Shortly after coming on as a late substitute for Stevenage yesterday, Gassan Adahme scored in their 2-0 victory over Northampton. The Gasman scored 90 seconds after coming on and sent Boro to the top of the League One table.
On 82 minutes the Boro No.10, Dan Kemp, put the ball into the channel for the Gasman to hook across the keeper who was stretching.
Give us a K: one of Team Lisbie, Kyreece, contributed to Colchester's 2-0 victory at Shrewsbury with a late goal.
Gassan Ahadme has joined Stevenage on loan. Nathan Jones had said yesterday at his press conference that outgoings were in the pipeline. The former Ipswich Town striker has not featured in the matchday squad for any of their competitive fixtures. Minimal game time over pre-season as well
Rodwell on Ahadme's loan to Stevenage: "Gassan was desperately unlucky. We know we signed a good player when we signed Gassan from Ipswich last year. He was desperately unlucky with injuries, some of them were really quite freakish. "We are well-stocked in that position. Gassan is here with us on a long-term contract. He needs to go. He needs to score goals, which I am sure he will do.
Stevenage have started very, very well in their league campaign and they really wanted to do the deal. "These things take time. Players need to work out if it is the right deal for them and we have got to agree a deal with Stevenage. These things don't happen as quickly as I would often like. "Hopefully it will be a really good move for Gassan and he'll score a lot of goals."
The news has been received calmly by fans. Thanks for all you tried to do and good fortune in finding your level at Boro.
391 Addicks enjoyed a convincing 3-0 win over Southend United yestrtday.
Sonny Carey fired the Addicks in front in the first half
before Shrimpers wing-back Gus Scott-Morriss wasted the chance to equalise as
his spot-kick was saved by Thomas Kaminski.
The Addicks raced further clear at the start of the second
half with substitute Gassan Ahadme scoring twice in quick succession as
Charlton boss Nathan Jones enjoyed a successful return to his former club.
After a quiet start to the game, Charlton broke the deadlock
in the 19th minute with Carey on target. The Addicks broke quickly after Harry
Taylor had been caught in possession and soon switched the ball into the right
hand side of the penalty area where Carey netted with a powerful effort which
deflected in off Blues defender Ben Goodliffe.
Summer signing Slavis Spasov was brought down in the box by Amari’i Bell and
referee Robert Claussen immediately pointed to the penalty spot. However, Scott-Morriss was unable to make
the most of the opportunity as his 12 yard shot was kept out by Thomas Kaminski
diving to his right hand side.
The visitors opted to make a change at the break with Ahadme
replacing former Shrimpers striker Charlie Kelman in attack. (Leaburn was sidelined with a knock in
triaing). And the forward made an
instant impression scoring twice in quick succession.
Ahadme’s first goal came in the 49th minute when he headed
home a superb right wing cross from Conor Coventry and just seconds later the
striker was celebrating again as he clinically converted a low cross-shot from
Rob Apter.
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.
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.
Gassan Adahme has not been seen in an Addicks line up for 13 games and there were rumours that he was practising his shooting skills against a barn door in Kent.
However, Nathan Jones has solved the mystery, at least partially. Apparently, Ahadme has been ill, although the nature of the illness has not been disclosed and its effects seem to be rather odd: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/sport/charlton-athletic-boss-addresses-squad-absence-of-summer-signing-gassan-ahadme/
The Sparrows Lane medical team does not seem to have had a ready answer, although perhaps an old fashioned remedy like syrup of figs would remove any blockages.
A sports psychologist commented: 'Sometimes players develop a fear of scoring, for example they may imagine that the net will envelop and smother them or the crossbar will fall on them if they score.'
Leading Millwall fan Danny Baker has complained that photos displaying Gregg Wallace's Millwall tattoo are damaging the reputation of the club. Cue an intervention by Rod Liddle or one of the other charm merchants that supports them.
Quite a few fans have said they would like to seen us drawn at home to Millwall in the FA Cup, but our record against them is not good. We have done better against Palace (recalling the Fortune goal). Someone like Stoke City at home would give us a chance. My nightmare is Tamworth away. Among top clubs I would like Tottenham Hotspur who could go all 'Spursy'.
Fans praised the contribution made by Terry Taylor in midfield at Walsall and Nathan Jiones was asked if he would make more use of him: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/sport/nathan-jones-asked-if-he-can-see-terry-taylor-and-conor-coventry-starting-more-games-together-after-impressing-at-walsall/
The Gasman has said that the gesture from his teammates at Walsall meant a lot: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/sport/gassan-ahadme-on-teammates-gesture-following-win-at-walsall-it-meant-a-lot/
It has been pointed out that his goals were scored against a League Two club, albeit it one in 2nd place and with excellent home form. I am pleased to see any Charlton player finding form, even if has meant training with the legendary barn door in Kent.
