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2025-26 CL Prediction League Week 30 Fixtures
Have you ever found yourself following random teams? Teams with unusual names or suffering spectacular failures have fascinated me since I was knee-high to a grasshopper - and I am not referring to the Zurich-based team with the unlikely name of Grasshoppers. I am thinking of Duns FC, who, if I recall correctly, lost a…
MATCH PREVIEW: Charlton Athletic vs. Norwich City - Saturday 21st March 2026 - 3pm Kick-Off
Charlton Athletic vs. Norwich City Saturday 21st March 2026 - 3pm Kick-Off Referee: Will Finnie Introduction Charlton took a step closer to safety last Saturday with a hard fought out point achieved in Oxfordshire. Fans weren't exactly seen to be sprinting to watch a re-run of the game when it was made available, but a…
BEAT THE BOOKIE 2025/26 - Week 26 results & Week 27 fixtures
Only 1 out of 62 lifers got a return in week 26. @JustFloydRoad is the weekly winner with picks of a win for Arsenal against Everton (1.36), a win for Ipswich Town against Sheffield Wednesday (1.22) and a draw in Charlton Athletic at Oxford United (3.1) netting £51.44. @Sonicstud85 in front overall. Collectively we would…
PSA testing day at The Valley, Sat 11/04/2026 - Donations needed and less than 100 places left(p2)
PSA testing set for Preston North End matchday | Charlton Athletic Football Club The club will host its annual PSA testing matchday at The Valley on Saturday, April 11th ahead of the men’s first-team's fixture against Preston North End. Fans from both Charlton and Preston are eligible to book their slot, with 500 spaces…
Kent Cricket 2026
So, a new season and a new thread required. Feel that it will be another season of transition but here's hoping we surprise ourselves. Link to all known fixtures: https://www.kentcricket.co.uk/fixtures-and-results/?team-category=mens-first-team&competition-category=&venue-category=
Jamaica world cup qualifiers - TC, Anderson and Bell called up for Mar 2026 squad (p7)
Next WC qualifying match for Jamaica tomorrow. Interesting to see how many Charlton players feature. Vvictory gets Jamaica very close to qualification..
Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Act 2026
This strangely worded* (that's private members' bills for you) piece of legislation comes into force in time for the League Cup Final this weekend. It's designed to criminalise "tailgating" at turnstiles. There's the potential for a hefty fine plus a football banning order. Of potential interest to Charlton supporters is…
Tiered Membership Scheme Incoming?
Saw a line in the recent job spec for a head of marketing (don't get me started on the unrealistic expectations of the role) here. Don't think this exists already outside of Valley Gold, does it? "Member Tier Management: Develop tiered membership structure with escalating benefits and exclusive experiences." Looks like…
General Things That Annoy You thread - part 2
Continued from the original thread which we've closed due to technical problems.I'm going with vacuum sealed food packaging that is supposed to peel open from one corner but doesn't.
Miles Leaburn - Signs New 3 Year Contract (p77)
Deserves his own thread at this point doesn't he? Some very promising performances in pre season, doesn't look at all out of place in the men's game. He's come on a long way since the turn of the year but is he ready?
++Charlie Kelman signs on a 4 year deal++
Any they body through the door and a goal scorer this time. Welcome Charlie
Charlton women news - (2025-26 fixtures are on page 106)
https://www.cafc.co.uk/news/view/5a703fcf34b8b/gurr-nets-four-as-charlton-womens-team-thrash-swindon-town http://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/921903362?-11197:833
The Play-Off Trophy is
In the museum.
Watford [A] Tickets to go on restricted sale
Tickets for the Addicks' Easter Monday trip to Watford will go on restricted sale from 11am on Tuesday, March 17th. The club have received an allocation of 2,246 tickets for the clash at Vicarage Road on Monday, April 6th (KO 3pm BST). PRICES Adult: £35 O65: £20 U22: £17 U18: £10 Wheelchair bays: 19 wheelchair bays are…
Sport of Kings discussion thread
Thought I would start a thread for horse racing in general. (tips and comments here please ;-)) Cracking days racing at Ascot today. Taghrooda won the King George, 4 in a row now (on all 4 times but never 20-1 like Newmarket). Targeted for the Arc, would be a cracker if Australia turned up. Then fated for retirement.…
Tyreece Campbell thread
I have been a Charlton supporter for 58 years now. I don't usually 'want to have a say' but I am intrigued what everyone else thinks about the T. Campbell situation. Without doubt NJ is the best manger since Curbs but what on earth does he see in Campbell? Stoke HT- TC no crosses, no going passed his man, tracking back…
Chuck Norris
I would imagine a few of you have seen these before but I came across em and nearly wet myself laughing! Some absolute classics! CHUCK NORRIS Oxygen requires Chuck Norris to live. Achilles was supposedly the greatest warrior of all time, but he died because of his weak spot, the Achilles tendon. There is no Chuck Norris…
Wot no Millwall relegation thread?
