An action-packed second half saw all four goals scored within 11 minutes of each other as the Addicks took a point on the road at Leicester. An outstanding performance from Lily Woodham saw her involved in both goals, scoring the first and winning the penalty for the second. In a fiery contest, which saw seven […]
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Why Valley Gold is so important to helping Charlton produce young players
Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship game against Blackburn Rovers is the club’s annual Academy Day, celebrating the great work done at Sparrows Lane. As part of the celebrations every academy player will make their way around the pitch at half-time. A tradition that has been going on since the day’s inception in 2010, meaning first team […]
Following in the footsteps of Joe Gomez and Ezri Konsa
Young Charlton players will be following in the footsteps of academy graduates such as Joe Gomez, Ezri Konsa, Dillon Phillips and Alfie Doughty on Saturday when they walk around the pitch as part of the club’s annual Academy Day. The Addicks host Blackburn Rovers in the Sky Bet Championship this weekend and at half-time every […]
Academy Coach Rhys Williams graduates Premier League’s Elite Coaching Apprenticeship Scheme
Saturday’s matchday at The Valley is dedicated to celebrating the fantastic work of the Charlton Athletic academy and the support it gets from Valley Gold. Ahead of the day Benjy Nurick sat down with Academy Coach Rhys Williams to find out a bit more about his recent graduation. Sounding like the brochure for a self-improvement […]
Academy Notes: Joe Watkins
Charlton Athletic U17s goalkeeper Joe Watkins spoke to Valley Gold for Academy Notes after the recent U18s 2-0 defeat at home to Crystal Palace. Joe who is a first-year goalkeeper told Valley Gold his shot-stopping ability and calmness on the ball is inspired by growing up watching Manuel Neuer and speaking after the disappointing result […]
Charlton U23s 4 Colchester United U23s 1 (U23 Premier League Cup)
Charlton’s U23s ran out as convincing 4-1 winners against Colchester United on a breezy afternoon in Dartford. A hat-trick from Josh Davison and a fine penalty from James Vennings ensured that Jake Hutchinson’s strike after the break was merely a consolation for the hosts. The result means that Jason Euell’s side have now qualified to […]