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Wales Online
2 days ago
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- Wales Online
Tonight's Cardiff City news as Nathan Jones breaks silence on job links and winger finds new club
Tonight's Cardiff City news as Nathan Jones breaks silence on job links and winger finds new club The latest Bluebirds news from Cardiff City Stadium Nathan Jones, head coach of Charlton Athletic (Image: Getty Images ) Here are your Cardiff City headlines for Thursday, June 26. Nathan Jones asked about Cardiff job Charlton Athletic boss Nathan Jones has spoken publicly for the first time about speculation linking him with the Cardiff City manager's job earlier this summer. The Welshman was one of the names under consideration as the Bluebirds searched for a new head coach following Omer Riza's departure, but the Bluebirds ultimately opted to appoint former Rochdale and ex-Manchester City EDS boss Brian Barry-Murphy. Speaking to Sky Sports News, Jones admitted his connection to the Welsh capital club, but reaffirmed his commitment to Charlton, with whom he won promotion to the Championship via the play-offs back in May. 'Cardiff is close to my heart,' Jones said. 'But this now is my job, my project, my passion. Nothing veered me from what I wanted to do.' The 51-year-old previously managed Luton Town, Stoke City and Southampton. Join the Cardiff City breaking news and top stories WhatsApp community Article continues below Winger signs for new club Eastleigh have completed the signing of former Cardiff winger Kieron Evans on a free transfer following his departure from the Bluebirds. The 23-year-old arrives at the Silverlake Stadium after the Spitfires saw off competition from EFL clubs to secure his signature. Evans will officially join the National League outfit on July 1 once his contract with Cardiff expires. Evans made 34 appearances on loan at Newport County last season and has amassed over 100 senior appearances during his career, including 12 for boyhood club Cardiff and spells with Linfield, Gateshead and Torquay United. The former Wales youth international, who came through the ranks at Cardiff from under-8 level, made his senior debut in 2021 against Nottingham Forest in the Championship. He also lifted the FA Trophy during a loan stint with Gateshead. Speaking after signing, Evans said: 'It feels amazing. I came here this morning and met everyone. Everything feels and sounds amazing. I can't wait to get started. "I had a few conversations with Kelvin [Davis] over the phone. It was the two-year plan, and seeing the vision of where they want to be – that sold me." He added: "Where we all want to be is in the EFL. If we can push into the play-offs this year, then I think that will be a good start. The way they want to play and win games this season really drew me in. "I've had three good loans at totally different clubs. Maturing as a man is the most valuable experience I've had. Winning the FA Trophy is the best moment of my career so far – winning on penalties was a great feeling." Evans described himself as a hardworking, attack-minded player: 'I will give 110 per cent. I like to work hard and get stuck in, but you'll see my qualities on the ball too. I'm comfortable off both feet, like to take players on, score goals and provide assists.' Arsenal U21s drawn against Cardiff Arsenal's Under-21s have been confirmed as the fourth and final team in Cardiff City's group for the 2025/26 Vertu Trophy, setting up an intriguing mix of youth and experience in Southern Group A. The young Gunners join the Bluebirds, local rivals Newport County and League One side Exeter City in what is now one of the standout groups of this season's competition. Arsenal are one of 16 Category One academies from Premier League clubs invited to enter under-21 teams into the tournament — formerly known as the EFL Trophy — alongside the 48 senior sides from League One and League Two. Cardiff's clash with Newport already promises to be a hotly-contested fixture, given the historical rivalry between the two Welsh clubs and the rarity of their competitive meetings. But the addition of a top-flight academy team like Arsenal adds another layer of intrigue for fans and further tests for Brian Barry-Murphy's youthful Bluebirds squad. The Vertu Trophy group stage sees 64 clubs split into 16 regional groups — eight in the North and eight in the South — with the top two sides from each progressing to the knockout rounds. Cardiff's group now pits them against a Premier League academy famed for developing talent, an ambitious Newport side from League Two, and Exeter, who have gained a reputation for producing their own young stars. It will be the first competitive meeting between Cardiff and Newport since a dramatic FAW Premier Cup tie in 2008, which ended in a penalty shoot-out win for County at Ninian Park. Their last league meeting came back in April 1988, when the Bluebirds ran out 4-0 winners. Fixtures and dates for Group A will be confirmed in due course, with matches set to begin later this summer. Bluebirds' 25/26 fixtures revealed Cardiff City's return to League One for the first time in over two decades begins with a high-profile home clash against Peterborough United on Saturday, August 2 (12.30pm kick-off), as Brian Barry-Murphy's side look to make a strong start in the third tier. The Bluebirds then travel to Port Vale and face home games against Rotherham United and Plymouth Argyle before the month is out, with tricky away trips to AFC. Wimbledon and Luton Town also lined up in August. Article continues below Over the festive period, Cardiff face Lincoln City away on December 20 before welcoming Exeter City to Cardiff City Stadium on Boxing Day. They round off the calendar year with a home tie against Stevenage on December 29, followed by a New Year's Day trip to Wycombe Wanderers. In the final stretch of the season, the Bluebirds will hope to be pushing for promotion as they take on Bolton, Reading and Northampton in April, before finishing the campaign away at Mansfield Town on May 2. Sign up to our daily Cardiff City newsletter here.
