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Deadline Day from Pg.641 - Summer 2025 Charlton Athletic Transfer Rumours

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  • Diebythesword
    Diebythesword Posts: 369
    limeygent said:
    Surprised at how much we've spent this window - hoping the majority of the signings work out.

    Feel pretty confident we'll stay up given how much stronger the squad is.
    I think we could have stayed up with the team we had at Wembley, seems that this ownership is very ambitious.
    No chance. There's a big gap between the Championship and L1.
    personally don’t think the gap is that big. Larger than league one and league two but nowhere near prem and championship. It’s quite possible to get back to back promotions, or at least compete at the top end of the championship first season up. 
  • TheHerminator
    TheHerminator Posts: 775
    J BLOCK said:
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    There's no need for that. Let's all just calm down eh
  • Lazy_eye_metaphor
    Lazy_eye_metaphor Posts: 1,960
    Even if we don't sign anyone else this window, I reckon we've made so much progress that I'm happy we already have enough to do reasonably well this coming season. I reckon the only guaranteed starters Vs Watford are Jones, Ramsay, Edwards and Coventry. Every other position is pretty much up for grabs, although Kelman, Kaminski, Apter and Olaofe are probably favourites in their respective positions.
    Hope the squad gels a lot quicker than was the case last year and we avoid injuries to key players.
  • Athletico Charlton
    Athletico Charlton Posts: 14,324
    So, if we get Knibbs are we something like this (based on last year's formation)...

                                        Kaminski
                                        Mannion

       JRC     Ramsey.      Jones.           Bell          Edwards
       New.      Burke    A  Mitchell.  Gillesphey       New

                            Knibbs           Coventry.       
                         Anderson.        Docherty.          

                                         Carey
                                         Berry

                         Olaofe.             Leaburn
                           TC                   Godden 
                         Apter                Kelman


    Ahadme, AMB and Taylor to leave.
    Kanu, Reid, Z Mitchell, Enslin go on loan

    Dixon, Fullah, M'bick wildcard kids around the squad.

  • CB1
    CB1 Posts: 118
    So, if we get Knibbs are we something like this (based on last year's formation)...

                                        Kaminski
                                        Mannion

       JRC     Ramsey.      Jones.           Bell          Edwards
       New.      Burke    A  Mitchell.  Gillesphey       New

                            Knibbs           Coventry.       
                         Anderson.        Docherty.          

                                         Carey
                                         Berry

                         Olaofe.             Leaburn
                           TC                   Godden 
                         Apter                Kelman


    Ahadme, AMB and Taylor to leave.
    Kanu, Reid, Z Mitchell, Enslin go on loan

    Dixon, Fullah, M'bick wildcard kids around the squad.

    JRC will play in midfield 
  • CB1
    CB1 Posts: 118
    CB1 said:
    So, if we get Knibbs are we something like this (based on last year's formation)...

                                        Kaminski
                                        Mannion

       JRC     Ramsey.      Jones.           Bell          Edwards
       New.      Burke    A  Mitchell.  Gillesphey       New

                            Knibbs           Coventry.       
                         Anderson.        Docherty.          

                                         Carey
                                         Berry

                         Olaofe.             Leaburn
                           TC                   Godden 
                         Apter                Kelman


    Ahadme, AMB and Taylor to leave.
    Kanu, Reid, Z Mitchell, Enslin go on loan

    Dixon, Fullah, M'bick wildcard kids around the squad.

    JRC will play in midfield 
    Apter will play RWB as well

  • cafcnick1992
    cafcnick1992 Posts: 7,462

    That's a clever loan signing from Jacko if that goes through
  • Crispywood
    Crispywood Posts: 740
    So, if we get Knibbs are we something like this (based on last year's formation)...

                                        Kaminski
                                        Mannion

       JRC     Ramsey.      Jones.           Bell          Edwards
       New.      Burke    A  Mitchell.  Gillesphey       New

                            Knibbs           Coventry.       
                         Anderson.        Docherty.          

                                         Carey
                                         Berry

                         Olaofe.             Leaburn
                           TC                   Godden 
                         Apter                Kelman


    Ahadme, AMB and Taylor to leave.
    Kanu, Reid, Z Mitchell, Enslin go on loan

    Dixon, Fullah, M'bick wildcard kids around the squad.

    Knibbs will play where Carey is, JRC will play where Knibbs is and Apter will play the RWB role with Mbick being an extra alternative to Oloafe and TC.

