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The Takeover Thread - Duchatelet Finally Sells (Jan 2020)
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Davo55 said:@Webby
I'm not arguing that Duchatelet should spend more. I'm arguing that, as an owner, he is abysmal and we could do so much better. He could be spending £millions and still be a totally crap owner. It's about a lot more than finances.4 -
Davo55 said:@Webby
I'm not arguing that Duchatelet should spend more. I'm arguing that, as an owner, he is abysmal and we could do so much better. He could be spending £millions and still be a totally crap owner. It's about a lot more than finances.3 -
stonemuse said:Webby said:Webby said:I have actually given up worrying about a takeover. Not sure any interested parties will be chucking millions about to push us up to the premiership anytime soon. Better the devil you know, Roland has been wearing huge loses and seemingly continuing to do so whilst agreeing a contract with the likes of Bowyer, Williams etc. Almost refreshing to have a club not throwing away money that they don't have in the hope of an unlikely/difficult promotion. At least with the current financial setup we are managing to secure the right type of players who want to prove themselves and is more about playing at the highest standard possible, rather than for who will pay the highest wages. I am hopeful that we can avoid relegation, have some great fixtures for the new season to attend in front of some decent crowds. So in a nutshell I am very excited about the upcoming seasons and hopeful we can secure some quality loan signings to make us competitive and give us a decent chance of winning, rather than a tonking. So I am trying my hardest to ignore the negativity and keeping that huge smile me and the family had on our faces back at Wembley in May
Let's not forget that we have:
- an owner who is totally disinterested in results and in the relationship with the fans
- no executive management at the club
- a part-time Belgian accountant overseeing matters
- undue confidence being placed in the views of Driesen
- the (as reported by Bowyer himself) lowest budget in the Championship
- an owner who totally screwed up the Aribo contractual situation so we lost him (as we did others before him) for a pittance
- other key players (notably Lyle Taylor) entering their last year of contract
As always, under Duchatelet we are always just one step away from chaos.
Yes, he keeps the club going but he stands to lose a great deal more by going into administration, so let's not afford Duchatelet too much credit for that.
The man has been and continues to be a disaster for our club.Webby said:I have actually given up worrying about a takeover. Not sure any interested parties will be chucking millions about to push us up to the premiership anytime soon. Better the devil you know, Roland has been wearing huge loses and seemingly continuing to do so whilst agreeing a contract with the likes of Bowyer, Williams etc. Almost refreshing to have a club not throwing away money that they don't have in the hope of an unlikely/difficult promotion. At least with the current financial setup we are managing to secure the right type of players who want to prove themselves and is more about playing at the highest standard possible, rather than for who will pay the highest wages. I am hopeful that we can avoid relegation, have some great fixtures for the new season to attend in front of some decent crowds. So in a nutshell I am very excited about the upcoming seasons and hopeful we can secure some quality loan signings to make us competitive and give us a decent chance of winning, rather than a tonking. So I am trying my hardest to ignore the negativity and keeping that huge smile me and the family had on our faces back at Wembley in May
Let's not forget that we have:
- an owner who is totally disinterested in results and in the relationship with the fans
- no executive management at the club
- a part-time Belgian accountant overseeing matters
- undue confidence being placed in the views of Driesen
- the (as reported by Bowyer himself) lowest budget in the Championship
- an owner who totally screwed up the Aribo contractual situation so we lost him (as we did others before him) for a pittance
- other key players (notably Lyle Taylor) entering their last year of contract
As always, under Duchatelet we are always just one step away from chaos.
Yes, he keeps the club going but he stands to lose a great deal more by going into administration, so let's not afford Duchatelet too much credit for that.
The man has been and continues to be a disaster for our club.6 -
It's nothing to do with how much money is spent it is everything to do with what the money is spent on. The cupid stunt has pissed it all up the wall.6
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DOUCHER said:DOUCHER said:StigThundercock said:DOUCHER said:Chizz said:There are some posters who know an awful lot about "bollox fed out to put us off the scent", so maybe that's a comment worth noting.
Not sure where the logical conclusion to this is but there are some who would have absolutely zero to say if they didn't chuck a load of over exaggerated nonsense into their posts but each to their own.
sorry cabbles, hadn't read your post before I posted this0 -
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To be honest I'd be surprised if George Lapslie isnt Manager in 21-years0
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Webby said:Davo55 said:@Webby
I'm not arguing that Duchatelet should spend more. I'm arguing that, as an owner, he is abysmal and we could do so much better. He could be spending £millions and still be a totally crap owner. It's about a lot more than finances.0 -
1919, our beloved Valley is dug out and opened with a 2-0 win against Summerstown.19
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happyvalley said:1919, our beloved Valley is dug out and opened with a 2-0 win against Summerstown.
