Cook exit poses problems for Charlton

Johnnie Jackson says that preparations for tomorrow's match against Ipswich Town have been made trickier by the exit of manager Paul Cook: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/charlton-athletic-caretaker-boss-johnnie-jackson-gives-his-reaction-to-paul-cooks-ipswich-exit/

Cook went after the 0-0 FA Cup draw with Barrow.  The Tractors were hoping for a higher league place after splashing the cash in the summer.

It is not yet known who will be in caretaker charge.   Players can react to the departure of a manager in two ways.  They can become disoriented or they may feel relieved and have more freedom to express themselves.

Jason Pearce will be available for the game.  Johnnie Jackson also provides an update on other injuries: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/charlton-athletic-injury-update-club-captain-jason-pearce-set-to-be-available-for-ipswich-match/

6-0 win for 'ruthless' Charlton

Charlton were 'ruthless' in their 6-0 victory over Northampton Town in the FA Youth Cup according to the Under 18s coach of the Cobblers: https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/coach-goddard-still-proud-after-young-cobblers-are-well-beaten-by-charlton-in-fa-youth-cup-3482765

To the Londoners 2-0

Charlton progressed to the 3rd round of the FA Cup tonight with a 2-0 win over Gateshead.  A first half header was scored by Jayden Stockley from an excellent assist from Conor Washington.  A Ben Purrington shot was then deflected in by Stockley in the second half.

Gateshead played their part in the game, although not to the extent that the biased ITV4 commentary tried to suggest.   They had their opportunities, but lost their composure in front of goal.  Stephen Henderson had to make three saves in succession to keep them out ar the end of the match.

Deji Elerewe had an excellent game at centre half and was praised by Stockley afterwards.  DJ started well, but faded in the second half and was eventually substituted.

Johnnie Jackson was impressed with how Gateshead tried to play football: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/i-hope-they-go-up-jackson-heaps-praise-on-gutsy-gateshead-after-charlton-progress-in-fa-cup/

Jacko was relieved to get the win: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/johnnsie-jackson-relieved-as-charlton-edge-past-non-league-gateshead-in-the-fa-cup/

David versus Goliath?

Gateshead boss Mike Williamson reckons they are capable of beating anyone on the night: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gateshead-boss-mike-williamson-targets-22351277

Williamson played 150 times for Newcastle: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/newcastle-mike-williamson-fa-cup-25593073

Washington wants contract talks

Conor Washington is hoping that contracts will start soon, presumably once the managerial question is settled: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/charlton-athletic-striker-hoping-for-contract-talks-early-in-2022/

We need to retain the Northern Ireland international.

He played up front

Andy Hunt recalls his time at Charlton which he says was a really well-run club.  He is now back in football 'big time': https://www.secretfootballer.com/p/exclusive-interview-andy-hunt?fbclid=IwAR3DjymkY2mvSYWmx5dEQG585X32x1nQRnhZtkAYPVNgceX7Iorc-zImtgQ

Of Curbs he says: 'I think he was an extremely professional manager and extremely approachable and even when I was having a rough time at the end of my career he was just great about it, he was really understanding.  He could well have gone on to take other jobs too, I don’t really know why he didn’t, who knows?'

Fan-led review would have saved Charlton from grief

There has been some push back from Premier League clubs against the fan-led review and the idea of an independent regulator, one dismissing it as a 'Maoist' idea.   The Charlton Dossier is clear that the proposals would have saved Charlton from the depredations of a succession of owners: https://thecharltondossier.com/the-fan-led-review-would-it-have-saved-charlton-from-grief/