Lavelle moves to Carlisle

L1 newcomers Carlisle Untied are set to sign Lancastrian born Sam Lavelle on a permanent deal. Lavelle made 41 appearances for the Addicks in two seasons.

Lavelle was signed on transfer deadline night in August 2021. I was never certain he was first or even a second choice buy that deadline day, and he had a mixed time at The Valley, often looking a little bit rabbit in the headlines, but also having some commanding games, especially in a back three.

Lavelle also missed periods with injury and spent the end of last season on loan at Burton. I would suspect having four managers in less than two years at Charlton did not help. Sam always came across as cheery and professional and I hope he does well in Cumbria.