Nathan Jones has taken on his critics by arguing that Matt Godden is a worthy replacement for Alfie May: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/sport/nathan-jones-praises-gassan-ahadme-double-and-says-matty-godden-is-answering-questions-raised-by-alfie-may-departure/
May has scored fewer goals than Godden this season, although this may in part reflect his appearances for the Blues.
Jones explained that he didn't want to take a risk with Leaburn yesterday and had news about players returning: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/sport/nathan-jones-explains-why-miles-leaburn-sat-out-charlton-win-at-walsall-and-gives-positive-update-on-another-absentee/
The news of the passing of Charlton journalist (and many other things) Kevin Nolan overshadowed today's decisive 4-0 FA cup win at Walsall. The word 'legend' is overused, but it applied to him. I didn't have the privilege of knowing him personally, but the tributes have been rolling in. Rick Everitt, who did know him, will be writing an appreciation tomorrow.
It was an unlikely combination of 'useless' players who put the Addicks ahead at the Bescot. Conor Coventry provided a cross which was firmly headed into the net by the Gasman.
Matt Godden then took advantage of a sloppy back pass to make it 0-2 with a tap in.
Walsall came out in the second half determined to unsaddle Charlton and did apply some pressure which the Addicks withstood.
The Gasman then put the game largely beyond doubt without another header.
The final goal came in time added on from another criticised player Tyreece Campbell. He swept home from inside the area.
Charlton players pushed the Gasman towards the away fans to salute them.
Pessimists were quick to respond with the comment that we had now found our level at last: League Two.
It would be nice to have a glamour tie, but we will probably end up away to Morecambe.
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Keith Jones, to whom I dedicated a book
Charlton fans like to have a scapegoat player. My father used to think that 'Squib' Hammond was not up to much, but I thought he played his part in the midfield engine room.
I remember when it was Keith Jones whose kit I sponsored. People objected to him passing the ball sideways, but he was supposed to be a defensive midfielder. When he stepped up to take his penalty at the Greatest Game people around me shouted 'Not him', but he scored.
In his latest blog, the Chicago Addick assesses Conor Coventry who was an unused substitute for Ireland in their 5-0 defeat.
However, perhaps it is the Gasman who has disappointed most this season. Here a fan analyst [?] discusses his contribution: https://soccer4u.co.uk/?p=12255
Charlton are in the 2nd round of the FA Cup after a last gasp extra time victory at Southend United. Moaners complained about a struggle against a non-league outfit, but like most National League sides the Shrimpers are full time and the gap between the National League and the EFL has narrowed.
Gassan Ahadme scored a last-gasp extra-time winner as Charlton Athletic escaped with a thrilling 4-3 FA Cup win at National League side Southend.
Miles Leaburn and Zach Mitchell, scoring his first Charlton goal, had put the Addicks in control during the first half. Leaburn headed home a left wing cross from Josh Edwards after just nine minutes. Mitchell nodded in a left wing free from Terry Taylor on 40 minutes.
The Addicks wasted a golden chance to go 3-0 ahead with skipper Matty Godden firing a shot against the crossbar when he was clean through on goal with only the keeper to beat.
But their non-league opponents fought back through a Jack Bridge penalty on the stroke of half time and Oliver Coker’s 52nd-minute strike.
Matty Godden put Charlton back in front midway through the second half, sliding the ball in from close range.
But Joshua Edwards’ own goal in stoppage time sent the tie to extra time. Louis Mendez thinks it went in off Gillesphey.
However, it was Charlton’s turn to strike in time added-on when Ahadme sent the Addicks into round two following a mix up in the home defence.
Full report from Louis Mendez here: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/sport/the-lowdown-on-southend-united-3-charlton-athletic-4-addicks-scrape-into-next-round-of-the-fa-cup-after-roots-hall-thriller/
Nathan Jones expresses his relief and says 'we have to be better': https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/sport/nathan-jones-expresses-masses-of-relief-as-charlton-athletic-edge-beyond-non-league-southend-the-hard-way-in-the-fa-cup/
1,363 Charlton fans in a sold out away end saw Charlton lose 1-0 to Stevenage to fall to 8th in the League One table after a back to back defeat. Despite 57 per cent possession it was an inept performance by the Addicks.
It was not as if Stevenage were that good. The home side failed to enter the Charlton box until the
32nd minute. Boro did finish the half
stronger, forcing a couple of corners.
Charlton were finding joy down their left with Edwards and
Tyreece Campbell getting space.
Bringing Aneke on after 57 minutes changed very little.
