Charlton Athletic have appointed a 35-year-old who is initially taken on as their goalkeeping coach on a permanent basis.

Stephen Henderson lands Charlton Athletic goalkeeping coach gig on permanent basis

Charlton Athletic are pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Henderson as Men’s First-Team Goalkeeping Coach.

Henderson, who made 59 appearances for the Addicks across two spells as a player, joins Michael Appleton’s backroom staff having impressed while fulfilling the role on an interim basis.

A former Republic of Ireland youth international, the 35-year-old also made EFL appearances for Bristol City, Portsmouth, Ipswich Town, AFC Bournemouth, Nottingham Forest and Wycombe Wanderers during his 16-year playing career.

Technical Director Andy Scott commented: “We’re delighted to welcome Stephen to the club. He understands Michael’s philosophy and has a similar outlook on the game. Just as importantly, he knows the significance of winning for Charlton Athletic having been a player here.

“He’s had an extensive playing career at a good level and we hope that he can have a huge impact with all of our goalkeepers all the way from the first team through to the academy.”

Henderson has had two matches in the role. He was part of the backroom team for head coach Michael Appleton’s first game in charge – a 1-1 draw at Stevenage earlier this month and then Saturday’s 3-1 victory over Wycombe Wanderers.

Charlton technical director Andy Scott said: “We’re delighted to welcome Stephen to the club.

“He understands Michael’s philosophy and has a similar outlook on the game.

Just as importantly, he knows the significance of winning for Charlton Athletic having been a player here.

 

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