Scottish Sun
20-06-2025
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- Scottish Sun
‘There might be some issues' – Championship club could be forced to leave beloved 27,111-seater stadium for third time
The club were forced to move away from the site in the mid-1980s CAPITAL LOSS 'There might be some issues' – Championship club could be forced to leave beloved 27,111-seater stadium for third time Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CHARLTON ATHLETIC managing director Jim Rodwell has not ruled out the club leaving The Valley. The Addicks are back in the Championship for the first time since 2020 next season. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Nathan Jones led Charlton back to the Championship last season Credit: PA 2 The club remain uncertain on the future of their home at The Valley Credit: PA Nathan Jones masterminded a charge up the League One table after Christmas, eventually beating Leyton Orient in the playoff final. But Charlton continue to be dogged by questions over the future of their South London ground. The Valley is under the control of the club's former owner Roland Duchatelet. He sold the club six years ago but retained ownership of the 27,111-seat stadium and the club's training ground. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL 'NO DREAMS' Championship side release video warning of extinction if new ground not built A 15-year lease was signed by the club in 2021, with 11 years remaining before it expires. The EFL require clubs to have at least ten years left on a stadium lease. Charlton director Rodwell admits talks are ongoing with Duchatelet over an extension. But he did not rule out the possibility that the club could eventually have to leave the site - home to the club for most of their 106-year existence. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK He told talkSPORT: "Yes, Mr Duchatelet, or his company, do still own the stadium and training ground. "We've made no secret of the fact we would like to buy the stadium or enter into a longer term lease on the right terms. EFL club release 'gorgeous work of art' kit and even rival fans want to buy it "Those conversations are ongoing. We have a considerable period of time left. I know fans like certainty and so do businessmen. 'It's always a possibility [we will have to move]. I think the desire would be to stay at The Valley. "It's a brilliant ground and great atmosphere. It's fit for purpose." He added: "Our [lease] is getting down to [ten years], so there might be some issues there." Charlton left The Valley between 1923 and 1924 for nearby Catford. They played at the now-demolished Mount Stadium, before a proposed merger with Catford Southend FC fell through. Charlton left the Valley again in 1985 after the ground fell into disrepair and the club's debts spiralled. They ground-shared with Crystal Palace before a triumphant return to a completely renovated stadium in December 1992. Rodwell continued: "What is The Valley actually worth? It's worth a lot to Charlton but probably not a lot to a developer. "What else could you stick on there? "I'm always a great believer that commercial reality would hit home. "There's always a deal to be done there. Talks are ongoing. They have been conducted in the right spirit."
