Charlton

Charlton Athletic, founded in 1905, carry a proud working-class identity rooted in southeast London. The club’s golden era arrived under manager Jimmy Seed in the 1930s, when they won the FA Cup in 1947 and finished as First Division runners-up. Their home, The Valley, is one of English football’s largest and most atmospheric grounds, with a capacity over 27,000. Charlton’s famed academy produced generations of talent, including England internationals like Derek Hales and Scott Parker, while...