Well there should be! Shocking that today. We’re going down. See you next season, as long as we don’t pass you on the way down.
Savings and Investments thread
I hope that like many other fine threads on CL this one will be a place where Lifers can share both knowledge and experience to help others. It isn't for "rich" Lifers. It's the way of the modern world that all of us have to try and save for old age. And it is not the place for politics, even though politics affects our…
New Tv series (REMEMBER: No Spoilers)
Right, so i am currently doing shift work, and when i come home i like to unwind by watching an episode of something to chill out before going to bed. Watched Game of Thrones and Homeland recently - anyone got some other good recent series to watch? I'm willing to try most things unless it is along the lines of glee...…
Charlton Live - Look ahead to Norwich City - Live here 7pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WXl_HIOkxQ
Old van- Speedo problem
I’ve got an old Citroen Berlingo van that has a dial with needle Speedo. Occasionally the needle on the dial just gives up and points downwards then jumps back up again. I was on the A2 this morning when it did it and I noticed that the acceleration dropped and then came back as the needle pointed to the speed again. Any…
Things that make you feel old
I read today that Bebeto's baby - from the Brazil teams USA 94 celebration - has just been called up to their U20 squad. That makes me feel old.
Norwich mates
I am meeting up with 6 Norwich friends, they will not be wearing colours and are on the mature side of life, so can I get them into the Rose or Bugle Horn without hassle , I rule out Royal Oak as it has a smaller capacity.
Sheffield Wednesday - Into Administration (p44)
Dejphon Chansiri club statement https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2023/september/dejphon-chansiri-club-statement_/
Tuchel’s first England squad
To be announced tomorrow / later today. Rumours of first call ups for Dan Burn and Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Gavin Carter "It's a long-term project"
Heather McKinlay's interview with CAFC Director (and CAST member) Gavin Carter https://www.castrust.org/2024/02/gavin-carter-its-a-long-term-project/
Fans Bar
For the first time in ages I went to the Fans Bar post match. I thought it was a bit empty given that spirits were high having rescued a point. Now I know why! One bar was shut at 5.45pm and last orders called at 6pm! Peroni was £7 a pint and I’m not sure what I’m getting to justify the price. Added to which when I ordered…
Airport drop-offs
So yet another already crazy charge that is set to increase. I'm telling you. The oxygen tax is just around the corner!!
Championship playoffs to expand to six teams? (Confirmed from next season, pg 3)
https://x.com/theathleticfc/status/2021296943234716147 Clubs in the English Football League are set to vote on plans to expand the Championship play-offs to six teams at an extraordinary general meeting on March 5. The proposal would follow a similar format to the National League play-offs, with the team that finishes…
Charlton fined for illegally underpaying workers?
according to this report… 40. Charlton Athletic Football Company Limited, Royal Borough of Greenwich, SE7, failed to pay £17,983.18 to 45 workers. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/hundreds-of-employers-handed-penalties-for-illegally-underpaying-workers
Wordle and other daily puzzles thread
As we're having technical issues with some of the bigger threads, I'm closing the old wordle thread, and starting a new one here. As ever, post your results, but don't spoil the solution for other posters.
Football supporter federation petition against high ticket prices for suffering away fans.
Hi Addicks, Some of you will be aware of the FSF (Football supporters Federation) and their attempts at action against the extortionate cost of away football tickets. The cost ticket prices have been crippling fans and it means that many are unable to prioritise football ahead of other things in this time of economic…
England Cricket 2026
With the Ashes now a distant memory (we wish), it is time to look forward. So, what do we have coming up for England? Well, the real highlights are likely to be the two T20 World Cups – the men have theirs in we taking place in February/March in India and Sri Lanka and the Women’s competition is on home soil during…
Charlton Superheroes
I saw this picture on twitter of the souvenir stall opposite the club shop from the Wrexham game with various Charlton personalities' heads superimposed on top. It's not especially clear in the screenshot, but Miles Leaburn is Rodney Trotter, Steve Brown is Uncle Albert, Kevin Lisbie is Iron Man, Curbs is Superman, Scott…
Micah Mbick - 12/3/2026 Out til end of season (at least) with multiple knee ligament injuries (p26)
Mbick, who joined the club’s esteemed academy as an U10, recently scored just three minutes into his senior debut, completing the scoring in the Addicks’ 6-1 win at Cray Valley PM in the Emirates FA Cup. The 17-year-old forward has netted 12 goals in 13 games for Charlton’s U18s and U21s so far this season.…
Snooker updates
No posts about snooker so thought I would start one lol Mark Allen beat Judd Trump 4-1 in the final of Kay Suzanne Memorial Cup in Gloucester(ET6) good preparation for him for next week as Tuesday 19th November the Champion of Champions event is held for the first time since 1980 and will be at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry…
Championship faces financial catastrophe
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ce3g3ygjkjvo "There are dark clouds hovering over the English football pyramid and it seems to me there could be a real collapse where only the Premier League survives," said Eisner. "Every single club in the Championship lost money last year. The combined operating loss of the…
+++ Harry Clarke Signs on Loan from Ipswich Town +++
Charlton Athletic are delighted to announce the loan signing of Harry Clarke from fellow Sky Bet Championship outfit Ipswich Town. The 24-year-old defender, who starred in the Tractor Boys’ back-to-back promotions to the Premier League, joins for the remainder of the season to become the Addicks’ first signing of the…
Loan watch 25/26
Now we have a few players out on loan I thought it might be good to have one thread to keep track of them. Although unlikely to play for us again I am including Terry Taylor as he is still a Charlton player. Nathan Asiimwe - Season long loan to Wimbledon…
Heart Disease/Issues?
