/charlton/15350837/

Kent Live have reported similar http://www.kentlive.news/charlton-athletic-transfers

Thursday, June 15th

Sky Sports are asking supporters to vote for Charlton’s greatest Premier League game http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11684/10913471/

In the South London Press, Karl Robinson speaks about how he will approach our friendlies against Welling United and Greenwich Borough https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/25762/

The News Shopper write that Lewis Page could be out until October http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/charlton/15346782/

So do Kent Live http://www.kentlive.news/fresh-injury-blow-for-charlton-athletic

Kent Live have published an interview with Jake Forster-Caskey http://www.kentlive.news/charlton-athletic-s-ex-brighton-star-jake-forster-caskey

On the BBC, Tony Watt says he is eyeing a return to international action http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40277258

Kent Live have reported similar http://www.kentlive.news/charlton-athletic-striker

Wednesday, June 14th

The News Shopper say that Charlton and Bolton have received a boost in the pursuit of reported target Liam Lindsay http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/charlton/15344313/

Kent Live have lifted our quotes with Steve Avory to produce a story on England U20s’ World Cup win http://www.kentlive.news/charlton-athletic-proud

Kent Live have written a secondary story http://www.kentlive.news/the-day-everton-s-ex-charlton-ace

And a third http://www.kentlive.news/charlton-athletic-young-ace

The South London Press have written about how the statistics hold up for new signing Billy Clarke https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/25384/

In the News Shopper, former Charlton coach Simon Clark is backing Ezri Konsa and Ademola Lookman to earn senior England call-ups one day http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/charlton/15344849/

Also in the News Shopper, Billy Clarke says he was not put off joining Charlton by off-field issues http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/charlton/15344530/

Tuesday, June 13th

Kent Live claim that defender Terell Thomas is set to sign for Wigan Athletic http://www.kentlive.news/exclusive-charlton-athletic-defender

Get West London have reported the same http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/charlton-defender

The News Shopper write that coach Chris O’Loughlin left the club at the end of April http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/charlton/15342513/

Kent Live have written about Billy Clarke’s impressive record of scoring against Karl Robinson teams http://www.kentlive.news/charlton-athletic-s-new-signing-billy-clarke

Kent Live say that Johnnie Jackson could be confirmed as the club’s first-team coach this week http://www.kentlive.news/revealed-charlton-athletic

Kent Live say that Charlton will be seeded in Friday’s Carabao Cup draw http://www.kentlive.news/charlton-athletic-seeded-in-league-cup-draw

In the South London Press, Karl Robinson has told Nicky Ajose to fight for his Charlton future https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/25638/

Monday, June 12th

The News Shopper have published a first interview with Billy Clarke http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/15338465/

So have the South London Press https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/25495/

Kent Live have penned five things that Charlton fans may not know about new signing Billy Clarke http://www.kentlive.news/five-things-charlton-fans

In the South London Press, Harry Lennon says he is confident that he can show Karl Robinson what he can do once fit https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/25516/

The News Shopper have published the second part of their interview with Simon Church http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/15339100/

Harry Lennon told the South London Press that Steve Avory is a great mentor for Charlton’s youngsters https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/25519/

HITC say that Sheffield United are still confident of landing Ricky Holmes http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/06/09/

On Kent Live, Billy Clarke says Charlton are a big name in football http://www.kentlive.news/charlton-athletic-a-big-name-in-football

Kent Live report that former Charlton man Ademola Lookman helped England U20s to lift the U20s World Cup http://www.kentlive.news/ex-charlton-athletic-graduate

Friday, June 9th

The South London Press have confirmed our signing of Billy Clarke https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/25396/

So have the News Shopper http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/charlton/15337319/

And Kent Live http://www.kentlive.news/charlton-athletic-sign-ex-ipswich-town/

And the BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40206774

Deadline News say that Partick Thistle will have to consider offers for defender Liam Lindsay, who has been linked with Charlton http://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2017/06/09/partick-thistle/

In the South London Press, Karl Robinson says that his players will face fines if they cannot hit mid-summer fitness targets https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/25350/

The News Shopper have spoken to former Addick Simon Church http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/15336341/

Thursday, June 8th

Kent Live ask if Ricky Holmes could delay signing a new contract at Charlton http://www.kentlive.news/will-ricky-holmes-delay-signing-new-charlton

On Kent Live, Karl Robinson says that he will only sign the right players for Charlton http://www.kentlive.news/charlton-athletic-boss-karl-robinson

On Kent Live, Academy Manager Steve Avory says he will work closely with Head of Recruitment Steve Gallen http://www.kentlive.news/charlton-athletic-duo-avory-and-gallen

The Bradford Telegraph and Argus say that Billy Clarke is set to move to Charlton http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/15333156/

So do the South London Press https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/25277//

In the News Shopper, Harry Lennon thinks that Charlton can have a positive season next year if they can keep their better players http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/charlton/15333158/

Kent Live also report the Billy Clarke news http://www.kentlive.news/charlton-athletic-closing-in-on-bradford-city-striker

Kent Live have written about Tony Watt’s venture into film reviews http://www.kentlive.news/charlton-athletic-striker

The South London Press say that Charlton are not looking to offload Patrick Bauer this summer https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/25329/

Kent Live ask if Karl Robinson is still in the hunt for MK Dons midfielder Been Reeves http://www.kentlive.news/charlton-athletic-manager-karl-robinson

Kent Live have written about why Lee Bowyer will be a good addition to Charlton’s backroom staff http://www.kentlive.news/charlton-athletic-boss-karl-robinson

