Charlton Athletic Football Club News

• Nickname:The Addicks
• Founded:1905
• Manager:Chris Powell

• Ground:The Valley
• Capacity:27,111

Triple boost for Addicks

06 Mar 2007 - 13:00:31

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Charlton Athletic's chances of avoiding relegation have been boosted by the news that Hermann Hreidarsson, Madjid Bougherra and Ben Thatcher are all set to return to training.

The trio all missed the 2-2 draw at Watford with knee injuries but should be fit to take part in the Addicks' next Premiership game against Newcastle United later this month.

Boss Alan Pardew is delighted with the news, telling the club's official website: "We were unfortunate with injuries. Ben Thatcher's been brilliant for us and losing him was a blow.

"To also lose Diawara (who was suspended), Hreidarsson and Madjid - there are not many Premiership sides that can cope with losing three of their best centre-halves.

"I'm hoping all three will train this week at various points."