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Jun 4

Concrete rumour

Or at least a foam one

After a month of nothing in terms of Charlton transfer gossip, today Belgium football Journalist Sven Claes put out probably the most concrete rumour so far this summer.

Claes is very well connected in Belgium and has a good knowledge of the Addicks set up, as well as a decent track record in prediciting the mostly unpredictable in Charlton’s timeline. Today Claes reported that we are in the race to sign Lokeren winger Nill De Pauw. According to Claes the 25-year old has a €750,000 buy out clause.
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May 12

15 players released

Part one of Luzon/Duchatelet/Meire’s summer transfer strategy was executed today with the announcement of 15 players released.

They are: Tal Ben Haim; Simon Church; Chris Eagles; Roger Johnson; Lawrie Wilson; Oguchi Onyewu; Neil Etheridge; Jack Munns; Harry Osborne; Harry Gerard; Kadell Daniel; Kurtis Cumberbatch; Kieran Monlouis; Rhys Browne; Levander Pyke.

A mixture of the unfortunate attrition of young pros who were unable to step up plus 7 first teamers. My only disappointment is seeing Ben Haim go, although it was apparently his own decision. Not so much disappointed but sad to see Lawrie Wilson and Simon Church move on.

The Welshman scored just 10 goals in Charlton colours, but his work rate could never be questioned, but I expect his career will have to continue down a division.

Lawrie Wilson’s form dipped this season after an excellent 2014/15 season, when I personally thought he was player of the year. He was very friendly with Hamer, Morrison, Hughes and Jackson and an integral part of Chris Powell’s squad but he was sidelined under both Peeters and Luzon and the writing was on the wall. However I am pleased that he was able to come back to the club where he began his career to show us what a great pro he is. Best of luck Lawrie.
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Aug 31

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That Charlton spirit

If you watch the players, I think there were five in total, in the immediate vicinity of Igor Vetokele when he smacked our second goal home on Saturday, you would like me have taken great enjoyment watching how every player celebrated the goal. In fact Kyle wrote here that Simon Church almost burst a blood vessel, so wrapped up in the moment he was.

Interesting then the loan signing of Frédéric Bulot from Standard Liege. It is said from the outset he was against the switch. However with his Standard opportunities diminishing he was later convinced of making the move. The photo of him sat in front of a burger and fries was also an unusual way to make an introduction!
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Aug 20

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Charlton Athletic 3 Derby County 2

My first sight of the new revolution in SE7 last night and quite frankly I was astounded.

The first 10 minutes I sat in a kind of self contained bewilderment as Peeters’ side imposed their passing game on most people’s favourites for promotion. Derby hardly got a sniff of the ball until they kicked off again after George Țucudean scored a beautifully crafted goal in the 11th minute.

I cheered with others, but I was equally a little bit speechless if I’m honest. I don’t think in 40 years I have seen a Charlton team play such a deliberate passing game. Good passers, yes, but all eleven players in a predetermined way look instinctively for the pass first, I don’t think I have.
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Jun 24

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Morrison re-signs

As was hoped Addicks were given a big boost this afternoon by the confirmation that Michael Morrison has signed a new 2-year contract. The centre-half has been a consistent performer on the pitch and a strong presence off it since he signed from Sheffield Wednesday 3 years ago.

I’m really glad the club got this deal over the line and now Diego Poyet is the last remaining puzzle to be resolved.
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Jun 21

Yoni Buyens signs

Combative deep lying midfielder Yoni Buyens has unofficially signed for the Addicks from the mothership Standard Liege for a season. It is said the contract is just for a year, and I make the assumption that he will be on loan.

Buyens comes with a good reputation after three seasons at Standard, playing 85 times in the past 3 seasons, scoring 12 goals. Buyens began his career at SK Lierse moving to KV Mechelen in 2009.
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