Sarth London's Richard Osman spells out Charlton's woes

The team of Richard Cawley and Louis Mendez at the SLP provide excellent coverage of Charlton.  The fact that Cawley is a Fulham supporter allows him to stand aside from South London rivalries and take an objective and balanced look at what is going on this side of the river.

Although Cawley has absorbed some of the elliptical, nuanced and ironic style of his fellow Fulham supporter Richard Osman, he speaks quite frankly about Charlton's defensive failings:https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/richard-cawleys-big-match-verdict-on-charlton-1-portsmouth-3-the-telling-numbers-which-underline-addicks-defensive-woes/

He does, however, see Jayden Stockley as a real plus, but the problems are not at that end of the pitch.  And tomorrow the Addicks face goal crazy Rochdale.

Some might read this article as somewhat critical of Lee Bowyer.

How was it for you?

Jaded journalist and Fulham supporter Richard Cawley has asked the man he calls his 'sidekick', Louis Mendez, to give his verdict on Charlton's season so far.

Mendez says that there's certainly room for improvement, but he doesn't think it's gone too badly so far, all things considered (quite a qualifying phrase): https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/louis-mendez-delivers-verdict-on-charlton-athletics-start-to-the-league-one-campaign-and-picks-out-his-star-man-best-team-performance-and-who-has-disappointed/

I would like to thank the SLP journos for the coverage they provide.   Local print (and online) journalism is under threat.  The hard-working sports editor of my local paper was invited to get on his bike and the coverage now apparently comes from Northampton of all places.

My one question is, when Cawley goes to the Cottage, does he get to hobnob with Richard Osman?  The take off in Osman's career reminds us that reaching 50 can be a beginning rather than an end.

Two sides in form clash at The Valley

Two sides in form clash at The Valley tonight as Charlton face Fulham Under 21s in the Checkatrade Trophy. Depending on the result, either side could go top of the table: Excitement mounts

Bet 365 odds are: Charlton 8/11, Draw 13/5, Fulham U21 18/5.

Fulham celebrity supporter Richard Osman is thought to be unlikely to attend. In fact, he thinks it's pointless.