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POSTMATCH THREAD: League 1 Play-off Final - Charlton Athletic v Leyton Orient | Sunday 25th May 2025
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As her son, whilst being quietly proud of her, I can imagine Miles going "Mum your embarrassing!" which basically is the key role of a parentDavo55 said:
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soapboxsam said:fenaddick said:Godden & Edwards interview
https://x.com/cafcofficial/status/1928066543654687232?s=46&t=MojDVxh_AjG5taAWPQn6Tw
Josh Edwards is a great character and has embraced Charlton from the start despite the late tackle from Clare which put him out for a while.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLJMFBYW4g0 - loved him from the moment I watched this video in pre season 6 -
I think Tracey comes across as everyone's mum at this club.Kap10 said:
As her son, whilst being quietly proud of her, I can imagine Miles going "Mum your embarrassing!" which basically is the key role of a parentDavo55 said:
She is possibly also the only person that could give Saint Christopher Powell a bollocking and get away with it.
(A few years ago I was walking down Floyd Road on a matchday and Chris Powell was striding out about 20 yards in front of me. As we approached the club shop he stopped dead in his tracks as a blonde woman came storming towards him and stood, hands on hips, before admonishing him with "And what time do you call this?!" All's well that ends well though - they both laughed and hugged and buggered off to wherever they needed to go)9 -
I am sure someone else must have pointed this out. But just in case... What a part centre halves have played in all our play off victories!
Shirtliff
Rufus
Bauer
Gillesphey
Take a bow chaps.51 -
Same. As soon as I saw this video I really warmed to Josh. His personality comes through be he is infectious. He is the kind of personality that I love to have as a work colleague and bounce off. I am sure that he has been crucial to the squad in developing cohesion and a band of brothers mentality.jamesking93 said:soapboxsam said:fenaddick said:Godden & Edwards interview
https://x.com/cafcofficial/status/1928066543654687232?s=46&t=MojDVxh_AjG5taAWPQn6Tw
Josh Edwards is a great character and has embraced Charlton from the start despite the late tackle from Clare which put him out for a while.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLJMFBYW4g0 - loved him from the moment I watched this video in pre season
Hope he stays at Charlton, as he is a huge piece in the jigsaw. He's up there for me, as a player that I enjoy watching and he looks like he's loving being at the club.1 -
Great point. And it’s not just goalscorers really.Algarveaddick said:I am sure someone else must have pointed this out. But just in case... What a part centre halves have played in all our play off victories!
Shirtliff
Rufus
Bauer
Gillesphey
Take a bow chaps.
Steve Brown for ‘that’ tackle in 98. Naby Sarr’s own goal in ‘19…4 -
One of the best bits of Tracey content was when we first signed Leko and he was filming Tracey doing a big shop with him at a supermarket. She's a gemBriston_Addick said:
I think Tracey comes across as everyone's mum at this club.Kap10 said:
As her son, whilst being quietly proud of her, I can imagine Miles going "Mum your embarrassing!" which basically is the key role of a parentDavo55 said:
She is possibly also the only person that could give Saint Christopher Powell a bollocking and get away with it.
(A few years ago I was walking down Floyd Road on a matchday and Chris Powell was striding out about 20 yards in front of me. As we approached the club shop he stopped dead in his tracks as a blonde woman came storming towards him and stood, hands on hips, before admonishing him with "And what time do you call this?!" All's well that ends well though - they both laughed and hugged and buggered off to wherever they needed to go)
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And Purrington (left back rather than CH) scored in 2019. Is Clive Mendonca the only non-defender to have scored in any of our four finals?Algarveaddick said:I am sure someone else must have pointed this out. But just in case... What a part centre halves have played in all our play off victories!
Shirtliff
Rufus
Bauer
Gillesphey
Take a bow chaps.
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If you count the 1st leg of the play off v Leeds then no as Jim Melrose scoredPeter_G said:
And Purrington (left back rather than CH) scored in 2019. Is Clive Mendonca the only non-defender to have scored in any of our four finals?Algarveaddick said:I am sure someone else must have pointed this out. But just in case... What a part centre halves have played in all our play off victories!
Shirtliff
Rufus
Bauer
Gillesphey
Take a bow chaps.4 -
Jim Melrose scored late in the first leg of the playoffs against Leeds.Peter_G said:
And Purrington (left back rather than CH) scored in 2019. Is Clive Mendonca the only non-defender to have scored in any of our four finals?Algarveaddick said:I am sure someone else must have pointed this out. But just in case... What a part centre halves have played in all our play off victories!
