Former Charlton player and possible prospect Cameron Stewart has signed a three year deal at Ipswich, subject to his passing his tractor drivers' test. It looks as if we were never in the frame anyway with Leeds the other possibility until the turmoil at Elland Road put an end to any deal: Stewart
I am not that disappointed, although having said that, I expect he will come and score at The Valley.
Ipswich Town and Charlton are said to be monitoring former Hull City winger Cameron Stewart’s situation at Leeds United. Stewart joined Leeds in January on loan until the end of the season, with a view to a permanent deal, but new United owner Massimo Cellino is trying to pull the plug on the deal, which is due to be formalised a week today on July 1.
The 23-year-old, who played 11 times for the Whites last season, started last season on loan at Charlton where he scored three times in 18 appearances.
The winger began his career at Manchester United, but never made a single appearance for the Premier League side and left to join Hull City in January 2011 after a successful loan spell. A cruciate ligament injury in February that year kept Stewart out of action for nine months and when he returned from injury he fell out of favour with Steve Bruce. Since Bruce took over the reins at the KC Stadium, Stewart has been loaned out to four different clubs.
With Leeds United close to a takeover deal by a consortium that will release transfer funds, they are seeking to set up a deal that will secure the services of Cameron Stewart.
They are attempting to secure Stewart by signing him on emergency loan with Football League rules preventing the winger from making a permanent transfer to Elland Road. Leeds intend to hand Stewart a 93-day deal after appearances for the Tigers and Charlton this season ruled out the possibility of the 22-year-old accepting an immediate, full-time contract.
But United are likely to reach an agreement which guarantees Stewart a permanent move when his deal at Hull City expires in the summer.
Richard Cawley of the SLP is reporting considerable loan interest in Danny Green, but wonders whether Chris Powell will let him go. That might depend on who arrives on Eurostar from Belgium.
It looks as if Cameron Stewart is going to be signed by Leeds United. Certainly speedy, but oddly reluctant to tackle.
Leeds are interested in acquiring Cameron Stewart who is regarded as having no future at Hull: Stewart
Chris Powell had been interested in a loan extension and perhaps an eventual acquisition. For me, Stewart's performances in the last few games have been disappointing, but perhaps he is anxious to avoid injury while his future is decided.
Yann Kermorgant may have recovered sufficiently from an ankle injury to play in tomorrow's derby against Millwall at The Valley. Unfortunately, he didn't and Pigott takes his place. Chris Solly remains a doubt after missing the last four games with a knee injury and isn't in the line up and fellow defender Leon Cort is also carrying a knock. Cameron Stewart is pushing to make his full debut after the on-loan Hull winger scored the Addicks' goal on Tuesday night on his first appearance as a substitute. However, he remains on the bench, perhaps just as well given his record in seeing off managers discussed in the Daily Mirror today.
Andy d'Urso, the banker from Billericay, is the referee which is not good news for either side. How he is allowed to referee such a crucial match defies belief. It will be no surprise if there is an errant red card.
Charlton have failed to score in their last three league games against Millwall, since the clubs shared eight League One goals at the Valley in December 2009. Millwall have won twice as many away league games against Charlton than they have lost (W14, D12, L7). It's 17 years since Charlton last beat their rivals: 2-0 at home in the second tier in March 1996.
On-loan Leeds striker Steve Morison could start for Millwall after scoring in their 3-1 win over Blackpool. Otherwise, Steve Lomas is likely to stick with the side which secured a first league victory of the season.
Former Addick Nicky Bailey did not distinguish himself in last weekend's 1-5 home defeat by Derby. He was apparently completely outplayed by Hughes and Bryson who 'waltzed around him at will' according to the Football League Paper. Bailey at least got a score of 4, but Martyn Woolford and Shaun Derry got unusually low scores of 3. Of Derry they said, 'With his greying hair, the 35-year old was a relic among the youthful buzz of Derby's midfield.'
Lomas has brought in 23-year old Leicester City striker Martyn Waghorn on a three month loan. The former England under-21 international had last season disrupted by an appendix problem and found it difficult to recover his form.
