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Deadline Day from Pg.641 - Summer 2025 Charlton Athletic Transfer Rumours

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  • Gisappointed
    Gisappointed Posts: 1,000
    edited August 2
    The last two seasons in the Championship, Godden was a one in four/five striker for an established side. He is now two years older, and currently injured with little pre-season. 

    I take your point on wages of our marginals making them hard to shift.

    Doc didn't impress me in L1.
  • DamoNorthStand
    DamoNorthStand Posts: 10,957
    cabbles said:
    I hope we can move a few on now.  Taylor, Ahadme and A Mitchell probably won’t get a look in.  What a very strong squad we have.  I think it’s been mentioned on here before, that we’re not building a first XI plus adequate back up/cover, we’re building a squad where by X is as good as X and it shouldn’t matter who starts.  For example, Apter/TC or Godden/Kelman.  

    Got a feeling Tanto will start first game, as will Carey and Apter.  After that, not sure which of the newbies will feature - I’m working on the basis Kaminski is not fit.  I thought I read somewhere he’s injured 

    Kaminski injured??! Thats a massive blow if true. Didn't he play against Ipswich?
  • RedRyan
    RedRyan Posts: 912
    edited August 2
    cabbles said:
    I hope we can move a few on now.  Taylor, Ahadme and A Mitchell probably won’t get a look in.  What a very strong squad we have.  I think it’s been mentioned on here before, that we’re not building a first XI plus adequate back up/cover, we’re building a squad where by X is as good as X and it shouldn’t matter who starts.  For example, Apter/TC or Godden/Kelman.  

    Got a feeling Tanto will start first game, as will Carey and Apter.  After that, not sure which of the newbies will feature - I’m working on the basis Kaminski is not fit.  I thought I read somewhere he’s injured 

    Kaminski injured??! Thats a massive blow if true. Didn't he play against Ipswich?
    Maybe confused with Mannion?
  • Scoham said:
    NTTT podcast got us finishing 19th.
    Not convinced by the signings.
    Where’s their Championship predictions? I had a look but can only see L1 and L2?
    They released a Championship 1-24 podcast eight hours ago. Weird that it’s not on their socials or Substack.
    They have

    24. Wednesday
    23. Hull
    22. Oxford
    21. Preston
    20. Blackburn
    19. Charlton
    Preston above us, again.
  • carly burn
    carly burn Posts: 19,499
    wolfgang said:
    NTTT podcast got us finishing 19th.

    What's wrong with that?
    Nothing at all. But I've heard some, not necessarily on here getting far too carried away.
    Heart always rules the head when it comes to your football club.
    But when you boil it down, we have a lot of players unproven at the level. Even a couple that didn't cut it when last here.
    This was just a bit of a sobering outside view.
    One of the hosts,George Elek is an Oxford fan. He said they followed a similar path when they went up. Cherry picking some of the best league one had to offer. Fair few of them turned out no too great in the champ.
  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,664
    Before the season started I said I thought we needed 10 players in, if we were going to have a chance of survival.

    We’re up to 9 so far, can we squeeze another couple more in the dressing room, before the window slams shut?
  • king addick
    king addick Posts: 3,722
    I think one more will come in for sure( not itk) and if a great loan becomes available then who knows. 

    Rwb cover needed though. 

    Outs need to be Ahadme, Taylor and one of Mannion or AMB. Maybe A.mitchell aswell if Zach stays.
  • scabbyhorse
    scabbyhorse Posts: 2,545
    wolfgang said:
    NTTT podcast got us finishing 19th.

    What's wrong with that?
    Nothing at all. But I've heard some, not necessarily on here getting far too carried away.
    Heart always rules the head when it comes to your football club.
    But when you boil it down, we have a lot of players unproven at the level. Even a couple that didn't cut it when last here.
    This was just a bit of a sobering outside view.
    One of the hosts,George Elek is an Oxford fan. He said they followed a similar path when they went up. Cherry picking some of the best league one had to offer. Fair few of them turned out no too great in the champ.
    Exactly this 💯 
  • blackpool72
    blackpool72 Posts: 23,719
    Sam_777 said:
    This whole saga reeks of Reading playing silly buggers at the last minute & moving the goalposts. 
    Really does doesn't it. Knibbs will be fuming if thats true
    If this is really the case then I don't think the deal is definitely off.
    If Knibbs makes it clear he wants to go and his agent puts pressure on Reading they might yet come to their senses and get the deal done. 
    Called this one right.

    Considering how many games he's played the last few years I never believed it was because of a failed medical  

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  • TheHerminator
    TheHerminator Posts: 770
    I'm firmly in the camp that this transfer window has given us a solid chance of survival — and honestly, I think it's a bit mad for anyone to be looking much further than that right now.
    100% agree. To suggest we'll do better than survival at this point is pure speculation, guess work and feeling a bit giddy from a good window.

