The abuse Grant got in the match at Huddersfield was pretty unpleasant really, it went way beyond the "pantomime booing" ex players sometimes get. He was perfectly entitled to cock an ear to the Charlton fans after scoring.
The stick Bielik got when we played Derby was rather unnecessary too
Grant got pelters, but I dont remember Bielek getting stick at all
The abuse Grant got in the match at Huddersfield was pretty unpleasant really, it went way beyond the "pantomime booing" ex players sometimes get. He was perfectly entitled to cock an ear to the Charlton fans after scoring.
The stick Bielik got when we played Derby was rather unnecessary too
Grant got pelters, but I dont remember Bielek getting stick at all
Agreed. I remember him being clapped when his name was called out
The abuse Grant got in the match at Huddersfield was pretty unpleasant really, it went way beyond the "pantomime booing" ex players sometimes get. He was perfectly entitled to cock an ear to the Charlton fans after scoring.
The stick Bielik got when we played Derby was rather unnecessary too
Grant got pelters, but I dont remember Bielek getting stick at all
Agreed. I remember him being clapped when his name was called out
He got a bit of stick at the away game, but that's natural when he goes through one of our players with his studs up and gets sent off
The abuse Grant got in the match at Huddersfield was pretty unpleasant really, it went way beyond the "pantomime booing" ex players sometimes get. He was perfectly entitled to cock an ear to the Charlton fans after scoring.
The stick Bielik got when we played Derby was rather unnecessary too
Grant got pelters, but I dont remember Bielek getting stick at all
Agreed. I remember him being clapped when his name was called out
He got a bit of stick at the away game, but that's natural when he goes through one of our players with his studs up and gets sent off
Nothing like the abuse Grant got, but the booing during the game (before the sending off) was undeserved for a loan player who gave his all and helped get us promoted.
I wonder when we will hear where Taylor is going to? If he already had a deal before, wouldn't it be announced by now? Or won't it be until after the end of the season if he can't play again this season?
The two Danny's, Mills and Murphy would also make my Room 101.
i'll also add Hasselwank and John Barnes to Room 101
Barnes? Not for me. Granted he didn't do much but was a free and at the very end of his career. Also in Curbs' book I'm sure he spoke positively of him and his attitude.
well if that's true then fine but all i remember was being excited as a kid that John Barnes ex-England international was going to play for us. then i saw him. real let down. then again as you say his best was in the late 80s and early 90s and we got him in 1999.
I though Barnes did well for us not mobile but still class on the ball enjoyed seeing him in our red shirt, Certainly no negatives for me.
His performance away at West Ham in the 1-0 win was a midfield masterclass. He didn’t really get up and down the pitch, but he dictated the play and his range of passing was top notch. He was worth signing for that game alone.
Its such a shame the way it ended, as his record for us was fantastic. I am truly gutted about how it all panned out, his stunning goal and assist tally for us tarnished with his shitshow attitude at the end
I though Barnes did well for us not mobile but still class on the ball enjoyed seeing him in our red shirt, Certainly no negatives for me.
His performance away at West Ham in the 1-0 win was a midfield masterclass. He didn’t really get up and down the pitch, but he dictated the play and his range of passing was top notch. He was worth signing for that game alone.
Put yourself in his shoes. He was head and shoulders above most in our squad. RD offered him a new contract, not sure how much but say 10k a week. New arab owner comes in and offers 5k. CEO tells lies and calls him out. Then a host of clubs come calling offering him more money than he's ever seen in his life. What would you do? He always gave his all for us, you can't ask for more than that...
Put yourself in his shoes. He was head and shoulders above most in our squad. RD offered him a new contract, not sure how much but say 10k a week. New arab owner comes in and offers 5k. CEO tells lies and calls him out. Then a host of clubs come calling offering him more money than he's ever seen in his life. What would you do? He always gave his all for us, you can't ask for more than that...
I can. He could have given his all in the last three games of his contract.
