I tried yesterday to get an additional one but was told it was old out - hoping it turns out to be decent as I wouldn't mind doing a few more this season.
Disappointed it has gone up a little in price but it's a nice place to have a meal and a pint and set you up before the game so all good
- The welcome was good. - Tables thoughtfully laid out. - The food was better than I expected it to be, clean plates all round. - The lounge offered a relaxing place to spend pre-match.
For a night game I travel straight from work so I eat out somewhere, be it in town, the o2, or elsewhere between work and the ground, probably paying £15-£20. Therefore £25 for the convenience of being fed at The Valley I'd regard as a fair price to pay.
I'd recommend to others on here who were maybe considering it this time but left it, to give it a try next time.
At £25 the club can count me as a customer who'll return for similar offerings for night matches.
Did this a few weeks back and it was good. Friendly staff decent food, sets you up nicely for the match. Note to piggies - you can only have one plate of it though, I tried :-) I did suggest on the survey thing afterwards that they offer a ticket in with the meal at a reduced rate, but it was pretty full up in there, so I reckon they probably don't need to do it. Shame, it was a shade overpriced, I felt, but it is food at the ground, nice setting, convenient, so it's the old you pays your money you take your choice thing.
Did this a few weeks back and it was good. Friendly staff decent food, sets you up nicely for the match. Note to piggies - you can only have one plate of it though, I tried :-) I did suggest on the survey thing afterwards that they offer a ticket in with the meal at a reduced rate, but it was pretty full up in there, so I reckon they probably don't need to do it. Shame, it was a shade overpriced, I felt, but it is food at the ground, nice setting, convenient, so it's the old you pays your money you take your choice thing.
Did this a few weeks back and it was good. Friendly staff decent food, sets you up nicely for the match. Note to piggies - you can only have one plate of it though, I tried :-) I did suggest on the survey thing afterwards that they offer a ticket in with the meal at a reduced rate, but it was pretty full up in there, so I reckon they probably don't need to do it. Shame, it was a shade overpriced, I felt, but it is food at the ground, nice setting, convenient, so it's the old you pays your money you take your choice thing.
Tbh the plates were a reasonable size and you got a reasonable helping. It was perfectly adequate but I had space for a little more, as the actress might have said to the bishop ;-)
Tbh the plates were a reasonable size and you got a reasonable helping. It was perfectly adequate but I had space for a little more, as the actress might have said to the bishop ;-)
Tbh the plates were a reasonable size and you got a reasonable helping. It was perfectly adequate but I had space for a little more, as the actress might have said to the bishop ;-)
Just received an email asking me to book my place at the next curry night. I replied with the following.
"Thanks for your email, I no longer recognise the club that I have supported for over 40 years and can’t see myself (or my children) returning whilst the club is being mis-managed under this regime.
The club no longer has any soul, and has no connection with real fans. Fans do not want curry nights, cheer leaders or sofa's. They don't want players are not good enough to play the level required, led by managers that are changed every 5 months.
Charlton fans are not fickle, we've experienced too much hardship over the years. All they want is a team managed by a manager that understands the culture of the English game and the fans, to be able to support a team that are competitive, honest and share a connection with the fans.
It's obvious that those in charge have no idea what this club is about, what makes the fans tick. We were once known as a club that was well managed on and off the field. Its embarrassing to find us in the situation we are currently in. (and I'm not referring to the league position).
If this was a normal business I'm sure there would be plans in place to stop the rot of this great club, but it seems that our CEO is either blinkered, arrogant or just plain stupid.
The CEO should have the backbone to stand up to the owner, telling him that his plan is not working, but it seems she's just a puppet and does as she's told. (surely that's not a role of a proper Chief Exec).
I hope I get to return one day (before club dies completely) and be proud to call myself a Charlton supporter. "
Just received an email asking me to book my place at the next curry night. I replied with the following.
"Thanks for your email, I no longer recognise the club that I have supported for over 40 years and can’t see myself (or my children) returning whilst the club is being mis-managed under this regime.
The club no longer has any soul, and has no connection with real fans. Fans do not want curry nights, cheer leaders or sofa's. They don't want players are not good enough to play the level required, led by managers that are changed every 5 months.
Charlton fans are not fickle, we've experienced too much hardship over the years. All they want is a team managed by a manager that understands the culture of the English game and the fans, to be able to support a team that are competitive, honest and share a connection with the fans.
