Sodje's Back: Charlton's Transfer Day Moves

Charlton had a busy transfer deadline day. Defence and attack strengthened - as predicted - balanced with a few squad players departing. The big gap in the team, central defence, has been plugged by former loanee Sam Sodje. A good signing for a League One club and it will be interesting to see what role Sodje will play. Will Llera or Daily have to give way?

Leon McKenzie signed on a free-transfer to bolster the front-line. His one month deal at Coventry expired and he has opted to drop a division to sign with us instead until the end of the season. Just back from a ruptured Achilles, McKenzie will hope to return to first team football at the Valley.

Young winger Luke Holden, who had been on trial with the Addicks, signs on a three month loan deal, with a view to a permanent deal in January. The deal had looked in doubt after parent club, Welsh outfit Total Network Solutions, couldn't agree a fee for the 20 year old.

Stuart Fleetwood, who has made little impact in his Charlton career so far, departs to Exeter on loan for the rest of the season. Yassin Moutaouakil has joined Motherwell on a six month deal.

The biggest news, however, is that we kept hold of both Shelvey and Bailey. The squad has most definitely been strengthened, with the possibility of loan signings if and when needed. The squad is still 'compact' but there is now a core of players that should be able to cope with the rigors of League One football.

A largely successful day for Parky and Murray. Given the financial constraints, we addressed our weaknesses and moved under -used players on. Hopefully we will be able to name another unchanged side against Brentford on Saturday and keep this winning streak going.