Blackpool, after just five games, are 1/6 favourites for relegation. The Tangerines are of course managed by former Charlton boss, Jose Riga.
Second favourites for the drop at 2/1 are Huddersfield. The Terriers appointed Riga’s predecessor at The Valley, Chris Powell, as their new manager on Tuesday.
Ironically, Huddersfield will travel to Bloomfield Road on the last day of the season for what could be a relegation decider.
Powell beat off competition from current Huddersfield caretaker boss, Mark Lillis, and Coventry’s Stephen Pressley to land the job.
Powell will be assisted at the John Smith’s by his Valley assistant, Alex Dyer. Hopefully, Powell can find a place on his staff for Huddersfield legend Lillis.
It will be a tough job for Powell and he will not be afforded the patience by Huddersfield’s fans as he was at The Valley.
Lee Clarke’s negative approach was not universally popular at the John Smith’s, even when the club had their record breaking unbeaten run.
Whether Powell’s largely defensive strategy will win the fans’ approval remains to be seen.
Powell is certain of a warm welcome when he brings his new side to The Valley at the end of February.
Charlton fans will be pleased to see their hugely popular former boss back in the game and will wish him well…..except for that game when he returns to The Valley!
Wednesday, 03 September 2014 16:45
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Charlton were expected to sign a striker, possibly two, before the transfer window closed on Monday.
Monday, 01 September 2014 23:00
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A physical Leeds side beat the Addicks 1-0 at Sparrows Lane on Monday afternoon.
Jason Euell gave starts to Callum Harriott and Joe Pigott, as well former Leyton Orient, Chelsea and Sheffield Wednesday youngster, Stephen Obileye.
Obileye was born in Hackney and celebrates his 20th birthday on Tuesday.
A goal by Zac Thompson just before the half-hour mark was enough to give Leeds the win.
Charlton lost midfielder, Ollie Muldoon, to a nasty challenge.
Charlton: Mitov; Osborne, Thomas, Obileye, Holmes-Dennis; Muldoon (Cumberbatch 66), Munns, Daniel (M Kennedy 85), Harriott; Sho-Silva (Ahearne-Grant 61), Pigott.
Subs (not used): Beeney, Pyke.
Booked: Thomas 37 (handball.)
It became apparent fairly early on Monday that it was unlikely that the Addicks would be bringing any new players in.
Long time target, Andy Delort, finally completed his move to Wigan. There were various names associated with Bob Peeters’ team but no further deals were completed.
Unattached players – such as Sylvan Ebanks-Blake – can still be signed and the emergency loan window will open next week.
There were rumours that Everton and Newcastle were interested in signing talented defender, Joe Gomez, but Charlton do not intend to sell Gomez.