Old Charlton fans

PCCHARLTON · July 2015

Seems the majority of Charlton fans nowadays are old 50/60+ and was wondering if anyone on here is younger than 30? Wondering as no one on here seems to be interested in the ultras scene at all after I started the Champions/Europa League thread. Seems like England has successfully killed a whole genararion of fans age 16-25 seems everyone that age supports a PL team and thinks only the Italians and Turkish have ultras when both countries have lost most of their fan culture. Anyone on here visit games abroad for example? Sad to see that most fans in stadium are families and the elderly. Most other countries for example have an ultras stand where young guys go every weekend to socialise and support the team whereas in England we have kids standing behind Sky Sports deadline day reporters. Desperately need a change and think safe standing is the start. Agree/Disgree?

PCCHARLTON · July 2015

And before you start ultras and hooligans are different and having ultras doesn't mean 'returning to the dark ages' at all. Means going to the game and supporting the team while having a good time travelling/drinking /meeting new people just as an oranganised group which makes things easier. whole game in England is commercial and based on marketing, money and brainwashing if you understand, same reason England national team is so poor yet English people think we are an important footballing nation when our national team is average at best and so if the PL. Seems football in England is completely dead and is seen as a TV show by the new generation

Redskin · July 2015

There's only one person on here under the age of 30 and that's, as the name suggests, Greenie Junior.Inbox him; ultras are right up his street.I'd steer clear on the subject of tattoos though.

Oakster · July 2015

Redskin said:
There's only one person on here under the age of 30 and that's, as the name suggests, Greenie Junior.Inbox him; ultras are right up his street.I'd steer clear on the subject of tattoos though.

@Riscardo is 27 - not sure he's an ultra though!

Bedsaddick · July 2015

Looks like we have our ultra obsessed friend back.

RedRooster · July 2015

I am under 30. Lol charlton fans are old! I guess we are an ageing population then!!

I no what you mean about the ultras seen etc but I have seen the palace ultras and most of them are in their 70s. It's like dads army down there..

But I am all up for anything that creates an atmosphere

cafc999 · July 2015

I think one of the problems is price. When I started going to football back in the mid 80's an u16 ticket was about £1.50. I know we are quite reasonable on ticket prices but what about prem clubs?

RedPanda · July 2015

I've written up games from Brazil, Peru, Italy and erm USA for this site and they've all gone down well.

There is a respect for the ultra scene on here and there is the odd picture or post but we're Charlton fans. You'll get more appreciation if you post something unique and noteworthy (eg Legia v UEFA, Zaragoza I think and their Simpsons protest) than your bog standard flare and scarves photos

Stu_of_Kunming · July 2015

I'm 29, if that help at all.

Henry Irving · July 2015

So you admit you did start that thread under a different name, got banned then rejoined as PCCHARLTON.

Man_About_Town · July 2015

Sounds like you need to start an Ultra clan for England? 'Ultras' have been around for many, many years, but have now rebranded.......I'm sure many of the CAFC followers on here were going to games with similar outlook to Ultras.

redlanered · July 2015

OLD? OLD????!!!! 57 is the new 27 thank you very much. You should try one of our spiced-up half-time Bovrils in the Upper West if you want to know what living on the edge is like...

Halix · July 2015

Is ultra another name for stroppy teenage tosser? Our ultra 'friend' really doesnt like the atmos at our footballing retirement home, and feels so SAD to see the families and elderly cluttering up his view. Perhaps he should foxtrot oscar to the Palace playground with his like minded chums, or to his beloved Italy and Turkey, and leave us to our love of this club which obviously doesn't square with his own views.

Is it me or does the idea of an area where young guys go every weekend to socialise, seem a bit YMCA? Perhaps we should invite him to sit on the sofa, and we could all then provide him with some direct feedback, if our old infirm limbs can throw our Werthers, false teeth and Thermos' that far.

se9addick · July 2015

Not this guy again...

foxjam · July 2015

I'm 21, and I often bring friends/relatives my age. There are some of us out there

Addickted · July 2015

Have you never heard of the Charlton TF mob?

bolloxbolder · July 2015

Or the Charlton B.A.G.S

ShootersHillGuru · July 2015

I'm 59 but depending on mood can feel or act anything from 12 - 89.

Halix · July 2015

redlanered said:
OLD? OLD????!!!! 57 is the new 27 thank you very much. You should try one of our spiced-up half-time Bovrils in the Upper West if you want to know what living on the edge is like...

I think our flare waving friend would think 27 was too old as well! And he would want his Bovril cold, fizzy, and made by RedBull.

Addick Addict · July 2015

I'm thinking of bringing my 22 year old Thai bride along as I do feel somewhat guilty for being almost 56.

I haven't actually found a Thai bride yet (or for that matter told my current Mrs that these are my intentions) but, hey, anything for a good cause.

Bournemouth Addick · July 2015

I think @LenGlover is under 30 but I'm basing this mostly on him pinching his mum's best bedsheets for his banner.

Stig · July 2015

I wouldn't say Charlton fans are old, but apparently this years Junior Reds Christmas Party is going to be sponsored by Exit of Zurich.

Addickted · July 2015

Most people on here who used to have a beer at half time, now have a nap.

Covered End · July 2015

Greenie Junior & his pals, started Red Division, a couple of seasons ago.

All they got, was a load of grief, from Charlton and The Old Bill, so they gave up.

I'm all for getting our fans, to give us more passionate backing.

I can't believe how passionless the majority are.

However, the Palace Ultras are an annoying, embarrassing, joke and I wouldn't want us to be emulating those twats.

thai malaysia addick · July 2015

ShootersHillGuru said:
I'm 59 but depending on mood can feel or act anything from 12 - 89.

I'm 61 but can act anything from 82 to 89

Chrispy51 · July 2015

Covered End said:
Greenie Junior & his pals, started Red Division, a couple of seasons ago.

All they got, was a load of grief, from Charlton and The Old Bill, so they gave up.

I'm all for getting our fans, to give us more passionate backing.

I can't believe how passionless the majority are.

However, the Palace Ultras are an annoying, embarrassing, joke and I wouldn't want us to be emulating those twats.

They do make a good atmosphere though. If they were a team from outside of London they would be talked about as a passionate support base that make our fans embarrassing...

se9addick · July 2015

Chrispy51 said:

Covered End said:
Greenie Junior & his pals, started Red Division, a couple of seasons ago.

All they got, was a load of grief, from Charlton and The Old Bill, so they gave up.

I'm all for getting our fans, to give us more passionate backing.

I can't believe how passionless the majority are.

However, the Palace Ultras are an annoying, embarrassing, joke and I wouldn't want us to be emulating those twats.

They do make a good atmosphere though. If they were a team from outside of London they would be talked about as a passionate support base that make our fans embarrassing...

"If" ?