From Twitter looks like Rich has sone possible options for Charlton coverage next year. I will miss the SLP coverage, have used it for many years online.
Sad news. Leaving aside the Charlton aspect, the SLP seemed one of the better local papers in London too,
Very sudden, the website is down. The big groups are lousy, but I'm surprised one of them didn't take over the SLP if it was in financial trouble, as it did have a core readership.
Sad news. Leaving aside the Charlton aspect, the SLP seemed one of the better local papers in London too,
Very sudden, the website is down. The big groups are lousy, but I'm surprised one of them didn't take over the SLP if it was in financial trouble, as it did have a core readership.
Annoying if the website is down for good (which presumably it will be) as you could access years of back issues in their archive section.
Wonder if Rich and Lewis could create a London wide football news website or something. Not sure it would pay enough with a small subscription fee and advertisements, but with their contacts, could be worth a crack?
Sad news. Leaving aside the Charlton aspect, the SLP seemed one of the better local papers in London too,
Very sudden, the website is down. The big groups are lousy, but I'm surprised one of them didn't take over the SLP if it was in financial trouble, as it did have a core readership.
Unfortunately, the print model is broken. The SLP had been through multiple ownerships and wasn’t going to work any more than all the other titles that have failed in SE London. People will say they don’t care because they don’t read papers - but much of the better internet content is still built on print journalism foundations.
The SLP was always the rival paper for us on the Mercury in the 1980s and 1990s, but Rich has done a fantastic job in keeping the coverage going as the market collapsed around him and is a good mate. I’m sure it’s not the end for him (or Louis, but he didn’t work there).
I just fear for the future of old fashioned journalism. Big thanks from me to the SLP ,Richard and all his predecessors for their support of CAFC and the wider community.
Gutted for Rich. I’m sure he will keep going, his coverage of South London clubs is excellent and will leave a huge hole if he doesn’t continue in some capacity.
That's a shame, considering there are so many local papers out there (mainly online) spewing out crappy paint-by-numbers articles and clickbait - SLP had some brilliant, knowledgeable contributors and regularly put out insightful pieces on Charlton. They'll be missed.
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I hope Rich and the others can find work worthy of their talents.
Sad news
Very sudden, the website is down. The big groups are lousy, but I'm surprised one of them didn't take over the SLP if it was in financial trouble, as it did have a core readership.
The SLP was always the rival paper for us on the Mercury in the 1980s and 1990s, but Rich has done a fantastic job in keeping the coverage going as the market collapsed around him and is a good mate. I’m sure it’s not the end for him (or Louis, but he didn’t work there).
Proud to have had a byline in the last issue!
The Internet has a lot to answer for sometimes
Hope you have a new job soon Rich.