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Tracey Leaburn (p21 Farewell column in the programme, p22 thanks from Tracey for cards etc)

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  • Gribbo
    Gribbo Posts: 8,484
    aliwibble said:
     I'm pretty sure I'm not dyslexic, but trying to keep track of which Treacy or Tracey we're talking about at any given point is starting to make my head hurt.
    I used to be dyslexic but I'm ko now
  • RedRobin
    RedRobin Posts: 1,377
    I hear that Brian Cole has also 'left his role' (or been replaced) .. are we getting TOOOO 'professional' ?
    Yeah Big Dave is now on the mic full time, he confirmed this to me on X. Sad to see Brian go, he’s a great guy and I enjoyed his banter during the cross bar challenge. 
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,436
    I was a tad disappointed that no one from the SMT/other back room staff or NJ was in the official goodbye Tracey video.

    No conspiracy from me just a missed opportunity to show us as a united, caring club. I’m sure Charlton are like this in the background, but it could’ve been a chance to show the fans how well Tracey is thought of by everyone at the club, not just the players.

    Just because the club has been well run recently doesn’t exempt them from any criticism, however minor this is.

    I’m going to miss Tracey, a true Charlton legend. I wish her all the best in the future. See you in the stands Trace!
    Likely there were more than one and the players wanted their own one due to the relationship to Tracey . Bet she's had contact from lots of ex-players too
  • CaptainRobbo
    CaptainRobbo Posts: 602
    I was a tad disappointed that no one from the SMT/other back room staff or NJ was in the official goodbye Tracey video.

    No conspiracy from me just a missed opportunity to show us as a united, caring club. I’m sure Charlton are like this in the background, but it could’ve been a chance to show the fans how well Tracey is thought of by everyone at the club, not just the players.

    Just because the club has been well run recently doesn’t exempt them from any criticism, however minor this is.

    I’m going to miss Tracey, a true Charlton legend. I wish her all the best in the future. See you in the stands Trace!
    Likely there were more than one and the players wanted their own one due to the relationship to Tracey . Bet she's had contact from lots of ex-players too
    And ex Range Rover drivers 
  • Swisdom
    Swisdom Posts: 14,976
    So just to be clear.

     @raytreacy69 said the reason why Abbott and Leaburn leaving was Jones.

    @Bailey said someone in the know had refuted this. @SoundAsa£ asked where on CL  that rumour was refuted. Seemingly no one can find it. I certainly have never seen it and I  believe there would have been a lot of discussion about it. 

    @KBslittlesis said (I think) that she'd spoken to Tracey who was in bits about leaving. I read that to mean she was unhappy about her departure. 

    So until someone can direct @SoundAsa£ and myself to the post refuting Jones's involvement, I  will go with the version of a long respected lifer.
    Nothing to do with Jones
  • Swisdom
    Swisdom Posts: 14,976
    Sad fact is it’s happened and she has now left.  We have to move on and let her move on and we need to let Miles concentrate on his football
  • DOUCHER
    DOUCHER Posts: 7,896
    RedRobin said:
    I hear that Brian Cole has also 'left his role' (or been replaced) .. are we getting TOOOO 'professional' ?
    Yeah Big Dave is now on the mic full time, he confirmed this to me on X. Sad to see Brian go, he’s a great guy and I enjoyed his banter during the cross bar challenge. 
    Agreed - wonder why he left but lets not start all that - i have no idea btw -  hope he is well  
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,840
    I hope Brian is well too. He also deserves a proper thank you.
  • gringo
    gringo Posts: 575


