origin of the game of football much earlier than imagined
Greek Archaeologists have argued that a stone plaque provides evidence of football training sessions undertaken in the fourth century BC see photo of keepie-uppies below They believe it provides the very first known depiction of a player demonstrating the skills required for the game of Episkyros in which two teams of 12-14 players competed to get the ball over the opponents' line.
TEAM NEWS | Edmonds-Green and Ladapo both start | Charlton Athletic Football Club
Rarmani Edmonds-Green and Freddie Ladapo will start Easter Monday’s home game against Stevenage as Nathan Jones’ makes one change from the team that drew 1-1 at Exeter City on Friday.
I have no claim to be a football tactician, but watching Charlton over the last few weeks, the football has been ( how shall I put it ) a bit ugly. In order to get us out of the mess we found ourse…
💬 Ben Purrington reacts to scoring in City's draw against Charlton Athletic
Ben Purrington has given his reaction after his first goal for the club gave City the lead before Charlton's late equaliser held the Grecians to a draw.
U21 REPORT | Charlton 1 Bournemouth 2 | Charlton Athletic Football Club
Charlton U21s tasted defeat at Sparrows Lane on Friday afternoon, as a second half turnaround from AFC Bournemouth U21s saw the visitors claim a 2-1 triumph.
That was poor at best and rubbish at worst. Our passing was especially bad, with long balls continually over hit and short passes often loose, yet we came away with a point and should have won it d…
Unbeaten Addicks draw at Exeter | Charlton Athletic Football Club
A late own goal from Cheick Diabate was enough to extend the Addicks’ unbeaten run to nine games, as Nathan Jones’ side drew 1-1 at Exeter City on Good Friday. With both sides coming off the back of a two-week break, the sold out crowd at St James Park might have expected a slow start. But it would take only six minutes for the first goal to arrive.
Unbeaten Addicks draw at Exeter | Charlton Athletic Football Club
A late own goal from Cheick Diabate was enough to extend the Addicks’ unbeaten run to nine games, as Nathan Jones’ side drew 1-1 at Exeter City on Good Friday. With both sides coming off the back of a two-week break, the sold out crowd at St James Park might have expected a slow start. But it would take only six minutes for the first goal to arrive.
TEAM NEWS | Hector starts; Aneke back on the bench | Charlton Athletic Football Club
Michael Hector returns to the starting lineup for this afternoon’s game against Exeter City. The centre half, who helped Jamaica to a third-place finish at the CONCACAF Nations League in midweek, comes in for Rarmani Edmonds-Green.