Didn't Gillingham play Tottenhams under 21s at The Valley in one of the cups a couple of years back?
Good call. They were relaying their pitch and I believe because of some EFL rule weren't allowed to play their Pizza Cup game at a local non league ground, so had to use The Valley instead.
Turns out there was an England u21 game at the Valley in 1997 v Georgia and an England u20 game in 2005 vs Russia. Be great if we could get more of these at the Valley, but its unlikely we do the required amount of FA arse kissing to get selected as a host these days.
I was at that game.
Lee Bowyer and Richard Rufus were in the England U20 side.
Turns out there was an England u21 game at the Valley in 1997 v Georgia and an England u20 game in 2005 vs Russia. Be great if we could get more of these at the Valley, but its unlikely we do the required amount of FA arse kissing to get selected as a host these days.
I was at that game.
Lee Bowyer and Richard Rufus were in the England U20 side.
Bowyer was captain, Rufus was not in the side that night (under 21 v Georgia 1997)
Think Charlton v New Zealand was a bit bizarre what with them being an International side though I went to the Unity Cup myself (think it was Jamaica v Ireland)
What was the score against NZ? I must have missed that one!
1-1, I think Marcus Bent scored, can't be too sure though
Yes, 1-1. Marcus Bent for us, a player called Banks for them. If I remember correctly, they played in all white which seemed a bit random.
Seeing Charlton beat Feyenoord 2-0 seems a bit strange now. Surely the most random though are those weird games they put on of the kids that are played by YouTubers (not that I'd ever see one). Not even footballers playing - you can't get much more random than that.
Darren Bent scored his first goals for charlton that evening.
And I think Kuyt played for feyenoord in one of his last games before he moved to England. Dont think it was rumoured to be Liverpool at that point. Don't think he did much so I wasn't that impressed!
Think Charlton v New Zealand was a bit bizarre what with them being an International side though I went to the Unity Cup myself (think it was Jamaica v Ireland)
What was the score against NZ? I must have missed that one!
1-1, I think Marcus Bent scored, can't be too sure though
Yes, 1-1. Marcus Bent for us, a player called Banks for them. If I remember correctly, they played in all white which seemed a bit random.
Seeing Charlton beat Feyenoord 2-0 seems a bit strange now. Surely the most random though are those weird games they put on of the kids that are played by YouTubers (not that I'd ever see one). Not even footballers playing - you can't get much more random than that.
Darren Bent scored his first goals for charlton that evening.
Goals plural? I thought our first was a Lodewijks og.
I'm sure I watched Nigeria v Jamaica at the Valley a few years back.
Unity Cup...Jamaica, Nigeria & Ireland.
With MsAA being of 100% Irish heritage, AAjr is passionate about Irish sports teams, so we went to see Nigeria v Ireland. Matt Holland played for Ireland. Ireland got absolutely mullered. The Irish manager complained about playing at The Valley, for what reasons I can't remember.
Was that the game that Christiano Bolanos played for Charlton at The Valley, during his trial?
Thats the one, shocking how we couldnt get him a work permit when you compare him to Willian (who's barely played for Brazil) who someone how manages it for Chelsea!!
Similarly, we couldn't get a work permit for Alex, the Japanese guy. We obviously don't grease the right palms.
Think Charlton v New Zealand was a bit bizarre what with them being an International side though I went to the Unity Cup myself (think it was Jamaica v Ireland)
What was the score against NZ? I must have missed that one!
1-1, I think Marcus Bent scored, can't be too sure though
Yes, 1-1. Marcus Bent for us, a player called Banks for them. If I remember correctly, they played in all white which seemed a bit random.
Seeing Charlton beat Feyenoord 2-0 seems a bit strange now. Surely the most random though are those weird games they put on of the kids that are played by YouTubers (not that I'd ever see one). Not even footballers playing - you can't get much more random than that.
Darren Bent scored his first goals for charlton that evening.
