A “good person to have on board” was announced by Charlton Athletic following a significant off-field announcement.
Subject to EFL clearance, Charlton Athletic just announced that Dane Murphy has been appointed as its new CEO.
The former CEO of Barnsley and Nottingham Forest comes with a solid reputation, and FLW’s Addicks Fan Pundit Sam White thinks it’s a bold and astute decision.
After successful periods at Nottingham Forest, where he helped them earn Premier League promotion, and Barnsley, where manager oversaw their highest league finish in 20 years, the 39-year-old American will assume a crucial leadership role at the Valley.
After his playing career ended in 2015, he transitioned into the operational side of football. Murphy, a midfielder by trade, played for the New York Cosmos, DC United, and VfL Osnabrück in Germany before retiring and joining the team as a scout.
| Dane Murphy post-retirement summary (Transfermarkt) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Club and role | Appointed | In charge until |
| Nottingham Forest – CEO | 18/07/21 | 09/01/23 |
| Barnsley – CEO | 17/07/19 | 30/06/21 |
| D.C United – Technical Director | 27/01/19 | 30/06/19 |
| Loudoun United – Technical Director | 27/01/19 | 30/06/19 |
| Real Salt Lake – Technical Director | 01/01/18 | 31/10/18 |
| Real Salt Lake – Scout | 01/01/17 | 31/12/17 |
| New York Cosmos – Chief Scout | 26/01/15 | 31/12/16 |
Prior to Charlton’s comeback to the Championship under Nathan Jones, he now joins the team.
Sam was questioned if he was thrilled about Murphy’s coming in response to the news. He said to FLW: “To start, Dane Murphy, the CEO, has a considerable deal of expertise and credibility, particularly at Forest. What he thought of someone like Andy Scott, who was also at Forest at the time, will be interesting to learn. They would have collaborated closely on what turned out to be a costly but risky model.
Murphy’s resume indicates a strong emphasis on football performance, which Sam thinks makes him an excellent fit for Charlton’s upcoming phase.
Adding, “He does come in with good pedigree,” “I believe he will pay more attention to the football aspect of things rather than just the operational aspect. I believe he will be a valuable addition to the team.
Murphy’s “dynamic, ambitious profile” was commended by Charlton chairman Gavin Carter in a club statement, which also claimed that the team is “laying the foundations to take Charlton to the next level.”
Murphy was hired after manager Nathan Jones chose to stay with the team in spite of Cardiff City’s strong interest. After leading the Addicks to promotion via the League One playoffs, the 52-year-old has now agreed to a five-year contract.
| Nathan Jones’ record at Charlton Athletic (Transfermarkt) | |||||
| Matches | W | D | L | Win percentage % | PPG |
| 73 | 36 | 21 | 16 | 49% | 1.77 |
Talking to FLW lately. Despite connections to his boyhood team, Cardiff City, Sky Sports analyst Don Goodman supported Jones’ choice to remain, saying, “Charlton is a big club that is a league higher than Cardiff City.” I can appreciate his decision to stay because he has put in a great deal of effort to bring them there.
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