It all starts at the Park

Non-League neighbours Welling United and Ebbsfleet United will form the opposition when Charlton kick off their pre-season campaign in July - and there may also be a benefit match for former winger Colin Powell ahead of the 2008/09 Championship campaign.Powell, who is now groundsman at The Valley, is set to be honoured for 25 years' service for the club against opponents yet to be decided.But what's certain is that the summer will start in earnest against the Blue Square South Wings.Wednesday, July 9th is the date for the traditional pre-season curtain-raiser at Park View Road, and the foll