Charlton Summer Transfer Rumours 2024

Mortimerwasgod said:

Am I right in seeing Stephen humphreys is a free agent still after leaving Wigan? Surely worth a kermorgant style punt?

We don’t have room for another striker with Dixon and possibly Hylton joining the 6 we already have (including Campbell).

Davo55 said:

Scoham said:

Mortimerwasgod said:

Am I right in seeing Stephen humphreys is a free agent still after leaving Wigan? Surely worth a kermorgant style punt?

We don’t have room for another striker with Dixon and possibly Hylton joining the 6 we already have (including Campbell).

Can't help thinking that Hylton would be a waste of a squad place. We are in much greater need of a creative, attacking midfielder if there's a squad place and enough budget going.

Whos gonna room with Nath on away games though? 

Oggy Red said:

Davo55 said:

Scoham said:

Mortimerwasgod said:

Am I right in seeing Stephen humphreys is a free agent still after leaving Wigan? Surely worth a kermorgant style punt?

We don’t have room for another striker with Dixon and possibly Hylton joining the 6 we already have (including Campbell).

Can't help thinking that Hylton would be a waste of a squad place. We are in much greater need of a creative, attacking midfielder if there's a squad place and enough budget going.

Although if Ahadme should miss several games with injury, who else would play his physical rough'em up and create space role?
Especially if Chuks breaks down.

Godden, Kanu, Leaburn, Campbell? Not really their game. 


Think back to how lacking we were last season, without a physical presence to lead the line.
Maybe NJ doesn't want to revisit that - and thinks Hylton could be a cheap emergency option, especially combined with a coaching role.

It would enable NJ to keep the gameplan intact.

We won games last season with Kanu and May up front. We just played it differently with balls to chase into the channels to get us up the pitch. I think Godden will be fine with balls into feet also  

I’m not as concerned about it as I have been in previous season, Jones is a good enough manager to win games without a big striker. Holden, Appleton, Garner and Jackson were not. 

fenaddick said:

No No 1 on the squad numbers, basically confirms that we’re still looking for someone (not new I know) https://www.charltonafc.com/news/squad-numbers-confirmed-202425-season

No Scott Fraser either, he must be on his way surely 

FishCostaFortune said:

Weird that they would make Ness and Fraser do the name video, but then bin them off for some arbitrary number one.

Good spot, I hadn't noticed Ness wasn't on the list.

FishCostaFortune said:

Weird that they would make Ness and Fraser do the name video, but then bin them off for some arbitrary number one.

Scott Fraser didn't look happy at all in that name video  

NabySarr said:

Oggy Red said:

Davo55 said:

Scoham said:

Mortimerwasgod said:

Am I right in seeing Stephen humphreys is a free agent still after leaving Wigan? Surely worth a kermorgant style punt?

We don’t have room for another striker with Dixon and possibly Hylton joining the 6 we already have (including Campbell).

Can't help thinking that Hylton would be a waste of a squad place. We are in much greater need of a creative, attacking midfielder if there's a squad place and enough budget going.

Although if Ahadme should miss several games with injury, who else would play his physical rough'em up and create space role?
Especially if Chuks breaks down.

Godden, Kanu, Leaburn, Campbell? Not really their game. 


Think back to how lacking we were last season, without a physical presence to lead the line.
Maybe NJ doesn't want to revisit that - and thinks Hylton could be a cheap emergency option, especially combined with a coaching role.

It would enable NJ to keep the gameplan intact.

We won games last season with Kanu and May up front. We just played it differently with balls to chase into the channels to get us up the pitch. I think Godden will be fine with balls into feet also  

I’m not as concerned about it as I have been in previous season, Jones is a good enough manager to win games without a big striker. Holden, Appleton, Garner and Jackson were not. 

Ahadme, Leaburn and Aneke should be enough anyway, and even if all 3 were injured I’d rather have 2 of Godden, Campbell and Kanu up front instead of Hylton, he just isn’t a league 1 quality footballer 

I believe we won only 4 games out of 16 under NJ last season.
And that with the Division's highest goalscorer.

Playing 2 x 'second strikers' together I doubt he'll want to go back to.
For NJ, it doesn't work.

 I'm only trying to look into NJ's head and pose the question.
He wants the team to play a certain way, where each player knows their job. No square pegs in round holes.

Perhaps he's thinking a replacement for any player needs to be like-for-like, without changing the system/gameplan?
In the case of Ahadme missing a sequence of games, then logically Chuks steps in - but even Chuks knows, you can't rely on that!

And you still need another physical forward on the bench, because Chuks doesn't do 90 minutes anyhow.
You'll never going to attract a decent quality player content to sit much of the season on the bench or not even make the Matchday18.

