Addicks sign Sodje number two

Charlton have snapped up Akpo Sodje, brother of Addicks defender Sam, on loan from Sheffield Wednesday.

The deal for the 28-year-old striker was completed on Saturday morning, and the forward is eligible to play against Milton Keynes Dons.

The youngest of the 10-strong Sodje clan, he was born in Greenwich.

And manager Phil Parkinson stressed the deal was with a view to a permanent move.

"Akpo's contract is up in the summer, so it's a chance for us to look at him and him to look at us," said the Valley boss.

"He gives us a physical presence up front, and as everyone knows, given the recent injuries, we're short in that department, so Akpo can help us through the next important period."

In addition to the recent three-game suspension for Izale McLeod, Deon Burton has been playing with a hernia injury and Leon McKenzie is gradually returning to full fitness.

Added Parkinson: "He's from the local area, and obviously Sam is here already, so he was very keen to come and we're looking forward to working with him."

After starting his career with Queens Park Rangers, Sodje also represented Huddersfield Town, Darlington and Port Vale before signing for Championship side Wednesday.

He has made 41 appearances for the Owls, including as a strike partner of Burton, scoring nine times.

Sodje has signed on an emergency loan for 28 days, and will stay at The Valley until at least the Southend United match on December 5th.