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7 days ago
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Fullah impresses as 'superfan' Seb Lewis remembered
Ibrahim Fullah was the standout in Charlton Athletic's comfortable 3‑1 victory over League One side Stevenage in the Carabao Cup first round at The Valley on Tuesday. The 18‑year-old Lewisham-born midfielder made his full professional debut and scored Charlton's second goal in a slick academy-crafted move with Henry Rylah, reinforcing the club's reputation for nurturing talent. Fullah impressed throughout his 82‑minute outing, displaying maturity beyond his years with assured control and calm decision‑making. He executed his goal brilliantly, steering Rylah's cross firmly into the corner after evading the attentions of ex‑Addick loanee Chem Campbell and Jasper Pattenden. Keen-eyed Addicks will remember his lively cameo off the bench in the final game of the regular season before the play-offs, when he came on in the 85th minute against Burton Albion. Speaking afterwards, manager Nathan Jones lauded his energy and confidence, noting his "lack of fear—almost disrespect to the opposition", while stressing how he conducts himself respectfully off the pitch. "He can be a top footballer if he continues to work hard," Jones added. Stevenage's evening had an inauspicious start even before kick-off when their team bus struggled to navigate the tight entrance to The Valley, forcing manager Alex Revell to lead the players on a short walk to the dressing rooms. This tie took place on what would have been the 44th birthday of superfan Seb Lewis, who sadly passed away during Covid. Seb was enshrined as a club hero, with a mural at The Valley, for attending 1,076 consecutive matches, a 22-year run stretching back to February 1998. Ollie, his brother, recalled one of many anecdotes: when determined not to miss a behind-closed-doors friendly, he once hid from a distance at QPR's training ground near Heathrow! Always in our hearts. Latest Charlton Athletic news, analysis and fan views Listen to Charlton Athletic content on BBC Sounds
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7 days ago
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Fullah impresses as 'superfan' Seb Lewis remembered
Ibrahim Fullah was the standout in Charlton Athletic's comfortable 3‑1 victory over League One side Stevenage in the Carabao Cup first round at The Valley on 18‑year-old Lewisham-born midfielder made his full professional debut and scored Charlton's second goal in a slick academy-crafted move with Henry Rylah, reinforcing the club's reputation for nurturing impressed throughout his 82‑minute outing, displaying maturity beyond his years with assured control and calm decision‑making. He executed his goal brilliantly, steering Rylah's cross firmly into the corner after evading the attentions of ex‑Addick loanee Chem Campbell and Jasper Addicks will remember his lively cameo off the bench in the final game of the regular season before the play-offs, when he came on in the 85th minute against Burton afterwards, manager Nathan Jones lauded his energy and confidence, noting his "lack of fear—almost disrespect to the opposition", while stressing how he conducts himself respectfully off the pitch. "He can be a top footballer if he continues to work hard," Jones evening had an inauspicious start even before kick-off when their team bus struggled to navigate the tight entrance to The Valley, forcing manager Alex Revell to lead the players on a short walk to the dressing tie took place on what would have been the 44th birthday of superfan Seb Lewis, who sadly passed away during was enshrined as a club hero, with a mural at The Valley, for attending 1,076 consecutive matches, a 22-year run stretching back to February his brother, recalled one of many anecdotes: when determined not to miss a behind-closed-doors friendly, he once hid from a distance at QPR's training ground near Heathrow!Always in our hearts.
Powys County Times
12-08-2025
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- Powys County Times
Nathan Jones is Fullah praise for Charlton's teenage goalscorer Ibrahim
Charlton manager Nathan Jones was left singing the praises of Ibrahim Fullah after the teenager scored in the 3-1 Carabao Cup win over Stevenage. Miles Leaburn slotted the Addicks ahead in the 27th minute before Fullah, 18, doubled their advantage before the break on his first start for the south London club. Luke Berry headed a third in the second half before Lewis Freestone's late consolation. 'I'm happy with the win and the fact a lot of people got minutes,' said Jones, who made 11 changes from Saturday's Championship victory over Watford. 'If I'm picking holes, I'd have liked us to keep a clean sheet and be a bit more clinical just before half-time. 'It was a fairy tale for Ibrahim. He's closer to the first team than people think. He is a wonderful footballer and he's just got to keep his feet on the ground. That won't be the last time you see him – or that he will score. 'He is not a wing-back, he is an attacking midfielder, but he did a job there tonight because we trust him.' Stevenage have won their opening two League One matches but manager Alex Revell was critical of a damaging opening 45 minutes. He said: 'First half we weren't in the game. We didn't compete enough, run enough or have the energy we are built around in our DNA. 'Ultimately when you give the ball away in areas that can be punished then good players do that. 'Second half we were miles better and it was not one-way traffic, a lot more like us. The third goal comes from a mistake. When you don't turn up for a half it's a struggle to win games.'
