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Post by revilo on Jan 8, 2019 10:35:52 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2019 10:51:39 GMT
DONE DEAL | Charlton swoop for goalkeeper Chris Maxwell
Charlton Athletic are delighted to confirm the arrival of goalkeeper Chris Maxwell on loan from Preston North End until the end of the season.
The 28-year-old stopper arrives at The Valley from the Championship club where he has made 83 senior appearances since joining from Fleetwood Town in 2016, including eight second-tier outings this term, and becomes Lee Bowyer’s second signing of the January transfer window following the arrival of Jonny Williams last week.
Speaking of his new acquisition between the sticks, the Addicks boss said: "He’s a very good goalie. We’ve had some great reports back from people and obviously seen him play for ourselves. He’s got good distribution, he’s a good, all-around goalie, so I think he’s going to be very good for us.”
Head of Recruitment Steve Gallen added: "He’s a powerful boy, which is one thing that really stood out for me. He is really game, athletic, agile, strong. He comes for crosses, he punches a lot and he comes through the crowd and is brave. I think everyone will really like him. From everyone I’ve spoken to, and I’ve met him today, he’s a really nice fella. I think he’ll fit in really, really well."
Welsh-born Maxwell began his career with Wrexham where he made 98 appearances over two spells, returning to the Racecourse Ground on loan following his move to then-Football League newcomers Fleetwood Town in 2012. He also embarked on a loan spell with Cambridge United in 2013, before returning to nail down the number one spot for the Cod Army and helping them to promotion to League One via the play-offs in 2014.
He played 124 times for Fleetwood in total, catching the eye of Preston with the Championship outfit bringing the keeper to Deepdale in the summer of 2016.
Shortly after putting pen to paper on his loan deal in SE7, Maxwell said: "When I found out that Charlton were interested in me, it was a no-brainer for me. I want to be part of something successful and looking at the group that is here, the manager, the club and how ambitious they are, the infrastructure, it’s a recipe for success and it’s a recipe for success that I want to be a part of."
The goalkeeper has earned international caps for Wales at U17, U19, U21 and U23 level and has received senior call-ups for his country, but is yet to make his full international bow.
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Post by northlondonaddict on Jan 8, 2019 10:54:15 GMT
Welcome Chris
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Post by AndyB on Jan 8, 2019 10:55:50 GMT
Excellent, welcome Chris and well done LB
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Post by massivebeak on Jan 8, 2019 10:56:58 GMT
Great bit of business- well done team 👍👍
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Post by paperboy on Jan 8, 2019 11:06:42 GMT
A very good keeper who was wanted by other clubs, so well done LB and SG for getting him to CAFC.
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Post by survivor on Jan 8, 2019 11:25:45 GMT
Two decent players in, no players sold and still £400,000 left in the kitty, yet I've read hundreds of posts from fans saying the opposite would happen, and you can guarantee that a few will be seething that their predictions haven't come true.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2019 11:41:30 GMT
Great addition, well done Charlton and welcome chris
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Post by oldred on Jan 8, 2019 12:02:51 GMT
Yes another positive step in our progression. Welcome to Charlton Chris , and well done to all who made it happen .
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2019 13:28:44 GMT
Good signing welcome Chris
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Post by seriouslyred on Jan 8, 2019 14:00:12 GMT
Two decent players in, no players sold and still £400,000 left in the kitty, yet I've read hundreds of posts from fans saying the opposite would happen, and you can guarantee that a few will be seething that their predictions haven't come true. The better we do, the more fans will turn up. And those on a boycott will still refuse to go with some of them reminding us why. Meanwhile we have some games to win, some players to get fit and some coaching / management required to keep the improvement going. @lardiman keeps a handy set of stats and tables updated and these show how we are doing compared to the last two seasons and other years in the third tier. As it happens, they are quite a decent guide to the mood on social media. If we are in a good place in 4-6 weeks time then the message boards and Twitter will reflect that. |
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Post by jonkool on Jan 8, 2019 14:03:38 GMT
Two decent players in, no players sold and still £400,000 left in the kitty, yet I've read hundreds of posts from fans saying the opposite would happen, and you can guarantee that a few will be seething that their predictions haven't come true. Being wishful of failure just to say I told you so is a perverse condition and surely we are better off minus The naysayers 🤨 |
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Post by thevalleybest on Jan 8, 2019 14:03:42 GMT
Good signing welcome Chris.
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Post by 1978sussex on Jan 8, 2019 14:58:15 GMT
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Post by 1978sussex on Jan 8, 2019 15:02:15 GMT
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Post by lukepiestalker on Jan 8, 2019 17:30:47 GMT
What I'm looking for here is someone with decent distribution, confidence and above all a mouth to control and command his defence, all of which have been sadly lacking.
