Charlton’s bid to overturn the extra one-game suspension handed to defender Osei Sankofa is being backed by the Premier League.

CHIEF executive Peter Varney admits Charlton’s Carling Cup defeat by Wycombe at The Valley was unsatisfactory.

Chief executive Peter Varney admits Charlton’s Carling Cup defeat by Wycombe last night at The Valley was unacceptable.

Wycombe striker Jermaine Easter admitted he had expected Charlton to put up more of a fight after knocking the Barclays Premiership side out of the Carling Cup last night.

CHARLTON chief executive Peter Varney yesterday admitted the club had made a mistake appointing Iain Dowie as head coach and confessed the promotion of Les Reed to replace him is a “gamble”.

Manchester United fans could be banned from The Valley for August’s Barclays Premiership clash with Charlton.

Charlton have revealed that manager Iain Dowie was served with writ particulars this morning.

FURIOUS Charlton chief executive Peter Varney has branded the demise of the club’s hopes of appearing in the UEFA Cup via the Fair Play League draw a “complete shambles”.

Chairman Richard Murray insists there was always more to Charlton than just Alan Curbishley as the Addicks prepare for a new era under Iain Dowie.

New Charlton boss Iain Dowie could be faced with a £1m (€1.5m) compensation claim from his former employers Crystal Palace.

Hull boss Peter Taylor was today given permission to speak to Charlton – and admitted he would seriously consider the job if he was offered it.

ALAN CURBISHLEY admits he would have felt a “fraud” if he had stayed with Charlton after deciding not to renew his contract at the end of next season — and chairman Richard Murray insisted it served the best interests of all parties for the long-serving manager to leave this summer.

Colin Cooper believes Middlesbrough are making plans for life after Steve McClaren.

Charlton chief executive Peter Varney insists talks with Alan Curbishley will be held this summer, following a report suggesting the Addicks boss has already been offered a deal.

Alan Curbishley has hinted he does not expect to be offered the chance to become Sven-Goran Eriksson’s successor as England manager.

Jason Euell feels he has to leave Charlton this month to try to rescue his career.

Charlton have taken the decision to suspend the sale of replica shirts following the financial ramifications of their official club sponsor all:sports being placed into administration at the end of September.

The Premier League will have the final say on whether Manchester United fans are banned by Charlton from The Valley.

Charlton are to attempt to ban Manchester United fans from the Valley after claims a female member of staff was sexually assaulted and a steward was injured during Saturday’s 3-1 defeat.

Charlton chief executive Peter Varney is analysing the possible repercussions after it was revealed the club’s official sponsor all:sports has been placed in administration.

CHARLTON chief executive Peter Varney would not be surprised to see Alan Curbishley eventually take up a coaching role with England.

Charlton have signed Icelandic attacking midfielder Rurik Gislason from HK Kopavogur.

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Chelsea have paid compensation to Charlton following Carlton Cole’s loan move to Aston Villa.

Carlton Cole will spend the forthcoming season at Aston Villa despite claims by Charlton that he may return to The Valley.

Aston Villa have insisted that Carlton Cole will play for them this season despite claims by Charlton that he may return to them.

Charlton have agreed a fee for Denmark winger Dennis Rommedahl with Dutch side PSV Eindhoven.

PSV Eindhoven tonight claimed they had reached an agreement with Charlton for the transfer of Danish striker Dennis Rommedahl.

Striker Paolo di Canio has signed a new one-year contract with Charlton despite reported interest from the Premiership and abroad.

LOUIS SAHA is expected to complete his controversial move to Manchester United by the end of the week when manager Alex Ferguson returns with the squad after a break in Dubai.

Claudio Ranieri has warned his players not to slip up against Watford tonight as Chelsea bid to tee up an FA Cup fourth-round tie which would encapsulate everything football’s most famous knockout competition stands for.

Claudio Ranieri yesterday claimed he is satisfied with his Chelsea squad – just hours after Charlton rejected a Chelsea approach for their England midfielder Scott Parker.

Charlton’s South African striker Shaun Bartlett tonight quit international football in a bid to win a new contract at The Valley.

Premier League chiefs have begun analysing evidence from Chelsea and Charlton as they prepared to deliver their verdict on the sandy pitch recently ripped up at Stamford Bridge.

The Premier League today denied they have cleared Chelsea in the probe into their “beach” of a pitch and insisted the investigation into the controversial Stamford Bridge clash with Charlton is ongoing.

Charlton legend Clive Mendonca has turned down a two-year coaching deal with the club for family reasons.

Andy Todd has been placed on the transfer list by Charlton after a training ground bust-up with a team-mate.

Alan Curbishley has been installed as favourite to succeed Harry Redknapp as West Ham manager.