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Charlton Legends You've Chatted To

Prompted by @Dave2l on the never seen Star Wars thread.  By 'chatted' I mean a little more than saying hello, congratulating them on a performance or asking for an autograph/selfie - or shouting 'do some work you lazy muppet' if Rhys Williams is your idea of a legend.

Not many for me: Chris Powell, Colin Powell, Derek Hales, Keith Peacock, Matt Holland, Derek Ufton, 
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  • smudge7946
    smudge7946 Posts: 4,131
    In terms of terrace legends, Seb Lewis and Oxford.
  • RedChaser
    RedChaser Posts: 19,886
    Off the top of my head, Derek Ufton, Eddie Firmani, Mike Bailey, Theo Foley, Killer, Colin Powell, Keith Peacock, Dennis Booth, Ray Tumbridge, Curbs, Chris Powell, Bob Bolder, Colin Walsh, Mark Penfold, Scott Parker, Chris Solly, Jacko, Clive Mendonca, Mark Kinsella, Yann Kermorgant, Cedric Evina, Scott Wagstaff, Danny Hiollands, Lawrie Wilson, Ben Amos, Josh Maginnis, Nabby Sarr and Dillon Phillips.
  • paulie8290
    paulie8290 Posts: 23,344
    Keith Peacock-a few times he is everywhere haha


    Chris Solly, Chris Powell, Scott Wagstaff-Sollys Q&A

    Joe Gomez, Yoni Buyens, Tony Watt, Guy Luzon, JBG-14/15 Sponsors Dinner

    Luke Young Jon Fortune-Under 21 game at Sparrows Lane

    Rob Lee, Paul Mortimer and Carl Leaburn- upbeats walk
  • Pringle
    Pringle Posts: 464
    Alan Pardew 
  • RedChaser
    RedChaser Posts: 19,886
    edited September 2019
    Pringle said:
    Alan Pardew 
    Image result for Alan Pardew dance gif

     What? Not Martin Pringle!  :open_mouth:
  • soapy_jones
    soapy_jones Posts: 21,355
    RedChaser said:
    Pringle said:
    Alan Pardew 
    Image result for Alan Pardew dance gif

     What? Not Martin Pringle!  :open_mouth:
    Never gets old.  What a c@#$!
  • CHG
    CHG Posts: 4,529
    Eddie Youds. O’Neils Blackheath. 
  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,421
    Just Bob Bolder for me, while on the bike ride to Amsterdam. He wanted to know why our JJ was named after Jonatan Johansson, but a lovely man.
    Seen several on the Upbeats walk, but they steer clear of me and I get the legend that is @DaveMehmet for company. ;)
  • Pringle
    Pringle Posts: 464
    RedChaser said:
    Pringle said:
    Alan Pardew 
    Image result for Alan Pardew dance gif

     What? Not Martin Pringle!  :open_mouth:
    I saw him and Svensson on the piss in Leicester Square once, after a home game, but bottled approaching them. 
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  • Had the pleasure of plenty of chats with Charlton legends over the years but for tongue in cheek this is my all time favourite.

    I was at Anfield on a match day and was introduced to John Barnes. As I shook his hand I said with the straightest of faces that it was an honour to meet such a true Charlton legend, this was in the presence of three or four proper Liverpool legends from the 80's.

    Barnes's face was a picture and the other Liverpool legends fell about laughing. 

      
  • Gary Nelson at a work conference back in May, top fella 
  • Had a really long chat with Simon Webster in the millennium lounge after a game last season (can’t remember which game). Terrific bloke, very knowledgeable and humble. He was with his wife and son who were equally friendly and engaging.  
  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,341
    Pringle said:
    RedChaser said:
    Pringle said:
    Alan Pardew 
    Image result for Alan Pardew dance gif

     What? Not Martin Pringle!  :open_mouth:
    I saw him and Svensson on the piss in Leicester Square once, after a home game, but so I bottled approaching them. 