    The club have given NJ a great base to build on. That’s it so far for me until proven otherwise. None of our ‘star’ signings have played at this level consistently before 
  • stoneroses19
    stoneroses19 Posts: 7,241
    The last two seasons in the Championship, Godden was a one in four/five striker for an established side. He is now two years older, and currently injured with little pre-season. 

    I take your point on wages of our marginals making them hard to shift.

    Doc didn't impress me in L1.
    Goalscorers like Godden don't rely on pace, so unsure why people keep using age against him. Once he's up and running, he will be a big part of our squad. 

     
  • Yann897
    Yann897 Posts: 1,530
    Nah bollocks I’m getting giddy about it, mid table I reckon maybe just above. With the feel good factor round the club, the new signings, the momentum and Nathan Jones we’re in for a good season. 
  • wolfgang said:
    NTTT podcast got us finishing 19th.

    What's wrong with that?
    Nothing at all. But I've heard some, not necessarily on here getting far too carried away.
    Heart always rules the head when it comes to your football club.
    But when you boil it down, we have a lot of players unproven at the level. Even a couple that didn't cut it when last here.
    This was just a bit of a sobering outside view.
    One of the hosts,George Elek is an Oxford fan. He said they followed a similar path when they went up. Cherry picking some of the best league one had to offer. Fair few of them turned out no too great in the champ.
    We couldn't ask for more then getting three top League 1 forwards in Tanto, Kelman and Knibbs. Intrigued by who Oxford signed because I genuinely don't know but I would be surprised if they matched those acquisitions.

    Kelman's experience and profile means he probably has the biggest question mark for me. We also have Godden in that position and Leaburn obviously has potential. Between them I'm confident we'll find a way.

    There's no guarantees in football but we're in a much better position than when we last got into this league.
  • Yann897
    Yann897 Posts: 1,530
    wolfgang said:
    NTTT podcast got us finishing 19th.

    What's wrong with that?
    Nothing at all. But I've heard some, not necessarily on here getting far too carried away.
    Heart always rules the head when it comes to your football club.
    But when you boil it down, we have a lot of players unproven at the level. Even a couple that didn't cut it when last here.
    This was just a bit of a sobering outside view.
    One of the hosts,George Elek is an Oxford fan. He said they followed a similar path when they went up. Cherry picking some of the best league one had to offer. Fair few of them turned out no too great in the champ.
    We couldn't ask for more then getting three top League 1 forwards in Tanto, Kelman and Knibbs. Intrigued by who Oxford signed because I genuinely don't know but I would be surprised if they matched those acquisitions.

    Kelman's experience and profile means he probably has the biggest question mark for me. We also have Godden in that position and Leaburn obviously has potential. Between them I'm confident we'll find a way.

    There's no guarantees in football but we're in a much better position than when we last got into this league.
    Just had a Quick Look at Oxford signings from last season and they’re nothing like what we’ve brought in, I usually really rate the nt20 podcast but thought they got a few things wrong on the latest podcast, although I’d take 19th for us I think we’ll do better.
  • Danny Addick
    Danny Addick Posts: 3,933
    I don’t think we’ll get relegated. I think we’ve had a really great window and NJ has strengthened nearly everywhere needed so far.

    I think the best way to react to a team getting promoted is to strengthen in your weakest positions and keep your better players from last year and I think we’ve done that in Knibbs, Kelman, Kaminski. Etc. 

    I think people worrying about TC are barking up the wrong tree - it was Doherty, Berry, up front and GK that urgently needed improving and we have. 
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,237
    There is a downside to all this positive transfer news of course which is rarely acknowledged on this forum. 

    Many loyal and long standing Lifers are feeling under intolerable pressure to change their user names. 

    Or get a free transfer to 'Orient Life' 🧐😔😤
  • Bedsaddick
    Bedsaddick Posts: 24,774
    NTTT podcast got us finishing 19th.
    Not convinced by the signings.
    Thanks . I won’t bother listening to it now then 😡
  • balham red
    balham red Posts: 1,290

    I think people worrying about TC are barking up the wrong tree - it was Doherty, Berry, up front and GK that urgently needed improving and we have. 
    I think that's a bit harsh on Mannion.

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  • Todds_right_hook
    Todds_right_hook Posts: 10,892
    I don’t think we’ll get relegated. I think we’ve had a really great window and NJ has strengthened nearly everywhere needed so far.

    I think the best way to react to a team getting promoted is to strengthen in your weakest positions and keep your better players from last year and I think we’ve done that in Knibbs, Kelman, Kaminski. Etc. 

    I think people worrying about TC are barking up the wrong tree - it was Doherty, Berry, up front and GK that urgently needed improving and we have. 

