Speculation links Charlton with Catalan defender

Charlton have been linked in unconfirmed reports with Reuben Sanchez who plays for Espanyol, the number two team in Barcelona.   The 25-year old Catalan is a right back but can also play on the right wing.

I wonder if this speculation has been started by his agent as multiple clubs across Europe are said to be interested.

League One battle for Mitchell

Oxford United and Plymouth Argyle are in a battle for the signature of Charlton defender Alex Mitchell: https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/26158169.oxford-united-join-charlton-defender-transfer-battle/

Mitchell was on loan with the Pilgrims last season and was a fans' favourite.

Luton swoop for Kanu

Unconfirmed reports from various sources have stated that Luton Town have offered £750k for Daniel Kanu.

We would be mad as Hatters not to accept, although perhaps we should ask for a little more or at least a share of any later transfer fee.

Kanu had a great season with Walsall, but saddling up for the Championship would be a challenge.

Spectator finds new target

 

The Spectator has found a new target in its campaign against the 'Charltification' of football and it's none other than the Prince of Wales.  Unfortunately, Wills did not convert his time at Sparrows Lane into an Addicktion.

However, the magazine thinks that his support for Villa, and in particular the way in which he demonstrates it is undignified for an heir to the throne and calls him out as a 'centrist dad'.

I realise that the Speccie was founded in the 18th century, but it is now the 21st.

Congratulations to 'Last Ditch' Dykes on his 45 minutes for Scotland in their weekend international friendly.  The lure of the bagpipes may be such that he does not return to us.

Keep on taking the tablets

Contributors to my non-league club's banter page have been asking if I have started my course of anti-depressants to prepare for Charlton's next season.

If I did need them, it would be to cope with the moaning and pessimism of so many Addicks.

However, the news that a serious Saudi investor hopes to take a stake in Derby County shows what we are up against: https://footballeconomyv2.blogspot.com/2026/05/saudi-boxing-supremo-swoops-for-rams.html

Congratulations to Charlton Women

One of my good memories at Charlton is beating Arsenal in the women's league cup final at Wycombe. The team also won the women's FA Cup in 2005.   Charlton Women were disbanded in 2007 after the men's team were relegated from the Premier League.

Congratulations to Karen Hills on proving to be a very resourceful head coach on a limited budget.   A great display by keeper Sophie Whitehouse.

London clubs will make up half of next season's WSL sides, including the Nigellas.

The women's team to some extent appeals to a different demographic, but some of their supporters should be encouraged to support the men's team.

Finance guru runs the rule over Charlton

Richard Cawley has done well to interview football finance guru Kieran Maguire who is the gold standard in this area.

The interview repays careful reading, but here are a few highlights:

• Maguire is well disposed to the Addicks as his uncle had trials for us in the 1950s
• He thinks that the new finance rules in the Championship won't have much effect either way on Charlton.  Parachute payments and the wealth behind clubs like Wrexham will continue to distort.
• Charlton's entire commercial income is a fraction of what Arsenal get from their sleeve sponsors
• 'Authenticity' should be the brand pitch for Charlton, although Millwall can also claim that [Rod Liddle notwithstanding, we can make a claim to be a family club].
• Charlton not owning their stadium or training ground is likely to discourage potential investors.