It's obvious that those in charge have no idea what this club is about, what makes the fans tick. We were once known as a club that was well managed on and off the field. Its embarrassing to find us in the situation we are currently in. (and I'm not referring to the league position).
If this was a normal business I'm sure there would be plans in place to stop the rot of this great club, but it seems that our CEO is either blinkered, arrogant or just plain stupid.
The CEO should have the backbone to stand up to the owner, telling him that his plan is not working, but it seems she's just a puppet and does as she's told. (surely that's not a role of a proper Chief Exec).
I hope I get to return one day (before club dies completely) and be proud to call myself a Charlton supporter. "
Just received an email asking me to book my place at the next curry night. I replied with the following.
"Thanks for your email, I no longer recognise the club that I have supported for over 40 years and can’t see myself (or my children) returning whilst the club is being mis-managed under this regime.
The club no longer has any soul, and has no connection with real fans. Fans do not want curry nights, cheer leaders or sofa's. They don't want players are not good enough to play the level required, led by managers that are changed every 5 months.
Charlton fans are not fickle, we've experienced too much hardship over the years. All they want is a team managed by a manager that understands the culture of the English game and the fans, to be able to support a team that are competitive, honest and share a connection with the fans.
It's obvious that those in charge have no idea what this club is about, what makes the fans tick. We were once known as a club that was well managed on and off the field. Its embarrassing to find us in the situation we are currently in. (and I'm not referring to the league position).
If this was a normal business I'm sure there would be plans in place to stop the rot of this great club, but it seems that our CEO is either blinkered, arrogant or just plain stupid.
The CEO should have the backbone to stand up to the owner, telling him that his plan is not working, but it seems she's just a puppet and does as she's told. (surely that's not a role of a proper Chief Exec).
I hope I get to return one day (before club dies completely) and be proud to call myself a Charlton supporter. "
The thread above says that the curry nights were well received doesn't it.
Did you get pissed during the writing of the email as the 'writing' goes distinctly down hill.
Just received an email asking me to book my place at the next curry night. I replied with the following.
"Thanks for your email, I no longer recognise the club that I have supported for over 40 years and can’t see myself (or my children) returning whilst the club is being mis-managed under this regime.
The club no longer has any soul, and has no connection with real fans. Fans do not want curry nights, cheer leaders or sofa's. They don't want players are not good enough to play the level required, led by managers that are changed every 5 months.
Charlton fans are not fickle, we've experienced too much hardship over the years. All they want is a team managed by a manager that understands the culture of the English game and the fans, to be able to support a team that are competitive, honest and share a connection with the fans.
It's obvious that those in charge have no idea what this club is about, what makes the fans tick. We were once known as a club that was well managed on and off the field. Its embarrassing to find us in the situation we are currently in. (and I'm not referring to the league position).
If this was a normal business I'm sure there would be plans in place to stop the rot of this great club, but it seems that our CEO is either blinkered, arrogant or just plain stupid.
The CEO should have the backbone to stand up to the owner, telling him that his plan is not working, but it seems she's just a puppet and does as she's told. (surely that's not a role of a proper Chief Exec).
I hope I get to return one day (before club dies completely) and be proud to call myself a Charlton supporter. "
When Katrien handed out the agenda before the recent meeting with fans, I noticed AOB at the bottom of the agenda. I assumed this meant 'Any Other Business'. I now realise it meant 'Any Onion Bhajis'.
Hosted in the North Stand’s fans’ bar, the package is priced at £25 for season ticket holders and fans that have already purchased tickets for the game, or £35 for those that have yet to buy tickets.
The package includes: • Chicken curry, served with peppers and mushrooms in a medium coconut and cream curry sauce • Steamed rice, papadums, mango chutney and sambals • One complimentary beer, wine or soft drink (Fosters, house red or white, Coke, Diet Coke or lemonade) • Match ticket in the North Stand • A visit from a Charlton legend • Hostess to support your matchday experience • Matchday programme and teamsheet • Private table
a ticket in the north is about £22? a pint £4? a programme £4? so for just £5 you can also get
Chicken curry, served with peppers and mushrooms in a medium coconut and cream curry sauce • Steamed rice, papadums, mango chutney and sambals • A visit from a Charlton legend • Hostess to support your matchday experience • teamsheet • Private table
a ticket in the north is about £22? a pint £4? a programme £4? so for just £5 you can also get
Chicken curry, served with peppers and mushrooms in a medium coconut and cream curry sauce • Steamed rice, papadums, mango chutney and sambals • A visit from a Charlton legend • Hostess to support your matchday experience • teamsheet • Private table
not a bad offer to be fair.
