Scott Carson a great catch despite his big slip-up
In a world of inconsistent transfer fees, surely one of the most baffling is Scott Carson being touted around relegation candidates for £3.5million. Before that Croatian cock-up he was considered by many to be England's No.1. He's 22, played Champions League football as a teenager against the likes of Juventus, was named Charlton's player of the year two seasons ago, and after a decent season at Villa Park the only reason Martin O'Neill didn't sign him was the £10m price tag Liverpoo
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Scott Carson is a great catch despite his big slip-up
In a world of inconsistent transfer fees, surely one of the most baffling is Scott Carson being touted around relegation candidates for £3.5million. Before that Croatian cock-up he was considered by many to be England's No.1. He's 22, played Champions League football as a teenager against the likes of Juventus, was named Charlton's player of the year two seasons ago, and after a decent season at Villa Park the only reason Martin O'Neill didn't sign him was the £10m price tag Liverpoo
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Parky keeps on blogging
After a fine 5-0 win on Thursday night, spirits are high in the Charlton squad, according to assistant boss Phil Parkinson, who has given the official website an exclusive update on events at the club's training camp in Spain.Alan Pardew's number two gives his thoughts on Charlton's performance against a Gibraltar XI, talks about the players' latest training schedule and also reveals a shock table tennis defeat for Alan Pardew at the hands of an Addicks youngster...."As we had a game agains
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Powell pulls on a red shirt once again
Chris Powell, Alan Pardew and Bob Bolder are just some of the Addicks names who will line up for a Charlton Athletic Legends XI against their Crystal Palace counterparts on Sunday, August 3rd (3pm).
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Book your spot at Watford
Tickets for Charlton's first away match of 2008/09, against potential promotion rivals Watford, will go on sale on Monday morning.The Addicks have been allocated just over 2,000 seats for the clash with the Hornets on Saturday, August 16th (3pm) at Vicarage Road.And places will go straight on general sale at 9am on Monday, with the Valley commercial centrel reverting to its normal weekday opening hours of 8am-6pm a week later.Tickets are priced GBP23 adults, GBP13 over 65s, 16 to 19 year-olds an
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Damian delighted
Damian Matthew is delighted with the progress of Charlton's youngsters in the opening month of pre-season.The U18 coach hailed the discipline of the current crop of up-and-coming stars over the summer and says that, plus an intensive training schedule to date, is already starting to reap rewards.They may not have scored nine goals on Tuesday night but in many ways Charlton's performance at Dartford exceeded the scoring spree at Braintree Town.Mikkel Jensen was the sole young professional in the
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Fleetwood off the mark for Addicks
Former Forest Green Rovers striker and fans' favourite Stuart Fleetwood scored his first goal in a Charlton shirt in a 5-0 win against Gibraltar XI."
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Charlton 5 Gibraltar 0
Charlton defeated a committed Gibraltar XI 5-0 as Alan Pardew's men continued their preparations for the 2008/09 campaign out in Spain on Thursday night.Jerome Thomas scored twice in the first half as Charlton took control in physically demanding conditions in Jerez, and Stuart Fleetwood also claimed his first goal in Addicks colours since his summer recruitment.The Addicks made eight changes at the break, and the best two goals arrived in the second period through Andy Gray and Scott Wagstaff.
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Team Bath ace impresses Charlton
Team Bath striker Sean Canham should get another chance to train with Charlton after he impresses on trial.
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Cap for Kim
Charlton women's team skipper Kimberley Dixson came on as a second-half substitute as England lost 2-0 to Norway in the Nordic Cup on Tuesday.
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Addicks hit by Holland injury
Charlton captain Matt Holland has missed out on the club's pre-season trip to Spain through injury."
