RICK EVERITT spoke to new Charlton owner Thomas Sandgaard at length in December for VOTV163. The in-depth interview - including background to the takeover and detail of Sandgaard's plans and ambitions for the club - is now available to read online for the first time here.

Long-serving Charlton club photographer and Voice of The Valley contributor Tom Morris (left) is the subject of a major tribute in the first issue of 2021.The 76-year-old died suddenly after Christmas. His pictures had featured extensively in VOTV going back to 1988.

VOTV164 also takes a close look at the Addicks' recent indifferent spell, including extensive coverage of the extraordinary 4-4 draw with Rochdale on January 12th and a special focus on Lee Bowyer's future, as well as examining the travails of striker Omar Bogle by Martin Cowan.

There is high praise for the new matchday Valley Pass Live service from editor Rick Everitt, as well as reflections on players taking the knee from regular contributor Paul Breen. Plus Andy Lopata discusses the issue of mental health in football, including what happened to former Charlton striker Leon McKenzie when he needed support back in 2010.

Matt Wright has followed up his VOTV163 piece about Charlton's record signings down the years with an equally enlightening narrative about the club's record sales, while Wyn Grant reflects on Sam Bartram and stalwart John Ingram names his ten favourite Charlton matches - and best-ever XI. 

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Addicks owner Thomas Sandgaard is the headline act in VOTV163. We pulled out all the stops to bring you the most in-depth interview with the main man since his takeover took place in September, running to 3,000 words.

The Addicks' progress on the pitch had begun to stutter in recent weeks, but the temporary return of fans to matches gave us plenty more to reflect on. We also pay tribute to former striker Matt Tees, who has died aged 81.

VOTV163 includes all your favourite features, with coverage of the recent action, Airman Brown’s ever-popular diary, Matt Wright on Charlton’s record signings and much more.

We're aware that with no ability to purchase VOTV at the ground many of our regular readers who usually buy before a game have missed out on recent issues. To make it easier and cheaper to catch up, we're offering a range of bundles covering up to five issues: VOTV159 (April/May), VOTV160 (September), VOTV161 (October), VOTV162 (November) and VOTV163 (December).

You can now order a copy of Rick Everitt's Battle for The Valley for the bargain price of £9 (including P&P to a UK address) below - or £6 if you are one of our new or existing subscribers. 

First published in 1991, the 320-page book (32 completely new) was reissued in 2014 with extra chapters covering the build-up to return to The Valley in December 1992, as well as the great day itself, whch now features in full colour.

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