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Clive Mendonca - in a bit of a fix??

Redmidland
Redmidland Posts: 44,700
edited March 2010 in General Charlton
Hi this is the first time I've started a discussion so forgive me if this has already been done or previously discussed. I was looking at another forum and noticed someone had posted some comments (yesterday) about the current plight of Clive Mendonca. I'm not sure of the source or how accurate but just wanted to let Lifers know.
Part of what the poster wrote I have replicated below for you to read-:

"Apparently, he's now skint and jobless, and was last seen doing some sort of body double work for a football advert...

Obviously we don't know the circumstances behind his fall (which incidently mirrors ours as a club) but surely if it's true something could be done??

We gave him a testimonial didn't we vs. NEC Nijmegan I think?

Surely the club could give Clive a role in the 'Legends' style events?

Failing this either a bucket collection ( where we collect money for him... not buckets )"

End of quote.

Anyone know what exactly has happened, I looked on ebay and he is selling some of his CAFC memorabilila, including his winners medal from the Play-off final.
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  • charltonkeston
    charltonkeston Posts: 7,384
    Was hea bit too keen on betting a while back?
  • carly burn
    carly burn Posts: 19,508
    Cheltenham probably finished him off.
  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,980
    [cite]Posted By: carly burn[/cite]Charlton probably finished him off.

    It's nearly finished all of us off .......
  • agim
    agim Posts: 1,135
    I heard a story similar to this about Steve Jones. Remember the forward who scored in the 3-3 at Anfield in our first season in the prem. Selling all his gear on ebay etc.
  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,980
    edited March 2010
    Edited - Wrong thread. Duh!
  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,366
    Very sorry also to have to report that Clive is now almost completely bald.
  • jimmymelrose
    jimmymelrose Posts: 9,781
    Steve Jones definitely sold his winners medal on e-bay. I even contacted him and he e-mailed me back.

    Very sad if Clive has to do this.
  • jimmymelrose
    jimmymelrose Posts: 9,781
    edited March 2010
    [cite]Posted By: Redmidland[/cite] I looked on ebay and he is selling some of his CAFC memorabilila, including his winners medal from the Play-off final.

    I can't find it.

    But if this can get over 3 grand then imagine what Clive's medal could fetch

    Wimbledon Division 4 Champions medal
  • Redmidland
    Redmidland Posts: 44,700
    [cite]Posted By: jimmymelrose[/cite]
    [cite]Posted By: Redmidland[/cite]I looked on ebay and he is selling some of his CAFC memorabilila, including his winners medal from the Play-off final.

    I can't find it.

    But if this can get over 3 grand then imagine what Clive's medal could fetch

    Wimbledon Division 4 Champions medal

    I have attached the link, medal, boots and shirt will be going on ebay soon apparently

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CLIVE-MENDONCA-signed-CHARLTON-ATHLETIC-play-off-photo_W0QQitemZ250587694779QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_DVD_Film_TV_Autographs_CV?hash=item3a5830c6bb#ht_500wt_987
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,327
    I made the board aware of this sale a few weeks ago and I know that the club have spoken to Clive recently.

    Hopefully the medals, boots etc will end up at the valley.

    Bromley Addicks have offered a £500 contribution to make it possible.

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  • Swisdom
    Swisdom Posts: 14,977
    Did he not turn down a coaching role in some capacity?

    Shame though that a real legend is n this state - hope t all turns it for the best
  • cafcdan18
    cafcdan18 Posts: 3,664
    Real shame if this is the case, Clive could certainly teach our strikers a thing or two.

    As for Steve Jones, did he not set up a football memorabilia shop which failed?
  • pilchard
    pilchard Posts: 3,763
    If anyone could impart some knowledge to our "strikers" it's Sir Clive.
  • Valiantphil
    Valiantphil Posts: 6,415
    Sorry if i'm missing something, but

    This is just a link to a few photos that CM has signed recently.

    I can find no mention of boots/medals etc - or any credible news item that he is short of cash.

    Any meaningful info / links greatly appreciated

    ESPECIALLY AS APRIL FOOLS DAY IS JUST A FEW DAYS AWAY !!!!!!!
  • paulsturgess
    paulsturgess Posts: 3,881
    yeh this seems a bit iffy to me - but if its true give the geezer a new deal with us he'd still be head and shoulders above them lot masquerading as our centre forwards at the minute
  • pilchard
    pilchard Posts: 3,763
    [cite]Posted By: paulsturgess[/cite]yeh this seems a bit iffy to me - but if its true give the geezer a new deal with us he'd still be head and shoulders above them lot masquerading as our centre forwards at the minute

    agreed!
  • tom_k
    tom_k Posts: 1,207
    I would love to see him in a Charlton shirt again. Shame he got injured and didn't last like Kevin Philips.
  • AshTray
    AshTray Posts: 1,036
    If you were ebaying (new verb), wouldn't you be on a site like this pushing your stuff and getting some help?

