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Steve Brown - Aug 2025 appointed Head of Youth Partnerships (p8)

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  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,376
    Henry Irving said:
    I'm told it’s about formalising his role as an advisor to the board and Gavin Carter in particular as Steve has the football background that GC doesn't

    The role is overseeing and developing relationships with youth academies, grassroots clubs and partner orgs (ie Mount Pleasant) .

    Browny will still do the media work, ex Players and Advisory Board.
    So that suggests it's more about the younger age groups in the academy, aside from any partnerships with other clubs such as Mount Pleasant? Doesn't sound like it's related to coaching or a loan manager role.
  • lancashire lad
    lancashire lad Posts: 15,626
    Many years ago the club ran an initiative where, for a fee, a fan could nominate their favourite player then meet the player in one of the lounges and receive a signed photo of the player. I chose Steve Brown, he seemed surprised that a fan would nominate him, he was very pleasant, signed his photo which I still have.
  • redlanered
    redlanered Posts: 2,195
    This board finds roles for.much-respected former players, rather than (for example) the owner's son
  • CAFCBill
    CAFCBill Posts: 398
    redlanered said:
    This board finds roles for.much-respected former players, rather than (for example) the owner's son
    Still makes me cringe that Sandgaard tried to justify employing his son as head of recruitment by saying he once had trials at QPR (I think it was them). It's the sort of lies you hear from people when playing in a 5-a-side league. 
  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 11,051
    Sorry are we all forgetting his hard shot? We all know that qualifies you to work at a football club
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,846
    CAFCBill said:
    redlanered said:
    This board finds roles for.much-respected former players, rather than (for example) the owner's son
    Still makes me cringe that Sandgaard tried to justify employing his son as head of recruitment by saying he once had trials at QPR (I think it was them). It's the sort of lies you hear from people when playing in a 5-a-side league. 

    I had trials for Charlton - I left early though as they wouldn't stop laughing. 
    Thank f*ck for rugby.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,225
    Scoham said:
    Henry Irving said:
    I'm told it’s about formalising his role as an advisor to the board and Gavin Carter in particular as Steve has the football background that GC doesn't

    The role is overseeing and developing relationships with youth academies, grassroots clubs and partner orgs (ie Mount Pleasant) .

    Browny will still do the media work, ex Players and Advisory Board.
    So that suggests it's more about the younger age groups in the academy, aside from any partnerships with other clubs such as Mount Pleasant? Doesn't sound like it's related to coaching or a loan manager role.
    Not as it was explained to me.
  • Valiantphil
    Valiantphil Posts: 6,410
    Good news. 
    Everything is moving in the right direction 
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,008
    Whatever his role is I'm pleased he's on board in an official capacity.
  • JohnnyH2
    JohnnyH2 Posts: 5,342
    edited August 6
    CAFCBill said:
    redlanered said:
    This board finds roles for.much-respected former players, rather than (for example) the owner's son
    Still makes me cringe that Sandgaard tried to justify employing his son as head of recruitment by saying he once had trials at QPR (I think it was them). It's the sort of lies you hear from people when playing in a 5-a-side league. 

    Made me cringe even more how so many on here defended the appointment of son Martin at the time
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  • Rob7Lee
    Rob7Lee Posts: 9,595
    Great news, he won’t let us down.
  • DOUCHER
    DOUCHER Posts: 7,900
    Whatever his role is, it’s a good move - talks a lot of sense and knows what it is to be an apprentice at Charlton - the more good Charlton people in the building, the better  
  • IdleHans
    IdleHans Posts: 10,968
    DOUCHER said:
    Whatever his role is, it’s a good move - talks a lot of sense and knows what it is to be an apprentice at Charlton - the more good Charlton people in the building, the better  

    Joking aside, love Brownie, and fully agree with your post
  • Addictedoldgit
    Addictedoldgit Posts: 1,826
    As others have said.
    He never let us down on the pitch.
    A good character, a real asset to have on the staff on our journey to improve.
  • CaptainRobbo
    CaptainRobbo Posts: 610
    edited August 6
     
    Wasn't it a very hard shot?
    Makes a lot of difference 
  • The Red Robin
    The Red Robin Posts: 26,127
    Not quite sure what the purpose of the role is but good on him and glad we have Charlton people involved all through the club. Same for Gavin Carter, he’s not one of the money men but obviously has an understanding of Charlton Athletic and the people that matter trust and listen to him. 
  • The Red Robin
    The Red Robin Posts: 26,127
    Raith_C_Chattonell said:
    I still remember his contribution in the play off final as reported in the Guardian.