    All I got from your post is that KKK has improved us 😬
  • AllHailTheHen
    AllHailTheHen Posts: 3,068
    I think outs are going to be our next business. Tipped by many, AMB, A Mitchell, Ahadme, Kanu, Taylor. Either loan or perm, some are worth a fee to L1 but doubt we will get one. A few kids to go on loan, but I can see players like Doc, Berry and Godden being unhappy at being down the pecking order and wanting a move.  Fullah will get more game time than them. Nominal fees but doubt we will be too bothered. Perhaps a further clear-out in January if others are not up to the mark. I can also see us getting another under the radar forward. Tovide?
    The likes are Doc, Godden and Berry are model pros who would understand they might get more limited game time this season. Can't see them pushing to leave, they'd just knuckle down and do their bit for the team whenever asked.
  • Sam_777 said:
    This whole saga reeks of Reading playing silly buggers at the last minute & moving the goalposts. 
    Really does doesn't it. Knibbs will be fuming if thats true
    If this is really the case then I don't think the deal is definitely off.
    If Knibbs makes it clear he wants to go and his agent puts pressure on Reading they might yet come to their senses and get the deal done. 
    Called this one right.

    Considering how many games he's played the last few years I never believed it was because of a failed medical  
    FYI - The delay wasn’t down to Reading playing silly buggers. The real reason doesn’t matter anymore, but nothing to do with Reading or medical. 
  • cabbles
    cabbles Posts: 15,261
    RedRyan said:
    cabbles said:
    I hope we can move a few on now.  Taylor, Ahadme and A Mitchell probably won’t get a look in.  What a very strong squad we have.  I think it’s been mentioned on here before, that we’re not building a first XI plus adequate back up/cover, we’re building a squad where by X is as good as X and it shouldn’t matter who starts.  For example, Apter/TC or Godden/Kelman.  

    Got a feeling Tanto will start first game, as will Carey and Apter.  After that, not sure which of the newbies will feature - I’m working on the basis Kaminski is not fit.  I thought I read somewhere he’s injured 

    Kaminski injured??! Thats a massive blow if true. Didn't he play against Ipswich?
    Maybe confused with Mannion?
    Aye, excuse me - not been following pre season other than through here.  Must’ve got confused 
  • blackpool72
    blackpool72 Posts: 23,719
    Sam_777 said:
    This whole saga reeks of Reading playing silly buggers at the last minute & moving the goalposts. 
    Really does doesn't it. Knibbs will be fuming if thats true
    If this is really the case then I don't think the deal is definitely off.
    If Knibbs makes it clear he wants to go and his agent puts pressure on Reading they might yet come to their senses and get the deal done. 
    Called this one right.

    Considering how many games he's played the last few years I never believed it was because of a failed medical  
    FYI - The delay wasn’t down to Reading playing silly buggers. The real reason doesn’t matter anymore, but nothing to do with Reading or medical. 
    Please enlighten us mate.
  • sam3110
    sam3110 Posts: 21,348
    Sam_777 said:
    This whole saga reeks of Reading playing silly buggers at the last minute & moving the goalposts. 
    Really does doesn't it. Knibbs will be fuming if thats true
    If this is really the case then I don't think the deal is definitely off.
    If Knibbs makes it clear he wants to go and his agent puts pressure on Reading they might yet come to their senses and get the deal done. 
    Called this one right.

    Considering how many games he's played the last few years I never believed it was because of a failed medical  
    FYI - The delay wasn’t down to Reading playing silly buggers. The real reason doesn’t matter anymore, but nothing to do with Reading or medical. 
    Well if it doesn't matter anymore instead of being cryptic about it, just say why it was
  • East Kent Addick
    East Kent Addick Posts: 1,350
    edited August 2
    This window is such an improvement on our last 2 after we were promoted from lge 1. Yes over half of the new signings have not played at champ level before so we're relying on them making the step up. But we now have competition for places and a squad that can hopefully cope with injuries. 

    Contrast this with Bowyer's and SCP's windows - no transfer fees spent - none of the 5 players SCP had lined up were signed and he was left with 5th choice frees and on top of that a few of his best performing players in lge 1 failed to make the step up - most notably BWP. Bowyer's squad was awful - lat minute free transfer and loan signings of unfit players and a failure to replace the 4 players who decided to leave. An injury crisis then led to him being forced to use ill equipped youngsters and Bonne!


  • SouthWest_Addicks
    SouthWest_Addicks Posts: 6,308
    edited August 2
    Sam_777 said:
    This whole saga reeks of Reading playing silly buggers at the last minute & moving the goalposts. 
    Really does doesn't it. Knibbs will be fuming if thats true
    If this is really the case then I don't think the deal is definitely off.
    If Knibbs makes it clear he wants to go and his agent puts pressure on Reading they might yet come to their senses and get the deal done. 
    Called this one right.

    Considering how many games he's played the last few years I never believed it was because of a failed medical  
    FYI - The delay wasn’t down to Reading playing silly buggers. The real reason doesn’t matter anymore, but nothing to do with Reading or medical. 
    If it doesn't matter anymore then I'm sure you can divulge what it was
    More important to clarify when something is incorrect. If it’s not a Charlton -Reading issue, or a medical issue it must purely be down to money. Some people are happy to make decisions immediately, other prefer to take a bit longer. It doesn’t matter because it got resolved. 


    It was only a delay because people said it was 100% done when it was probably 99% done etc.