Shirtliff
Rufus
Bauer
Gillesphey
Take a bow chaps.2 -
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JohnnyH2 said:
If you count the 1st leg of the play off v Leeds then no as Jim Melrose scoredPeter_G said:
And Purrington (left back rather than CH) scored in 2019. Is Clive Mendonca the only non-defender to have scored in any of our four finals?Algarveaddick said:I am sure someone else must have pointed this out. But just in case... What a part centre halves have played in all our play off victories!
Shirtliff
Rufus
Bauer
Gillesphey
Take a bow chaps.
I think "ANY OF OUR FOUR FINALS" is the most important part 😉KettsJohn said:
Jim Melrose scored late in the first leg of the playoffs against Leeds.Peter_G said:
And Purrington (left back rather than CH) scored in 2019. Is Clive Mendonca the only non-defender to have scored in any of our four finals?Algarveaddick said:I am sure someone else must have pointed this out. But just in case... What a part centre halves have played in all our play off victories!
Shirtliff
Rufus
Bauer
Gillesphey
Take a bow chaps.2 -
And as the final against Leeds was over two legs plus a replay I think it's perfectly valid for Gentleman Jim Melrose to get a namecheck.southamptonaddick said:JohnnyH2 said:
If you count the 1st leg of the play off v Leeds then no as Jim Melrose scoredPeter_G said:
And Purrington (left back rather than CH) scored in 2019. Is Clive Mendonca the only non-defender to have scored in any of our four finals?Algarveaddick said:I am sure someone else must have pointed this out. But just in case... What a part centre halves have played in all our play off victories!
Shirtliff
Rufus
Bauer
Gillesphey
Take a bow chaps.
I think "ANY OF OUR FOUR FINALS" is the most important part 😉KettsJohn said:
Jim Melrose scored late in the first leg of the playoffs against Leeds.Peter_G said:
And Purrington (left back rather than CH) scored in 2019. Is Clive Mendonca the only non-defender to have scored in any of our four finals?Algarveaddick said:I am sure someone else must have pointed this out. But just in case... What a part centre halves have played in all our play off victories!
Shirtliff
Rufus
Bauer
Gillesphey
Take a bow chaps.9 -
Which the 2 legs and the replay was as wellsouthamptonaddick said:JohnnyH2 said:
If you count the 1st leg of the play off v Leeds then no as Jim Melrose scoredPeter_G said:
And Purrington (left back rather than CH) scored in 2019. Is Clive Mendonca the only non-defender to have scored in any of our four finals?Algarveaddick said:I am sure someone else must have pointed this out. But just in case... What a part centre halves have played in all our play off victories!
Shirtliff
Rufus
Bauer
Gillesphey
Take a bow chaps.
I think "ANY OF OUR FOUR FINALS" is the most important part 😉KettsJohn said:
Jim Melrose scored late in the first leg of the playoffs against Leeds.Peter_G said:
And Purrington (left back rather than CH) scored in 2019. Is Clive Mendonca the only non-defender to have scored in any of our four finals?Algarveaddick said:I am sure someone else must have pointed this out. But just in case... What a part centre halves have played in all our play off victories!
Shirtliff
Rufus
Bauer
Gillesphey
Take a bow chaps.6 -
Many footballers are young lads and having Tracey around must be great for them.4
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Algarveaddick said:I am sure someone else must have pointed this out. But just in case... What a part centre halves have played in all our play off victories!
Shirtliff
Rufus
Bauer
Gillesphey
Take a bow chaps.
Thanks for highlighting that.
Rufus was right on the money ! with that headed equaliser when the Keeper didn't stay on his line.
BFG with the late, late winner.
PS with a late brace against Leeds.
Macca with a beautiful free kick.
Fantastic Centre back memories 👏🏼1 -
And you are totally failing to realise that the home game v Leeds was THE FIRST LEG OF THE FINAL.southamptonaddick said:JohnnyH2 said:
If you count the 1st leg of the play off v Leeds then no as Jim Melrose scoredPeter_G said:
And Purrington (left back rather than CH) scored in 2019. Is Clive Mendonca the only non-defender to have scored in any of our four finals?Algarveaddick said:I am sure someone else must have pointed this out. But just in case... What a part centre halves have played in all our play off victories!
Shirtliff
Rufus
Bauer
Gillesphey
Take a bow chaps.
