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=32403&newstype=p Darren Ambrose is hoping a recent operation on his hip will end three years of niggling groin problems.The Charlton star went under the knife of top surgeon Richard Villar at London's Wellington Hospital just under two weeks ago and is expected to be out of action for at least three months.And, while being frustrated at possibly missing a large chunk of pre-season, Ambrose is hopeful that the operation will finally clear up his ongoing groin injuries.Ambrose told the official website: "I've had a groin problem for about three years now but it's only since Steve Allen came in as the club's physio that we got to the root of the problem as he found out the pain in my groin was all stemming from my hip. Fri, 09 May 2008 12:04:57 GMT lindsay.mccombie@cafc.co.uk http://www.cafc.co.uk/weblogItem32403 http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=32402&newstype=u One lucky Charlton fan is planning the holiday of a lifetime after she scooped a cool GBP15,000 at the final home game of the season against Coventry City on Sunday. Fri, 09 May 2008 10:37:51 GMT lindsay.mccombie@cafc.co.uk http://www.cafc.co.uk/weblogItem32402 http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=32401&newstype=p Chris Powell has revealed he plans to extend his playing career for at least one more season - whether that is at Charlton or elsewhere.The fans' favourite, who concluded a cameo appearance in the final match of the 2007/08 campaign by scoring Charlton's fourth goal against Coventry City, has already been told by manager Alan Pardew that the club's playing budget next season may not allow him to retain the 38-year-old, whether solely as a player or a player/coach.Powell is keen not to hang up his boots just yet, but although he may have to move to another club, the man who has already had three spells with the Addicks has refused to rule out another 'homecoming' in the future."I definitely want to carry on playing,' said Chris after several national newspapers, slightly misconstruing events after the final whistle last Sunday, suggested the former England international would retire this summer. Fri, 09 May 2008 10:17:06 GMT lindsay.mccombie@cafc.co.uk http://www.cafc.co.uk/weblogItem32401 http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=32400&newstype=p Yassin Moutaouakil has been picked to represent France at the prestigious Toulon International Tournament at the end of May. Thu, 08 May 2008 14:47:10 GMT lindsay.mccombie@cafc.co.uk http://www.cafc.co.uk/weblogItem32400 http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=32399&newstype=p Youngster Danny Uchechi has been called up by Nigeria for the Intercontinental U23 Championship in Malaysia later this month. Thu, 08 May 2008 14:40:14 GMT lindsay.mccombie@cafc.co.uk http://www.cafc.co.uk/weblogItem32399 http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=32397&newstype=y Charlton's bid to win promotion may have faltered this season - but Steve Gritt believes the future of the club is bright with an incredible five youth-team products making their debuts for the Addicks' first XI this term. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:23:00 GMT lindsay.mccombie@cafc.co.uk http://www.cafc.co.uk/weblogItem32397 http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=32396&newstype=n Long-serving Jason Morgan has been appointed as the acting chief executive of the Charlton Community Trust following Steve Waggott's switch to become chief executive of Charlton Athletic, it was announced on Wednesday. Wed, 07 May 2008 15:53:31 GMT lindsay.mccombie@cafc.co.uk http://www.cafc.co.uk/weblogItem32396 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. Wed, 07 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=32394&newstype=p Chris Powell has admitted his emotional late goal against Coventry City on Sunday was the perfect end to a perfect afternoon. Wed, 07 May 2008 13:33:57 GMT lindsay.mccombie@cafc.co.uk http://www.cafc.co.uk/weblogItem32394 http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=32393&newstype=n Alan Pardew had so much to say in his final programme notes of the season that the matchday programme team had to extend his column to a second page. Wed, 07 May 2008 11:37:53 GMT lindsay.mccombie@cafc.co.uk http://www.cafc.co.uk/weblogItem32393 http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=32392&newstype=n While Peter Varney and - possibly - Chris Powell waved goodbye to the Addicks faithful on the final day of the season, it was the end of an era for another relative Valley stalwart. Wed, 07 May 2008 11:03:49 GMT lindsay.mccombie@cafc.co.uk http://www.cafc.co.uk/weblogItem32392 http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=32391&newstype=t Non-League neighbours Welling United and Ebbsfleet United will form the opposition when Charlton kick off their pre-season campaign in July - and there may also be a benefit match for former winger Colin Powell ahead of the 2008/09 Championship campaign. Tue, 06 May 2008 11:23:12 GMT lindsay.mccombie@cafc.co.uk http://www.cafc.co.uk/weblogItem32391 http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=32390&newstype=t Addicks season-ticket holders can now renew their places at The Valley online. Tue, 06 May 2008 11:22:10 GMT lindsay.mccombie@cafc.co.uk http://www.cafc.co.uk/weblogItem32390 http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=32389&newstype=p If he is leaving - and, given past experiences with the Addicks, it's a big 'if' - then Chris Powell can hardly have gone out with a bigger bang. Mon, 05 May 2008 16:21:49 GMT lindsay.mccombie@cafc.co.uk http://www.cafc.co.uk/weblogItem32389 http://www.cafc.co.uk/newsview.ink?nid=32388&newstype=l The effect of a long, hard season on the small and inexperienced Charlton women's team squad was evident on Sunday as the Addicks conceded five goals in the first half in a 6-1 defeat by Birmingham City. Mon, 05 May 2008 11:54:32 GMT lindsay.mccombie@cafc.co.uk http://www.cafc.co.uk/weblogItem32388