Weald yield

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.

Third signing saddens northern Hatters

Richard Cawley reports ‘Charlton have signed Stockport County striker Isaac Olaofe on a three-year contract with club option of another 12 months. No fee disclosed but believed to be in the region of £1.5million. This is the third signing of the summer transfer window.’

Stockport County chief executive Simon Wilson on Isaac Olaofe’s departure: “It is with both a heavy but also proud heart that we say goodbye to Tanto, a player who has added so much to our club in the two-and-a-half years he has been here. I remember in his first interview, Liam asked ‘how would you describe yourself?’, to which Tanto replied ‘I like to be a nuisance for defenders’! He has been that for sure, but so much more too.”  

Cawley adds: ‘There will be a piece going up on my Substack today about Olaofe but I’m currently somewhere that doesn’t have the signal to upload it,’   Hopefully this will offset some of the inevitable moans before they gather momentum.

Cawley also reports that the Addicks are interested in a loan move for striker Daniel Kanu. ‘The young forward needs extended game time. Probably going to be a struggle to get that with the Addicks this season’ is Cawley’s assessment.

Unconfirmed reports are stating that Gassan Ahadme is close to signing for Plymouth Argyle.   The streets around SE7 have remained calm and there have been no reports of fans rending their shirts.

Charlton bid for Aneke 2.0

Richard Cawley reports that Charlton Athletic are aiming to complete a deal for Stockport County striker Isaac Olaofe.   The 25-year-old scored 12 goals in 51 matches last season.

Lewisham-born Olaofe started his career on the books of Millwall and they are set to profit from any deal.

Charlton have been looking for a Chuks Aneke replacement without the injuries who can complement Matt Godden up front.