Overview

• Ethan Ade-Oduwale, a 10-year-old Under-10s academy player at Charlton Athletic, died on July 29, with the club issuing an official statement confirming his passing.
• Chairman Gavin Carter and academy manager Tom Pell described Ethan’s smile, energy and enthusiasm for football as qualities that will endure in the club’s memory.
• Tom Pell said the academy will soon share details of plans to pay tribute to Ethan across its facilities to ensure his legacy lives on.
• The first team held a minute’s applause before a pre-season match and clubs including Manchester United and Ipswich Town shared messages of condolence.
• Charlton Athletic has requested that the privacy of Ethan’s parents, teammates and academy staff be respected during the mourning period.