Saturday, 13 May 2006
Fair play Reg
While Richard Murray and Andrew Mills (general manager - football) signed their second player in a week, previously on loan and out of contract Gonzalo Sorondo, Reg Varney said today that the board have made their final list of managerial candidates but won't make any further comment until a person is unveiled. (more)
It won't be Steve Coppell though as he signed a new contract at promoted Reading yesterday and Phil Parkinson has become favourite for the Ipswich job after they sacked Joe Royle on the same day.
And in other Addicks news the manager might have the added bonus of UEFA Cup football after we won the Fair Play League. Charlton's name will be added to 10 others in the draw on June 4th. If, by minor miracle, we are drawn out then early qualifying games could jeopardise the club's planned trip to South Africa.
Almost hidden in the week's events was the announcement of some pre-season's friendly plans. They are:
Welling (a) date to be arranged
Millwall (a) July 22nd - Alan McLeary testimonial
Proposed trip to South Africa End of July
New Zealand (h) August 5th
Tba (h) August 12th ¶ 00:53
It won't be Steve Coppell though as he signed a new contract at promoted Reading yesterday and Phil Parkinson has become favourite for the Ipswich job after they sacked Joe Royle on the same day.
And in other Addicks news the manager might have the added bonus of UEFA Cup football after we won the Fair Play League. Charlton's name will be added to 10 others in the draw on June 4th. If, by minor miracle, we are drawn out then early qualifying games could jeopardise the club's planned trip to South Africa.
Almost hidden in the week's events was the announcement of some pre-season's friendly plans. They are:
Welling (a) date to be arranged
Millwall (a) July 22nd - Alan McLeary testimonial
Proposed trip to South Africa End of July
New Zealand (h) August 5th
Tba (h) August 12th ¶ 00:53
