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Zach Mitchell - Sept 2025 on a season long loan to Hibernian (p22)

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  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,013
    stoneroses19 said:
    Covered End said:
    Scoham said:
    Knocking on the door.

    https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/sport/charlton-athletic-boss-on-no-fear-of-facing-birmingham-city-formation-switch-and-truly-wonderful-daniel-kanu/

    “If you have seen this kid play – he is 19 and came through the academy,” said Jones. “That is what we have  – TC (Tyreece Campbell) and Karoy Anderson. These are young kids that have come through the academy, who are fearless and truly outstanding. Zach Mitchell  was really close to being involved today and even starting.
    Jones does talk some bollocks.
    He said "it's almost impossible to press Birmingham" after we've just spent 95 minutes successfully pressing them.

    He also said it takes some time to implement the 4-4-2 box midfield set up, giving me the impression it's taken weeks to work on it.
    Ok it may have taken weeks and I appreciate it's professional football,  but I'm pretty sure if we were playing a Sunday league game and set up 4-4-2 with the midfield 4 tucking in, 2 further forward it could be set up very quickly. (Awaits avalanche of tactician comments).
    Jones said "It takes some team to implement that and today we implemented that", not time. 

    Good point well made.
    So I'm talking bollocks as well  :D
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,785
    Chance he plays the Conor Coventry role against Stockport?

    Would give us the flexibility to switch between the box midfield and 3-5-2 if Jones wanted that.
  • NabySarr
    NabySarr Posts: 4,290
    Callumcafc said:
    Chance he plays the Conor Coventry role against Stockport?

    Would give us the flexibility to switch between the box midfield and 3-5-2 if Jones wanted that.
    Think that’s pretty unlikely given we’ve not seen him in that role in any friendly/cup game. Is he even back fit? If he was the backup there then he’d have probably played the role against Cambridge to at least have a look at him there 

    Will either be Terry Taylor coming in as a straight swap or Campbell moving back next to Docherty with Berry or TC coming in to one of the 10s I’d guess 
  • Swisdom
    Swisdom Posts: 14,977
    Callumcafc said:
    Chance he plays the Conor Coventry role against Stockport?

    Would give us the flexibility to switch between the box midfield and 3-5-2 if Jones wanted that.
    That would be the ultimate kick in the balls to Terry Taylor....
  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 11,175
    NabySarr said:
    Callumcafc said:
    Chance he plays the Conor Coventry role against Stockport?

    Would give us the flexibility to switch between the box midfield and 3-5-2 if Jones wanted that.
    Think that’s pretty unlikely given we’ve not seen him in that role in any friendly/cup game. Is he even back fit? If he was the backup there then he’d have probably played the role against Cambridge to at least have a look at him there 

    Will either be Terry Taylor coming in as a straight swap or Campbell moving back next to Docherty with Berry or TC coming in to one of the 10s I’d guess 
    He is fit, was doing the “not in the squad” exercises on the pitch before Birmingham. 

    Think it’s more likely TT or REG take it but NJ see’s training and we don’t so if it happens it’ll be a credit to Zach
  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,384
    edited October 2024
    Callumcafc said:
    Chance he plays the Conor Coventry role against Stockport?

    Would give us the flexibility to switch between the box midfield and 3-5-2 if Jones wanted that.
    I could see it happening. NJ said Zach was very close to playing against Birmingham, and that wouldn't have been at the expense of Alex Mitchell or Lloyd Jones. So either that was as a thrid CB or alongside Coventry with Docherty playing instead of Anderson or Allan Campbell.
  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 11,175
    edited October 2024
    Confirmed, no length but describes as “long term”

    Edit: length spotted by @MarcusH26 , 2027 +1

    https://www.charltonafc.com/news/zach-mitchell-signs-new-long-term-contract
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,875
    Great news
  • MarcusH26
    MarcusH26 Posts: 8,054
    https://www.charltonafc.com/news/zach-mitchell-signs-new-long-term-contract

    New deal until 2027 + an extra club option year. 
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  • Valley11
    Valley11 Posts: 12,001
    Fantastic news. Didn’t know he is a Charlton fan too. Nice. 
  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448
    Extremely good news.
  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,610
    Very happy 😃 
  • Red_Chester
    Red_Chester Posts: 745
    Great news and others posted last week I do think he could actually start tomorrow 
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,234
    Excellent.

    Still only 19 so plenty of time for him to develop further.

    Did that article say one of eight academy products in Jones' first team squad? Eight? Why does that ring a bell?
  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,384
    Brilliant news, once he gets a few games I think we could find it hard to drop him. Loads of potential with having both physical attributes and ability on the ball, two things both Gomez and Konsa showed when they were breaking through.
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,437
    edited October 2024
    Awesome!! - Huge relief... Wonder if his reward is a start tomorrow
  • Chunes
    Chunes Posts: 17,350
    edited October 2024
    Well pleased with that. This lad has some very rare qualities for his age and I can see him playing at a very high level one day. 

    Now where is Miles' signature?
  • aliwibble
    aliwibble Posts: 26,299
    Really pleased with this, he looked excellent against Cambridge. Has anyone told @Fanny Fanackapan, as the legendary tingle may just have gone into overdrive?
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 39,807
    Fantastic news. So pleased for Zach. 
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  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,785
    Excellent
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 39,807
    edited October 2024
    Zach's Mum has re-tweeted:

    https://x.com/EmmaMitchell73/status/1847314115192082929
  • Fanny Fanackapan
    Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,740
    edited October 2024
    The best news ! 

    Have been a big fan of Zach's for several seasons, admiring his composure on the ball , his keen eye for a positive pass & his obvious love of playing for our famous football club.

    Once given his chance to show what he can do in L1, I'm certain he will quickly become a fans' favourite. 

    Onwards & upwards, young man! 
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,785
    Valley11 said:
    Fantastic news. Didn’t know he is a Charlton fan too. Nice. 
    Does that mean his brother Billy is also an Addick?
  • thecat
    thecat Posts: 351
    This is very good news. I believe Zach will be a major player for us.
  • Siv_in_Norfolk
    Siv_in_Norfolk Posts: 4,057
    thecat said:
    This is very good news. I believe Zach will be a major player for us.
    Would be great if he can go up through the divisions with us :)
  • Athletico Charlton
    Athletico Charlton Posts: 14,280
    Excellent news. Great potential.
    Miles, Jones and Thierry next please
  • PhilFor54
    PhilFor54 Posts: 182
    Absolutely to all those three. Especially Jones who is something special. Wins EVERY header, great player for us.
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,437
    Is Kanu out of contract as well at the end of the season?
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,875
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Is Kanu out of contract as well at the end of the season?
    No. Signed a long term contract earlier this year

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