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Addicks tie up double deal

28 Nov 2008 - 07:52:14

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Charlton Athletic have signed Sheffield Wednesday striker Deon Burton and Derby County defender Jay McEveley on loan.

Burton joins with a view to a permanent deal, while left-back McEveley arrives at The Valley for a three-month stint.

Addicks caretaker boss Phil Parkinson told the club's official website: "There's no fee involved for Deon and he's a player I've admired for a long time.

"What concerned me slightly is that, if Andy Gray got injured, we lacked a hold-up player and I was struggling to find two strikers who complemented each other.

"But with Deon here, it gives me the option to replace Andy and they also have the ability to play together.

"All over the football pitch you need partnerships, and it's important you get the right balance in all areas.

"I'm also delighted to bring Jay in. Despite his young age, he has got a lot of experience, both in the Premier League and the Championship.

"He's a big, strong, athletic full-back, who will give us much-needed consistency in that area."