So the manager needs an insurance policy, a player who wouldn't normally be needed, but could step in an emergency.
Hylton doesn't need to be a quality footballer. He doesn't need to be a free-scoring striker. He just needs to be someone who steps in an injury crisis to do a basic job, to keep the gameplan and team shape. NJ knows what Hylton can do and can't do.

All through the pre-season Hylton has been called on for short cameo roles in games.
Make of that what you will

Oggy Red said:

NabySarr said:

Oggy Red said:

Davo55 said:

Scoham said:

Mortimerwasgod said:

Am I right in seeing Stephen humphreys is a free agent still after leaving Wigan? Surely worth a kermorgant style punt?

We don’t have room for another striker with Dixon and possibly Hylton joining the 6 we already have (including Campbell).

Can't help thinking that Hylton would be a waste of a squad place. We are in much greater need of a creative, attacking midfielder if there's a squad place and enough budget going.

Although if Ahadme should miss several games with injury, who else would play his physical rough'em up and create space role?
Especially if Chuks breaks down.

Godden, Kanu, Leaburn, Campbell? Not really their game. 


Think back to how lacking we were last season, without a physical presence to lead the line.
Maybe NJ doesn't want to revisit that - and thinks Hylton could be a cheap emergency option, especially combined with a coaching role.

It would enable NJ to keep the gameplan intact.

We won games last season with Kanu and May up front. We just played it differently with balls to chase into the channels to get us up the pitch. I think Godden will be fine with balls into feet also  

I’m not as concerned about it as I have been in previous season, Jones is a good enough manager to win games without a big striker. Holden, Appleton, Garner and Jackson were not. 

Ahadme, Leaburn and Aneke should be enough anyway, and even if all 3 were injured I’d rather have 2 of Godden, Campbell and Kanu up front instead of Hylton, he just isn’t a league 1 quality footballer 

I believe we won only 4 games out of 16 under NJ last season.
And that with the Division's highest goalscorer.

Playing 2 x 'second strikers' together I doubt he'll want to go back to.
For NJ, it doesn't work.

 I'm only trying to look into NJ's head and pose the question.
He wants the team to play a certain way, where each player knows their job. No square pegs in round holes.

Perhaps he's thinking a replacement for any player needs to be like-for-like, without changing the system/gameplan?
In the case of Ahadme missing a sequence of games, then logically Chuks steps in - but even Chuks knows, you can't rely on that!

And you still need another physical forward on the bench, because Chuks doesn't do 90 minutes anyhow.
You'll never going to attract a decent quality player content to sit much of the season on the bench or not even make the Matchday18.

So the manager needs an insurance policy, a player who wouldn't normally be needed, but could step in an emergency.
Hylton doesn't need to be a quality footballer. He doesn't need to be a free-scoring striker. He just needs to be someone who steps in an injury crisis to do a basic job, to keep the gameplan and team shape. NJ knows what Hylton can do and can't do.

All through the pre-season Hylton has been called on for short cameo roles in games.
Make of that what you will

I think there’s big question marks over Hylton given he only made 4 league appearances for Northampton last season. It feels a bit like when Powell brought Euell in, good experience on paper but when he got on the pitch he wasn’t really up to the standard as the season went on various players joined and moved ahead of him. If Hylton was still capable surely Northampton would have got a lot more out of him.

Although Godden isn’t a big target man it’s been said he can hold up the ball and win headers. Kanu’s improved that side of his game and the experience of having to play that role last season can only help him. It should mean even without any of the three big strikers on the pitch we’re not completely unable to challenge CBs and keep the ball up that end of the pitch. 

Oggy Red said:

Davo55 said:

Scoham said:

Mortimerwasgod said:

Am I right in seeing Stephen humphreys is a free agent still after leaving Wigan? Surely worth a kermorgant style punt?

We don’t have room for another striker with Dixon and possibly Hylton joining the 6 we already have (including Campbell).

Can't help thinking that Hylton would be a waste of a squad place. We are in much greater need of a creative, attacking midfielder if there's a squad place and enough budget going.

Although if Ahadme should miss several games with injury, who else would play his physical rough'em up and create space role?
Especially if Chuks breaks down.

Godden, Kanu, Leaburn, Campbell? Not really their game. 


Think back to how lacking we were last season, without a physical presence to lead the line.
Maybe NJ doesn't want to revisit that - and thinks Hylton could be a cheap emergency option, especially combined with a coaching role.

It would enable NJ to keep the gameplan intact.

Fair point Oggy, but I think Miles Leaburn could take that role when he's fit. He's certainly big and strong enough. Even if not, Hilton would be (for me) the one signing which is highly questionable for a team aiming at least for top 6.

Perhaps we might see a short-term deal for Hylton to provide a bit of extra cover while Leaburn finishes his rehabilitation.

FishCostaFortune said:

Weird that they would make Ness and Fraser do the name video, but then bin them off for some arbitrary number one.