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ForeverAddickted said:To be honest I'd be surprised if George Lapslie isnt Manager in 21-years
Can we have an 'Aged' photo of George too?1 -
Right said thread...0
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Why not...
2069: Legendary Charlton player and manager George Lapslie pulls on the shirt once again ahead of the 2019 League 1 play-off final anniversary game.
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Finally managed to get some inside info on the key players in the Aussie consortium
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Davo55 said:Webby said:I have actually given up worrying about a takeover. Not sure any interested parties will be chucking millions about to push us up to the premiership anytime soon. Better the devil you know, Roland has been wearing huge loses and seemingly continuing to do so whilst agreeing a contract with the likes of Bowyer, Williams etc. Almost refreshing to have a club not throwing away money that they don't have in the hope of an unlikely/difficult promotion. At least with the current financial setup we are managing to secure the right type of players who want to prove themselves and is more about playing at the highest standard possible, rather than for who will pay the highest wages. I am hopeful that we can avoid relegation, have some great fixtures for the new season to attend in front of some decent crowds. So in a nutshell I am very excited about the upcoming seasons and hopeful we can secure some quality loan signings to make us competitive and give us a decent chance of winning, rather than a tonking. So I am trying my hardest to ignore the negativity and keeping that huge smile me and the family had on our faces back at Wembley in May
Let's not forget that we have:
- an owner who is totally disinterested in results and in the relationship with the fans
- no executive management at the club
- a part-time Belgian accountant overseeing matters
- undue confidence being placed in the views of Driesen
- the (as reported by Bowyer himself) lowest budget in the Championship
- an owner who totally screwed up the Aribo contractual situation so we lost him (as we did others before him) for a pittance
- other key players (notably Lyle Taylor) entering their last year of contract
As always, under Duchatelet we are always just one step away from chaos.
Yes, he keeps the club going but he stands to lose a great deal more by going into administration, so let's not afford Duchatelet too much credit for that.
The man has been and continues to be a disaster for our club.
The daft old Scrote has done 75 million of his lovely Euros at CAFC and achieved nothing but contempt and ridicule.
FECK OFF SOON ROLLY!
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Longtimeaddicted said:Davo55 said:Webby said:I have actually given up worrying about a takeover. Not sure any interested parties will be chucking millions about to push us up to the premiership anytime soon. Better the devil you know, Roland has been wearing huge loses and seemingly continuing to do so whilst agreeing a contract with the likes of Bowyer, Williams etc. Almost refreshing to have a club not throwing away money that they don't have in the hope of an unlikely/difficult promotion. At least with the current financial setup we are managing to secure the right type of players who want to prove themselves and is more about playing at the highest standard possible, rather than for who will pay the highest wages. I am hopeful that we can avoid relegation, have some great fixtures for the new season to attend in front of some decent crowds. So in a nutshell I am very excited about the upcoming seasons and hopeful we can secure some quality loan signings to make us competitive and give us a decent chance of winning, rather than a tonking. So I am trying my hardest to ignore the negativity and keeping that huge smile me and the family had on our faces back at Wembley in May
Let's not forget that we have:
- an owner who is totally disinterested in results and in the relationship with the fans
- no executive management at the club
- a part-time Belgian accountant overseeing matters
- undue confidence being placed in the views of Driesen
- the (as reported by Bowyer himself) lowest budget in the Championship
- an owner who totally screwed up the Aribo contractual situation so we lost him (as we did others before him) for a pittance
- other key players (notably Lyle Taylor) entering their last year of contract
As always, under Duchatelet we are always just one step away from chaos.
Yes, he keeps the club going but he stands to lose a great deal more by going into administration, so let's not afford Duchatelet too much credit for that.
The man has been and continues to be a disaster for our club.
The daft old Scrote has done 75 million of his lovely Euros at CAFC and achieved nothing but contempt and ridicule.
FECK OFF SOON ROLLY!