    Charlton were now committing players forward with abandon. Sensing the kill, Sunderland broke with Steve Brown the only covering defender. Brown suddenly turned into Bobby Moore. An all-or-nothing tackle and a moment of vision released Jones, who fired a missile across the six-yard box. In one movement Mendonca somehow killed it, swivelled and planted a volley past Pérez. Delirium? Yes.
    Now I’m going to have to watch that Super Clive hat-trick. Again. 
  • Radostanradical
    Radostanradical Posts: 844
    bobmunro said:
    CAFCBill said:
    redlanered said:
    This board finds roles for.much-respected former players, rather than (for example) the owner's son
    Still makes me cringe that Sandgaard tried to justify employing his son as head of recruitment by saying he once had trials at QPR (I think it was them). It's the sort of lies you hear from people when playing in a 5-a-side league. 

    I had trials for Charlton - I left early though as they wouldn't stop laughing. 
    Thank f*ck for rugby.
    I had a trial in Charlton, well Woolwich technically.

    Was very glad they didnt want me and released me at the end of the trial.
  • CaptainRobbo
    CaptainRobbo Posts: 610
    edited August 7
    Radostanradical said:
    bobmunro said:
    CAFCBill said:
    redlanered said:
    This board finds roles for.much-respected former players, rather than (for example) the owner's son
    Still makes me cringe that Sandgaard tried to justify employing his son as head of recruitment by saying he once had trials at QPR (I think it was them). It's the sort of lies you hear from people when playing in a 5-a-side league. 

    I had trials for Charlton - I left early though as they wouldn't stop laughing. 
    Thank f*ck for rugby.
    I had a trial in Charlton, well Woolwich technically.

    Was very glad they didnt want me and released me at the end of the trial.
    Something similar happened to me in Bexleyheath, not sure about the strength of their team at the time.
    And I got fined more than 2 weeks wages.
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  • TelMc32
    TelMc32 Posts: 9,055
    Radostanradical said:
    bobmunro said:
    CAFCBill said:
    redlanered said:
    This board finds roles for.much-respected former players, rather than (for example) the owner's son
    Still makes me cringe that Sandgaard tried to justify employing his son as head of recruitment by saying he once had trials at QPR (I think it was them). It's the sort of lies you hear from people when playing in a 5-a-side league. 

    I had trials for Charlton - I left early though as they wouldn't stop laughing. 
    Thank f*ck for rugby.
    I had a trial in Charlton, well Woolwich technically.

    Was very glad they didnt want me and released me at the end of the trial.

    Could have been turning left if they did want you @Radostanradical


  • Athletico Charlton
    Athletico Charlton Posts: 14,275
    edited August 7
    We know he has great football knowledge
    We know he is a good person
    We know he has Charlton at heart
    We know he is a grafter
    What a great appointment.
    Charlton are at their best with people like Steve Brown on the payroll


  • Valleysarr
    Valleysarr Posts: 1,098
    Great news !
    Remember when he was sent off and all the merchandise booklets descended down from the Covered End !
  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,607
    Valleysarr said:
    Great news !
    Remember when he was sent off and all the merchandise booklets descended down from the Covered End !
    Apart from mine……..it had a particularly nice photo of my fav player in it.
    I have apologised to him personally since & I did burn the photo when the player turned into Judas 😜🤣🤣
  • Raith_C_Chattonell
    Raith_C_Chattonell Posts: 5,680
    It's mind blowing to consider the amount of employees involved in running this club.

    (According to AI) A recent LinkedIn post by Ed Warrick in May 2025 stated that around 200 people work full-time for both Charlton Athletic Football Club and Charlton Athletic Women's Football Club, with another 150 working directly part-time. 

    Quite a commitment by the owners. 
  • Valley11
    Valley11 Posts: 11,986
    Love that interview with Brownie on the Charlton TV preview, talking about his new role. Such an honest, decent bloke. Great from the club. 

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