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Lyle Taylor - August 2025 signed for Chelmsford City (p295)
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So long Lyle, thanks for the memories... and what the might have been. Good luck with your next move.
Chris Solly, once again thanks for your service. Just leave you lads with this thought.
When you get what you want in your struggle for self
And the world makes you king for a day
Just go to the mirror and look at yourself
And see what that man has to say.
You may fool the whole world down the pathway of years
And get pats on the back as you pass
But your final reward will be heartache and tears
If you’ve cheated the man in the glass.
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Probably shouldn’t have told him as this may be a Taylor drama and he may change his mind??!mortimersdribble70 said:So,in march 2018 I took my 7 year old son to Peterborough away. We lost 4-1 with the likes of Magennis and zyro up front. Why do you support Charlton dad? They are Rubbish. What could I say,he was right. We need a striker who can score goals dad. Somehow,Bowyer got us into the playoffs but due to lack of firepower we lost to Shrewsbury. Then came the summer, and we signed Lyle Taylor from Wimbledon and I must admit I'd never really heard of him. But after the first few games,we knew we had a striker on our hands and there started my sons love of Charlton. He knew that when we now played,we had a striker who would put the ball in the net more often than not. He's now nine and a pretty good footballer himself,so he knows a good player when he sees one. He was so happy this morning when I told him that the championship would be restarting soon. But he will be absolutely gutted when I tell him that his first true Hero at Charlton is refusing to play the remainder of the season. It will be just like having Magennis and zyro back up front and that lack of firepower will in my opinion send us down. So Lyle... if you are reading this,make one little boy and and thousands of other addicks happy by playing out the season and becoming a true Charlton hero by firing us to safety.0 -
Yes, Defer wages not take a temporary cut.ForeverAddickted said:Is it worth reminding everyone of this with people saying that Solly / Taylor shouldnt be paid?
https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/charlton-in-talks-to-defer-wages-to-save-club-money-during-lockdown/
They still expect full payment.1 -
There are 3 weeks til game time. Lot can happen until then. I still back him to end up playing for us. Ultimately we had 9 games of 90 minute football before that he was going to play in, that's still the same so the risk hasn't really changed.0
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Davies - couldn’t give a monkeys
Solly - silly decision on his part
Taylor - I get it financially from his point of view but that’s it, he shouldn’t be under any illusion that he will be well regarded when returning to the Valley. His decision shows no regard to his manager, team mates or fans - if I were a pro footballer I’d have liked to have ended a hero / legend to at least one club I’d played for - very unlikely he will be now9 -
Absolutely fucking speechless.ElfsborgAddick said:On a final months notice at work, I think most people would have their eyes on other things and their committment may not be what it was previously.Good luck in the rest of your career Mr Taylor.
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When you're struggling to keep your head above water.
Lyle Taylor is now the man that puts his foot on top of your head.3 -
I wouldn't have a problem if he would of said I won't be playing beyond my contract, I would of been a little pissed off yes.
But he is adored by us fans, he knows how much of a player he is and how big he is for us. So today has really upset me and I've lost all my respect for Taylor.
The survival of Charlton Athletic in the championship could be a matter of life and death and we need Taylor more than ever.
So for him to shove his two fingers up and say FU hits deep.
Also if he ain't playing don't let him mix in15 -
Well you aren’t are you - because you’ve said something.mid_life_crisis said:
Absolutely fucking speechless.ElfsborgAddick said:On a final months notice at work, I think most people would have their eyes on other things and their committment may not be what it was previously.Good luck in the rest of your career Mr Taylor.5 -
I'd like to hear from Taylor before judging too much, careers are short and he'd be crazy not to move on in the summer. If for that deal to happen he has to refuse to play for us - e.g. at the request of the club he's signing for, or because he'll lose the offer if he gets injured - then his hands are tied, really.
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Sewer rat? Really?golfaddick said:He wasnt that bothered about getting injured playing for Monserat was he ? He picked up his wages for 4 months when he was out then.
Sewer rat.1 -
I wonder if Taylor will turn out in the end? Bowyer’s words on him feel like an arm round the shoulder to sway him to pull his boots on one last time.0
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I would imagine he’s taking a calculated hit on his last month’s wages here as well. I don’t know the specifics, but I would guess he can only be fined X amount/week’s wages and he’s only got June’s left to be paid to him. That to him is probably worth not playing so as to not get injured now he’s going to be a free agent come July and he expects a big move.bobmunro said:Chris_from_Sidcup said:
Football works in its own world though.mattinfinland said:By his contract doesn't he actually have to play untill the 30th of June?
Other wise that's a violation of his contract no?
My point is regardless how he feels, 3 games could be huge for us if he plays.
Good opportunity for MB if he don't though
In normal life if you refuse to work or (for example) have a row with your manager, you'd likely be fired. In football you just sit at home and pick up your wage.That's the perception - it isn't true.Taylor will clearly be in breach of contract and clauses exist for such eventualities.