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  • Pelling1993
    Pelling1993 Posts: 6,785
    If we get Knibbs surely it would make sense to loan out both Mbick & Kanu. We'd still have Kelman, Godden, Olaofe, Leaburn + Knibbs who has played as a centre forward + TC & Apter to change the shape slightly.
  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 11,890
    If we get Knibbs surely it would make sense to loan out both Mbick & Kanu. We'd still have Kelman, Godden, Olaofe, Leaburn + Knibbs who has played as a centre forward + TC & Apter to change the shape slightly.
    Think it's better for Mbick to be around the squad and crucially NJ, he can then go on loan either next season or in January
  • Leeds_Addick
    Leeds_Addick Posts: 4,716

                                        Kaminski
                                        Mannion

       Apter    Ramsey       Jones            Bell          Edwards
       New       Burke    A  Mitchell   Gillesphey       New

                            JRC                Coventry       
                         Anderson          Docherty          

                                         Carey
                                         Berry
                                        Knibbs

                         Olaofe             Leaburn
                           TC                   Godden 
                         Mbick                Kelman


    Ahadme, AMB and Taylor to leave.
    Kanu, Reid, Z Mitchell, Enslin go on loan

    Dixon, Fullah, M'bick wildcard kids around the squad.

    Something like this?

    But tbh formation wise I'm still a bit confused about what it'll look like. As an example I thought Leaburn was playing very deep on Saturday, almost in the 10.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,901
    PWADDICK said:
    Knibbs is basically Karoy Anderson but with the ability to score goals.
    With due respect, he’s nothing like Karoy
    He looks pretty Karoy-like in a couple of these clips…

    https://x.com/alseq19/status/1949762525928563012?s=46&t=ynww82GMl7VKBjthBflU0g
  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,533
    edited July 28

                                        Kaminski
                                        Mannion

       Apter    Ramsey       Jones            Bell          Edwards
       New       Burke    A  Mitchell   Gillesphey       New

                            JRC                Coventry       
                         Anderson          Docherty          

                                         Carey
                                         Berry
                                        Knibbs

                         Olaofe             Leaburn
                           TC                   Godden 
                         Mbick                Kelman


    Ahadme, AMB and Taylor to leave.
    Kanu, Reid, Z Mitchell, Enslin go on loan

    Dixon, Fullah, M'bick wildcard kids around the squad.

    Something like this?

    But tbh formation wise I'm still a bit confused about what it'll look like. As an example I thought Leaburn was playing very deep on Saturday, almost in the 10.
    He was after he swapped with Mbick, but I doubt we’ll stick with that 3-4-3/3-4-2-1, though it’ll be an option to switch to if needed.

    I’m expecting the same lopsided 3-5-2 that looks like 4-2-3-1 in possession as we used in the 2nd half of last season.
  • Braziliance
    Braziliance Posts: 8,413
    edited July 28
    PWADDICK said:
    Knibbs is basically Karoy Anderson but with the ability to score goals.
    With due respect, he’s nothing like Karoy
    He looks pretty Karoy-like in a couple of these clips…

    https://x.com/alseq19/status/1949762525928563012?s=46&t=ynww82GMl7VKBjthBflU0g
    Completely unfair to compare Karoy to Knibbs. 

    Knibbs is an established high end League 1 player who is ready for the championship.

    Karoy wouldn't be able to stand out like Knibbs has in League 1 and look as comfortable for 3 seasons in a row, especially with those attacking numbers. Sorry but it's true. 

    Whether or not Karoy gets better we don't know, but right now he's not even close to him or similar.
  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,982
    PWADDICK said:
    Knibbs is basically Karoy Anderson but with the ability to score goals.
    With due respect, he’s nothing like Karoy
    He looks pretty Karoy-like in a couple of these clips…

    https://x.com/alseq19/status/1949762525928563012?s=46&t=ynww82GMl7VKBjthBflU0g
    Knibbs .... what an 'orrible player to play against.

    Relentless! 
  • TheHerminator
    TheHerminator Posts: 775
    PWADDICK said:
    Knibbs is basically Karoy Anderson but with the ability to score goals.
    With due respect, he’s nothing like Karoy
    He looks pretty Karoy-like in a couple of these clips…

    https://x.com/alseq19/status/1949762525928563012?s=46&t=ynww82GMl7VKBjthBflU0g
    Completely unfair to compare Karoy to Knibbs. 

    Knibbs is an established high end League 1 player who is ready for the championship.

