Signing ends fraught transfer window

After a fraught transfer window which had as many down as ups, Charlton made a 11th hour signing of pacey Swindon winger Diallang Jaiyesimi.   The Rocking Robins were paid a six figure fee for the South Londoner.

Lee Bowyer said that he was 'over the moon' to get him while Thomas Sandgaard said that adding youth and pace to the squad had been an objective throughout the window: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/charlton-athletic-make-late-deadline-day-raid-to-land-swindons-diallang-jaiyesimi/

Originally with Dulwich Hamlet, and then with Norwich City, he is a versatile player who can perform on the left or right wing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diallang_Jaiyesimi

Williams has gone

I was surprised by rumours that Jonny Williams had failed his medical which is not what people in the Welsh capital were saying, but he has now signed for Cardiff City.

Charlton are chasing Fleetwood's Josh Morris, but the Cod need a replacement.   Richard Cawley has now stated that this will not happen.

Maddison on his way?

Unconfirmed reports are saying that Marcus Maddison could be moving to League Two Bolton, it appears as a permanent deal.

There have been reports of tensions between Maddison and Lee Bowyer and allegations that he has been an unsettling influence in the camp.

Richard Cawley says as much as he can for now:https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/marcus-maddison-could-make-charlton-exit-to-bolton-wanderers/

He's gone: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/marcus-maddisons-charlton-career-is-over-as-he-joins-bolton-wanderers-on-loan/

It is also been rumoured that Solomon-Obator has committed to Wigan for the rest of the season after turning down an offer from Charlton.

No defender deal says Bowyer

With Akin Famewo back in the squad for Saturday's trip to Rochdale, Lee Bowyer explains why he will not be signing a defender in the transfer window: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/charlton-athletic-boss-explains-why-no-defender-deal-is-on-cards-before-tonights-transfer-deadline/

All success to Jonny Williams on his not so native heath

Jonny Williams is having his medical in Cardiff this afternoon.   Lee Bowyer has said that he will miss his smile: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/charlton-manager-lee-bowyer-confirms-attacker-is-cardiff-bound/

Views of Williams clearly differ among the Addickted.   For me, he was capable of moments of real skill, but they came too rarely.   His personality made him popular both at the training ground and with fans.

I wish him all the best for the future, particularly with the Welsh language which is extraordinarily difficult for non-native speakers.   His father was born in Ynys Mon, but I don't think he has ever lived in Wales.   Apparently he is from Tunbridge Wells!

He rocked the Robins

20-year old Arsenal player Matt Smith has joined Charlton on loan.   He has been a standout player at Swindon Town: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/charlton-athletic-snap-up-arsenal-midfielder-matt-smith-on-loan/

Smith joined Arsenal aged seven: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Smith_(footballer,_born_2000)

The Athletic has run an in depth feature on him (I don't have any financial connection with this publication, but I find the subscription good value).

They say in relation to his time with the Rocking Robins: 'In his nine games, Smith averages two tackles and two interceptions per 90 minutes (both club highs) while also laying on three key passes every two games (third highest at Swindon). Although he has only made one assist so far, his ability to split the defence from deep, as he has done for Balogun so often, is proving beneficial.'

It is thought that he will be able to develop more quickly at Charlton than at Swindon.

Charlton defender Brendan Wiredu is to join Colchester United.   On Instagram Wiredu has said that he is sorry to leave the club he joined at the age of seven, but could not turn down a first team opportunity.  He expresses his thanks for all the support he has received.   He has been somewhat unfortunate and I wish him every success with the U's.

It's 'captain' Kirk!

Richard Cawley of the SLP has confirmed a Sky Sports story that Charlton are negotiating a deal for highly rated Crewe winger Charlie Kirk: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Kirk_(footballer

Cawley has recently tweeted to say the deal is off.