Vaz Te feels hard done by

Ricardo Vaz Te feels that he did not get fair treatment from José Riga who did not want him at Charlton: Vaz Te

I don't think that Vaz Te set The Valley alight and not many Charlton fans were disappointed to see him go.

Farewell, Vaz Te and Moussa

The contracts of Franck Moussa and Ricardo Vaz Te have been terminated. However, despite interest from leading Premiership clubs (and Crystal Palace), Ademola Lookman has signed a new four year contract and is staying: Lookman

Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo has moved over from Ajax on loan for the rest of the season: Yaya Sanogo

Experienced 34-year old French defender Rod Fanni, who can play at right or centre back, flew into London this evening to sign rather than taking the customary route by Eurostar: Fanfare. Not sure where that leaves Roger Johnson.

Decisive victory for Riga's men

Charlton beat fellow relegation strugglers Rotherham United 4-1 this afternoon to move just a point behind Bristol City who drew at home to Birmingham.

Simon Makienok scored twice to help the Addicks end their 11-game winless run. The Dane opened the scoring early on from Zakarya Bergdich's cut back before Chris Burke levelled for the home side. Igor Vetokele then finished off a well-worked counter-attack to put Jose Riga's side ahead at half-time.

Makienok headed in to make it 3-1, then Jonson Clarke-Harris blazed over a Millers penalty before Ademola Lookman rounded off victory in added time.

Charlton took the lead after just four minutes when Bergdich cut the ball back for Makienok to smash in. They did not stay in front long as Rotherham's Burke scored his first goal for the club on his home debut, receiving Danny Ward's pass before slotting under Henderson.

After Grant Ward had shot wide for the Millers, Johann Berg Gudmundsson crossed for Vetokele, who turned in from close range after a rapid counter attack. Henderson then produced a diving save to keep out Danny Ward's left footed strike before Makienok met Gudmundsson's pinpoint delivery to give Charlton a two-goal lead.

Rotherham had a chance to get back into the game when Clarke-Harris was brought down by Jorge Teixeira, but the striker smashed his attempt over. Substitute Lookman slid in a fourth to complete a hat-trick of Gudmundsson assists.

In remarks after the game, José Roga was critical of Tony Watt's commitment and also that of Ricardo Vaz Te: I want committed players

The game got good coverage on the Football League Show including the banners. Chris Powell was interviewed and emphasised that Riga knew the Championship.

Farwell then, Ricardo Vaz Te

The circus at Charlton continues with it being reported that Ricardo Vaz Te is to return to his former club in Turkey. This story is also being carried by Turkish websites: Vaz Te

He has hardly set The Valley alight since he joined us in November.

Bom Dia, Ricardo Vaz Te

The Addicks have signed former West Ham United striker Ricardo Vaz Te on a free transfer. The 29-year-old, who spent three years playing for the Hammers, has been searching for a club since leaving Turkish outfit Akhisar Belediyespor in July.

Vaz Te, who came through Bolton's youth system, joined the Hammers from Barnsley in January 2012, and went on to help them return to the Barclays Premier League, scoring the winning goal for Sam Allardyce's side in the play-off final at Wembley.

Vaz Te, who also had a spell in the Scottish top flight with Hibernian, made his final appearance for West Ham in November 2014, before his contract was cancelled by mutual consent in January.

The forward, who has been capped at Under-23 level for Portugal, has put pen to paper on a contract that will run until the end of the season. Vaz Te could make his debut for the Addicks against Birmingham City at St Andrews after the international break.

As one might expect, there has been a negative reaction from some Addicks who have argued that he is past his best, pointing out that he trained with Rotherham but they didn't sign him. Questions have also been raised about his fitness, injury proneness and mentality. But we have all been calling for experienced players who are not Belgian.

The following exchange took place at London Bridge this morning, suggesting a certain optimism on the part of Vaz Te:

Vaz Te: Queria uma passagem para Charlton.

Empregado: Ida e volta?

Vaz Te: Nao, somente ida, por favour.