The Charlton legend will probably be somebody who was on loan for a month. Graeme Murty or Marcel Seip.
I have been to one of these before and it was ok. But having read Roland's concerns about foreign owners wreaking havoc with their foreignness I cannot bring myself to eat anything that is not of good solid Belgian or English origin. So I'm afraid I'm out.
a ticket in the north is about £22? a pint £4? a programme £4? so for just £5 you can also get
Chicken curry, served with peppers and mushrooms in a medium coconut and cream curry sauce • Steamed rice, papadums, mango chutney and sambals • A visit from a Charlton legend • Hostess to support your matchday experience • teamsheet • Private table
not a bad offer to be fair.
The Charlton legend will probably be somebody who was on loan for a month. Graeme Murty or Marcel Seip.
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I'm told that Curry Night has managed to sell out, which is good news for the club.
Disappointed it has gone up a little in price but it's a nice place to have a meal and a pint and set you up before the game so all good
- Tables thoughtfully laid out.
- The food was better than I expected it to be, clean plates all round.
- The lounge offered a relaxing place to spend pre-match.
For a night game I travel straight from work so I eat out somewhere, be it in town, the o2, or elsewhere between work and the ground, probably paying £15-£20. Therefore £25 for the convenience of being fed at The Valley I'd regard as a fair price to pay.
I'd recommend to others on here who were maybe considering it this time but left it, to give it a try next time.
At £25 the club can count me as a customer who'll return for similar offerings for night matches.
The curry was delicous which included potatoes and salad. Came with a nice pint.
Would like to do it more often.
Glad you enjoyed it - still sounds bit steep to me.
Note to piggies - you can only have one plate of it though, I tried :-)
I did suggest on the survey thing afterwards that they offer a ticket in with the meal at a reduced rate, but it was pretty full up in there, so I reckon they probably don't need to do it.
Shame, it was a shade overpriced, I felt, but it is food at the ground, nice setting, convenient, so it's the old you pays your money you take your choice thing.
"Thanks for your email, I no longer recognise the club that I have supported for over 40 years and can’t see myself (or my children) returning whilst the club is being mis-managed under this regime.
The club no longer has any soul, and has no connection with real fans. Fans do not want curry nights, cheer leaders or sofa's.
They don't want players are not good enough to play the level required, led by managers that are changed every 5 months.
Charlton fans are not fickle, we've experienced too much hardship over the years.
All they want is a team managed by a manager that understands the culture of the English game and the fans, to be able to support a team that are competitive, honest and share a connection with the fans.
It's obvious that those in charge have no idea what this club is about, what makes the fans tick.
We were once known as a club that was well managed on and off the field. Its embarrassing to find us in the situation we are currently in. (and I'm not referring to the league position).
If this was a normal business I'm sure there would be plans in place to stop the rot of this great club, but it seems that our CEO is either blinkered, arrogant or just plain stupid.
The CEO should have the backbone to stand up to the owner, telling him that his plan is not working, but it seems she's just a puppet and does as she's told. (surely that's not a role of a proper Chief Exec).
I hope I get to return one day (before club dies completely) and be proud to call myself a Charlton supporter.
"
Did you get pissed during the writing of the email as the 'writing' goes distinctly down hill.
Hosted in the North Stand’s fans’ bar, the package is priced at £25 for season ticket holders and fans that have already purchased tickets for the game, or £35 for those that have yet to buy tickets.
The package includes:
• Chicken curry, served with peppers and mushrooms in a medium coconut and cream curry sauce
• Steamed rice, papadums, mango chutney and sambals
• One complimentary beer, wine or soft drink (Fosters, house red or white, Coke, Diet Coke or lemonade)
• Match ticket in the North Stand
• A visit from a Charlton legend
• Hostess to support your matchday experience
• Matchday programme and teamsheet
• Private table
a ticket in the north is about £22? a pint £4? a programme £4? so for just £5 you can also get
Chicken curry, served with peppers and mushrooms in a medium coconut and cream curry sauce
• Steamed rice, papadums, mango chutney and sambals
• A visit from a Charlton legend
• Hostess to support your matchday experience
• teamsheet
• Private table
not a bad offer to be fair.
But having read Roland's concerns about foreign owners wreaking havoc with their foreignness I cannot bring myself to eat anything that is not of good solid Belgian or English origin.
So I'm afraid I'm out.