In this, the third of a series of six posts introducing you to the Championship’s newest members, The Exiled Robin visits South London and checks out last year's runaway League One Champions, Charlton Athletic. Find other posts in the series here: Welcome to the Championship (1/6): Blackburn Rovers Welcome to the Championship (2/6): Sheffield Wednesday About……Charlton Athletic Nickname: ‘The Addicks’ Manager: Chris Powell Play at: The Valley, 129 miles from Ashton Gate Capacity: 27,111; Last Season Avg Attendance: 17,429 Interesting Facts: In the late 1940’s The Valley was the largest football league ground in England >>> For financial reasons Charlton were forced to share Selhurst Park with Crystal Palace for nearly a decade before a restructure of finances led to an emotional return in late 1992 >>> in 1998 the Addicks participated in ...
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