Isaac Layne training with Charlton.

Who ? I hear you say. Well, last season Isaac plied his trade with Billericay Town in the Ryman Premier League and is 19 years old. He can either play on the wing or up front, and is currently training with the Charlton Under 21 Development squad under the auspice of Jason Euell at Sparrows Lane.

He came through Brentford’s junior teams before being recommended to Billericay by the then Brentford Manager, and scored on his debut last season against Kingstonian. It’s believed he will stay at Charlton at least until the start of the season, at which time he will either become a Charlton player, or alternatively return to his parent club.

It’s believed he is quite quick and unpredictable, or in technical terms, “raw”.

As part of the deal a Charlton XI will travel to Billericay for a friendly on Tuesday 5th August with a 7.45 kick off.

No disrespect to the young man, but Charlton fans will be wondering where the quality is that will be needed to mount a competitive challenge this coming season. The players brought in to date have been somewhat “Rag, tag and bobtail”, leading some supporters to believe that they are in for a long season with relegation seeming far more likely than promotion.