Derek Hales and Mike Flanagan It was on this day in 1979 that Charlton Athletic’s Mike Flanagan and Derek Hales were both sent off in an FA Cup tie for fighting one another. The flare-up occurred in the 86th minute of an FA Cup Third Round tie at home to non-league Maidstone United at The […]
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On This Day – 21st September
A crowd of 8,858 watched Charlton Athletic’s final game at The Valley for seven years on this day back in 1985.Their last match at their home ground was a 2-0 victory over Stoke City in the old Second Division. Due to financial problems, the club had to up sticks and temporarily move out, making do […]