Odds (Coral) are: Charlton 11/10; Draw, 12/5; Millwall, 12/5.
Charlton lost 2-1 at Huddersfield last night while Saturday's opponents Millwall won their first game of the season by beating table topping Blackpool (who trained for the match at Sparrows Lane) 3-1. However, Charlton remain in 17th place in the table.
After a lacklustre first half from both sides, some thought that Chris Powell left his substitutions too late: Stewart for Ward on 68 minutes, immediately followed by Harriott for Sordell and then Piggott for Jackson on 86. However, the first two were ready on the touchline when the second goal went in against the run of play. It was Stewart who scored Charlton's consolation goal off the underside of the bar 11 minutes from time, although it should be emphasised that the match was a tight one.
For Huddersfield Joel Lynch scored the winner on 65 minutes with a stunning 35-year shot, reminiscent of one I saw scored there by another Welsh international, Johnnie Robinson. Vaughan had opened the home side's account two minutes into time added on in the first half. The Addicks dominated the closing stages but were unable to snatch an equaliser.
In the first half it was not until the 45th minute that either side managed to register an attempt on target, with Charlton's Simon Church heading straight into the hands of goalkeeper Alex Smithies. A minute later Hammill crossed to the far post for Vaughan to head home past Hamer.
Charlton, helped by some wayward defending, provided much more of an attacking threat after the restart and could count themselves unlucky when an on-target Johnnie Jackson effort struck 'Sodall' in the area and deflected harmlessly wide.
Possession was 52-48 in the home side's favour, but what is striking is how far attempts on target both teams had: two for Huddersfield and three for Charlton.
A Charlton fan from 'oop North who was there said: 'It was a dreadful game certainly, but we were extremely unlucky to lose and in my opinion (and I suspect that of many home fans too) were far more comfortable in possession, of which we had plenty, than they were.Unfortunately, they possessed a front-man worthy of the name, who took his one chance with consummate skill, while, for all our tiki-taka passing, we simply didn't.'
'Sordell has a (tiny) hint of class but seemingly no interest, Church huffs and puffs in a fan-pleasing way, but they appear never to have met before (admittedly, I don't think they've played together) and seemed out of sync with the midfield. We kept the ball impressively - but in the final third we were simply unable to get it to the strikers and when we did, their touch let them down.'
There does also seem to be an issue about the time it takes to make substitutions, although arguably Chris Powell should be less cautious about making them. An Addick has commented, 'The problem appears to be the time taken -in general- to make substitutions, as witnessed with Yann's injury at Watford. The 'system' appears to be ponderous at best,in notifying the 4th official, him getting the board ready, advising the ref, waiting for a stoppage- not helped by the substitute himself taking an eternity to prepare (putting shirt on, pudding shin pads on, taking jewellery off, etc.)- quite why all subs can't sit 'kitted and ready' for the duration of the game is a mystery to me, albeit wearing training tops over the match shirt.'
In a late deal in the transfer window the Addicks have signed Cameron Stewart on loan from Hull City: Stewart
Celtic had been chasing the 22-year old and it was thought that he might join them as he has family north of the border, although he was born in Manchester. He has chosen to represent England rather than Scotland in international youth football. There were also reports that Blackpool were interested in him.
He was originally with Manchester United, but since he joined the Tigers his opportunities for first team football have been limited by injury. Although he is a winger, he can also play as a striker: Cameron Stewart
I had been given to understand that Chris Solly signed a four year contract on Saturday which would increase his value should he be sold, but fortunately he has not been in this transfer window. The announcement has been made today (Thursday). There was also interest in Rhoys Wiggins which may have unsettled him. But it is pleasing that the squad remains intact.
Danny Green has joined MK Dons on a one month loan.
Joe Pigott has signed a three year deal which I think is a very sensible move and will be welcomed by fans.
Charlton are in talks to sign Hull forward Cameron Stewart on a season-long loan from Hull City, according to the Mail Online. Chris Powell is confident of landing the former Manchester United winger, who featured 18 times for Steve Bruce's promotion winning side last season. Ipswich and Blackpool are also among those thought to be in contention.
More about the 22-year old here: Stewart