I think "ANY OF OUR FOUR FINALS" is the most important part 😉KettsJohn said:
Jim Melrose scored late in the first leg of the playoffs against Leeds.Peter_G said:
And Purrington (left back rather than CH) scored in 2019. Is Clive Mendonca the only non-defender to have scored in any of our four finals?Algarveaddick said:I am sure someone else must have pointed this out. But just in case... What a part centre halves have played in all our play off victories!
Shirtliff
Rufus
Bauer
Gillesphey
Take a bow chaps.2 -
Behind Wembley: Promotion to the Sky Bet Championship 7pm tonight.
https://youtu.be/dlh-AQmkWz8?si=OJO0CHpWvVPului_ 9 -
How dare the club put that out when Nathan is clearly on his way to Cardiff….Scoham said:Behind Wembley: Promotion to the Sky Bet Championship 7pm tonight.
https://youtu.be/dlh-AQmkWz8?si=OJO0CHpWvVPului_11 -
Great assist from Bright with the Rufus goal sorting out Lionel…😉soapboxsam said:Algarveaddick said:I am sure someone else must have pointed this out. But just in case... What a part centre halves have played in all our play off victories!
Shirtliff
Rufus
Bauer
Gillesphey
Take a bow chaps.
Thanks for highlighting that.
Rufus was right on the money ! with that headed equaliser when the Keeper didn't stay on his line.
BFG with the late, late winner.
PS with a late brace against Leeds.
Macca with a beautiful free kick.
Fantastic Centre back memories 👏🏼0 -
A mum away from home is what I've heard one of the players say. Not even a younger one.MuttleyCAFC said:Many footballers are young lads and having Tracey around must be great for them.4 -
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Genuinely think without Tracey Leaburn at the club we probably wouldn’t have a club left.Dazzler21 said:
A mum away from home is what I've heard one of the players say. Not even a younger one.MuttleyCAFC said:Many footballers are young lads and having Tracey around must be great for them.13 -
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Come on Neil.. bit much that one.
Enjoyed that behind the scenes video.2 -
Oh my, oh my !!
Tonight this video has reduced me to tears ..of joy & pride & everything I love about this remarkable group of players that have given their all for our beloved football club....and for us, the faithful.
Watching Nathan & listening to his post match talk ; watching the faces of those lads hanging on his every word ; watching the moment when that serious mood erupted into utter excitement & they could "let it all out" ! Such a picture that will stay in my old 'ead for a looong time.
THIS is family....and I don't believe I've ever felt so close to a squad as I have tonight. It's very difficult to find the words to express what I mean & that's unusual in itself.
I looked at the faces of the mainstays this season - Josh, Luke, Matty, Lloyd, Doc, Macca, Conor et al and thought that I can hardly wait to see them again. Then , the faces of the those we won't see in the red shirt again - Chuks, Tennai, Alex and thought how sad it will be to lose them. And finally, the faces of those yet to make their mark - Kai, Kaheim, Daniel ...and thought that they have so much to look forward to. But they will always be part of the Charlton family.
I haven't posted anything until now since last Sunday's finale to the season. For reasons I can't quite fathom, I've felt somewhat "low" since that memorable day. Perhaps anti climax is the word I'm looking for ; perhaps I wished that we had stayed after the celebrations on the pitch & regretted not joining those in the Boxpark afterwards but sadly, age & the journey home ahead put paid to that ....who knows. Fanny is a complicated soul !
But, as I was about to log off for the night, I decided to check out this latest video and I can't begin to explain how glad I am that I did. THIS is what I have needed for the past 6 days. My equilibrium has been restored by those scenes of pure joy that I hadn't revisited and my heart is bursting with pride & love for this club and all who "sail in her" !
OMG, as I finish this silly little contribution, what comes onto Gold Radio...
" The sun always shines in my Rainbow Valley ". Thank you, Love Affair.
Gulp !
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Did I hear Kayne's Mum call him "her little two pound baby"? That's bloody small (no, not Small), no wonder she's so proud of how he's turned out.3
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Did... did I just hear golfie gaffer say 'clean sheets gets you promoted' ....2
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Great video.
What was that dodgy song that the players were singing after the manager gave his speech?1 -
Someone Like You - Adelejimmymelrose said:Great video.
What was that dodgy song that the players were singing after the manager gave his speech?0 -
Of all the songs they could have sung at that point - and they chose that one.Foxycafc said:
Someone Like You - Adelejimmymelrose said:Great video.
What was that dodgy song that the players were singing after the manager gave his speech?4 -
For an official club video, the audio and camera work could have been a lot better, got to be honest.0




















