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Charlton Athletic confirm appoint of new permanent manager

Charlton Athletic confirm appoint of new permanent manager Johnnie Jackson after impressing as caretaker since Nigel Adkins’s exit.

Since taking charge, the Addicks were in the League One relegation places after two wins from 13 games.

Under the 39 year old, they have won seven games and are now 11th, eight points off the playoffs.

Jackson’s deal will renew automatically at the end of each of the next two seasons based on on-field success.

CLUB STATEMENT:

Charlton Athletic are delighted to confirm the appointment of Johnnie Jackson as the club’s permanent Manager.

Jackson has presided over seven wins in his opening 10 league games – the most successful start any Charlton Manager has made in the club’s history – since taking over as Caretaker Manager in October.

The 39-year-old has signed a contract which will automatically renew at the end of each of the next two seasons based on success on the pitch for the Addicks.

Jackson played 279 games for Charlton, scoring 55 league goals and has been involved in two promotions to the Championship, as captain in 2011/12 and as Assistant Manager in 2019/20.

Speaking to CharltonTV, he said: “I’m very pleased and very proud this morning. I have a special relationship with this football club, it is coming on 12 years now. I’ve been through some emotional times, highs and lows, which mold you into a certain character and this is the culmination of the story.

“From the moment I came here I had a special relationship with the supporters and the club and that has only grown over the years, through the good times and through the bad.

“The players have been absolutely brilliant. I can’t speak highly enough of them. The players and the staff have brought into what I am trying to do and they have helped facilitate results. I believe in everyone around me, I know that they are first class and will take the club forward.”

Owner Thomas Sandgaard explained he was pleased to get the deal done: “We have all seen the impact Johnnie has had since he took over. You can see that in the results, which have been excellent, and in the performance – the team are pressing with intensity, defending bravely and moving the ball quickly in possession. He’s doing an amazing job.

“Johnnie has a passion for the club, a connection with supporters, players and staff and a real knowledge of the game, so I’m delighted that he’s our new permanent manager.”

Twitter users reacted as Charlton Athletic confirm the appoint of their new permanent manager…

@cafcharv3y: FUCKING GET INNNNN

@CJW93: Never leave us @johnnie_jackson #Cafc

@MartCAFC45: Get in happy Christmas #addicks

@Gardy104: About time. Up the Charlton

@Hand_toe_knee: Quality signing as a manager. Well deserved Jacko!

@jack79712228: Fuckkking get in

@TherealGaryI: In Jacko we trust! @johnnie_jackson #CAFC

@Maccn5: About bloody time. Sandgaard finally gets out of his own way. COYR Jacko’s at the wheel… good times ahead! 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️

@Suzyjoanstevens: Crying tears of joy #cafc

@dannyowen54: Jackson on a rolling contract is fucking insulting for what he has achieved he got burnt by Adkins who would of led us to league 2 the damage from 1st 13 games to reach top six is a big ask jj does well gets attention he be off #Cafc

@SWheatlandCAFC: Christ, this makes me so erect. #cafc

@100PercentCafc: Absolutely the right choice to be our permanent manager – our owner has got it spot on 👏🏻 No better man to lead this club than Jacko. Buzzing & excited about the future & where Johnnie and Thomas can take us. Up the bloody Addicks. 🎶 Johnnie Jackson’s red & white army #cafc

@fredtavern: Since Johnnie Jackson’s first game on October 23rd, only Portsmouth have picked up more points than Charlton. #AnnounceJacko #cafc

@ben180smalley: @SandgaardThomas @johnnie_jackson fucking superb. This has just made my Christmas. I’ve even got a tear in my eye!!!! Fucking love it. #InJackoWeTrust #Jackosatthewheel #cafc

@stackitsteve: Oh my what a Friday #cafc

@TrathenDaniel: About time! Now go and get us promoted.

@silkse7uk: Plymouth Away’s gonna be a fucking party now #cafc

@jblock_webb: Get in ya beauttttyyyyyyyyyyyy #cafc

@cherylg1978:
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
But the very next day, you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I’ll give it to Johnnie Jackson

@apples_n_pairs: JACKOS AT THE WHEEEELL #cafc

@BenjyNurick: Could not be more deserved. A great appointment for Jacko, the players, fans, and the entire club. #cafc

@fredbarney2014: Fantastic news, Now he can start getting some dead wood players out of club. #cafc

@CafcFacts: Johnnie Jackson becomes the 29th permanent manager of Charlton Athletic football club since 1921 #cafc

@iamross85: Knew it would be today! All the best @johnnie_jackson we couldn’t hope for anyone better in charge #cafc

@LiamWhite75: I’m assuming the first contract extension will be triggered if we reach the playoffs. Second would be if we get promoted. Third would be if we stay up? If so, they’re very bold targets but I like the ambition and it’s something for everyone to work towards. #cafc

@danistheman_10: About time #JackoAnnounced #cafc

@Wallin58: I know it’s been on the cards forever, but that doesn’t take away from how bloody excited I am by this. A proper dream to see our club lead by possibly our greatest ever skipper. Congratulations @johnnie_jackson, so very deserved #cafc

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