We can confirm that Steve Avory has made the decision to step down from his role as Academy Director and will remain at the club in an advisory role. #cafc | Charlton Athletic Academy | Valley Gold

@CharltonAcademy @ValleyGold A great loss to the club

@CharltonAcademy @ValleyGold A legend. Simples. People like Steve rarely get the plaudits they deserve and his contribution to #cafc has been outstanding

@CharltonAcademy @ValleyGold An absolute legend of a man ❤️ Thankyou Steve

@CharltonAcademy @ValleyGold The club should look at naming the academy or training ground after him , absolute Charlton legend.

@CharltonAcademy @ValleyGold Absolutely legend with all he's dedication to the club helping to produce such fantastic academy players to the 1st mens team over years 👏 will be sadly missed enjoy your retirement Steve #cafc

@CharltonAcademy @ValleyGold Absolute legend

@CharltonAcademy @ValleyGold This is sad day! He has been one of the most incredible members of the Charlton setup for so long.

@CharltonAcademy @ValleyGold He has been fantastic, at least he will be there as an advisor for the new bod, big, big appointment

@CharltonAcademy @ValleyGold Had the great pleasure to work at the academy for a number of seasons. Steve was a great influence and a wonderful man. Good luck in your next role Steve.

@CharltonAcademy @ValleyGold To Steve. Sad to hear that you are standing down from you role in Charlton Academy thank you for all that done all these years also thank you for support during my time at the club and since so glad that you will be around all the best from Paul