FA Cup qualifying: Dartford v Bromley (29/10/11)

http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/football/9333933.Bromley_edge_Dartford_to_advance_in_cup/

Eurosport: La Liga double header #2 (26/10/11)

First up was Valencia's much-needed win at Real Zaragoza.

Match updates: http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/football/liga/2011-2012/real-zaragoza-valencia-cf-458840.html
Full report: http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/26102011/58/la-liga-valencia-snatch-late-win.html

And that was followed by a comprehensive 3-0 win for Real Madrid at home to Villarreal (who always lose handily when I report their games).

Match updates: http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/football/liga/2011-2012/real-madrid-villarreal-cf-458850.html
Full report: http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/26102011/58/la-liga-real-ease-past-villarreal.html

BWP continues to search for first career hat-trick

After scoring a brace at Adams Park in the 2-1 win against Wycombe:

http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/9326255.Hat_trick_hoodoo_continues_for_Addicks_marksman/

Powell looks for another unbeaten run from Charlton

http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/9322221.Powell_looks_for_another_unbeaten_run_from_Charlton/

Eurosport: La Liga double header (23/10/11)

Roberto Soldado came to the rescue once again for Valencia with a late equaliser at home to Athletic Bilbao.

Match updates: http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/football/liga/2011-2012/valencia-cf-athletic-bilbao-458841.html
Full report: http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/23102011/58/liga-soldado-salvages-point-valencia.html

Following the 1-1 draw at the Mestalla, Levante climbed to the summit of the top flight for the first time in their 102-year history with a 3-0 win away to Villarreal.

Match updates: http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/football/liga/2011-2012/villarreal-cf-levante-ud-458843.html
Full report: http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/23102011/58/liga-levante-soar-la-liga-summit.html

Eurosport: Champions League Matchday 3 (18/10/11 & 19/10/11)

First came the highly anticipated Tuesday clash between in-form sides Napoli and Bayern Munich.

Match updates: http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/football/champions-league/2011-2012/napoli-bayern-munich-480057.html

Full report: http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/18102011/58/champions-league-bayern-held-napoli.html

And the following evening, Bayer Leverkusen came from behind to see off Valencia.

Match updates: http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/football/champions-league/2011-2012/bayer-leverkusen-valencia-cf-480104.html

Full report: http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/19102011/58/champions-league-leverkusen-stun-valencia.html

Eurosport: Serie A double header (16/10/11)

Two reports, not a single goal! In fact, only Bologna scored (0-2 winners v Novara) in SIX Italian games that day.

First was the midday kick-off between Cesena v Fiorentina:

Match updates: http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/football/serie-a/2011-2012/cesena-fiorentina-467215.html

Full report: http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/16102011/58/serie-mutu-sees-red-goalless-draw.html

Following that was league leaders Juventus' trip to Chievo:

Match updates: http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/football/serie-a/2011-2012/chievo-juventus-467216.html

Full report: http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/16102011/58/serie-juve-held-chievo.html

Eurosport: Bulgaria v Wales (11/10/11)

Both sides were out of the running for Poland & Ukraine come the final group stage, but the winners of this one would avoid the Group G wooden spoon. Gareth Bale scored the only goal as Gary Speed's side ended their fruitless campaign on a high, and momentum may well be on their side when the road to Brazil 2014 begins.

Match updates: http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/football/euro/2012/qualifying/bulgaria-wales-368976.html

Full report: http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/11102011/58/euro-2012-qual-wales-bulgaria.html

Exclusive interview w/ Eric Bristow

With the Bullseye theatre tour coming to Catford on Saturday, I got the chance to ring up Eric Bristow about the event and his legendary career.

http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/9296873.Bristow_to_bring_darts_nostalgia_to_Catford/

Addicks striker loving life after cancer scare

Speaking to Charlton's new striker Yann Kermorgant after the draw at home to Tranmere: http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/9296445.Addicks_striker_loving_life_after_cancer_scare/

Charlton U18s 2-0 Southampton U18s (08/10/11)

A Joe Pigott penalty and Semi Ajayi's first goal of the season made it three wins on the bounce for the Young Addicks. Match report here: http://www.cafc.co.uk/page/academydetail/0,,10267~2477409,00.html

The MLS Transatlantic #3 feat. Mike Ammann

The 2011 Major League Soccer season is fast approaching its climax. I haven't blogged on the subject since said season began in the Spring. It seemed like a fitting time to break that duck - with the thoughts of a very special guest, an 'MLS Original', if you will...

Eurosport: Andorra v Republic of Ireland (07/10/11)

A comprehensive 2-0 win over the joint worst footballing nation in the world set the Republic of Ireland up for a winner-takes-all final group match with Armenia for a spot in the qualification playoffs.

Match updates: http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/football/euro/2012/qualifying/andorra-republic-of-ireland-368826.html

Full report: http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/07102011/58/euro-2012-qual-ireland-cruise-andorra-win.html

Sheffield United 0-2 Charlton (01/10/11)

Goals from Bradley Wright-Phillips and Yann Kermorgant put Charlton five points clear at the top of League One last weekend. Report is here: http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/9283134.Addicks_extend_lead_with_Blades_victory/

Meanwhile, Michael Morrison told us after the game how the back line were growing together as a unit: http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/football/9283849.Morrison__Solid_defence_key_to_Addicks_success/

Eurosport: AC Milan v Viktoria Plzen (28/09/11)

The surprise Czech champions put up a fight, but Milan were eventually able to pick up a 2-0 win on Champions League group stage Matchday 2.

Match updates: http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/football/champions-league/2011-2012/ac-milan-viktoria-plzen-480138.html

Full report: http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/28092011/58/champions-league-milan-ease-win-viktoria.html

Addicks battle for draw at Dons (27/09/11)

http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/9274509.Addicks_battle_for_draw_at_Dons/ for match report of the 1-1 stalemate at stadium:mk - we also caught up with keeper Ben Hamer on settling in at SE7: http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/9275304.Hamer_sees_room_for_improvement/