Dean Holden
Dean Holden spent 17 months on Stoke's coaching staff before leaving this summer

Dean Holden has been appointed as the new manager of the first team.

The 43-year-old was an assistant manager at the time.

Ben was fired at the start of December after six months.

Saturday's home defeat by Bristol Rovers left the Addicks 18th in the table and above the danger zone.

They have had 13 managers in the past 10 years and five in the past 2 years.

Jim Rodwell became chief operating officer and Ed Warrick joined as finance director after Andy Scott became technical director.

Dean is well- respected in footballing circles. He will bring a lot of experience and knowledge to help us get our season back on track.

We have been able to get the help we need to move forward.

The structure and stability that we need to progress as a club will be given by the appointments of each individual.

The former defender joined the Potters in April 2021.

He left the club shortly after Alex Neil was appointed as the new boss.

After spending eight months in charge of Bristol City, he returned as their assistant manager.

Anthony will return to his previous role as first-team coach after taking charge of the Carabao Cup match.

Charlton at 'lowest ebb', say fans

At a time when people are unhappy, Holden arrives at the school.

Fans have described the club as being at its lowest ebb, with owner Sandgaard coming under increased pressure for the way he has run affairs.

The Addicks' supporters' trust said last week that it would petition Sandgaard to sell the club if he didn't agree to abide by a new charter.

The charter includes pledges on ticket affordability, fan engagement, core traditions, and assurances of "no ownership interference in on-field matters".

The club's stadium and training ground are leased from the former owner, but the club's stadium and training ground wasn't part of the sale to the American businessman.