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Karl
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 Posted - May 08 2004 : 1:34:02 PM
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http://www.charlton-athletic.co.uk/...w.ink?nid=20100
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Date: Thu 29 Apr 2004
Matt Wright reports
Show of Unity
The Valley is to host a major international end-of-season tournament featuring the Republic of Ireland, Jamaica and Nigeria.
Thousands of fans are expected to watch the FIFA-sanctioned Unity Cup, with Charlton's Matt Holland and possibly Kevin Lisbie and Jamal Campbell-Ryce involved in the competition.
The finishing touches to the final agreement regarding the triangular tournament, which will take place from May 29th to June 2nd, were made following a meeting on Thursday afternoon.
"I am delighted we have been asked to host this prestigious tournament at The Valley," said Charlton chief executive Peter Varney.
"As a number of our own players are likely to be involved in the tournament, I am sure there will be a healthy turnout of Charlton supporters and there should be a great atmosphere at all three matches."
He added: "If past history is anything to go by, they will be very colourful and friendly games in every sense of the word."
The first fixture is scheduled to be between Nigeria and Ireland on Saturday, May 29th, with Jamaica playing their first match against Nigeria two days later on the Bank Holiday Monday.
The final match will be between Jamaica and the Republic on Wednesday, June 2nd and the ticket prices have been set at £25 adults and £15 U16s.
The teams have been brought together by Optima Sports Management International, and could see Manchester United's Roy Keane make his return from international retirement for the Republic at The Valley.
Other stars expected to be involved for Ireland, the Reggae Boyz and the Super Eagles are Jay-Jay Okocha, Damien Duff, N****wo Kanu and Robbie Keane, while Lisbie may make a return from long-term injury and Campbell-Ryce will be hoping to add to his number of senior caps in familiar surroundings.
Apart from a feast of international football, the competition also has another goal, with the Unity Cup planned to use the sport as a cultural vehicle, building on the success of the fixture between Nigeria and Jamaica at Loftus Road in May 2002.
The aim is to encourage members of London's black and minority ethnic communities to engage in football as a national sport.
More details, including kick-off times and how to purchase tickets, will be posted on the Charlton website as the games draw nearer. |
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Karl
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Posted - May 08 2004 : 1:44:56 PM
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Gettin to the Valley!
Club address:
The Valley,
Floyd Road,
Charlton,
London
SE7 8BL.
Tel: 020-8333 4000
By car from the M25:
The easiest way to get to The Valley is to use the A2, accessed from junction two of the M25.
Heading into London, the dual carriageway becomes the A102M - the approach road to the Blackwall Tunnel. Leave at the junction after the A2 exit and take the right-hand exit at the roundabout - the A206 Woolwich Road.
After the major set of traffic lights at Anchor and Hope Lane and Charlton Church Lane, travel around second roundabout and take the last exit to drive back on yourself. Then take the first left into Charlton Lane. Cross the railway line and continue up the road, then right into Harvey Gardens. The stadium is on the left.
Access to Floyd Road and Harvey Gardens is restricted on matchdays.
Via the South Circular:
Follow the A205 South Circular Road to Woolwich and turn left into the Woolwich Road at the roundabout for the free ferry. You should then turn left into Charlton Lane and proceed as described above.
From central London: From north of The Thames, take the A102 through the Blackwall Tunnel. Come off at the second junction and take the first exit at the roundabout. Go along the A206 Woolwich Road as above.
Train And Tube Services
Connex runs train services to the railway station at Charlton, from central London in the west and north Kent to the east. The station is a short walk from the ground.
Frequent services depart from Charing Cross, Waterloo East and London Bridge, with limited departures from Victoria and Cannon Street. Some services come through Dartford continue to Charlton, while connections for others can be made at Blackheath, Lewisham and London Bridge.
The Docklands Light Railway from east London connects with rail services from Greenwich and Lewisham to Charlton, while the Jubilee Line underground station at North Greenwich is a short bus ride from The Valley.
Travelling By Bus
Numerous bus routes serve the ground. They include the 53 (Plumstead, Woolwich, Blackheath, New Cross, central London), the 54 (Lewisham, Catford, Beckenham, Elmers End) and the 161 (Chislehurst, Mottingham, Eltham, Woolwich, North Greenwich).
Others are the 177 (Thamesmead, Plumstead, Woolwich, Greenwich, New Cross, Peckham), the 180 (Thamesmead, Plumstead, Woolwich, Greenwich, Lewisham), the 422 (Bexleyheath, Welling, Plumstead, Blackheath, North Greenwich), the 472 (Thamesmead, Plumstead, Woolwich, North Greenwich), and the 486 (Bexleyheath, Welling, Shooters Hill and North Greenwich).
These services discharge passengers on the A206 Woolwich Road, or in Charlton Village, both a five-minute walk from the ground.
Parking At The Ground
Free parking is usually available at the ground but access on matchdays is restricted to permit holders. You can park in many roads around The Valley but some restrictions are in force.
Yellow lines apply at weekends, as well as weekdays, and most parking bays are free - except around the railway station. The use of some of the bays, however, is suspended on matchdays.
Restrictions are vigorously enforced, and local retail car parks operate a clamping policy. The club recommends using public transport whenever practical. |
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Edited by - Karl on May 08 2004 1:45:43 PM |
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