I agree with Red Henry would have liked Lyle to complete the season but understand why not and you cant just write off all he has done for us in the last two seasons
Put yourself in his shoes. He was head and shoulders above most in our squad. RD offered him a new contract, not sure how much but say 10k a week. New arab owner comes in and offers 5k. CEO tells lies and calls him out. Then a host of clubs come calling offering him more money than he's ever seen in his life. What would you do? He always gave his all for us, you can't ask for more than that...
I can. He could have given his all in the last three games of his contract.
And then play the last 6 games of the season, score the goals that keep us up and leave a hero
Put yourself in his shoes. He was head and shoulders above most in our squad. RD offered him a new contract, not sure how much but say 10k a week. New arab owner comes in and offers 5k. CEO tells lies and calls him out. Then a host of clubs come calling offering him more money than he's ever seen in his life. What would you do? He always gave his all for us, you can't ask for more than that...
can't argue with any of that......however I'd honour the contract I did sign
Put yourself in his shoes. He was head and shoulders above most in our squad. RD offered him a new contract, not sure how much but say 10k a week. New arab owner comes in and offers 5k. CEO tells lies and calls him out. Then a host of clubs come calling offering him more money than he's ever seen in his life. What would you do? He always gave his all for us, you can't ask for more than that...
I don't think anyone begrudges him deciding to leave. The manner in which he has done so, along with Solly, is utterly disgraceful though.
Neither should be welcome back at The Valley and that is down to them, not our owners.
Put yourself in his shoes. He was head and shoulders above most in our squad. RD offered him a new contract, not sure how much but say 10k a week. New arab owner comes in and offers 5k. CEO tells lies and calls him out. Then a host of clubs come calling offering him more money than he's ever seen in his life. What would you do? He always gave his all for us, you can't ask for more than that...
can't argue with any of that......however I'd honour the contract I did sign
Agree with redhenry but unfortunately for Lyle Taylor the footballing word has changed and don't think there be so many clubs that can afford his wage demands now I also believe if he had agreed to finish the season with us his value would have gone up and he would have been ready for next season
Put yourself in his shoes. He was head and shoulders above most in our squad. RD offered him a new contract, not sure how much but say 10k a week. New arab owner comes in and offers 5k. CEO tells lies and calls him out. Then a host of clubs come calling offering him more money than he's ever seen in his life. What would you do? He always gave his all for us, you can't ask for more than that...
I would play out the rest of my initial contract, so 3 more games and leave with my head held high and the respect of the fans
Put yourself in his shoes. He was head and shoulders above most in our squad. RD offered him a new contract, not sure how much but say 10k a week. New arab owner comes in and offers 5k. CEO tells lies and calls him out. Then a host of clubs come calling offering him more money than he's ever seen in his life. What would you do? He always gave his all for us, you can't ask for more than that...
I would play out the rest of my initial contract, so 3 more games and leave with my head held high and the respect of the fans
He's still have received stick, just less I guess.
Never understand 'fans' giving stick to players who have done really well for us and then move on up the football food chain. That's just how football works. If they gave their all for us in a red shirt, that's good enough for me.
Besides, if you look at it selfishly; what is the point in motivating an ex-player to play out of his skin against us by giving him stick? We all know how well players can play against former clubs when they feel they have been wronged in some way by them. Giving stick to KAG was out of order as well as a stupid thing to do as it motivated him considerably. So why do it - unless you are as thick as pig shit that is!
The main point here is the fact that he wouldn't see out his contract due to fear of being injured before his big money move. But getting injured can happen at any time and using that as an excuse to not play again is very poor form
Well according to his twatter he is still a professional footballer with CAFC !!!
I thought it was the move of a lifetime he had lined up? Instead he has joined Crewe Alexandra. Proper Charlton though, going to the Railwaymen. Gone back up in my estimation.
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Grant got pelters, but I dont remember Bielek getting stick at all
Neither should be welcome back at The Valley and that is down to them, not our owners.
Besides, if you look at it selfishly; what is the point in motivating an ex-player to play out of his skin against us by giving him stick? We all know how well players can play against former clubs when they feel they have been wronged in some way by them. Giving stick to KAG was out of order as well as a stupid thing to do as it motivated him considerably. So why do it - unless you are as thick as pig shit that is!