  • RedChaser
    RedChaser Posts: 19,886
    edited September 2019
    Chizz said:
    Pringle said:
    RedChaser said:
    Pringle said:
    Alan Pardew 
    Image result for Alan Pardew dance gif

     What? Not Martin Pringle!  :open_mouth:
    I saw him and Svensson on the piss in Leicester Square once, after a home game, but so I bottled approaching them. 

    Wasn't Pringle in the Sweedish equivalent of our SAS? Good luck with that act of aggression  ;).
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,231
    edited September 2019
    I won't include anyone at Q and A supporter club meetings or speaking to anyone for a minute at open days or in the Cafc car park.

    Lyle Taylor last season at Crayford when he sponsored the Cafc women's match. Greenwich hospital, The history of Montserrat and family, were some of the topics. (We were interrupted at times when fans wanted a photo with me)

    John Humphreys on a train from London Bridge to Charlton and again after the game back to London Bridge: John is a sports teacher and gets to games now if no school matches on. He reminded me of his many years at Wolves before his excellent time at Cafc. TBF to John he didn't want to talk about his time at a Surrey club and I didn't want to hear it.

    Paul Mortimer on train journey from new Eltham to London Bridge and on to East Croydon. NHS, coaching, Duchatelet, The Environment, 4-4-2 or 3-5-2 which can become 5-3-2 obviously and the price of fish.(it was a long journey but Paul is good company)

    Rhoys Wiggins: We sat next to each other in semi final against Donny; life after football, studying Health nutrition, the politics in football, and that Rhoys feels he never reached his potential after his first injury as a teenager at Palace.

    There was no stalking on my part with any of the above players as it was just a case of chatting to folk standing or sitting next to me which I do anyway. 

    Ps. All the players said "We" when talking about Cafc which from the ex players was good to hear.
  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,421
    T_C_E said:
    Just Bob Bolder for me, while on the bike ride to Amsterdam. He wanted to know why our JJ was named after Jonatan Johansson, but a lovely man.
    Seen several on the Upbeats walk, but they steer clear of me and I get the legend that is @DaveMehmet for company. ;)
    Edit: I forgot about Garry Nelson and his lovely wife who gave everyone a congratulatory hug after the completion of the ride. 
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,601
    Loads over the years but one of the best was George Green, who played in the late 30’s. He lived next door to my mate with his wife Connie in Eltham and chatted to him a few times. 
  • Solidgone
    Solidgone Posts: 10,211
    Curb it, Tavern, Badger and Mr and Mrs Leaburn. 
  • RedChaser said:
    Off the top of my head, Derek Ufton, Eddie Firmani, Mike Bailey, Theo Foley, Killer, Colin Powell, Keith Peacock, Dennis Booth, Ray Tumbridge, Curbs, Chris Powell, Bob Bolder, Colin Walsh, Mark Penfold, Scott Parker, Chris Solly, Jacko, Clive Mendonca, Mark Kinsella, Yann Kermorgant, Cedric Evina, Scott Wagstaff, Danny Hiollands, Lawrie Wilson, Ben Amos, Josh Maginnis, Nabby Sarr and Dillon Phillips.
    No surprise here, as you pounce on people to introduce yourself in toilets.................
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  • ElfsborgAddick
    ElfsborgAddick Posts: 29,074
    edited September 2019
    Karel Fraeye at Colchester FA Cup game.

    In the press area with Scott Minto after the Valencia away pre-season game.
  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    Karel Fraeye at Colchester FA Cup game.

    In the press area with Scott Minto after the Valencia away pre-season game.
    That has to be the best conversation ever. 
  • Stig
    Stig Posts: 29,030
    Karel Fraeye at Colchester FA Cup game.