    All bullshit I reckon.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,327
    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CLIVE-MENDONCA-signed-CHARLTON-ATHLETIC-play-off-photo_W0QQitemZ250587694779QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_DVD_Film_TV_Autographs_CV?hash=item3a5830c6bb

    If you read down on the above it states:

    "COMING SOON CLIVES MATCH BALL, BOOTS & WINNERS MEDAL!! KEEP WATCHING............!!"

    I can't comment on Clive's financial state or if he is in work etc. All I know is that Steve Jones is selling some signed posters (see above) and has said that boots, match ball etc will be coming up for sale soon.

    The Club are also aware and have spoken to Clive since this appeared on Ebay.

    Ash Tray, if you check the user list there is a new user called "mendonca memorabilia"
  • Redmidland
    Redmidland Posts: 44,700
    [cite]Posted By: Henry Irving[/cite]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CLIVE-MENDONCA-signed-CHARLTON-ATHLETIC-play-off-photo_W0QQitemZ250587694779QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_DVD_Film_TV_Autographs_CV?hash=item3a5830c6bb

    If you read down on the above it states:

    "COMING SOON CLIVES MATCH BALL, BOOTS & WINNERS MEDAL!! KEEP WATCHING............!!"

    I can't comment on Clive's financial state or if he is in work etc. All I know is that Steve Jones is selling some signed posters (see above) and has said that boots, match ball etc will be coming up for sale soon.

    The Club are also aware and have spoken to Clive since this appeared on Ebay.

    Ash Tray, if you check the user list there is a new user called "mendonca memorabilia"

    Thanks for your help Henry, I didnt know how to put the link up properly!

    As Henry says if you read futher down the ebay page its says that boots etc will be coming up soon.

    I'm glad to hear that the club are aware and lets hope they/we can help.

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  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,429
    Can we not buy them? .....................as in the "Royal" we !!
    I couldn't afford to buy them myself, but maybe a good old fashioned CharltonLife whip round. ; )
  • C.Walsh'sLoveChild
    C.Walsh'sLoveChild Posts: 3,336
    I will volunteer to make my flat the charlton life museum. We all chip in and buy them and I display them in my flat????
    Sounds like a great plan to me
  • YTS
    YTS Posts: 93
    I notice the other week that one of my locals in Dag'nam was holding a football night with Billy Bonds and Alvin Martin as guests. It's organised by S3 Promtions, see link below:

    http://www.s3promotions.co.uk/bonds_martin.html

    The boozer is pretty rough and ready and a wee bit BNP orientated apparently! Nice. Imagine the event would be quite good value if you're a Hammer though.
  • YTS
    YTS Posts: 93
    S3 Promtions is Steve Jones btw!
  • BlackForestReds
    BlackForestReds Posts: 17,952
    [cite]Posted By: Swisdom[/cite]Did he not turn down a coaching role in some capacity?

    Yes, but he wanted to go back up north, or rather his wife did.
  • LouisMend
    LouisMend Posts: 5,463
    [cite]Posted By: BlackForestReds[/cite]
    [cite]Posted By: Swisdom[/cite]Did he not turn down a coaching role in some capacity?

    Yes, but he wanted to go back up north, or rather his wife did.

    Is he married to Iain Dowie?
  • queensland_addick
    queensland_addick Posts: 7,554
    And coming soon an evening with Curbs & Super Clive.That should be a good !
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,327
    [cite]Posted By: T.C.E[/cite]Can we not buy them? .....................as in the "Royal" we !!
    I couldn't afford to buy them myself, but maybe a good old fashioned CharltonLife whip round. ; )

    As I said above Bromley Addicks have offered, if required, £500 to help buy some of the items but I'm hoping that the board can come up with something.

    If we had a price then it would be worth looking at a collection but medals can fence many £1,000s depending on the market so might be beyond just a CL whip round and that is only if Admin think it's an appropriate idea.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,327
    [cite]Posted By: queensland_addick[/cite]And coming soon an evening with Curbs & Super Clive.That should be a good !

    couldn't see this?

    Where and when?
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,327
    [cite]Posted By: C.Walsh'sLoveChild[/cite]I will volunteer to make my flat the charlton life museum. We all chip in and buy them and I display them in my flat????
    Sounds like a great plan to me

    That is very kind of you : - )

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