Charlton Athletic Chairman, Chief Executive and Managing Director Steve Waggott has revealed that the Blue Square Premier outfit is near to a merger with its landlords and fellow rivals Ebbsfleet United. Waggott said the chance to merge was too good to be missed. At a press conference this morning, attended by the nation's media including Kent Today, the News Shopper and Adscene, Waggott said, 'Charlton's famous name and heritage will be protected. That is why the new club will be known as Ebbsfleet Athletic. Charlton once dined at the same table as the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea and we hope our bold, new club will be able to light that torch of hope once again.'
Meanwhile long-serving, self-appointed Fans' Director Ben Hayes described the news as 'a torch of hope' and said he hoped the 'bold, new club' would be able to 'dine at the same table as the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea' at some point again in the future.
Matt Holland, 47, the club captain and only player to have appeared for Charlton in seven different divisions, added : "This is a very welcome first step back towards the kind of glory days we enjoyed under Alan Pardew and Phil Parkinson.''
[cite]Posted By: nigel w[/cite]One par SB omitted from his story :
Matt Holland, 47, the club captain and only player to have appeared for Charlton in seven different divisions, added : "This is a very welcome first step back towards the kind of glory days we enjoyed under Alan Pardew and Phil Parkinson.''
Thanks for that Nigel - I forgot to read down to the bottom of the press release ;-)
the one next to him used to be in Maggy Thacthers cabinet??
Norman Fowler.
Brilliant story about him when he was sec of state for health when AIDS first became an issue in the 1980s. He was beng briefed on the sexual practices within the gay community by which it could be transmitted and according to the civil servant who delivered the briefing, when he had finished, Fowler's mouth dropped open and he spluttered the words : "Crikey! They don't really do that, do they?''
Judging from the pic, he's come a long way since then!
[cite]Posted By: adamtheaddick[/cite]could be Sailor, im sure the one next to him used to be in Maggy Thacthers cabinet??
Ah yes, you're right Adam.
Putting on my reading glasses, I can see it is Sir Cecil Dangleberry, the former Minister of State for Naturists. Lost his seat following an unfortunate incident in Amsterdam involving a traffic cone and an unemployed 18 year old Dutch 'actor'.
Phil Parkinson has declared that he will start four or five youngsters in the match against Norwich on Sunday. Solly, Mambo, Tuna, Clark and Arter will all be hoping to start alongside fellow Charlton academy graduates Shelvey, Elliot and Sam.
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Charlton Athletic Chairman, Chief Executive and Managing Director Steve Waggott has revealed that the Blue Square Premier outfit is near to a merger with its landlords and fellow rivals Ebbsfleet United. Waggott said the chance to merge was too good to be missed. At a press conference this morning, attended by the nation's media including Kent Today, the News Shopper and Adscene, Waggott said, 'Charlton's famous name and heritage will be protected. That is why the new club will be known as Ebbsfleet Athletic. Charlton once dined at the same table as the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea and we hope our bold, new club will be able to light that torch of hope once again.'
Meanwhile long-serving, self-appointed Fans' Director Ben Hayes described the news as 'a torch of hope' and said he hoped the 'bold, new club' would be able to 'dine at the same table as the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea' at some point again in the future.
(Sorry Henry!) :-)
Matt Holland, 47, the club captain and only player to have appeared for Charlton in seven different divisions, added : "This is a very welcome first step back towards the kind of glory days we enjoyed under Alan Pardew and Phil Parkinson.''
Isn't that Ricky Tomlinson's porn double on the far right?
Thanks for that Nigel - I forgot to read down to the bottom of the press release ;-)
Norman Fowler.
Brilliant story about him when he was sec of state for health when AIDS first became an issue in the 1980s. He was beng briefed on the sexual practices within the gay community by which it could be transmitted and according to the civil servant who delivered the briefing, when he had finished, Fowler's mouth dropped open and he spluttered the words : "Crikey! They don't really do that, do they?''
Judging from the pic, he's come a long way since then!
Ah yes, you're right Adam.
Putting on my reading glasses, I can see it is Sir Cecil Dangleberry, the former Minister of State for Naturists. Lost his seat following an unfortunate incident in Amsterdam involving a traffic cone and an unemployed 18 year old Dutch 'actor'.
I'll email Parky his details...
Burton will score over 20 next season
Is Bagdad nice this time of year? I'm going to apply.
Phil Parkinson has declared that he will start four or five youngsters in the match against Norwich on Sunday. Solly, Mambo, Tuna, Clark and Arter will all be hoping to start alongside fellow Charlton academy graduates Shelvey, Elliot and Sam.
'following Charltons 3rd relegation in 4 years, beleaguered boss Phil Parkinson.....