Just wondering if anyone on here is or has experienced any issues around their heart? There's a history of heart disease in my family, my grandad and my father. About 2 years ago I had a stent fitted because I'd been experiencing pain in and around my heart. I can't remember how effective or not it has been, because I'm…
Ongoing British Tennis…
We have a specific Andy Murray thread somewhere we have Tennis Grand Slam threads but since the emergence of Raducanu as well as other Brit hopefuls in both men’s and women’s tennis, I thought it might be a good idea to track the players flying the U.K. flag across the world…
Grand National 2026
Eyes down, it’s that time again. Entries for this season's Big One due in just over a week (weights allocated mid-Feb, as usual) but there's reason right now to begin serious evaluation of likely entries and, if the fancy takes, nab some early prices. Next Thursday sees the 2026 Thyestes at Gowran Park and there’s a few…
The Salt Path - the truth
Well well well…. https://observer.co.uk/news/national/article/the-real-salt-path-how-the-couple-behind-a-bestseller-left-a-trail-of-debt-and-deceit
Groundhopping
As the smallest away contingent thread has been derailed a tad I thought I'd open this for us enthusiasts of a new ground. Shrewsbury will be my 92nd for a second time, I completed it before in about 93 when I visited Mansfield. I will be contacting Shrewsbury and hope that I get an acknowledgement in the programme.
Valley Gold and Jackpot latest
Results from the Bournemouth game on Saturday were as follows: VALLEY GOLD 1st £750 1317 M Pope Edenbridge 2nd £350 1853 Janis Howley Welling 3rd £150 2425 Robert Mitchell Sturminster Newton, Dorset JACKPOT 1st £813 2525 Catherine Rayner Bexleyheath 2nd £100 2601 Maggie Whiston West Wickham
Watford v Charlton
I’m a Charlton fan ‘blessed’ to live in Watford and been keeping an eye on the official site for when tickets go on sale for our next away game. I was fairly sure it would be Friday or today but sadly not Do any of you seasoned away travellers have any idea when they will be released please?
Summer Window 2026 - Rumours and Discussion
Didn’t have somewhere to put this so kicking off the summer thread in early March… https://www.sportsboom.co.uk/football/transfer-news/exclusive-lincoln-ace-rob-street-on-qpr-charlton-radar
**** Charlton Life Battlefield Tour No.5 - Arnhem - 23rd to 26th July 2026 ****
For the fifth Charlton Life Battlefield Tour we will be visiting Arnhem from 23rd to 26th July 2026. This is a four day, three night trip. Once again I am extremely grateful to Clive Harris for agreeing to guide this tour and for fitting us into his already packed schedule for next summer. As we are travelling in a peak…
Championship Games 25/26
They just led into Birmingham Vs Ipswich with "Ipswich down a division, Birmingham up a division, it's Tom Brady against Ed Sheeran" 🤮🤮🤮 Anyway, who's your money on tonight?
Tom Georgeson RIP
https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/bbc-acting-legend-tom-georgeson-36890122
Current Adverts you hate!!
The velux advert with the block looking at his ceiling like he's having a stroke?. The two adverts with the dirge "This girl is on fire" as music, one is Lloyds and the girl falling off her bike, the even more intensely evil one has a choir gargling Listerine! I cant get to the remote fast enough.
Danny Kelly - Broadcaster
in a world where airways are now filled with the likes of Savage, Ohara, Cundy etc, Danny Kelly remains one of my favourite broadcasters. Announced today he’s stepping away from the mike to try and deal with cancer. Quite a powerful listen here. Wish him nothing but the very best of luck…
Great news for Japanophiles - Grand Sumo is back (brief intro to sumo included for those interested)
live now on NHK World - English commentary. Greatest sumo wrestler of all time, 35 year old Hakuho, going for his 45th championship :)

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