Former Middlesbrough man takes temporary charge of Charlton Athletic alongside ex-Leeds United captain

The Addicks have assembled a caretaker team following the sacking of Michael Appleton, who was dismissed following a 3-2 home defeat to Northampton Town.

Fleming has been employed by Charlton for less than a fortnight, having been appointed to assist Appleton on January 12. He will now step up to lead the senior side and will have an experienced figure alongside him.

Charlton’s senior professional development phase lead coach Jason Pearce, formerly a Charlton player, has stepped in to assist Fleming. Goalkeeping coach Stephen Henderson completes the interim management team.

Richard O’Donnell, who served as first-team coach during Appleton’s tenure, has been relieved of his duties.

It remains to be seen who will take the reins at The Valley on a permanent basis, although former Barnsley boss Michael Duff was installed as the early favourite with bookmakers.

Charlton sit 16th in the League One table, four points above the relegation zone.