http://www.cafc.co.uk/ All the latest news direct from the Club en-us http://www.cafc.co.uk/images/logos/charlton.gif http://www.cafc.co.uk/ 75 92 http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=32420&newstype=l Charlton women's team star Kimberley Dixson has put pen to paper on a new one-year contract with the club. Fri, 16 May 2008 15:56:29 GMT lindsay.mccombie@cafc.co.uk http://www.cafc.co.uk/weblogItem32420 http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=32395&newstype=c More than 2,000 youngsters attended the last Charlton community courses, in Easter, and the next series of sessions at the end of May are likely to be just as well supported. Fri, 16 May 2008 14:10:18 GMT lindsay.mccombie@cafc.co.uk http://www.cafc.co.uk/weblogItem32395 http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=32419&newstype=n Charlton's pre-season preparations continued to take shape on Friday after a friendly date with League One side Brighton & Hove Albion was confirmed for July.The clash with the Seagulls, who just missed out on a play-off place this season, will take place at the Withdean Stadium on Saturday, July 26th (3pm).The game will be Micky Adams' first home match in charge of the Seagulls since he recently returned to the club as manager.Therry Racon, if selected for Charlton, will also be returning to the Withdean Stadium. The cultured Addicks midfielder enjoyed a one-month loan spell with Brighton towards the end of the season, impressing in eight first-team starts. Fri, 16 May 2008 10:40:16 GMT lindsay.mccombie@cafc.co.uk http://www.cafc.co.uk/weblogItem32419 http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=32418&newstype=c Charlton midfielder and China international captain Zheng Zhi is backing a campaign to help promote football in his homeland and give 16 Beijing-based youngsters the trip of a lifetime to Britain.ClubFootball, Beijing's biggest football network, is teaming up with CHINA NOW, the UK's largest-ever festival of Chinese culture, and the Addicks to promote grassroots football in China and give 16 youngsters a trip to Britain in the run-up to the 2008 Olympic Games.Zheng said: "It is important that kids start enjoying football at a young age and this project gives a great chance for kids in Beijing to learn more about football the way it is played in Britain."Beijing and London are both Olympic cities and this is a great opportunity to build bridges through sport at all levels." Thu, 15 May 2008 15:54:30 GMT lindsay.mccombie@cafc.co.uk http://www.cafc.co.uk/weblogItem32418 http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=32417&newstype=n It may well be the quietest period of the year at Sparrows Lane, but the plans for the new season are already well under way. Thu, 15 May 2008 12:52:22 GMT lindsay.mccombie@cafc.co.uk http://www.cafc.co.uk/weblogItem32417 http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=32416&newstype=n Charlton legend Chris Powell confirmed he was leaving The Valley for a third time this week - and then left a parting gift for Addicks fans to get their hands on. Thu, 15 May 2008 11:25:29 GMT lindsay.mccombie@cafc.co.uk http://www.cafc.co.uk/weblogItem32416 http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=32415&newstype=p Osei Sankofa is being released by Charlton, the club announced on Thursday, and the defender is aiming to kick-start his career as he begins a new chapter. Thu, 15 May 2008 10:36:07 GMT lindsay.mccombie@cafc.co.uk http://www.cafc.co.uk/weblogItem32415 http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=32414&newstype=p Alan Pardew has revealed that Chris Powell won't be retained as a Charlton player for the 2008/09 campaign - but predicted that the man he labels a 'consummate professional' will again return to The Valley. Wed, 14 May 2008 14:31:46 GMT lindsay.mccombie@cafc.co.uk http://www.cafc.co.uk/weblogItem32414 http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=32413&newstype=p He may well be the forgotten man of Charlton, but striker Izale McLeod is raring to make up for lost time when he recovers from a serious knee injury. Wed, 14 May 2008 10:58:54 GMT lindsay.mccombie@cafc.co.uk http://www.cafc.co.uk/weblogItem32413 http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=32410&newstype=n Alan Pardew and Chris Powell were at 10 Downing Street on Monday as Addicks legend Bob Bolder was incorporated into this year's Show Racism the Red Card Hall of Fame. Tue, 13 May 2008 16:29:10 GMT lindsay.mccombie@cafc.co.uk http://www.cafc.co.uk/weblogItem32410 http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=32412&newstype=n Highly-rated Charlton defender Kelly Youga on Monday put pen to paper on a new contract with the Addicks until 2011. Tue, 13 May 2008 11:59:55 GMT lindsay.mccombie@cafc.co.uk http://www.cafc.co.uk/weblogItem32412 http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=32411&newstype=p Young Charlton goalkeeper Rob Elliot was delighted to pledge his future to his boyhood club after signing a new contract. Mon, 12 May 2008 16:31:20 GMT lindsay.mccombie@cafc.co.uk http://www.cafc.co.uk/weblogItem32411 http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=32409&newstype=t The relegation of Reading from the Premier League on Sunday has increased the likelihood of former Addicks loan striker Leroy Lita again appearing at The Valley next season. Mon, 12 May 2008 15:05:11 GMT lindsay.mccombie@cafc.co.uk http://www.cafc.co.uk/weblogItem32409 http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=32408&newstype=c Do you want to follow in the footsteps of Alan Pardew? Well, here's your chance, with Charlton Community Scheme Solutions giving budding managers their first step on the coaching ladder this summer. Mon, 12 May 2008 14:20:29 GMT lindsay.mccombie@cafc.co.uk http://www.cafc.co.uk/weblogItem32408 http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=32407&newstype=p Grant Basey's magic May continued on Monday when he was called up to the Wales U21 squad. Mon, 12 May 2008 13:22:35 GMT lindsay.mccombie@cafc.co.uk http://www.cafc.co.uk/weblogItem32407