Charlton's squad for season 2020-21 ... (updated 27 Oct)

2nd October update;

Macauley Bonne has left CAFC, going to QPR in a permanent move for around £2m

www.cafc.co.uk/news/view/5f76ec02b0dbe/macauley-bonne-makes-permanent-transfer-to-queens-park-rangers

Also I've updated the contract length for James Vennings,
Thanks to wiggyreturns on ITTV for that information...

 

2nd October update II:

Charlie Barker (17) signs a three year contract

www.cafc.co.uk/news/view/5f770a567a47b/charlie-barker-signs-first-pro-deal-until-2023

I've added him to the squad table...

 

8th October update;

Experienced Right Back Chris Gunter (31) signs for Charlton Athletic on a permanent two year deal, with an option for a third year;

www.cafc.co.uk/news/view/5f7e1c31e84fc/done-deal-chris-gunter-is-an-addick

A very decent signing in my view, welcome to CAFC Chris

 

9th October update;

28 year old striker Omar Bogle joins CAFC after being released from Cardiff City in the summer. Bogle joins on a permanent deal, 1 year in length with an optional second year...

www.cafc.co.uk/news/view/5f807fdb1bc40/done-deal-striker-omar-bogle-joins-the-addicks

I hope Bogle can recapture some of his excellent form from a few years back.
Now is his chance to prove he can make a difference at this level.

 

13th October update;

Two signings today...


25 year old centre half Ryan Inniss signs on a 2 year permanent deal from Crystal Palace, with the option of a third year

www.cafc.co.uk/news/view/5f85c705ec42f/done-deal-ryan-inniss-signs-for-charlton


18 year old Dutch International left back Ian Maatsen joins on a season long loan from Chelsea

www.cafc.co.uk/news/view/5f85ccebd7665/done-deal-ian-maatsen-joins-on-loan-from-chelsea


Much needed new options for our defence this season

 

Last chance saloon for young Ryan.
Hopefully, Lee Bowyer can sort his head out.
Keep him out of Beckenham and away from alcohol and he could kick start his career.

 

Jonny Williams does it again for Wales with a terrific match winning goal, after a terrific match-winning assist in a previous game. I should be pleased for him, but since he's doing just enough to get by at Charlton, and not causing any problems for the opposition, it makes you wonder what the hell is going on?

 

Yes, it is a mystery.
Can't be the lack of fans in the ground, because there weren't any at the Wales game (as far as I'm aware).

Maybe Williams sees the Internationals as a bit of a 'free hit' he can walk away from for months at a time.
At Charlton that's not the case.
Maybe he feels he'd rather not make a mistake and keep his head down, than try to stand out and get criticised for a gaffe or two.
Hope I'm wrong.

 

My theory is that he rarely seems to start under Bowyer.
You only ever bring on an attacker if you're playing poorly/losing, therefore he comes in to a game with a lot of expectation on his shoulders.

 

Good point.

Williams has not started one league game so far this season.
4 substitute appearances.

 

15th October update;

Three Charlton midfielders go out on loan;

• George Lapslie - season long loan to Mansfield Town

• Erhun Oztumer - season long loan to Bristol City

• Ben Dempsey - loan to Woking, until January 9th 2021

 

Amos has not been offered a contract extension as far as I know, which is surprising. Like Phillips, he only has a year to go, yet Phillips was offered a 3-year contract which he declined. This suggests that Phillips is more highly rated, yet Amos is No. 1. So why not a longer contract for Amos?

 

Don't know.
Amos is 5 years older than Phillips, but still only 30. Goalkeepers can usually play their best game well into their 30's.

 

16th October update ... WINDOW CLOSED

One player leaves; Goalkeeper Dillon Phillips (25) goes to Cardiff City. Best of luck Dillon

Two new season-long loan signings come in;

Forward Andrew Shinnie (31) comes in from Luton Town

Attacking midfielder Paul Smyth (23) comes in from Queens Park Rangers

 

26th October update:

Right Back Adam Matthews (28) signs a new 1 year deal at Charlton Athletic.

Welcome back Adam

 

YOOF

 

27th October update;

As Butterfield has shown us, Ashley Maynard-Brewer has signed a new contract with Charlton, keeping him with us until at least 2023

 

Alfie Doughty needs an operation for a "big big tear" according to Louis Mendez. Out for about 4 months.

 

That's the worst news we've had since Thomas sandgaard took over. Poor Alfie.