Preview: Norwich City v Charlton

By Rob Virtue on September 18, 2009 3:45 PM |

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With things going well of late, Charlton fans can be forgiven for looking over their shoulder expecting bad news, such has been the trend over the last few seasons.

But on the back of their best ever start to a campaign and news Jonjo Shelvey is staying, fans favourite Rob Elliot has now pledged his future to the Addicks by signing a new contract.

Manager Phil Parkinson was full of praise for the Addicks' shot stopper who signed up until 2012 on Friday.

"Contracts in football shouldn't be given out easily," said Parkinson. "They should be a reward for people who have earned them, and Robbie is certainly in that category.

"Now he's got to focus again and make sure he plays his part in taking the club back to where it should be."

Elliot, who has kept three clean sheets so far this season, said he was delighted to sign the deal.

"I'm very happy," he said. "The club is moving in a forward direction and it's good that they want me to be a part of that for the next three years.

"I don't think we could have asked for a better start this season. We've got to keep it going, but we know what we've got to do to get us back to where we want to be."

Charlton look set to be injury-free when they travel to Carrow Road for Saturday's clash with Norwich City.

The Addicks will be hoping to name an unchanged side for the eighth game in succession with Lloyd Sam back in training following a knock he received against Southampton.

Norwich, who suffered defeat against MK Dons on Monday, are missing a number of players for the Londoners' visit.

Charlton have sold around 1,500 of their 1,800 allocation. Tickets are on sale at Carrow Road on the day but fans are advised to get there early.

Kick off: 3pm