Roberts lashed low beyond Mannion halfway through the second
half on 67 minutes.
Young forced Mannion to tip a narrow blaster over the top
while Kemp was only denied a first Boro goal by a brave block by Karoy
Anderson.
Louis Mendez laments the Addicks lack of cutting edge: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/sport/the-lowdown-on-stevenage-1-charlton-athletic-0-addicks-lack-of-cutting-edge-punished-on-the-road/
Nathan Jones admits that Charlton have to improve in the final third: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/sport/nathan-jones-after-1-0-defeat-at-stevenage-charlton-athletic-must-improve-in-the-final-third/
He also admits that set piece delivery has to get better: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/sport/nathan-jones-admits-charltons-set-piece-delivery-has-to-get-better/
Gassan Adahme's mask has now arrived so he will be in contention for Tuesday's game at the Gas: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/sport/charlton-athletic-forward-gassan-ahadme-back-in-contention-for-tuesdays-trip-to-bristol-rovers/
Gassan Ahadme’s goal guided Charlton to an away win against Shrewsbury, which saw the Addicks break into the top two in League One. It wasn't a vintage performance, but sometimes it is necessary to grind out results and it was another clean sheet.
The visitors had an early opportunity to break the deadlock when Conor Coventry received the ball just outside the box, but his thunderous strike went inches wide.
Shrewsbury came close to the opener just past the 20-minute mark. Mal Benning floated a cross to the back post for Leo Castledine to arrive onto before cutting in and getting a shot off, but the effort went wide.
Charlton found the opener five minutes into the second half from a corner. Ahadme rose highest in the heart of the box to meet the corner, and his headed effort looped over the Shrewsbury back line and rippled into the back of the net.
A corner ball reached Morgan Feeney at the back post for the Shrews with just over 20 minutes remaining, but the centre-back’s effort was blocked by Will Mannion’s leg, an excellent save.
The hosts kept searching for an elusive goal but to no avail – and drop to second bottom in the table.
Louis Mendez reports on an 'untidy victory': https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/sport/the-lowdown-on-shrewsbury-town-0-charlton-athletic-1-gassan-ahadme-breaks-duck-as-addicks-continue-fine-start-with-untidy-victory/
Nathan Jones was pleased that Charlton took three points despite being below their best: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/sport/nathan-jones-pleased-as-charlton-take-three-points-despite-being-below-their-best-at-shrewsbury/
Jones highligted the importance of much criticised striker Gassan Ahadme getting off the mark with his first goal: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/sport/that-will-have-been-playing-on-him-charlton-boss-nathan-jones-after-gassan-ahadme-gets-first-addicks-goal/
Chuks Aneke is confident that Gassan Ahadme will soon find the back of the net: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/sport/charlton-athletic-supersub-aneke-backing-summer-striker-signing-to-hit-goal-trail/
He is also looking forward to the return of Miles Leaburn whom he praises. Leaburn will feature for the under 21s at The Valley tomorrow night, reports Richard Cawley.
There is no basis in rumours that Ahadme is undertaking barn door training in Kent.
Richard Cawley has reported, 'Kaheim Dixon set to arrive in UK today. Charlton have started process of obtaining a work permit for the Jamaican international winger. No timeline yet on how long that process will take.' It can be prolonged.
Gassam Ahadme me has set out his targets for the season, praising the qualities of Nathan Jones as a manager: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/sport/charlton-striker-gassan-ahadme-outlines-target-for-addicks-ahead-of-league-one-campaign/
Gassan Ahadme joins Charlton on a four-year deal from Ipswich Town. Richard Cawley comments: ‘ Supposed to be a machine in terms of his fitness.’
Nathan Jones told Cawley: ‘The two strikers we’ve signed
have real pedigree and I’d like to thank the board and the ownership for
backing us on these signings. Our squad has significantly improved already this
summer and we haven’t finished our recruitment.’
Whether we paid the £1m Ipswich were reported to be asking for him is not known, but it would be excessive. However, the East Anglian Daily Times claims that the £1m has been paid together with add ons which could take it above £1m.
Career history of the Moroccan born in Spain: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gassan_Ahadme
Speaking after the move was confirmed, Ahadme said: “Since
the first time I spoke with Nathan, I was impressed with the things that he
told me, and especially the energy that I felt from him and the things that he
wants to do. It’s a really ambitious project and that’s why I’m excited to be
here.”
Jones added: “I’m delighted we’ve signed Gassan, he was a
real number one target for us. Like with the signing of Matty Godden, it has
been a long process - we’ve been pursuing him all summer. We’re delighted to
add him, he brings us quality, and a presence and profile of a number
nine.
