One more sleep

We had an interesting drive from Managua to the Pacific Coast of Nicaragua this afternoon passing more malnourished farmyard animals than I have ever seen stood on the side of the road, but we have reached the hotel and I am pleased to report that wireless technology has made it to this outpost of Central America.

In fact I smiled as we overtook each colourful packed rickety old bus with locals hanging from the back, each with mobile phones grasped in their hands.

We are 7 hours behind here, so it will be breakfast time when I will be checking in to hear how the Addicks are getting on in their first game of what will be another long and gruelling Championship season.

New signings Marvin Sordell and Simon Church will join the squad in Bournemouth who will be backed by many half expectant, half nervous, hundred percent committed travelling Addicks.

Whatever the views of the men that sit upstairs and the obstacles they face or have made for themselves, supporting Charlton has never been a walk in the park, but those wearing that famous badge on their chests along with their manager and his coaching team should have every last ounce of our support.

Football is back, and so is that familiar nervous feeling. Come on you Addicks.