    Karoy wouldn't be able to stand out like Knibbs has in League 1 and look as comfortable for 3 seasons in a row, especially with those attacking numbers. Sorry but it's true. 

    Whether or not Karoy gets better we don't know, but right now he's not even close to him or similar.
    you can still compare the two without saying they're identical. I also see a lot of similarities with Knibbs being a much more rounded player clearly
  • Diebythesword
    Diebythesword Posts: 369
    edited July 28

    Fantastic signing for everyone involved that. 

    And yeah, mbick is far too raw to be loaned out atm. 
  • MarcusH26
    MarcusH26 Posts: 8,134
    https://www.wearehullcity.co.uk/news/2025/july/28/burstow-joins-bolton-on-loan/

    Stand down! Mason Burstow has gone to Bolton on loan. 

    What this means for Ahadme I don't know.... 

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  • AppyAddick
    AppyAddick Posts: 1,475
    Oggy Red said:
    PWADDICK said:
    Knibbs is basically Karoy Anderson but with the ability to score goals.
    With due respect, he’s nothing like Karoy
    He looks pretty Karoy-like in a couple of these clips…

    https://x.com/alseq19/status/1949762525928563012?s=46&t=ynww82GMl7VKBjthBflU0g
    Knibbs .... what an 'orrible player to play against.

    Relentless! 
    Vile
  • Chris_from_Sidcup
    Chris_from_Sidcup Posts: 36,136
    184 new posts and still we haven't signed Knibbs.
  • CAFCsayer
    CAFCsayer Posts: 10,256
    PWADDICK said:
    Knibbs is basically Karoy Anderson but with the ability to score goals.
    With due respect, he’s nothing like Karoy
    He looks pretty Karoy-like in a couple of these clips…

    https://x.com/alseq19/status/1949762525928563012?s=46&t=ynww82GMl7VKBjthBflU0g
    Looks like he was born to be in a Nathan Jones team
  • ElfsborgAddick
    ElfsborgAddick Posts: 29,261
    MarcusH26 said:
    https://www.wearehullcity.co.uk/news/2025/july/28/burstow-joins-bolton-on-loan/

    Stand down! Mason Burstow has gone to Bolton on loan. 

    What this means for Ahadme I don't know.... 

    He carries on going to away games by coach and not getting a game.
  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,982
    184 new posts and still we haven't signed Knibbs.
    Patience, young man! 😊 
  • wolfgang
    wolfgang Posts: 424
    So, if we get Knibbs are we something like this (based on last year's formation)...

                                        Kaminski
                                        Mannion

       JRC     Ramsey.      Jones.           Bell          Edwards
       New.      Burke    A  Mitchell.  Gillesphey       New

                            Knibbs           Coventry.       
                         Anderson.        Docherty.          

                                         Carey
                                         Berry

                         Olaofe.             Leaburn
                           TC                   Godden 
                         Apter                Kelman


    Ahadme, AMB and Taylor to leave.
    Kanu, Reid, Z Mitchell, Enslin go on loan

    Dixon, Fullah, M'bick wildcard kids around the squad.

    Knibbs will play where Carey is, JRC will play where Knibbs is and Apter will play the RWB role with Mbick being an extra alternative to Oloafe and TC.
    I agree with all your amendments. But think Enslin will also be retained to train with the first XI.  He will learn more by staying, same as Fullah.
  • RC_CAFC
    RC_CAFC Posts: 1,771
    MarcusH26 said:
    https://www.wearehullcity.co.uk/news/2025/july/28/burstow-joins-bolton-on-loan/

    Stand down! Mason Burstow has gone to Bolton on loan. 

    What this means for Ahadme I don't know.... 
    If they start this season with a strikeforce of Ahadme and Burstow, I’ll not be putting any money on them going up!
  • LTKapal
    LTKapal Posts: 1,313
    For Knibbs wouldnt it make more sense to go to Wrexham because of the closer proximity to the York Railway Mueseum
  • Laddick01
    Laddick01 Posts: 6,544
    LTKapal said:
    For Knibbs wouldnt it make more sense to go to Wrexham because of the closer proximity to the York Railway Mueseum
    Seen rumours that Knibbs is actually a plane fan. The proximity to London City Airport swung the deal our way.

    Whether we want someone like that at the club is a different matter. 
  • Gravesend_Addick
    Gravesend_Addick Posts: 7,316
    edited July 28
    This feels like the most exciting time to be a Charlton fan since the prem days.  It finally feels like we have owners, directors & a management team all pulling in the same direction.

    Enjoy the ride peeps.  We deserve this