It sucks, but from his side you probably would do the same at his age and his one chance of a big contract in his career. There probably will be a lot of injuries in this stretch of more games after a slightly shortened pre-season too so it's an above average risk
Shame for everyone that he’s gonna leave on a sour note. Can’t blame him personally as I’m pretty sure we’d all do the same. It’s just a shame the way it’s planned out.
seems like he’s gonna get a prem move and good luck to him - without him we wouldn’t be where we are now that’s for sure
Great interview by lyle on the podcast. He’s a smart man. I’m disappointed as a Charlton fan he doesn’t want to play for us again, but also understanding of his stance that he doesn’t want to jeopardise his career when his next move will set him and his family up. What with the state of our club, he obviously feels he won’t get that same contract that other clubs will offer. Can’t knock him for that. The blame for all of this lies with the owners, of lack of.
If you are not going to play that’s fine but don’t expect us to pay your wages in the meantime. Breach of contract. Now Fcuk off. Btw thanks for the memories. You were, largely, great. Good luck to you. That said, much as it pains me to admit it I completely understand Taylor’s position and in the circumstances I’d feel/do the same, especially given the basket case that club currently is. I suspect Lee has outed him deliberately.
Signed a pre contract with another club and they have told him not to play for us, bad attitude from Taylor, still maintain that he dragged the injury out longer than needed.
Great interview by lyle on the podcast. He’s a smart man. I’m disappointed as a Charlton fan he doesn’t want to play for us again, but also understanding of his stance that he doesn’t want to jeopardise his career when his next move will set him and his family up. What with the state of our club, he obviously feels he won’t get that same contract that other clubs will offer. Can’t knock him for that. The blame for all of this lies with the owners, of lack of.
Correct about the owners, current and previous. Any sensible owner would have tied down their main asset a long time ago on a decent contract.
Lee Bowyer getting it out in the public to put pressure on Lyle?
I can understand him not wanting to risk injury and Lyle is a big reason we are in the Championship just feels a bit of a kick in the teeth he gets injured away not representing Charlton we pay his wages while out injured (as we should) but he wont risk a few more games.
This. If players are worried about the virus then I've got no issue with them sitting out, but to sit out through fear of injury is a bit of a slap in the face.
I agree. If the season had carried on as usual would he have sat out April/May?
I know the contract issue is much more immediate this season because of the delay but there is no confirmed date he could sign with a new club anyway.
I'm not surprised at all by Taylor's actions. I won't say what I think of him. Ok Solly as well, but let's be honest he's not going to play a crucial role.
In one of Lyles recent interviews he did outing Southall he kept talking about the Brentford move not happening and 3 or 4 times stressed he was professional kept doing his job did not sulk. Well Lyle do the same again.
And to add to that , I feel does genuinely love the club and if he was offered with us what he could get elsewhere it would be a no brainer.
After hearing the recent interviews with him and the fact that he wanted away in August 2019, I’m surprised when people say “he loves the club” or “he’s proper Charlton” because it is not the impression I get at all. He strikes me as a cleverer than average, very career driven footballer but he’ll never step foot in the Valley again once he leaves in June or July. He doesn’t even like football so can’t be that fussed on Charlton. I’m not knocking the guy at all (I actually find it refreshing to hear a player being so honest) as he has always given 100% for us and played a massive part in our success last season but “proper Charlton?” No chance. That’s for the likes of Steve Brown, Steve Gritt, Chris Solly etc etc....
Lee Bowyer getting it out in the public to put pressure on Lyle?
I can understand him not wanting to risk injury and Lyle is a big reason we are in the Championship just feels a bit of a kick in the teeth he gets injured away not representing Charlton we pay his wages while out injured (as we should) but he wont risk a few more games.
This. If players are worried about the virus then I've got no issue with them sitting out, but to sit out through fear of injury is a bit of a slap in the face.
I agree. If the season had carried on as usual would he have sat out April/May?
I know the contract issue is much more immediate this season because of the delay but there is no confirmed date he could sign with a new club anyway.
I get your point but sitting out in April when the new season resumes in August is far different from sitting out July when the new season might resume 3 weeks after the current one ends.
Signed a pre contract with another club and they have told him not to play for us, bad attitude from Taylor, still maintain that he dragged the injury out longer than needed.
I thought he was only allowed to sign a pre-contract with an overseas club before his Charlton deal expires?
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Has questioned if the club are capable of doing that though
Acknowledges that Taylor is 30 compared to Murphy being 20 when he went from Crewe to Liverpool
Yet says that playing with the fear of injury is not a good place to be in
Refusing to work ? Don't pay him then.
seems like he’s gonna get a prem move and good luck to him - without him we wouldn’t be where we are now that’s for sure
Won't get half the abuse that Taylor will.
Solly isn't as important to the playing team as Taylor
When he came through there were rumours of a move to West Ham which didnt happen
He stuck around when Meire tried to palm him off to Gillingham and after we got relegated from the Championship when others jumped ship
His injuries have meant he's stuck around a lot longer than he would have done but no way is he in the same breath as Taylor!!
Any sensible owner would have tied down their main asset a long time ago on a decent contract.
I won't say what I think of him.
Ok Solly as well, but let's be honest he's not going to play a crucial role.
If Taylor is going to get abuse, then will the same people also be abusing Solly? I doubt it.
Same issue where if a star player wants away fans will call him scum and a traitor, but if it's a shit player no one cares.
Edit - which he may have done of course...