    Paid a visit there on the weekend of the Wrexham game.
    hope you didn't have any problems getting away?!
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,345
    RedRobin said:
    I hear that Brian Cole has also 'left his role' (or been replaced) .. are we getting TOOOO 'professional' ?
    Yeah Big Dave is now on the mic full time, he confirmed this to me on X. Sad to see Brian go, he’s a great guy and I enjoyed his banter during the cross bar challenge. 
    sorry to butt in on Tracey's page .. when you say 'Big Dave', is that Norm's good buddy ?
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  • blackpool72
    blackpool72 Posts: 23,667
    RedRobin said:
    I hear that Brian Cole has also 'left his role' (or been replaced) .. are we getting TOOOO 'professional' ?
    Yeah Big Dave is now on the mic full time, he confirmed this to me on X. Sad to see Brian go, he’s a great guy and I enjoyed his banter during the cross bar challenge. 
    sorry to butt in on Tracey's page .. when you say 'Big Dave', is that Norm's good buddy ?
    No.
    Different guy
  • AddicksAddict
    AddicksAddict Posts: 15,780
    Peacock63 said:
    BalladMan said:
    She was by the tunnel and was coaxing the team to do the tunnel jump.  Would have loved to see a proper goodbye to her (but did not hear one on the day). Maybe she is still around for Leicester game? 
    The players did a presentation for her yesterday , but no Nathan , Rodwell which i think is appalling.  Wish Tracey Leaburn all the best , Charlton Legend 
    I think you’ve negated your own point there.

  • AddicksAddict
    AddicksAddict Posts: 15,780
    Peacock63 said:
    Shame , Nathan and Rodwell and co , weren't there . And yes I know she was there for the players . But 10 years service by a Lady that clearly loved her job and Charlton ,you would have thought they would have been there out of respect 
    Have you checked for reds under your bed lately?
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,345
    RedRobin said:
    I hear that Brian Cole has also 'left his role' (or been replaced) .. are we getting TOOOO 'professional' ?
    Yeah Big Dave is now on the mic full time, he confirmed this to me on X. Sad to see Brian go, he’s a great guy and I enjoyed his banter during the cross bar challenge. 
    sorry to butt in on Tracey's page .. when you say 'Big Dave', is that Norm's good buddy ?
    No.
    Different guy
    thanks
  • AddicksAddict
    AddicksAddict Posts: 15,780
    Peacock63 said:
    Peacock63 said:
    Peacock63 said:
    BalladMan said:
    She was by the tunnel and was coaxing the team to do the tunnel jump.  Would have loved to see a proper goodbye to her (but did not hear one on the day). Maybe she is still around for Leicester game? 
    The players did a presentation for her yesterday , but no Nathan , Rodwell which i think is appalling.  Wish Tracey Leaburn all the best , Charlton Legend 
    Get a grip, she will be truly missed but come on now. Just because NJ, Rodwell et al didnt say goodbye on a camera doesnt mean they havent spoke to her.

    Not to downplay what tracey has done at all and she has done so much but the club has to move on and im sure it will survive, just like it would if anyone else were to leave.

    Id also go as far to suggest its disrespectful to tracey to continue peddling unsubstantiated rumours, as its leads to people to discuss tittle tattle instead of talking about how great of a servant to the club she has been. From all evidence we can just see tracey has resigned for her own personal reasons, unless she actually says something to the contrary its best left at that and we celebrate an amazing ten years.

    What rumours am I peddling? Charlton love promoting their videos. From a clubs point of view i would have expected atleast Rodwell to do a presentation.  For all the Amazing work Tracey has done for Charlton over the years . It's my point of view . If there's any Rumours going round I'm unaware of them . Just think Tracey deserved more . A great lady well respected by players and supporters 

    The presentation put out was the players showing their appreciation for Tracey. There appeared to be no other staff present. I'd be absolutely gobsmacked if there wasn't another presentation involving the rest of the staff. Not everything has to be shared with us.
    But as said, Charlton like there videos which is great for us supporters , and as Tracey is extremely popular with Supporters if they had they would have video it and released it . It what a family/ community club would do , which is what makes Charlton a Great club
    Unless they didn’t want to video it. Jesus, you are totally unbelievable. 
  • AddicksAddict
    AddicksAddict Posts: 15,780
    bobmunro said:
    swordfish said:
    She's stood up to some loathsome characters at the club during her tenure without feeling the need to walk, and she's given her explanation, which should be accepted.

