It was supposed to be completed by Christmas Eve but the takeover of Charlton Athletic could now be concluded in time for fans of the cash strapped South-East London club to raise a glass to the new owners on New Year’s Eve.
It was supposed to be completed by Christmas Eve but the takeover of Charlton Athletic could now be concluded in time for fans of the cash strapped South-East London club to raise a glass to the new owners on New Year’s Eve.
Conducting negotiations over the festive period has not been easy, complicated by the bad weather. But negotiations are now at a very advanced stage according to consortium front man and former Charlton chief executive Peter Varney. Given complexities in asset ownership at the club, there are a few things to be ironed out but those involved are working round the clock.