Charlton Takeover Affecting Promotion Push?

As the Charlton take-over saga continues Phil Parkinson has spoken of his frustration as he counts down the days until the summer transfer window slams shut. He told the News Shopper, "We are doing well at the moment but that doesn’t hide the fact that we need the squad to be improved." “I’ve just been waiting patiently like everybody to be in a position where we can freshen things up."

There is no doubt that the Charlton squad is currently razor thin in places. The de-facto transfer embargo since take-over talks have begun has severely tied Parky's hands as he plots an immediate return to the Championship.

Andy Gray is poised to head back up north to Barnsley, Chris Dickson may be shipped off to League One rival Gillingham, not to mention Nicky Bailey and Jonjo Shelvey who must be attracting interest from higher divisions.

Eyes must be on the calendar; ins and outs must be completed by September 1st, unless short-term loans will once again be used. But, we all know how that worked last year, so, no thanks.

However good the team's performance has been in the opening three games, an injury, a suspension, a drop in form will affect the team. Defence and attack especially; and that's assuming we don't lose anyone from midfield (i.e Mr. Shelvey).

So, one way or another we need resolution. A change in ownership or not, it needs to happen soon to allow Parkinson to shape a squad for the season ahead.

How much is this take-over, successful or not, going to affect our season?