It’s the latest review of the week for Charlton Athletic.
Alan Mwamba and Karlan Grant perform the traditional tunnel jump celebration after the victory over Preston/Picture: Kyle Andrews
Charlton are top of the Championship
We might have mentioned that just a few times on yesterday’s pod following the 1-0 win against Preston North End at The Valley.
Karlan Grant’s second-half goal - opening his account for the Addicks since his return in July - left Nathan Jones’ side two points clear at the Championship summit.
I thought that I’d have a look at who was top at the same stage of last season. It was Stoke City who, along with Middlesbrough, had won all three games, just like Charlton in the current campaign.
Stoke ended up finishing 17th. Eventual champions Coventry were third after three matches last season with Ipswich Town, who took the second automatic promotion place, down in 18th.
Source: BBC Sport website
Charlton now face back-to-back away matches at West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday night followed by a lunchtime kick-off at Stoke City on Saturday.
Former Addicks centre-back Ezri Konsa was at The Valley yesterday to watch his former team-mate Grant. Grant ran towards the Alan Curbishley Stand, Konsa was in one of the executive boxes on that side, to celebrate.
“It was a great win,” said Grant, who has scored 59 goals in 252 Championship outings. “Three [wins] from three, we’re just delighted.
“You are always chomping at the bit to get that first goal, so I’m glad I got it so early on. I’m grateful to be able to help the team. We take each game as it comes, I know how difficult this division is. It’s a good start.
“We’ve got a good squad and a great academy, you can see that with young Alan (Mwamba) coming on - unbelievable talent. We have fire, grit and determination - the manager has instilled that. It’s a great group to be part of. Nobody gets above their station.
“It will be nice to see some old faces (at The Hawthorns) but ultimately I’m going there to win the game.”
Charlton have exceeded their xG (1.59) by scoring four times - the best overperformance in the Championship.
Tyler Bindon in Charlton colours/Picture: Focus/CAFC
From City Ground to the city
Tyler Bindon’s latest loan stop is London. South-East London, to be exact.
Charlton Athletic announced on Sunday that the 21-year-old centre-back had signed on a season-long loan.
Bindon, capped 28 times by New Zealand, has a contract with Nottingham Forest until 2028. He was part of Oliver Glasner’s squad in pre-season but has not featured in any of their competitive matches.
“It’s a privilege to be here and I’m excited to get started,” Bindon told Charlton’s official website. “The way the gaffer talked aligned with what I want to do and I like the vision of the club. Hopefully I can be a part of that in a positive way.”
More reaction to the transfer can be found by clicking here.
Tyreece Campbell celebrates his goal against Derby/Picture: Paul Edwards
Campbell scoring gesture has special significance
Tyreece Campbell has provided some explanation to his goal celebration - which can be seen above.
The 22-year-old winger, who recently signed a new contract until 2030 with the Addicks, has netted three times this season.
Campbell says that the celebration is one also done by his other friends who are playing - Crystal Palace’s Jesurun Rak-Sakyi and former Fulham defender Idris Odutayo, who joined Dundee in July.
The Jamaican international - asked if he has a goals or assists target for the campaign - told South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition: “Yeah, it’s a personal one that I wrote down in my room. I’m keeping it private.
“You can help the team in other ways, even if you don’t score, but it is definitely important (to score). I don’t know why (it’s been a prolific start to the season), I’ve just been working hard.”
Campbell agreed with Nathan Jones’ assertion that the fact he is now playing in his favoured wide role, he had spells at wing-back last season, had helped in getting contract talks over the line.
Asked what other factors came into play, Campbell said: “The manager, how he plays. I think he trusts me and I trust him to develop my career, to take the next step.”
Kaminski heads to Cyprus
Thomas Kaminski signed for Apoel Omonia on Friday afternoon.
The season-long loan move also has triggers in the deal which can make it an obligation to buy for the Cypriot club.
Thomas Kaminski/Picture: Kyle Andrews
Charlton paid an undisclosed fee for Kaminski last summer when he moved on from Luton Town, following back-to-back relegations. He is contracted to the Addicks until 2028.
Loan lined up for teenage prospect Tiitinen
Charlton are set to take Finnish teenager Otto Tiitinen on loan from Ilves.
The 18-year-old midfielder is an academy signing for the Addicks and there is set to be an option for the move to become permanent.
Tiitinen has been capped by his country at U15, U16 and U17 level. He signed a three-year professional deal at Ilves in January 2025 and made his league debut at the age of 16, producing an assist and scoring the clinching goal in a 3-2 victory over HJK Helsinki in April 2025.
Tiitinen was selected for inclusion by The Guardian in an article titled ‘Next Generation 2025: 60 of the best young talents in world football’. Michael Yokhin wrote: “Hopes are high that the versatile midfielder will grow into a major star. Tiitinen is a smart and dedicated footballer, who loves to read and play chess in his free time.”
Nathan Asiimwe chases Mikey Moore, who scored Tottenham’s first goal/Picture: Paul Edwards
Addicks crash out of EFL Cup
Tottenham Hotspur 5 Charlton Athletic 1. Ten changes made by Addicks boss Nathan Jones. Two injuries - Billy Koumetio and Collins Sichenje. Lloyd Jones scored for the third successive match. Nearly 6,000 in the away end.
I think that pretty much covers it as a summary.
But if you want more - the pod can be found here. And pretty much everything Nathan Jones had to say post-game is here.
Keira Flannery in action for Charlton last season/Picture: Keith Gillard
Charlton Athletic spend record transfer fee to sign striker Boama
Icelandic international Linda Lif Boama has signed a three-year contract with Charlton Athletic Women.
The Addicks announced they had paid a club record fee for the 25-year-old forward, who arrives from Kristianstads DFF.
Boama told Charlton’s official website: “It’s always been a dream to play in the WSL, so I’m happy to be here.”
Keira Flannery, who spent last season on loan with the Addicks, has signed a three-year contract to remain in SE7.
The 20-year-old midfielder, previously on the books of West Ham United, featured 22 times in the previous campaign.
Charlton start their new WSL season on Sunday with a home match against Liverpool. Tickets are available to purchase here.
Picture: Keith Gillard
CAST want fans to help protect The Valley
Charlton Athletic Supporters’ Trust is calling on supporters to submit email comments to Greenwich Council to protect the club’s future at The Valley under the new Local Development Plan.
“This is a once in 10 years opportunity to ensure the council takes notice,” said CAST.
“Royal Borough of Greenwich is currently undertaking a second round of consultation on the new Local Development Plan. Once adopted, this plan will shape planning and development decisions over the coming 10 years or more.
“CAST, with the support of the club, is submitting a detailed response via planning consultancy 4TY Planning, led by former CAST board member Mark Batchelor. The new plan as proposed provides no protection for The Valley and its curtilage beyond noting it as a “public destination”. This is even weaker than the existing local plan.”
The deadline for comments is September 6.
Full details can be found here.
Ex-players on the move
Cardiff have signed West Brom’s Krystian Bielik on loan for the season - with Leyton Orient’s Tyreeq Bakinson also making a campaign-long switch to Plymouth Argyle.
Yeah but did you mention we are top of the league?
Titinen sounds promising