TWO GOALS from Dubliner Owen Garvan helped Roy Keane’s Ipswich Town to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Waterford United in an entertaining friendly before a crowd of 3,500 at the sun-splashed RSC last night.

Birmingham remain at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship after a 3-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday.

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Newly-promoted Doncaster stunned Derby 1-0 at Pride Park as they made a dream debut in the Coca-Cola Championship in England.

Charlton have confirmed that eight players have left The Valley after the club's relegation to the Championship, with striker Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink and defender Talal El Karkouri heading the list.

A GANG was yesterday given sentences of up to 35 years for an armed robbery in London that left a Cork businessman dead.

Watford moved off the bottom of the Premiership for the first time since early December but the 2-2 draw with Charlton effectively pushes both sides nearer to the drop.

Bolton defender Tal Ben Haim was named on the bench for tonight’s Barclays Premiership clash with Charlton at the Reebok Stadium, despite renewed speculation linking him with a move to Chelsea.

Charlton look set to again be without striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink when they host Everton tomorrow because of a thigh problem.

Charlton will give winger Jerome Thomas faces a fitness test on his bruised hip ahead of the Barclays Premiership clash with Manchester City at The Valley.

Charlton winger Jerome Thomas is pushing for a starting place against fellow strugglers Watford tomorrow after recovering from a broken foot.

Reading moved further clear at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship with a 2-0 win at Burnley.

Interim Derby manager Terry Westley has confirmed the club are keen to sign out-of-favour Sunderland striker Andy Gray on loan.

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Charlton must do without suspended midfielder Danny Murphy for tomorrow night’s clash with Newcastle after his sending off in the 1-0 defeat to Arsenal at The Valley on Boxing Day.

Charlton manager Alan Curbishley could again make several changes to his out-of-form side against Arsenal on Boxing Day.

Charlton hope to have leading scorer Darren Bent available for the Barclays Premiership match at Wigan tomorrow, although the striker has been struggling with a hamstring problem.

Charlton manager Alan Curbishley must make an enforced change for Sunday’s Barclays Premiership clash with Manchester City as midfielder Radostin Kishishev serves a one-match ban.

Charlton manager Alan Curbishley must again decide whether to make more changes as he looks to return to winning ways against Blackburn in the Carling Cup tomorrow night.

Charlton will have defender Jonathan Spector available again for tomorrow’s trip to Aston Villa.

Charlton have recalled Kevin Lisbie from his loan period at Norwich as Addicks boss Alan Curbishley faces injuries to a number of his strikers.

ALAN CURBISHLEY is likely to bring Kevin Lisbie back to Charlton when the striker completes his loan spell at Norwich.

SOUTHAMPTON coach Dave Bassett insisted referee Nigel Miller was off his “Christmas card list” after the twice-taken penalty which prompted a Saints collapse at Pride Park yesterday.

Charlton boss Alan Curbishley is set to name an unchanged side for his team’s trip to Middlesbrough in the Barclays Premiership on Sunday.

Charlton will assess the fitness of captain Matt Holland ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash with Wigan at The Valley.

Jason Euell has dislocated his shoulder, casting doubts over a potential move from Charlton.

Charlton could be handed a fitness boost with the return of Shaun Bartlett and Jerome Thomas for Sunday’s final match of the season against relegation battlers Crystal Palace at The Valley.

Jose Mourinho paid tribute to his entire squad and coaching staff as Chelsea celebrated their first title success in 50 years at Stamford Bridge today.

Charlton will be without striker Francis Jeffers for tomorrow’s trip to Barclays Premiership champions Chelsea.

Charlton manager Alan Curbishley has some defensive concerns ahead of Sunday’s Barclays Premiership clash with Manchester United at The Valley.

Charlton boss Alan Curbishley could be forced into several changes for tomorrow’s clash with fellow UEFA Cup hopefuls Bolton at The Valley.

Charlton face an anxious wait to discover whether striker Shaun Bartlett will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.

Stuart Pearce was denied his first taste of victory as Manchester City boss as Charlton defender Chris Perry struck an unlikely late equaliser at The Valley.

Charlton boss Alan Curbishley has a few injury concerns as he prepares for tomorrow’s visit of West Brom in the Barclays Premiership.

Charlton manager Alan Curbishley has a fully-fit squad for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership match against Tottenham.

Charlton manager Alan Curbishley must again decide whether to make changes to his starting XI for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership trip to Fulham.

Charlton manager Alan Curbishley has a fully-fit squad to choose from ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash with Liverpool at The Valley.

Charlton will have striker Shaun Bartlett available again for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash with Birmingham at The Valley.

Charlton boss Alan Curbishley must decide whether to freshen up his side for tomorrow’s trip to Blackburn following the New Year’s Day defeat by Arsenal.

Justin Hoyte made only his second Barclays Premiership start for Arsenal after Lauren failed a fitness test on a knee injury ahead of their New Year’s Day game at Charlton.

Charlton have no fresh injury worries ahead of Monday night’s Barclays Premiership clash with Fulham at The Valley.

Charlton boss Alan Curbishley will have to juggle his frontline for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash at West Brom after losing both Jonatan Johansson and Kevin Lisbie to hamstring injuries.

Charlton are set to be without defender Chris Perry for tomorrow’s clash with Barclays Premiership leaders Chelsea at The Valley.