According to the Mail on Sunday Micky now working as the PFAs education adviser and welfare officer. He is also a counsellor for players with drink,drug and mental health issues.
According to the Mail on Sunday Micky now working as the PFAs education adviser and welfare officer. He is also a counsellor for players with drink,drug and mental health issues.
Yeah I remember listening to an interview last season with Mickey on charlton live and he said he was now working for the PFA. One of the good guys Mickey Bennett. Good player but was never quite the same player after his bad injury against OPR in 1988.
One of my favourite players from the Sellout era. Always wondered what happened to him - never caught the interview on CL. Good bloke - my mate was a mascot back when he was playing and he & his parents were thrilled at how nice he was, and how much time he took with them during the pre-match kickabout and after the game.
He is worth inviting long with Morts, we did an audience with Mickey, Morts and Carl Leaburn, brilliant night, he's a lovely fella and loved his time at CAFC.
Had a great Guinness 6-a-side comp, then done his knee the following saturday at Sellout Park.
Yes, that's right, he was great in that tournament.
I remember that game when Bennett got crocked, I know we started brilliantly and Carlo was a changed player - even shooting from distance - but we went 1-0 down before Gritty scored the equaliser in injury time with a blast from the edge of the box.
Had a great Guinness 6-a-side comp, then done his knee the following saturday at Sellout Park.
Yes, that's right, he was great in that tournament.
I remember that game when Bennett got crocked, I know we started brilliantly and Carlo was a changed player - even shooting from distance - but we went 1-0 down before Gritty scored the equaliser in injury time with a blast from the edge of the box.
DIdn't he also say that he was gutted to leave Charlton and never wanted to . Class act that cared about the club and along with Morts , Leaburn , and his ex youth team colleague Andy Ansah still does.
i remember when he came back he got a great reception and after the game said how chuffed he was that people remembered him ! never the same player after that injurt tho
One of my fondest remembered days was when he returned to us, he seemed so chuffed to be running around at the Valley again. I also remember one night at Upton Park when he tormented West Ham in a cup game.
It was against QPR that he injured himself badly in, stretching for a high-ball in their penalty box, one of those innoculous injuries that was no one's fault. I seem to remember when he eventually got back to full fitness we sold him to Wimbledon where he spent a season or two playing to a system that didn't suit his talents.
Yep, it happened in front of me. A real nothing challenge for the ball, I can't remember the other player making even contact with him, anyway he went down in a heap and was out for around 18 months/two years.
Yep, it happened in front of me. A real nothing challenge for the ball, I can't remember the other player making even contact with him, anyway he went down in a heap and was out for around 18 months/two years.
Yep, it happened in front of me. A real nothing challenge for the ball, I can't remember the other player making even contact with him, anyway he went down in a heap and was out for around 18 months/two years.
Pretty sure it was Alan McDonald.
It was Alan McDonald...in the 2nd minute. Mickey Bennett had little chance of winning the ball but still went in.
Watched Mickey Bennetts debut at age 17. He was the first Charlton player who was younger than me. That was the sad moment that I finally realised that I would never, ever play for Charlton.
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Great little period in 88-89 with our 'Black Magic' front line of Bennett - Leaburn - Williams - Mortimer.
He replies to everyone and always seems pleased that fans remember him. Comes across as a lovely guy.
Maybe he'd be a good guest for Bromley Addicks. Could invite Morts too.
I remember that game when Bennett got crocked, I know we started brilliantly and Carlo was a changed player - even shooting from distance - but we went 1-0 down before Gritty scored the equaliser in injury time with a blast from the edge of the box.
Maybe he'd be a good guest for Bromley Addicks. Could invite Morts too.
What a good idea, come on Maidstone and the Weald, anyone a Member here ?