In the long term I can’t see this doing his character too much damage in the wider game as good forwards are at a premium and we’ve seen so many other players in the game do other unprofessional things and get offered deal after deal. It’s just the way it is to quote Bruce Hornsby
Lyle is intelligent and has weighed the pros and cons of this up in his mind and the bitter aftertaste of leaving us without playing on versus protecting his next move is a price he thinks worth paying imo
In terms of his time here, I thank him. He gave 110% every time he put the shirt on. I wish he was staying, but I am disappointed he’s not seeing out the contract on the playing field until the end of June given the exceptional circumstances. That’s life. I’ll get behind Hemed and Bonne for the remaining games5 -
I think all chances of that happening are gone with the way that Charlton fans have spoken to or about Taylor today.Valley11 said:I wonder if Taylor will turn out in the end? Bowyer’s words on him feel like an arm round the shoulder to sway him to pull his boots on one last time.2 -
His reasoning for not playing stinks of sewage after he's collected 3 months worth of salary whilst injured and another 2 months through lockdown and now he is refusing to play 2 to 3 games to see out his contract.ricky_otto said:
Sewer rat? Really?golfaddick said:He wasnt that bothered about getting injured playing for Monserat was he ? He picked up his wages for 4 months when he was out then.
Sewer rat.
He is screwing team mates, manager, coaches & fans.
It's completely inexcusable and the anger has to be understood even if not entirely agreed with.22 -
Can’t be bothered to read all this but yeah own goal for me....
You’d think one of the fucktard owners would bung him some more dosh/insurance just to play as surely relegation will affect the whole pound that the pricks have spent on us....2 -
ricky_otto said:
Well you aren’t are you - because you’ve said something.mid_life_crisis said:
Absolutely fucking speechless.ElfsborgAddick said:On a final months notice at work, I think most people would have their eyes on other things and their committment may not be what it was previously.Good luck in the rest of your career Mr Taylor.
Always loved you Dicky.
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You fucking plead with him if you want to pal.RolandsOut said:
I think all chances of that happening are gone with the way that Charlton fans have spoken to or about Taylor today.Valley11 said:I wonder if Taylor will turn out in the end? Bowyer’s words on him feel like an arm round the shoulder to sway him to pull his boots on one last time.0 -
addick1956 said:
No they don't. Sarr isn't, others aren't. Stop making excuses for the inexcusable.ElfsborgAddick said:On a final months notice at work, I think most people would have their eyes on other things and their committment may not be what it was previously.Good luck in the rest of your career Mr Taylor.
Plus he has let down his team mates.
Football stinks now so I am not sure I will bother after this lockdown. There are other things to do, I have found. I suspect others have too. So there will be high unemployment for a lot of them and less clubs.I was not making excuses.As you say, football stinks.0 -
Just sums up football these days, a team sport played by selfish individuals.0
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ricky_otto said:
Sewer rat? Really?golfaddick said:He wasnt that bothered about getting injured playing for Monserat was he ? He picked up his wages for 4 months when he was out then.
Sewer rat.Being a Financial Advisor you would have thought Mr Happy would appreciate footballers needing to look after their future.I certainly would not go to @golfaddick for advice.1 -
I really thought Taylor was the type
to run through brick walls and be the utmost professional at all times. Just last week his interview where he called out Southall added to my level of respect for the man.And then he does this. He has his reasons, but I am genuinely so disappointed in him that as a professional footballer still under contract, and knowing what the club/fans/teammates are going through, that he could abandon them in their time of need. If it’s because he is chasing a pay day then good luck, because you can sit in your mansion having just lost 20,000 people’s love and admiration.11 -
As an aside, I don't think football should be played in these times.
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But will they love him? With the exception of Charlton (and possibly wimbledon) Taylor was an OK player and did not generate this type of loyalty. We have a generation of kids at the valley due our recent 'success' that idolize him and he is breaking their hearts by not seeing this through. I am not going to start calling him some of the names bandied around here and facebook today, but my 9 year old son cried when I told him we won't see him play for Charlton again as it stands today. At least give us a chance to say a proper goodbye..SELR_addicks said:It does sound like Bowyer has come out to put pressure on him to play.
I can't imagine Taylor would really care though what fans thought of him. He's set for life and walking into a new club where the fans will love him there instead.1 -
He wouldn’t have refused to play in mid March under normal circumstances so why now,it’s no different. Disappointed with Solly too, Club captain, testimonial year etc.........9
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Lest we forget this is the same player who thought nothing of flying halfway across the world to play for one of the worst international teams and returned injured.
In this Covid-led environment what sort of contract does a 30-year old striker honestly think he will get and will future employers look positively at his decision?
If the club had any leadership they ought to be suing him for all of the wages they've paid him since January and the transfer fee foregone when they had a chance to sell him but chose not to on the basis he'd be available for the remainder of the season.
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99% of us would do exactly the same as Lyle's doing, were we in the same situation. It’s a profession after all.Still gutted though.9
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hard facts are that all the fan love in the world in 10 years time isn't gonna be paying his mortgage or bills .... but turning his back on us in our hour of need to get that contract might ....
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A very poor way for Solly to end his career with us. Realistically he wouldn't have had to play much, and it's very disappointing that players with far weaker connections to the club are prepared to return and he isn'tdajavouslagan said:He wouldn’t have refused to play in mid March under normal circumstances so why now,it’s no different. Disappointed with Solly too, Club captain, testimonial year etc.........
I don't blame Davis so much. Life for a short term loan player can't be much fun away from home, especially in the current situation and he may not want to be away from his family. Indeed I'm REALLY impressed with Hemed coming back from Israel as he had a very good excuse for not returning.4
