What a roller-coaster.Â

Yesterday, Charlton Athletic released a statement saying they had failed to agree on a contract extension with Lee Bowyer and the reason for this was that, due to uncertainty in regard to long-term ownership, they could only offer the former Leeds man a one-year deal.

The letter was from the owner and stressed the difficulty in agreeing on a deal with Bowyer and also claimed the club was losing money and could not afford any wage increases, despite this they say they offered the manager three times what he earned last season to stay on.

As well as that, the statement said that the 42-year-old wanted more money, while it also claimed that Championship club owners are “crazy†because of the amount they spend. Madness.

Indeed, it seemed that all hope was lost, but fast forward less than 24 hours, and Bowyer’s contract has been extended.

Addicks fans woke to the news that their hero of last season will be staying on to lead his boyhood club in the Championship which is at least something. Yes, fiascos such as this do suggest the club is a bit of a mess, but securing his short-term future can surely only be a positive.

Additionally, Charlton have also begun to strengthen for next season with the signing of Macauley Bonne from Leyton Orient. Indeed, the 23-year-old scored 23 goals last season as the O’s were promoted, as champions, from the Vanarama National League, so there are actually some promising signs ahead of the new campaign, as strange as it sounds.

Another day in the life of a Charlton fan. It must be truly exhausting.

Addicks, what can you really expect from your campaign back in the Championship? Join the discussion by commenting below…Â