Are Charlton interested in Josh Wright?

Former Addick Josh Wright was at the Charlton v. Southend game on Saturday and it was thought it was because he was seen as a potential signing for the Shrimpers. However, they do not have the readies and suspect that the Addicks may be interested in the free agent: Josh Wright

However, it appears that Plymouth Argyle are now in the frame.

In a varied career which has taken him to some of the most salubrious locations in the lower leagues, including Scunthorpe United and Gillingham, Wright spent most of his time with the Addicks out on loan and only made two appearances: Career details

Shrimpers boss hopes to sign Josh Wright

Beset by injury problems, Southend United boss Phil Brown (at 58 the oldest manager in League One) hopes to sign former Addick Josh Wright in time for tomorrow's game at The Valley. Wright was released by Gillingham after playing four games for them: Former Addick

Southend 'bad boy' Nile Ranger has a double task tomorrow: beating the Addicks and beating his curfew. He has to be back in his drum in Tottenham by 7 p.m. to comply with the terms of his release from prison last month, and Phil Brown thinks it will be a challenge given the state of the London traffic: Beating the curfew

Southend are currently 15th in the table, having drawn one match and lost one away from home. Charlton are top of the form table and the Shrimpers are mid-table. Last Saturday they drew 0-0 at home with 10-man Rochdale. Keith Hill complained that Brown had influenced the referee by having a 'touchline cuddle' with him. Brown said that with the defensive crisis at the club, he was pleased to keep a clean sheet.

Last season they finished 7th and are forecast to take 10th place by Four Four Two. The fan interviewed by them forecasts a finish in the play offs.

No definite news has been heard recently of a planned move to a new stadium at Fossetts Farm, much needed as Roots Hall is literally falling apart.

The CAS Trust preview suggests that expectations level at The Valley tomorrow will be at their highest for three years: Great expectations. Let's hope they are not disappointed, although I am as confident as I can be of a win. Nothing is ever certain at Charlton: I remember a shock 0-3 evening defeat at home to Southend when both clubs were in what was then Division One.

Odds are: Charlton 13/10, Draw 12/5, Southend 2/1. The referee in line for a touchline cuddle is Gavin Ward of Surrey.

Previous results at this level: 2009/10 Charlton 1 Southend 0; 2016/17 Charlton 2 Southend 1

Naby Sarr could come back

Karl Robinson has said that he still has to make a lot of selection decisions for the seasons with only two players having secured their place. Even Naby Sarr may be brought back after an impressive performance last night at Dover Athletic: Selection revelation

Robinson has also said that he is a big fan of Karlan Ahearne-Grant and wants him to stay at Charlton. He points out that Ahearne-Grant can play in any forward position, he just needs to shoot more: Second chance

Robinson hopes to bring in four more players. He emphasised that Tex is now off his wage bill with Charlton entirely separate from the mother ship.

Robinson says that Gillingham's Josh Wright is a player he very much likes, but is unlikely to sign him as he is well supplied with central midfielders: Josh Wright

Charlton won 2-0 at Dover with Jake Forster-Caskey one of the scorers along with Reeco Hackett-Fairchild: Fourth victory