And made you wonder why Liverpool were spending five times what we spent on Bent on Dirk Kuyt who played for Feyenoord.
Does anybody else recall a match we played against Spartak Moscow in about 1963 or 1964? Can't remember anything about the game, but my best mate at school had the programme for years. Presumably was a pre-season friendly or a testimonial match?
My primary school Timbercroft played a cup final some time in the mid 60s. I don’t know the opposition but it was the only time I ever sat in the old main stand.
Does anybody else recall a match we played against Spartak Moscow in about 1963 or 1964? Can't remember anything about the game, but my best mate at school had the programme for years. Presumably was a pre-season friendly or a testimonial match?
Whilst I was born 1970, I have this programme - was in a big bundle of programmes I bought years ago
Does anybody else recall a match we played against Spartak Moscow in about 1963 or 1964? Can't remember anything about the game, but my best mate at school had the programme for years. Presumably was a pre-season friendly or a testimonial match?
Saw a game between British Army and the Royal Navy at the Valley early fifties. A lot of young pros doing their National Service including John Bond of West Ham, Jim Fotheringham of Arsenal and Tony Marchi of Spurs.
Saw a game between British Army and the Royal Navy at the Valley early fifties. A lot of young pros doing their National Service including John Bond of West Ham, Jim Fotheringham of Arsenal and Tony Marchi of Spurs.
Royal Navy v The Army services games at the Valley in
2002 or 2003: Charlton v Brøndby. Behind closed doors friendly played in the afternoon on a weekday. @HugoZHackenbush managed to get us in to watch the game and they also allowed a small group of Brøndby supporters in. From memory it ended 2-2.
Great list. But there's a few missing I know about.
27/4/57 London Boys v Western Germany .
The Sidemen played the YouTube all stars in 2018 and 2022 at the Valley as well.
And not sure if you are counting this as a Charlton game but there was a Charlton v Homophobia Tournament played at the Valley in 2018.
When I was at primary school in Eltham (left67) I remember going to watch boys from our school play for Kent v Berks and Bucks @ the valley. Not on list. I had programme but not any more.
I'm sure I watched Nigeria v Jamaica at the Valley a few years back.
Unity Cup...Jamaica, Nigeria & Ireland.
With MsAA being of 100% Irish heritage, AAjr is passionate about Irish sports teams, so we went to see Nigeria v Ireland. Matt Holland played for Ireland. Ireland got absolutely mullered. The Irish manager complained about playing at The Valley, for what reasons I can't remember.
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Lee Bowyer and Richard Rufus were in the England U20 side.
England v Sweden women's International too.
Will have a look at the spreadsheet tomorrow and try and find some more games
Can't remember anything about the game, but my best mate at school had the programme for years.
Presumably was a pre-season friendly or a testimonial match?