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ElfsborgAddick said:_MrDick said:StigThundercock said:DOUCHER said:Chizz said:There are some posters who know an awful lot about "bollox fed out to put us off the scent", so maybe that's a comment worth noting.3
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AllHailTheHen said:Finally managed to get some inside info on the key players in the Aussie consortium0
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1StevieG said:blackpool72 said:Rumours even2
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Webby said:I have actually given up worrying about a takeover. Not sure any interested parties will be chucking millions about to push us up to the premiership anytime soon. Better the devil you know, Roland has been wearing huge loses and seemingly continuing to do so whilst agreeing a contract with the likes of Bowyer, Williams etc. Almost refreshing to have a club not throwing away money that they don't have in the hope of an unlikely/difficult promotion. At least with the current financial setup we are managing to secure the right type of players who want to prove themselves and is more about playing at the highest standard possible, rather than for who will pay the highest wages. I am hopeful that we can avoid relegation, have some great fixtures for the new season to attend in front of some decent crowds. So in a nutshell I am very excited about the upcoming seasons and hopeful we can secure some quality loan signings to make us competitive and give us a decent chance of winning, rather than a tonking. So I am trying my hardest to ignore the negativity and keeping that huge smile me and the family had on our faces back at Wembley in May0
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Webby said:Davo55 said:@Webby
I'm not arguing that Duchatelet should spend more. I'm arguing that, as an owner, he is abysmal and we could do so much better. He could be spending £millions and still be a totally crap owner. It's about a lot more than finances.
well said webby - a breath of fresh air0 -
Chizz said:Webby said:I have actually given up worrying about a takeover. Not sure any interested parties will be chucking millions about to push us up to the premiership anytime soon. Better the devil you know, Roland has been wearing huge loses and seemingly continuing to do so whilst agreeing a contract with the likes of Bowyer, Williams etc. Almost refreshing to have a club not throwing away money that they don't have in the hope of an unlikely/difficult promotion. At least with the current financial setup we are managing to secure the right type of players who want to prove themselves and is more about playing at the highest standard possible, rather than for who will pay the highest wages. I am hopeful that we can avoid relegation, have some great fixtures for the new season to attend in front of some decent crowds. So in a nutshell I am very excited about the upcoming seasons and hopeful we can secure some quality loan signings to make us competitive and give us a decent chance of winning, rather than a tonking. So I am trying my hardest to ignore the negativity and keeping that huge smile me and the family had on our faces back at Wembley in May
I have to take issue with a couple of things, however. You've said "at least with the current financial setup we are managing to secure the right type of players...". Everything positive that's happened on the pitch since Lee Bowyer was given the gig is DESPITE the current financial set up, and not BECAUSE of it. The owner is ruining our football club. Whether that's deliberate or accidental; whether it's terminal or merely in serious danger; whether it's past the point of no return or it can still be brought back from the brink: we don't yet know. But we can be certain that the longer the current owner retains control, the closer we are to complete oblivion. The club will not exist in future unless the current owner sells. He is part-way through a process that can only end with the full destruction of the club, unless he moves ownership on beforehand. So, I totally agree that it's great we have signed some useful players. But I can't agree that any credit should go to "the current financial setup", because that is precisely what is destroying the future of the club.
And I can't agree with the phrase "better the devil you know". We know the devil that owns the football club far better than we did when he calamitously bought the club. My opinion: the current owner's continued tenure is not better than the alternative, where the alternative is the current owner not owning the club. He's the cancer, the death sentence, the malignancy, the malevolence, the venomous, vindictive, tawdry Grim Reaper who is hastening the end of our club.
He. Has. To. Go.
Everything else falls into place after that.
I promise you the smile on the faces of your family and everyone else's will return, fuller, better and more often. And it will be more permanent when the ageing fool is no longer casting his obnoxious shadow over the club. When he and the infectious cadre of self-serving, dissembling hypocrites are gone, we can all smile the biggest smiles imaginable. Because then, and only then, we'll have our Charlton back.5 -
Fawaz looking at Bolton apparently1
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I’ve just scrolled through 23 pages just to read happy valleys daily tip bit. That’s all I’ve read.2
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stonemuse said:Webby said:Webby said:I have actually given up worrying about a takeover. Not sure any interested parties will be chucking millions about to push us up to the premiership anytime soon. Better the devil you know, Roland has been wearing huge loses and seemingly continuing to do so whilst agreeing a contract with the likes of Bowyer, Williams etc. Almost refreshing to have a club not throwing away money that they don't have in the hope of an unlikely/difficult promotion. At least with the current financial setup we are managing to secure the right type of players who want to prove themselves and is more about playing at the highest standard possible, rather than for who will pay the highest wages. I am hopeful that we can avoid relegation, have some great fixtures for the new season to attend in front of some decent crowds. So in a nutshell I am very excited about the upcoming seasons and hopeful we can secure some quality loan signings to make us competitive and give us a decent chance of winning, rather than a tonking. So I am trying my hardest to ignore the negativity and keeping that huge smile me and the family had on our faces back at Wembley in May
Let's not forget that we have:
- an owner who is totally disinterested in results and in the relationship with the fans
- no executive management at the club
- a part-time Belgian accountant overseeing matters
- undue confidence being placed in the views of Driesen
- the (as reported by Bowyer himself) lowest budget in the Championship
- an owner who totally screwed up the Aribo contractual situation so we lost him (as we did others before him) for a pittance
- other key players (notably Lyle Taylor) entering their last year of contract
As always, under Duchatelet we are always just one step away from chaos.
