Charlton Athletic have been forced to place a number of staff at risk of redundancy in the wake of their defeat by Swindon in the League One play-offs.

Addicks managing director Stephen Kavanagh admits it will be a testing time for the club.

Kavanagh told the club's website: "As a consequence of the team not regaining Championship status, we have to plan for life in League One.

"This has necessitated cuts in operating costs across the whole club."

He added: "Every department's budget is being scrutinised, and these affect both football and non-football staff."

A period of formal consultation will now take place to work out alternative ways to hit the required budgets.

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