Hart and soul
Charlton's pre-season friendly with Brighton & Hove Albion will now be a testimonial for long-serving Seagulls star Gary Hart.
The clash with the League One outfit had already been arranged for Saturday, July 26th (3pm) but the Addicks have now agreed that Hart can benefit from all of the matchday proceeds.
Hart has made over 300 appearances for Brighton since joining from Essex League side Stansted in 1998, playing in attack, on the wing and at right-back during that time.
He said: "I am delighted to have sorted out my testimonial game, and am so grateful to Charlton. It is very difficult these days to get teams to agree to testimonial matches, and so for Charlton to do so is brilliant for me.
"I can't wait now and I hope the fans will come along for what promises to be a fantastic afternoon."
Ticket details for the match, which will be Micky Adams's first home game since returning as Seagulls manager, will be announced on the official website as soon as they are available.
Charlton kick-off their pre-season campaign against non-League neighbours Welling United on Wednesday, July 9th.
The following Saturday, the club's strong bond with Ebbsfleet United (formerly Gravesend & Northfleet) will see the Addicks make the trip to DA11.
As home to the club's reserve team, Stonebridge Road will be a familiar location for Addicks players and fans.
On the same day that Charlton face Welling, an Addicks XI is pencilled in for a clash at Dulwich Hamlet, although some planned work on the pitch at Champion Hill could see the fixture delayed.
Newly promoted Dartford will play host to a CAFC XI at the sparkling Princes Park venue that has hosted the Charlton women's team this season on Tuesday, July 15th.
Bromley will then play host four days later, before Charlton visit The Recreation Ground twice in a week. Both Blue Square Premier outfit Grays Athletic and Football League newcomers, Aldershot Town, share the same name for their grounds, and a CAFC XI is the constant on Saturday, July 26th and Saturday, August 2nd.
Charlton are set to wrap up their pre-season campaign in SE7 with an attractive home match on August 2nd, a week before the new season starts.
Fans should note that extra friendly games will be announced when confirmed, and all fixtures are subject to change.
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