Yes, he keeps the club going but he stands to lose a great deal more by going into administration, so let's not afford Duchatelet too much credit for that.
The man has been and continues to be a disaster for our club.Webby said:I have actually given up worrying about a takeover. Not sure any interested parties will be chucking millions about to push us up to the premiership anytime soon. Better the devil you know, Roland has been wearing huge loses and seemingly continuing to do so whilst agreeing a contract with the likes of Bowyer, Williams etc. Almost refreshing to have a club not throwing away money that they don't have in the hope of an unlikely/difficult promotion. At least with the current financial setup we are managing to secure the right type of players who want to prove themselves and is more about playing at the highest standard possible, rather than for who will pay the highest wages. I am hopeful that we can avoid relegation, have some great fixtures for the new season to attend in front of some decent crowds. So in a nutshell I am very excited about the upcoming seasons and hopeful we can secure some quality loan signings to make us competitive and give us a decent chance of winning, rather than a tonking. So I am trying my hardest to ignore the negativity and keeping that huge smile me and the family had on our faces back at Wembley in May
Let's not forget that we have:
- an owner who is totally disinterested in results and in the relationship with the fans
- no executive management at the club
- a part-time Belgian accountant overseeing matters
- undue confidence being placed in the views of Driesen
- the (as reported by Bowyer himself) lowest budget in the Championship
- an owner who totally screwed up the Aribo contractual situation so we lost him (as we did others before him) for a pittance
- other key players (notably Lyle Taylor) entering their last year of contract
As always, under Duchatelet we are always just one step away from chaos.
Yes, he keeps the club going but he stands to lose a great deal more by going into administration, so let's not afford Duchatelet too much credit for that.
The man has been and continues to be a disaster for our club.1 -
ElfsborgAddick said:Davo55 said:Webby said:I have actually given up worrying about a takeover. Not sure any interested parties will be chucking millions about to push us up to the premiership anytime soon. Better the devil you know, Roland has been wearing huge loses and seemingly continuing to do so whilst agreeing a contract with the likes of Bowyer, Williams etc. Almost refreshing to have a club not throwing away money that they don't have in the hope of an unlikely/difficult promotion. At least with the current financial setup we are managing to secure the right type of players who want to prove themselves and is more about playing at the highest standard possible, rather than for who will pay the highest wages. I am hopeful that we can avoid relegation, have some great fixtures for the new season to attend in front of some decent crowds. So in a nutshell I am very excited about the upcoming seasons and hopeful we can secure some quality loan signings to make us competitive and give us a decent chance of winning, rather than a tonking. So I am trying my hardest to ignore the negativity and keeping that huge smile me and the family had on our faces back at Wembley in May
Let's not forget that we have:
- an owner who is totally disinterested in results and in the relationship with the fans
- no executive management at the club
- a part-time Belgian accountant overseeing matters
- undue confidence being placed in the views of Driesen
- the (as reported by Bowyer himself) lowest budget in the Championship
- an owner who totally screwed up the Aribo contractual situation so we lost him (as we did others before him) for a pittance
- other key players (notably Lyle Taylor) entering their last year of contract
As always, under Duchatelet we are always just one step away from chaos.
Yes, he keeps the club going but he stands to lose a great deal more by going into administration, so let's not afford Duchatelet too much credit for that.
The man has been and continues to be a disaster for our club.
Lot's of us ignored the warnings about RD (me included) because he wasn't 'the spivs' and anyone would be better than them, well he's not and here we are.....
Plenty of worse owners out there and imo the fact he can't afford to put us into admin is great security for us.5 -
Roland is an absolute shite owner end off.
Despite being a successful business man he is totally incompetent when it comes to running a football club.
Sooner he sells the better.6
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