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Daily Mirror
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Ricky Charlesworth

Charlton swoop to poach League Two boss as managerial merry-go-round continues

Charlton Athletic have appointed Ben Garner as their new head coach - the ninth different man to sit in the hotseat in just over six years.

The Addicks have agreed a compensation package with Garner's former employers Swindon Town. The 42-year-old, who led Swindon to the League Two play-off semi-finals in his only campaign in charge, has signed a three-year contract at the Valley.

Charlton had been without a manager for more than a month following the departure of club legend Johnnie Jackson in early May.

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