Football Away Days: Charlton Athletic and The Valley
Back this past December I had the most serious of ankle breaks, not only has it been a real inconvenience that means I am now 3% Robocop, but it also meant that I'd gone almost four months without embracing the unique experience of live football. However, last month I got back on the horse starting with a local visit to Bristol Rovers, to witness their resurgence under Steve Evans, and now I've got our latest football away day on the board. Originally, the plan was to visit Luton Town and the unique setting of Kenilworth Road, but after they made the most of their reprieve in the Football League Trophy and reached the final (going on to win it under the guidance of Jack Wilshere), a new destination was needed for our agreed weekend. This led us to (south) east London and the historic home of Charlton Athletic at The Valley, as we knocked off another ground in our unlikely quest to join 'The 92 Club'. For many football fans of my vintage, they will remember Charlton...
