Curtis Fleming Appointed as Assistant Head Coach

MarcusH26 · January 12

Charlton Athletic are pleased to announce the appointment of Curtis Fleming as Assistant Head Coach of the men's first-team.

The 55-year-old, who most recently worked as Bristol City’s Assistant Manager, adds further experience to Michael Appleton’s backroom staff.

"I'm very happy to be given the opportunity," said Fleming. "My conversations with Michael Appleton and Andy Scott were really positive. The plans for the club, both short-term and long-term, are exciting and I really wanted to be part of that."

Head Coach Appleton added: “Curtis will bring loads of experience to the club. It was important to try and get the right balance in terms of personnel and characters in the group.

"He's worked under Nigel Pearson, who is someone I respect and have worked with before at West Brom, and Nigel speaks very highly of him. He's well-respected and his experience will benefit the group."

A former Republic of Ireland international, Fleming enjoyed a successful playing career in which he played over 400 games, the majority of which came at Middlesbrough where he won promotion to the Premier League three times and reached three cup finals.

He has since coached at Middlesbrough, Livingston, Crystal Palace, Bolton Wanderers, Hartlepool United, QPR and gained managerial experience in India with Punjab FC.

Fleming joined Championship side Bristol City as a temporary coach in the summer of 2021 and became Assistant Manager on a permanent basis two months later.

The Red Robin · January 12

Palace reject

hermann · January 12

The Red Robin said:

Palace reject

"Nigel speaks very highly of him"

Elthamaddick · January 12

A defender by trade....here's hoping he can help out!

(I don't mean by playing)

North Lower Neil · January 12

I mean, the bar is currently pretty low for Charlton assistant managers, so he should be OK.

Welcome Curtis.

AFKABartram · January 12

Another one Manc born

Well be ditching the Red Red Robin for Stop Crying Your Heart Out at this rate

Callumcafc · January 12

Bit out of left field but very welcome - did feel like we were one man short in the coaching team.

AFKABartram · January 12

So what do we have now?

RonnieMoore · January 12

Said many times it’s all about getting the structure in place underneath the team .. that’s what we’re doing
Again the new owners and the club getting very good feedback about the future and what their aims are .. all very positive

North Lower Neil · January 12

AFKABartram said:

Another one Manc born

Well be ditching the Red Red Robin for Stop Crying Your Heart Out at this rate

More likely 'Falling Down'.

killerandflash · January 12

I had wondered when a 3rd member of the coaching staff would be appointed.

On paper looks a decent appointment, someone with plenty of coaching experience and a decent playing career (PL experience and Ireland caps). And not just a mate of the manager (as with Jacko and Skiverton) or a too quickly promoted academy coach (as with a few of our other recent appointments).

swordfish · January 12

Curtis Mayfield sang "Move On Up!" It's an omen.

Swisdom · January 12

I expect he’ll do some of the media side of things which Appleton is, frankly, crap at.

He also comes with a decent reputation and, most importantly, won’t just be a “yes” man to Appleton. He needs someone to bounce off which we just don’t have at present .

welcome aboard Curtis

FULLERpromise · January 12

Swisdom said:

I expect he’ll do some of the media side of things which Appleton is, frankly, crap at.

He also comes with a decent reputation and, most importantly, won’t just be a “yes” man to Appleton. He needs someone to bounce off which we just don’t have at present .

welcome aboard Curtis

Thinking this myself. Hopefully there first and foremost to help sort the defence out and coach that side, but maybe they do also realise comms need to be better and for all Deano’s flaws he was great at that and helping feel like he understood Charlton. Results are what will get MA time and onside but also some actually emotion and non monotone voice from staff may also help a bit too!

KBslittlesis · January 12

If he manages like he played, I’ll have some of that.
Welcome Curtis 🇮🇪

AFKABartram · January 12

Interesting it appears their paths haven’t crossed previously. Take from that what you will

valleynick66 · January 12

Swisdom said:

I expect he’ll do some of the media side of things which Appleton is, frankly, crap at.

He also comes with a decent reputation and, most importantly, won’t just be a “yes” man to Appleton. He needs someone to bounce off which we just don’t have at present .

welcome aboard Curtis

That almost reads as he will be the next manager when Appleton departs in a few weeks (if results don't change)!