The Sun
20-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
‘There might be some issues' – Championship club could be forced to leave beloved 27,111-seater stadium for third time
CHARLTON ATHLETIC managing director Jim Rodwell has not ruled out the club leaving The Valley. The Addicks are back in the Championship for the first time since 2020 next season. 2 2 Nathan Jones masterminded a charge up the League One table after Christmas, eventually beating Leyton Orient in the playoff final. But Charlton continue to be dogged by questions over the future of their South London ground. The Valley is under the control of the club's former owner Roland Duchatelet. He sold the club six years ago but retained ownership of the 27,111-seat stadium and the club's training ground. A 15-year lease was signed by the club in 2021, with 11 years remaining before it expires. The EFL require clubs to have at least ten years left on a stadium lease. Charlton director Rodwell admits talks are ongoing with Duchatelet over an extension. But he did not rule out the possibility that the club could eventually have to leave the site - home to the club for most of their 106-year existence. He told talkSPORT: "Yes, Mr Duchatelet, or his company, do still own the stadium and training ground. "We've made no secret of the fact we would like to buy the stadium or enter into a longer term lease on the right terms. EFL club release 'gorgeous work of art' kit and even rival fans want to buy it "Those conversations are ongoing. We have a considerable period of time left. I know fans like certainty and so do businessmen. 'It's always a possibility [we will have to move]. I think the desire would be to stay at The Valley. "It's a brilliant ground and great atmosphere. It's fit for purpose." He added: "Our [lease] is getting down to [ten years], so there might be some issues there." Charlton left The Valley between 1923 and 1924 for nearby Catford. They played at the now-demolished Mount Stadium, before a proposed merger with Catford Southend FC fell through. Charlton left the Valley again in 1985 after the ground fell into disrepair and the club's debts spiralled. They ground-shared with Crystal Palace before a triumphant return to a completely renovated stadium in December 1992. Rodwell continued: "What is The Valley actually worth? It's worth a lot to Charlton but probably not a lot to a developer. "What else could you stick on there? "I'm always a great believer that commercial reality would hit home. "There's always a deal to be done there. Talks are ongoing. They have been conducted in the right spirit."
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Charlton striker Hylton announces retirement
Charlton Athletic striker Danny Hylton has announced his retirement from professional football and will continue his role as part of Nathan Jones' backroom staff. The 36-year-old made 10 appearances for the Addicks after joining as player-coach in September. Advertisement The former Oxford United and Luton Town forward's only goal for Jones' side came in a 5-0 thumping of his former club Northampton Town in December. "It's time to say goodbye to playing the beautiful game, a career I can now look back on and be immensely proud of," he said in a post on his LinkedIn page. "Thank you to every club I have played for for allowing me to represent your club. "Thank you to the fans for all your support, thank you to everyone that has been part of my journey." Hylton began his career at Aldershot Town, where he scored 48 goals in 209 appearances before moving Rotherham United in 2013. Advertisement He made just two appearances for the Millers before moving to Oxford the following year, where he scored 30 goals in 101 games and helped the U's to League Two promotion in his second season. Hylton enjoyed his most successful spell with Luton, spending six years with the Hatters and twice working under Jones. He scored 62 goals in 170 appearances during a memorable era for the club as they rose from League Two to the Championship. A two-year stint at Northampton brought no goals before his move to The Valley last year.
BBC News
19-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Charlton striker Hylton announces retirement
Charlton Athletic striker Danny Hylton has announced his retirement from professional football and will continue his role as part of Nathan Jones' backroom 36-year-old made 10 appearances for the Addicks after joining as player-coach in former Oxford United and Luton Town forward's only goal for Jones' side came in a 5-0 thumping of his former club Northampton Town in December."It's time to say goodbye to playing the beautiful game, a career I can now look back on and be immensely proud of," he said in a post on his LinkedIn page, external."Thank you to every club I have played for for allowing me to represent your club."Thank you to the fans for all your support, thank you to everyone that has been part of my journey."Hylton began his career at Aldershot Town, where he scored 48 goals in 209 appearances before moving Rotherham United in made just two appearances for the Millers before moving to Oxford the following year, where he scored 30 goals in 101 games and helped the U's to League Two promotion in his second enjoyed his most successful spell with Luton, spending six years with the Hatters and twice working under scored 62 goals in 170 appearances during a memorable era for the club as they rose from League Two to the Championship.A two-year stint at Northampton brought no goals before his move to The Valley last year.