    In the press area with Scott Minto after the Valencia away pre-season game.
    You don't happen to drive a laundry van do you?
  • Swisdom
    Swisdom Posts: 14,977
    Have played golf over the years with ;
    Dillon Phillips - lovely chap
    tony watt - batshit mental
    Scott Minto a few times - as nice as you would imagine
    Theo Foley - lovely bloke
    Paul Walsh - utter bellend
    derek hales - legend. Great golfer too
    Doc (physio) - really open and honest
    Matt Taylor - unbelievably humble and down to Earth. 
    Sasa Ilic - recent golfer and very open and chatty
    Lyle Taylor - nice guy and chatty. 
    Phil Chapple - encyclopaedia of football in that mans head


    Also had good chats with Carlo Leaburn, joe GomeZ, roger johnson (he was pissed at poty bash), Jesper Blomqvist, Michael Morrison and Rhoys Wiggins. 

    Some guys you meet and they are all “what do you want to know about me” whereas I much prefer those who ask me about me.  Jimmy Bullard was one of the most charismatic ex-footballers I’ve met who seemed interested to know about the normal world. Scott Minto though was/is awesome. I’ve met him at a few other non-Charlton events and he went out of his way to come and say hello and see how my dad was if we were all going to play golf again anytime soon. 
  • RedChaser
    RedChaser Posts: 19,886
    Stig said:
    Karel Fraeye at Colchester FA Cup game.

    In the press area with Scott Minto after the Valencia away pre-season game.
    You don't happen to drive a laundry van do you?
    I didn't think Dinky toys made one did they?  ;)
  • RedChaser
    RedChaser Posts: 19,886
    edited September 2019
    RedChaser said:
    Off the top of my head, Derek Ufton, Eddie Firmani, Mike Bailey, Theo Foley, Killer, Colin Powell, Keith Peacock, Dennis Booth, Ray Tumbridge, Curbs, Chris Powell, Bob Bolder, Colin Walsh, Mark Penfold, Scott Parker, Chris Solly, Jacko, Clive Mendonca, Mark Kinsella, Yann Kermorgant, Cedric Evina, Scott Wagstaff, Danny Hiollands, Lawrie Wilson, Ben Amos, Josh Maginnis, Nabby Sarr and Dillon Phillips.
    No surprise here, as you pounce on people to introduce yourself in toilets.................
    Made you jump didn't it  :smiley:

    Edit: And just to clarify folks it was at the washbasins.
  • Derek Hales at Carlisle station 1981. This was after the first of many promotions up there, Killer was on top form, pleading innocence for his red card the week before at Fulham and saying he wasn’t sure of his future “ Cause I fart a lot in training”. Total legend.
  • Dave2l
    Dave2l Posts: 8,871
    Swisdom said:
    Have played golf over the years with ;
    Dillon Phillips - lovely chap
    tony watt - batshit mental
    Scott Minto a few times - as nice as you would imagine
    Theo Foley - lovely bloke
    Paul Walsh - utter bellend
    derek hales - legend. Great golfer too
    Doc (physio) - really open and honest
    Matt Taylor - unbelievably humble and down to Earth. 
    Sasa Ilic - recent golfer and very open and chatty
    Lyle Taylor - nice guy and chatty. 
    Phil Chapple - encyclopaedia of football in that mans head


    I like the fact that they are either really nice, top bloke chatty...or the opposite being, batshit mental or a twat 🙂
  • Dave2l
    Dave2l Posts: 8,871
    I'm still trying to think of any current or ex Charlton that I've spoken to or engaged in conversation with.

    Don't think there is any at all. I know a lot of friends/people that have done though. Just sort of branches off.

    Spoke to Steve brown on twitter a few times...oh, and Chris Perry.

    My mate told me about an evening he spent with bowyer and Jackson roughly a year ago.

    Won't say anymore, but it sounds good and funny. Charlton legends 
  • bellz2002
    bellz2002 Posts: 1,362
    Bob Bolder - used to work with him at the school I work at. Also bumped into him in the summer.

    Theo Foley, Charlie Wright, Derek Hales, Chris Solly, Jon Fortune, Garry Nelson - during Supporter Meetings / Q&A (I've also chatted to quite a few other ex-Charlton players at these events but I wouldn't call them legends)

    John Bumstead - chatted to him as a kid when he opened our school fete.

    Kevin Nolan - not a player / manager I know but still a legend. He is a childhood friend of my grandad and so have met him a number of times along with Hazel, his wife.