Winger Kalon Lisbie has become the second member of the Lisbie footballing empire to sign up for Colchester United joining his older brother Kyreece who signed for the U's in February 2024 and has established his place there following an impressive loan spell with Braintree Town.
Kyrell, Kyreece's twin, is on a three year contract at Peterborough United.
It is believed that other Lisbies are available, just look out for the letter 'K'.
Richard Cawley, now driving to Cambridge, has reported that Charlton are closing on a deal to sign QPR striker and US international Charlie Kelman.
Career details: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Kelman
Charlton Athletic manager Nathan Jones has refused to “speculate” on the future of defensive prospect Reuben Gokah, 16, amid claims he is set to sign for Everton.
But the Welshman has made it clear to Richard Cawley that he is totally
devoted to giving the club’s youngsters the opportunity to crack first-team
football in SE7.
Gokah is seen as a top talent but might have better chances to progress at The Valley.
Cawley's latest Substack features interesting revelations by Peter Varney.
Gassan Adahme has three years to run on his contract and was our most expensive signing last season, but if I have interpreted remarks by Nathan Jones to Richard Cawley correctly, his future is not at Charlton. Indeed, the word 'passenger' is used indirectly in the interview. He did not go to Slovenia and has not featured in any of the pre-season friendlies.
The challenge is to get someone interested in a player who has had just nine minutes of football this year. A prospective loan deal with Cambridge United fell through after the Gasman was not interested. Plymouth Argyle were reported to be interested earlier in the summer.
Some Charlton players made their own way to the suburban home of Wealdstone yesterday evening, but the tireless Richard Cawley and Louis Mendez were there already.
On 25 minutes Charlton went 1-0- up - Isaac Olaofe from the
penalty spot after Josh Edwards was fouled by the goalkeeper. The Addicks were on
the front foot for plenty of the opening exchanges.
The Stones defence love giving away a penalty. This time a
foul on Dan Kanu, who had raced on to Alex Mitchell's excellent through ball.
Kanu stepped up to convert.
Sonny Carey headed in from close range after a fierce shot
by Nathan Asiimwe is only parried up into the air. Only one change made by the
Addicks at the start of the second half - Josh Edwards replaced by Ibrahim
Fullah.
Trialist today was Dexter Lembikisa - a right wing-back who
is currently with Wolves. The Addicks
could hit double figures for transfer signings this window.
In their season preview Four Four Two magazine forecast that Charlton will be relegated from the Championship in 23rd place. Admittedly they did forecast we would dice with relegation in the year Chris Powell won the League One championship.
The magazine lists some of the players we have added, 'but [Charlton] still have more work to do to improve on their League One squad. Will a siege mentality be enough to overcome the talent gap?'
However, in the fan file, Ramsgate-based fan Rick Everitt predicts a 16th place finish and 'we'll be more than happy with that.'
Everitt states 'Charlton are back at the level that fans expect and that the club's history, stadium and size of support merit. The Addicks hadn't spent so long in the third tier since the1920s.'
'Fans think our ownership is well-intentioned but obscure .... Given that their immediate predecessor liked to play his guitar on the pitch, we're just relieved.'
'Our most underrated player is Kayne Ramsay, a right back we picked up from Harrogate Town in February 2024. His composure in possession has stood out.'
'Fans think our gaffer has proven himself by turning things around after a difficult spell. Nathan Jones is a very emotional and animated presence on the touchline, and he was won the fans' trust.'
Moaners' spokesman Desmond from Deal was not convinced by the warm words from around the coast: 'Four Four Two have taken a long, cold hard look at the facts. Six weeks and the wheels will be off and then where will the so-called Welsh Wizard be? He is no Messiah.'
Charlton beat HNK Goria 2-0 in today’s friendly in Slovenia, reports Louis Mendez.
In the first half Charlton's best chance just before the
break as Olaofe headed just wide from Edwards' cross. Jones went in the book
for a strong challenge midway through the half. First minutes for Kaminski who
made a routine save from a free header.
Miles Leaburn started the second-half - good to see him
back. Rob Apter in as well, as is Joe Rankin-Costello. Amari'i Bell captained
the side for the second-half.
Karoy Anderson scored directly from a corner. Gorcia
goalkeeper dropeds it over the line. 1-0 to the Addicks in the 83rd minute.
2-0! Great footwork from Fullah and he fires across goal and
it goes in.
