With financial resources at Millmoor on the thin side, Mick is looking to utilise the loan market and has been looking at young strikers in the premiership that are looking to get some experience at other clubs. 
Alex has progressed through the youth ranks at Charlton and in January 2004, he earned a two-and-a-half year deal.
Reports for Varney include. 'A good striker able to use both feet he likes to drop deep, Varney has an incredible instint when in the box. He put in some impressive performances for the reserves as they cruised to the championship title last term, and looks to continue his good form during the coming campaign.'
Although Varney has no first team stat's as yet, reports from reserve games are positive..
| Alex Varney (Charlton) Information | |||
| Date of birth | 27 December 1984 | Height | 5.10 |
| Place of birth | Farnborough, England | Weight | |
| Nationality | England | Position | Forward |
| Comments | Squad No. | 31 | |
Recent Career History By Club (1999 onwards) | ||||||
Team | Debut | Apps (+ sub) | Goals | Yellows | Reds | |
Recent Career History By Season (1999 onwards) | ||||||
Season | First App. | Apps (+ sub) | Goals | Yellows | Reds | |
Appearances 0; Goals 0; Yellow cards 0; Red cards 0 | ||||||