Spartak ZJS (Brno Czechoslovakia)
11-11-63 Charlton 3 Spartak ZJS 1
attendance 19059
Charlton had played two days earlier at The Valley against Rotherham 4-3 home win . Attendance 22759
17/5/47 - Army v Royal Air Force - Inter Services Match -https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/8675426914
2/11/49 - FA XI v Army - Representative Match - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/8691738403
22/5/51 - London Boys v German Boys - Friendly - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/8700971889
22/3/52 - Woolwich v Dover - Kent Shield 3rd Round Replay - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/28524086792
4/3/53 - Royal Navy v Army - Inter Services Match - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/8726112790
6/4/53 - London Boys v Western Germany - Friendly - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/8725014549
4/5/53 - South London Alliance v North Kent League - Charity Match - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/49281981088
9/4/55 - London Boys v Western Germany - Friendly - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/8785239238
7/2/59 - London Boys v Glasgow Boys - Friendly - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/9006442032
24/4/63 - Old Heathians Association v Downham And Bellingham - Queen Mary Cup Final - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/51236922074
22/2/64 - Blackheath v Maidstone - Fletcher Trophy Semi-Final - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/51237209185
4/2/67 - Kent v Sussex - Home Counties Cup - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/31344920428
26/4/68 - London v Notts & Derbys - The Gillette Trophy - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/46891122014
28/9/68 - England v Ireland - Amateur International - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/28519121432
20/3/71 - Slough Town v Dagenham - FA Amateur Cup Semi-Final - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/28630805835
13/5/71 - Roan School v Rydens School - Individual School's Championship Final 1st Leg - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/18243877690
30/10/83 - England v Sweden - Women's International - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/14050009146
27/3/93 - London Schools FA v Liverpool Schools FA - London Schools' Football Association Centenary Match - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/28592820706
16/5/94 - Hanwell Town v Willesden Hawkeye - London Spartan League Senior Challenge Cup Final - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/15421831278
14/5/95 - Stansfield O.B.C. v Winchmore Hill - Friendly - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/50698696126
15/5/95 - Fisher 93 v St. Albans City - London Challenge Cup Final - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/46936290381
19/11/95 - England v Croatia - European Championship Women Qualifying Group 3 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/28630807805
29/4/97 - England v Georgia - UEFA Under 21 Championship Match - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/7406281428 & Teamsheet - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/8956089685
10/3/98 - Football League v Italian league Serie B - Talk Radio International Challenge - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/7406360246
3/5/99 - Arsenal Ladies v Southampton Saints - AXA FA Women's Cup Final - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/7406406934
18/5/99 - Dulwich Hamlet v Uxbridge - London FA Challenge Cup Final - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/23394765934
6/12/00 - England v France - Nationwide U16 & U17 Internationals - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/7406480306
29/5/04 - 2/6/04 - Republic Ireland, Nigeria, Jamaica - Unity Cup - Programme covers all 3 games - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/19164929942
29/5/04 - Republic Ireland v Nigeria - Unity Cup - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/34546803173
31/5/04 - Jamaica v Nigeria - Unity Cup - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/35317297226
2/6/04 - Jamaica v Republic Ireland - Unity Cup - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/35356875875
8/2/05 - England v Russia - U20 International - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/8956128037 & Teamsheet - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/8956131527
31/8/06 - England v Holland - FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifier - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/20223863172
??/5/08 - Benfield v QBE - Lloyd's Community Shield Final - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/20232069365
22/5/11 - Christchurch Ware v Southborough Lane Baptist - National Christian Trophy 2011 Final - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/18243874680
22/5/17 - Sidemen v Youtube Allstars - Charity Match - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/35227031671
28/5/17 - Tottenham Hotspur v Blackburn Rovers - FA WPL Championship Play Off - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/50960022556
9/10/18 - Gillingham v Tottenham Hotspur - Checkatrade Trophy - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/31063938047 & Teamsheet - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/31063938307
20/5/19 - Marlborough Reds v Carlton Athletic - Mike & George Charity Challenge Cup - https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/49169435287
I know there are others so please post if anyone has anything else.
You can find lots more Charlton programmes etc. at https://www.flickr.com/photos/addicks7-6/albums
Here's a few home friendlies, and one league game, from 1944
Couple more oddities from before the war that are listed on the museum's spreadsheet of home and away games
18/3/33 London Refs v Birmingham Refs
11/12/19 Bexleyheath v CAFC
10/5/23 Bromley v Erith Kent Amateur Cup Final Replau
16/5/23 Motor Cycle Gymkhana
8/4/34 Greenwich boys v Lewisham Boys
51 and 52.
27/4/57 London Boys v Western Germany .
The Sidemen played the YouTube all stars in 2018 and 2022 at the Valley as well.
And not sure if you are counting this as a Charlton game but there was a Charlton v Homophobia Tournament played at the Valley in 2018.
I had programme but not any more.
22/5/11 - Christchurch Ware v Southborough Lane Baptist - National Christian Trophy 2011