I think it’s a bit harsh on Ness not to give him a number .  Not fussed about the other guy .  

Gisappointed said:

Davo55 said:

Scoham said:

Mortimerwasgod said:

Am I right in seeing Stephen humphreys is a free agent still after leaving Wigan? Surely worth a kermorgant style punt?

We don’t have room for another striker with Dixon and possibly Hylton joining the 6 we already have (including Campbell).

Can't help thinking that Hylton would be a waste of a squad place. We are in much greater need of a creative, attacking midfielder if there's a squad place and enough budget going.

Hylton, It's been years since we had a really nasty guy to play for us that the other 23 clubs absolutely hate. 

Killer obviously, McKenzie, Melrose, Costa, Mills pre-xmas,  Bowyer? Any more?

Dennis Rhommedahl

Any goal keeper news ?

Exiled_Addick said:

Perhaps we might see a short-term deal for Hylton to provide a bit of extra cover while Leaburn finishes his rehabilitation.

Exactly my point, Exiled.

If Hylton should sign, surely he'll be here primarily for a coaching role but capable of playing from the bench occasionally as emergency cover from the bench in the short term. Just as insurance to keep the team shape and game plan intact.

Otherwise why would he still be here and involved in all the pre-season friendlies?

2+2 = 5

ateamofcorygibbs said:

Scoham said:

Oggy Red said:

NabySarr said:

Oggy Red said:

Davo55 said:

Scoham said:

Mortimerwasgod said:

Am I right in seeing Stephen humphreys is a free agent still after leaving Wigan? Surely worth a kermorgant style punt?

We don’t have room for another striker with Dixon and possibly Hylton joining the 6 we already have (including Campbell).

Can't help thinking that Hylton would be a waste of a squad place. We are in much greater need of a creative, attacking midfielder if there's a squad place and enough budget going.

Although if Ahadme should miss several games with injury, who else would play his physical rough'em up and create space role?
Especially if Chuks breaks down.

Godden, Kanu, Leaburn, Campbell? Not really their game. 


Think back to how lacking we were last season, without a physical presence to lead the line.
Maybe NJ doesn't want to revisit that - and thinks Hylton could be a cheap emergency option, especially combined with a coaching role.

It would enable NJ to keep the gameplan intact.

We won games last season with Kanu and May up front. We just played it differently with balls to chase into the channels to get us up the pitch. I think Godden will be fine with balls into feet also  

I’m not as concerned about it as I have been in previous season, Jones is a good enough manager to win games without a big striker. Holden, Appleton, Garner and Jackson were not. 

Ahadme, Leaburn and Aneke should be enough anyway, and even if all 3 were injured I’d rather have 2 of Godden, Campbell and Kanu up front instead of Hylton, he just isn’t a league 1 quality footballer 

I believe we won only 4 games out of 16 under NJ last season.
And that with the Division's highest goalscorer.

Playing 2 x 'second strikers' together I doubt he'll want to go back to.
For NJ, it doesn't work.

 I'm only trying to look into NJ's head and pose the question.
He wants the team to play a certain way, where each player knows their job. No square pegs in round holes.

Perhaps he's thinking a replacement for any player needs to be like-for-like, without changing the system/gameplan?
In the case of Ahadme missing a sequence of games, then logically Chuks steps in - but even Chuks knows, you can't rely on that!

And you still need another physical forward on the bench, because Chuks doesn't do 90 minutes anyhow.
You'll never going to attract a decent quality player content to sit much of the season on the bench or not even make the Matchday18.

So the manager needs an insurance policy, a player who wouldn't normally be needed, but could step in an emergency.
Hylton doesn't need to be a quality footballer. He doesn't need to be a free-scoring striker. He just needs to be someone who steps in an injury crisis to do a basic job, to keep the gameplan and team shape. NJ knows what Hylton can do and can't do.

All through the pre-season Hylton has been called on for short cameo roles in games.
Make of that what you will

I think there’s big question marks over Hylton given he only made 4 league appearances for Northampton last season. It feels a bit like when Powell brought Euell in, good experience on paper but when he got on the pitch he wasn’t really up to the standard as the season went on various players joined and moved ahead of him. If Hylton was still capable surely Northampton would have got a lot more out of him.

Although Godden isn’t a big target man it’s been said he can hold up the ball and win headers. Kanu’s improved that side of his game and the experience of having to play that role last season can only help him. It should mean even without any of the three big strikers on the pitch we’re not completely unable to challenge CBs and keep the ball up that end of the pitch. 

Don't know much about Hylton, but the Euell example a weird one to choose as we won the league with 101 points that year, and he was explicitly brought into the group for his experience rather than as someone who was going to be playing a lot

I think it’s a good comparison, Hylton would be signed for the same reason. In the last 2 years he was at Northampton and started 6 league games (plus 24 league sub apps), and the first of those seasons was in L2.