Wednesday, June 7th


The South London Press say that Charlton have offered a new contract to Ricky Holmes https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/25265/

In the News Shopper, Harry Lennon says that he is fighting for his Charlton future http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/15330454/

On Kent Live, Harry Lennon says he is confident that he can force his way back into Charlton’s team once he is fit http://www.kentlive.news/returning-charlton-athletic-defender

Kent Live have written about Player Liaison Officer Tracey Leaburn and her London to Amsterdam cycle http://www.kentlive.news/charlton-athletic-in-europe

Kent Live say that Dorking Wanderers winger Matt Briggs, who has been linked with Charlton, could delay his move to the EFL http://www.kentlive.news/charlton-athletic

Vice Sports have remembered how Charlton supporters took on the Labour Party in 1990 and won https://sports.vice.com/en_uk/article/remembering-when-charlton-fans

Get West London ask if former Charlton defender Sam Sodje should be named in Brentford’s all-time XI http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ 

Tuesday, June 6th


On Kent Live, Steve Avory says that midfielder Anfernee Dijksteel has a bright future in the game http://www.kentlive.news/charlton-athletic-academy-boss-steve-avory

The Cambridge News report that Cambridge United will sign goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov when his Charlton contract expires on June 30th http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/

Kent Live report the same http://www.kentlive.news/bulgaria-international-keeper-leaves-charlton-athletic

So do the BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40158291

And the News Shopper http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/15328716/

Kent Live have reported on a chant made for Tony Watt by @USASoccerFanz on Twitter http://www.kentlive.news/watch-charlton-athletic-soccer-chants

Kent Live write that Ezri Konsa and England U20s have reached the World Cup semi-finals http://www.kentlive.news/charlton-athletic/

The News Shopper have written about how supporters recently went out to Belgium http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/charlton/15328916/

Kent Live link Charlton with Fulham’s George Williams http://www.kentlive.news/fulham-reject-offer-for-forward-linked-to-charlton-athletic

Get Surrey link Charlton and a few other clubs with Dorking Wanderers winger Matt Briggs http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/sport/football/

Monday, June 5th

In the South London Press, Jason Pearce says that Charlton’s players will have fitness checks in the middle of their summer breaks https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/25086/jason-pearce/

The News Shopper say that Arsenal and Everton have sent scouts to watch Ezri Konsa at the U20 World Cup http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/15325018/

HITC write that Charlton will offer Ricky Holmes a new contract http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/06/02/report-charlton/

The Evening Standard have written a piece on ‘the deals Charlton will be looking to complete this summer’ http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/keeping-ricky-holmes

Kent Live say that Lee Bowyer will be named as Charlton’s assistant manager this week http://www.kentlive.news/ex-leeds-united-man

Football.London also report that Arsenal and Everton scouts have been sent to watch Ezri Konsa http://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-everton

On Kent Live, Karl Robinson says that Charlton have a responsibility to its local community http://www.kentlive.news/charlton-athletic-boss-karl-robinson

Kent Live report that Charlton players are due in for mid-summer fitness tests http://www.kentlive.news/exclusive-charlton-athletic-players

Friday, June 2nd

On Kent Live, Academy Manager Steve Avory says he is proud of the club’s academy http://www.kentlive.news/steve-avory-proud-charlton-athletic-s-academy

Also on Kent Live, they ask if Sheffield United could make an offer for Ricky Holmes that is ‘too good to refuse’ http://www.kentlive.news/will-sheffield-united-make-charlton-athletic

Kent Live have written a piece about what might go through a players head when they consider a move to Charlton http://www.kentlive.news/opinion-charlton-athletic-signings

The News Shopper say that Nathan Thompson is close to joining Charlton from Swindon Town http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/charlton/15322405/

Kent Live report similar http://www.kentlive.news/transfer-news-speculation-increases-charlton-athletic

Kent Live have reported on a story recently written by the Voice of the Valley http://www.kentlive.news/charlton-athletic-fans

Kent Live have also reported on an interview that Roland Duchatelet conducted with Belgian TV recently http://www.kentlive.news/charlton-athletic-owner-roland-duchatelet

The Sheffield Telegraph say that Charlton will offer Ricky Holmes a new contract to try and fend off interest from Sheffield United http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/blades/

Kent Live have reported similar http://www.kentlive.news/charlton-athletic-will-open-talks

Thursday, June 1st

Kent Live say that Charlton may listen to offers for centre-back Jorge Teixeira http://www.kentlive.news/charlton-athletic-may-listen-to-offers

The News Shopper report that former Charlton goalkeeper Neil Etheridge has joined Cardiff City http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/charlton/15318883/

Kent Live have reported the same http://www.kentlive.news/transfer-talk-former-charlton-athletic-chelsea

In the South London Press, Karl Robinson explains why transfer deals are taking some time https://www.londonnewsonline.co.uk/24992/

Kent Live report that Liam Sercombe has signed for Bristol Rovers. He was linked with Charlton last week http://www.kentlive.news/blow-for-charlton-as-oxford-united-star

The News Shopper ask ‘who is Marcus Maddison?’ The Peterborough midfielder has been linked with Charlton http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/15319601/

Kent Live write that former Addick Ademola Lookman has fired England U20s into the quarter-finals of the World Cup http://www.kentlive.news/former-charlton-athletic-youngster

On Kent Live, Karl Robinson says that the right signings will take time http://www.kentlive.news/charlton-athletic-boss-karl-robinson

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