    What those speculating that the truth hasn't come out are saying implies they don't believe her explanation. That's disrespectful to her without supporting evidence, not heresay, to the contrary. She deserves better IMO

    I wish her well in her next venture. 
    I've not seen her explanation on why she's leaving, could you provide a link. 

    Reflecting on her departure, Leaburn said: "It has been an incredibly difficult decision to leave the club, but after 10 years, I feel the time is right for a new challenge." 




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  • RedRobin
    RedRobin Posts: 1,377
    RedRobin said:
    I hear that Brian Cole has also 'left his role' (or been replaced) .. are we getting TOOOO 'professional' ?
    Yeah Big Dave is now on the mic full time, he confirmed this to me on X. Sad to see Brian go, he’s a great guy and I enjoyed his banter during the cross bar challenge. 
    sorry to butt in on Tracey's page .. when you say 'Big Dave', is that Norm's good buddy ?
    Sorry Big Dave Lockwood! 
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,215
    Full page on Brian Cole stepping down in Saturday's programme.

    Also a full page from a Tracey something, she's something to do with player care, or was as she's leaving.

    And two pages about curing medieval diseases.  Who writes this stuff?
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,840
    Full page on Brian Cole stepping down in Saturday's programme.

    Also a full page from a Tracey something, she's something to do with player care, or was as she's leaving.

    And two pages about curing medieval diseases.  Who writes this stuff?
    Is that something Will Abbott also achieved?
  • Crusty54
    Crusty54 Posts: 3,230
    I was a tad disappointed that no one from the SMT/other back room staff or NJ was in the official goodbye Tracey video.

    No conspiracy from me just a missed opportunity to show us as a united, caring club. I’m sure Charlton are like this in the background, but it could’ve been a chance to show the fans how well Tracey is thought of by everyone at the club, not just the players.

    Just because the club has been well run recently doesn’t exempt them from any criticism, however minor this is.

    I’m going to miss Tracey, a true Charlton legend. I wish her all the best in the future. See you in the stands Trace!
    It was a player's presentation. Is that too hard to understand? BTW she was head of player care so the right thing for them to do.
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  • I thought it showed a bit of gumption - not to mention sincerity - for the players to take the lead, rather than await a management directive.
  • gringo
    gringo Posts: 575
    People often organise leaving do's and have a whip round for work colleagues without management/ board involvement don't they?
  • I thought it showed a bit of gumption - not to mention sincerity - for the players to take the lead, rather than await a management directive.
    I mean technically the players were her department of work, so it's not exactly unusual for a department to do something independently of the wider company if someone leaves.
  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 11,015
    I thought it showed a bit of gumption - not to mention sincerity - for the players to take the lead, rather than await a management directive.
    I mean technically the players were her department of work, so it's not exactly unusual for a department to do something independently of the wider company if someone leaves.
    Completely agree but bet she's usually the one organising it!
  • Elthamaddick
    Elthamaddick Posts: 15,808
    blimey the conspiracy theories on this thread are peak CL
  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 11,015
    Tracey to be presented on the pitch before KO

    https://x.com/CAFCofficial/status/1959182907416756279
  • CaptainRobbo
    CaptainRobbo Posts: 602
    fenaddick said:
    Tracey to be presented on the pitch before KO

    https://x.com/CAFCofficial/status/1959182907416756279
    Maybe this will finish all the conspiracy theories?
    I doubt it.
  • CaptainRobbo
    CaptainRobbo Posts: 602
    fenaddick said:
    Tracey to be presented on the pitch before KO

    https://x.com/CAFCofficial/status/1959182907416756279
    Will Nathan Jones be involved in a presentation???
  • fenaddick
    fenaddick Posts: 11,015
    fenaddick said:
    Tracey to be presented on the pitch before KO

    https://x.com/CAFCofficial/status/1959182907416756279
    Will Nathan Jones be involved in a presentation???
    Going to guess he'll be busy in the changing room, just to head off any conspiracies 
  • IdleHans
    IdleHans Posts: 10,957
    She'll be announced as Wrexham's new £2.5m signing next week