CHARLTON'S South London derby against Millwall on Saturday will be used to promote an anti-violence message.
The game will be dedicated to the memories of Rob Knox and Jimmy Mizen, two young supporters of the two clubs who were murdered in street violence incidents during 2008.
KRBS and CYC Logistics, the sponsors of Charlton and Millwall respectively, will remove their brands from the front of both teams’ shirts for the fixture, and their logos will be replaced by a powerful, one-off special edition Street Violence Ruins Lives logo.
Before the match, the parents of the two murdered youngsters - Sally and Colin Knox, and Barry and Margaret Mizen - will be introduced to fans, wearing the shirts with the names of their late sons on their backs.
For the full story and all the latest Charlton news, see Friday's South London Press.
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And the two sponsors for giving up the shirt space on such a high profile game. I know their absence will be remarked upon and get them more mentions as above but still well done.
Would make decent raffle/auction prizes.
Jimmy Seed Stand. You've been a fan for 29 years and it's been called that for nearly all of that time.
For one of their own fans? yes, even Millwall fans will do that.
I just hope no one got the Mizzen's tickets for the game in the home areas otherwise they will lose their season tickets : - )
What year was the JSS built, I cant even remember now, was it 80 or 81?
I might be a bit out with that, very vivid memories..was only about 8 or 9
Don't worry, even board members get it wrong but "if you know your history..." and all that.
How would you feel if the West stand was renamed the Lennie Lawrence stand but no one bothered to use the name?
Typical of you WSS, trying to start an argument for no reason ; - )
History v Sponsorship. I know you are a marketer but even you know the difference.
As the majority of those in the Jimmy Seed have to be Millwall season ticket holders to gain a ticket, I'm assuming they will be more likely to show respect than some of the more flighty supporters who couldn't get a ticket.
The Spanners problem fans tend to be the ones that only come out for the 'big' games.
If as predicted, their nutters turn up without tickets, it could be a bit dicey outside but once inside the Valley I'm hoping it won't be too different from any other derby game. In other words, loud fans and the players going at 100mph.
Yeay bloody trouble maker
Well done to CAFC and MFC for agreeing on doing it.
Report him to Admin
I know my history and I call it the South Stand!!!
Back to the main point. It is a great idea as the Knox's are Charlton and the Mizens Millwall. I'd like a bet that BOTH sets of supporters give it the respect it deserves.
North - Lennie Lawrence
West - Alan Curbishley
East - Derek Hales
what about the quadrants or is that going a bit OTT
Not after living people or at least those still in the game.
And what about Sam Bartram?
Once all the stands are taken what do you do to honour Parky once the takeover goes through and he leads us back to the premiership and then on to sustained european glory ?
No, someone was campaigning for that but it never happened partly because people at the club felt it could be sponsored.
How about The Tahar El Khalej Quadrant?
What sort of message might that be Choice?
Excellent gesture by both clubs and sponsors. Hopefully the occasion can wear the sentiment with the respect it deserves.
Whilst the immediate Mizen family are Millwall, I'm aware that there are also Charlton in their extended family - as is the case for many from South East London. I hope all fans on the day will show this the absolute respect it deserves.