Thursday, 28 August 2025

Return of the prodigal?

The Addicks will definitely add to their ranks before Monday’s 7pm transfer window deadline accosting to Nathan Jones.

“We will strengthen this squad in the next three or four days,” he said. “We have a list, we are working through certain things. There is scope and there is a desire to improve on at least one level.”

If so, it means that the recruitment drive will tick them over into double figures for incoming deals, comments Richard Cawley.

“To be fair to the board they have never said ‘no’ in terms of anything. We have managed the budget very, very well. We always try to stay within budget….we have. Jim Rodwell (managing director) has done fantastically well staying within budget on everything."

“We’re in a good place. I usually want a little more quality, constantly, but I’m very aware that we have to stay within budget. The board have backed us this year. So let’s see what comes about in the next two to three days. It’s always an interesting one - it’s like a mental sandwich - where people want to do deals and one kickstarts another. So who knows?”

Richard Cawley has commented on Twitter: ! om Lockyer posting pictures on his Instagram from his Charlton playing days. Amari'i Bell giving it the [deleted]. A quick web search tells me Lockyer's #tbt could mean Throwback Thursday. I can confirm it is Thursday. I can't confirm whether it means any more than that.’


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