The distribution issue is so vital at this level and I don't mean simply making it possible for a defender to quickly take the ball without being harassed to start moving the ball forward. Too many quick attacking opportunities have been missed by our keepers this season by not looking up and moving the ball past the lines of both team's midfield when we have broken down an attack. We have really quick skilful players who frankly can put serious pressure on defences by running at them. Quick break distribution, in essence.
I hope he hits the mark.
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Post by charltonheston on Jan 8, 2019 19:01:51 GMT
I would just like to ask who is putting the money up for these transfers?
New owners or RD?
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Post by seriouslyred on Jan 8, 2019 19:08:06 GMT
I would just like to ask who is putting the money up for these transfers? New owners or RD? RD funds the monthly losses until there is a change of ownership. So far it's two out and two in so little change to the budget. Bowyer and Gallen will have made a case to RD for additional spend to strengthen the squad and enhance our chances. Time will tell who else might come in. |
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Post by survivor on Jan 8, 2019 19:26:13 GMT
I would just like to ask who is putting the money up for these transfers? New owners or RD? 1.2 million was what I estimated for the January window if we were in the top six...and luckily it looks about the right figure. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2019 20:02:56 GMT
Welcome to CAFC Chris  From what I've heard you're just the kind of player we need to help us power our way back to the Championship. |
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Post by seriouslyred on Jan 8, 2019 20:23:27 GMT
I would just like to ask who is putting the money up for these transfers? New owners or RD? 1.2 million was what I estimated for the January window if we were in the top six...and luckily it looks about the right figure. Would you like to break that down? A loan player from a higher division will cost a percentage of their contract and we are talking half of that as only six month loans. So one million buys a lot of loans... or in the case of Williams it's a loan converted to perm as he was out of Palace contract in the summer. Can't see RD paying fees for players, unless... |
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Post by survivor on Jan 8, 2019 20:30:41 GMT
1.2 million was what I estimated for the January window if we were in the top six...and luckily it looks about the right figure. Would you like to break that down? A loan player from a higher division will cost a percentage of their contract and we are talking half of that as only six month loans. So one million buys a lot of loans... or in the case of Williams it's a loan converted to perm as he was out of Palace contract in the summer. Can't see RD paying fees for players, unless... Told you the maths was solid  ps. Thanks for not inserting the missing word |
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Post by seriouslyred on Jan 8, 2019 20:38:33 GMT
No problem. For some time I have promoted the belief that a lack of a takeover at a decent price for RD might well provoke him into an attempt to buy success. Given that we have a top manager and a top head of recruitment this is a rational development even if it is contrary to RDs philosophy. When he wants to sell a club he moves into a different way of operating - as zenga will verify, his activity at Liege in the final six months was very different to previous phases. A €1M loan fee to bring back Ezekiel to help climb the table was possibly the biggest decision. |
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Post by reamsofverse on Jan 8, 2019 22:02:36 GMT
I would just like to ask who is putting the money up for these transfers? New owners or RD? I know Chris from his Wrexham days like I said and I also know a few of the lads who socialised with him and know him better than I do. Just been talking to one on facebook and apparently Chris has not come cheap, it's cost us a few bob but he's thrilled to have joined Charlton. |
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Post by survivor on Jan 8, 2019 22:12:31 GMT
I would just like to ask who is putting the money up for these transfers? New owners or RD? I know Chris from his Wrexham days like I said and I also know a few of the lads who socialised with him and know him better than I do. Just been talking to one on facebook and apparently Chris has not come cheap, it's cost us a few bob but he's thrilled to have joined Charlton. 400k |
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Post by wellingaddick on Jan 9, 2019 17:48:46 GMT
Welcome Chris, I feel much more confident about our promotion/play off chances, now we have an experienced Keeper in the ranks.
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Post by willett on Jan 11, 2019 12:14:18 GMT
Preston Fan just put this on my Facebook:
Think you could be right. I hear he point blank refused to play against Donny. Also he was having an affair with a teammates partner. Obviously no idea if any of this is true but I can see how this would impact on team unity if it was. Still think he's a better keeper than Rudd bit the new signing hopefully will be an upgrade on both of them.
Will be a good signing if better than Declan Rudd.
No idea if the rest is true.
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Post by reamsofverse on Jan 11, 2019 12:59:53 GMT
1) He is better than Rudd and Steer
2) His personal life is nobody's business
3) Focus on the football
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Post by bigandy99 on Jan 12, 2019 22:10:29 GMT
When will he start?...
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Post by jonkool on Jan 12, 2019 22:12:36 GMT
The moment he makes an error? |
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