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Hot blog
With the Addicks first-team squad currently out in Spain on a pre-season training camp, Charlton assistant boss Phil Parkinson has given the official website an exclusive update on events in Jerez, near Cadiz.In his second blog of the summer, Alan Pardew's number two reveals how the players have been preparing for Thursday's friendly with a Gibraltar national XI as well as reporting on a last-hole loss for himself and Andy Woodman in a golf game with Jonjo Shelvey and Mark Hudson..."We arri
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Open arms
Alan Pardew is looking forward to putting Charlton's first-team squad through their paces in front of supporters at next month's open training session at The Valley.Pardew's instructions to his men will be played out over the PA system during the training session on Friday, August 1st, which is free for all fans to watch.And the Addicks boss told the official website: "I thought it would be a nice opportunity for us to show fans the sort of work we do and how we prepare for a game."Hop
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Gibraltar rock up for friendly
Charlton will play a friendly against a Gibraltar national XI on Thursday (7.30pm local time) in what looks likely to be the only competitive fixture during the Addicks' training camp in Spain.
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Dover date gets first-team treatment
Charlton's pre-season friendly with Dover Athletic next week has been switched to Wednesday evening - with Alan Pardew confirming he will take a first-team squad to the Kent coast.The match against last season's Ryman Division One South champions will kick off at The Crabble Athletic Ground at 7.45pm, one day after the senior Addicks players and management return from their Spanish training camp.Dover are managed by ex-Gillingham boss Andy Hessenthaler, and are preparing for life in the Ryman Pr
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Good things come to those who wait
The wait is nearly over - the first season tickets for Charlton's forthcoming Championship season were being sent out by commercial centre staff on Wednesday afternoon.
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Bent settles on Birmingham
Birmingham have completed the signing of Marcus Bent from Charlton after his u-turn over a proposed switch to Cardiff."
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Blues seal Bent deal
Birmingham have completed the signing of Marcus Bent from Championship rivals Charlton.
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Floyd Road closed from Friday
Supporters travelling to The Valley should note that from Friday, July 18th, Floyd Road will be closed for two weeks from Charlton Church Road to Valley Grove due to water-main repairs.
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Blues complete Bent swoop
Birmingham City have completed the signing of striker Marcus Bent, Charlton confirmed on Wednesday afternoon.The forward has moved to the West Midlands in a deal that could be worth in excess of GBP1m to the Addicks, and has signed a three-year contract at St Andrews.Bent had been linked with fellow Championship club Cardiff City over the weekend, when manager Alan Pardew admitted that the hitman could be on his way out of The Valley, but it was Birmingham who snapped up the 30-year-old marksman
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Blues wrap up Bent deal
Birmingham continued a busy day in the transfer market by snapping up Marcus Bent from Charlton.
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Bent finalises Birmingham move after Cardiff snub
Birmingham have completed the signing of striker Marcus Bent from Charlton after his dramatic change of heart over a proposed switch to Championship rivals Cardiff.
Soccernet

Sowing the Seed of love
The great nephew of Charlton's most successful manager, Jimmy Seed, travelled from Vancouver, Canada, to The Valley this week to learn all about the great man.
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Dartford 0 CAFC XI 1
A youthful Charlton XI snatched an impressive late 1-0 win against experienced non-League opponents Dartford on Tuesday night thanks to second-half substitute Tamer Tuna.The forward, who finished last term as the U16s top scorer, latched on to a pass from Mikkel Jensen and unleashed a thunderous right-footed shot that flew into the top left-hand corner of the goal.Just minutes earlier, it looked like his striking colleague Lewis Perkins, with whom he had terrorised U16 defences last season, woul
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Kits and pieces
The forthcoming Championship campaign promises to be an exciting one for Charlton, and fans can show their support for the Addicks by becoming a kit sponsor for the entire 2008/09 season.The Addicks will be sporting new home, away and training kits this season, with a host of players and staff available for sponsorship.A range of benefits go to all those fans that put their name to an Addicks ace, including a signed shirt by the sponsored player and season-long recognition on the official websit
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