Feature Article: David Blackman stays coy on new owner taking over from Duchatelet

Charlton fan David Blackman stays coy on the possibly of a new owner taking over from Duchatelet

A long-life Charlton Fan David Blackman has opened up about the possibility of the club being taken over by an brand new owner to replace the current controversial owner Ronald Duchatelet as good news but at a price during an interview.

This comes as recently this month where the current Charlton owner Ronald Duchatelet is completely ready to sell the club despite the fact in the past, he wasn't going to sell the club anytime soon with the fans continuing to protest against him during and after matches when Charlton have played. 

"It really depends on who comes into the club to replace him at the end of the day. The fans have feel disconnected from the club since he took over in 2014 so someone who will connect the club with the fans again would be ideal."

Although this season, Charlton are doing well this season where they in a play off position of sixth place in League 1 this season so far under manager Karl Robinson. This has resulted in no protest from the fans but David feels that it could happen again if the season goes pear-shaped. "If the team is not doing well at some point during the course of the season, then the protests is going to happen again."

Match Report: Charlton Under 23's vs Bristol City Under 23's

Momentum is gathering for Bristol City as they beat The Addicks in an cruel Premier League Cup game   

Bristol City Under 23's chances of making to the knockout stages of the Premier League Cup they manage to hold off Charlton Under 23's 1-0 at the Badger Sports Ground today. Although, things could have been different at the start of the game before Bristol City took the lead when in the sixth minute of the game despite early pressing from the vistors, Charlton had a good chance to take the lead via a through ball into striker Alex Willis where he saw his shot saved by City Keeper Jojo Wollacott but the rebound came to nothing.

In 23rd minute of the game, Bristol City Captain Aden Baldwin had to go off injured on a stretcher after contesting for the ball following an corner where he was replaced by Harvey Smith for whom scored the winning goal in the 32th minute shortly after the 30th minute mark.

Following another corner for Bristol City, the ball was crossed back into the box by Lloyd Smith on the right side of Charlton's half which it ended up in the penalty area onto Connor Lemenheigh-Evans where he put the ball across goal to be headed home by Smith to make it 1-0.

Jason Euell decided to bring on James Gody for defender Kenneth Yao at half-time for the second half to get Charlton back into the game and it nearly paid off when in the 52nd minute, Charlton's Alibe Morgan was put through by Bredan Sarapong-Wireau following a nice one-two with James Gody after an throw-in but Morgan's shot was again saved comfortably by the City Keeper.

Despite Charlton tried to apply the pressure on Bristol City in the second half, there wasn't another chance created until the 81st minute where Joe Cummings had his header from an corner saved once again by Wollacott which the rebound came to nothing.

Although the good work by Charlton became undone two minutes later where James Gody was send off for second bookable offence following an tackle on Jake Andrews near the halfway line but captain Dan Bowry became the second player to be send off in the 90th minute following another tackle on Bristol City Striker Arnie Garita despite being booked earlier in the second half.

Towards the end of the game, Bristol City could got a second goal when it was cleared off the line by a Charlton player which there was appeals for handball from the vistors but the referee waved it away. Despite this, Bristol City Under 23's went on to win the game and the result means that they move up to second place ahead of Liverpool in Group while Charlton remain with one point on the board.

Live Update: Charlton Under 23's vs Bristol City Under 23's

Welcome to this match between Charlton Under 23 VS Bristol City Under 23 at the Badgers Sports Ground for game three in the Premier League Cup in Group G

Team Line-up is announced and players are currently warming up

0' KICK OFF

First Half has began

22' Play has stopped since Aden Baldwin is down injured following an attacking set piece from an corner as he is currently being attended by medical staff

23' Substitution

Bristol City Captain Aden Baldwin has been replaced by Harvey Smith due to suffering an injury following an attacking set piece.

31' Corner to Bristol City on the left hand side of the pitch in Charlton's half

32' GOAL

It has gone to Bristol City. Scored by Harvey Smith following a cross via the front post of the goal in the penalty area. Assisted by Connor Lemenheigh-Evans.

45+2' Half Time

First Half has ended. Charlton Athletic Under 23 0-1 Bristol City Under 23.

45' SUBSTITUTION

Charlton Athletic Under 23 substitution. James Gody replaces Kenneto Yeo.

SECOND HALF

Second Half has began.

83' RED CARD

Charlton Athletic's James Gody has been shown an Red Card for second bookable offense following an tackle on Bristol City's Jake Andrews.

90' RED CARD 

Charlton Athletic's Dan Bowry has been shown an Red Card for second bookable offense after tackle on Bristol City Striker Arnie Garita.

90+4' FULL TIME

Second half has ended at the Badger Sport Ground in New Eltham. The final score is Charlton Athletic Under 23's 0-1 Bristol City Under 23's.

Match Preview: Charlton Under 23's vs Bristol City Under 23's

Charlton Under 23's hoping to bounce back against Bristol City at Badgers Sports Ground in Premier League Cup.

Jason Euell's side haven't won their first two games in the competition so far with them drawing their first game 1-1 against Liverpool Under 23's at The Valley on 29th October. Although in their next Premier League Cup game, they lost 3-0 away to Stoke City Under 23's at the losing 3-0 away St George's National Park on 3rd November.

In contrast to the visitors today, Bristol City Under 23's are hoping to pick up a win as well despite winning their first Premier League Cup game 3-1 against Stoke City at Woodspring Stadium on 29th September but ended up suffering an embarrassing 7-0 away defeat against Liverpool Under 23's at the Exacta Stadium on 5th November.

This game does add extra significant for both teams today as Stoke City Under 23's managed to achieve an massive result against Liverpool Under 23's where they managed to beat them 4-3 yesterday afternoon at the home of Chester FC ground so, if either team wins this match today then they will be able to go into second place with three games being played so far in Group G but anything like a draw at the end of the match will be looked as a opportunity missed.    

Head to Head Stats

Charlton Under 23

In last season's competition, The Addicks finished third in Group F with Fulham and Middlesbrough finishing above them where they picked up two wins, two draws and two defeats in the six games they played.

In the last three games that they played Bristol City in the Under 23 Professional Development League, The Addicks have beaten them twice while suffering an defeat against them.

Their current top scorer for the team is Striker Terrique Anderson with one goal that came in 1-1 draw against Liverpool Under 23 in the first Premier League Cup game in Group G.

Bristol City Under 23

In contrast, The Robins finished bottom in the competition where they picked up two wins but losing four times in whole of the six games that they played in Group A with Newcastle, Swansea and Southampton.

They have lost twice and winning once against The Addicks in the last three matches which have been taken place in the U21 Professional Development League 2

Currently, the top scorers within the team for the Premier League Cup with one goal that came in their win against Stoke City are: Tyreeq Bakinson, Rory Holden and Arnold Garita.