Offer Airman CEO or some advisory position Clean and tidy ground Improve catering Obviously offer proper contracts to present playing side managers Provide competitive contracts to players we want to retain
I'm going to come at this somewhat backwards I'm afraid. While I'm delighted that Roland is finally on his way I'm not exactly delirious with joy that the new owners are from the UAE. I would hope that some of the things that Charlton have supported over the years, like women's football and Charlton Invicta, that show that everybody should be valued equally, are taken on board back in the UAE. Charlton have a history of successful and effective fan protest, UAE has a long history of not tolerating any sort of dissent.
If the UAE are going to try to engage with the rest of the world in areas like sport and culture, things need to change before they're accepted for more than their money.
1 - Spend on the training ground 2 - refurb the Valley, it felt tatty as anything at the Doncaster game 3 - Spend on the area around the Valley, improve the space on Floyd Road and Harvey Gardens, again feels unloved.
I'm going to come at this somewhat backwards I'm afraid. While I'm delighted that Roland is finally on his way I'm not exactly delirious with joy that the new owners are from the UAE. I would hope that some of the things that Charlton have supported over the years, like women's football and Charlton Invicta, that show that everybody should be valued equally, are taken on board back in the UAE. Charlton have a history of successful and effective fan protest, UAE has a long history of not tolerating any sort of dissent.
If the UAE are going to try to engage with the rest of the world in areas like sport and culture, things need to change before they're accepted for more than their money.
Read an article over the weekend about Saudi Arabia doing similar, Khan fought there and also Joshua on Saturday. Qatar have the World Cup and have had the Athletics World Champs recently.
Plenty of Arab money welcomed in horse racing.
Maybe they will change but it will be slow. Most sports happy to take the money in my opinion.
When the current catering contract is up, do their best to get some decent beer and food
To be fair to Mitie catering who took over in the summer they are an improvement on Tony K's old outfit of Dakota North, but they must be encouraged to sell pies from all of the outlets and install decent beer (I would go for Shepherd Neame but recognise I may be in a minority) in the bars.
1. Fair, decent and well-paid contracts for management, players and non-playing staff - including missed bonuses etc.
2. Finish training ground to give Cat A status.
3. Improvements to The Valley - tidy and neaten up outside and inside, WiFi, better catering (with enough staff so you get served) and bring back the frickin Tote so we can have a last-minute flutter.
When the current catering contract is up, do their best to get some decent beer and food
To be fair to Mitie catering who took over in the summer they are an improvement on Tony K's old outfit of Dakota North, but they must be encouraged to sell pies from all of the outlets and install decent beer (I would go for Shepherd Neame but recognise I may be in a minority) in the bars.
Shepherd Neame not a bad shout, personally I'd like Meantime as in spitting distance from The Valley.
When the current catering contract is up, do their best to get some decent beer and food
To be fair to Mitie catering who took over in the summer they are an improvement on Tony K's old outfit of Dakota North, but they must be encouraged to sell pies from all of the outlets and install decent beer (I would go for Shepherd Neame but recognise I may be in a minority) in the bars.
Shepherd Neame not a bad shout, personally I'd like Meantime as in spitting distance from The Valley.
i had a crack at getting real ale on some years back - they did courage best for a while but then pulled the plug on it - a shepherd neame offering would be better for sure
Greater fans engagement through the fans forum, with a seat on any operating board. Used to funnel fans ideas, direct "target 30,000 ...40,000", remit to increase minorities at the Valley, improve match day experience for all.
Develop training ground as others have said including g the restoration of the memorial ground.
An initial outline of their plans and targets for the club over the next 5 years and regular updates with an annual Q&A at the Valley.
Get the ticket office back to it’s normal size and get rid of the people on the phones for the emergency services this is a football club not telephone exchange
When the current catering contract is up, do their best to get some decent beer and food
To be fair to Mitie catering who took over in the summer they are an improvement on Tony K's old outfit of Dakota North, but they must be encouraged to sell pies from all of the outlets and install decent beer (I would go for Shepherd Neame but recognise I may be in a minority) in the bars.
Shepherd Neame not a bad shout, personally I'd like Meantime as in spitting distance from The Valley.
i had a crack at getting real ale on some years back - they did courage best for a while but then pulled the plug on it - a shepherd neame offering would be better for sure
The East stand still has a real ale bar, but it's not been open for 2 seasons now! The beer served was ok, supplied by Heineken but brewed by Caledonian in Scotland.
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2) Floyd and Harvey MUST return. Updated designs maybe but Floyd and Harvey must return and get rid of the Robin and Knight
3) Give the staff their Bonuses they deserve
I've seen a request to bring back Saint Christopher into a role at the club.
Hey presto ...
1. Invest in the first team and management
2. Finish the academy works to gain A status
3. Buy Millwall's best player every season and put him in our reserves, just to piss em off.
Clean and tidy ground
Improve catering
Obviously offer proper contracts to present playing side managers
Provide competitive contracts to players we want to retain
They were the most generic and boring mascots ever, that had nothing to do with the club, other than the only good thing about them, their names.
Stop being grumpy old gits who want everything to go back to the 'good old days'.
If the UAE are going to try to engage with the rest of the world in areas like sport and culture, things need to change before they're accepted for more than their money.
Proper contracts for the team management
Floyd & Harvey
2 - refurb the Valley, it felt tatty as anything at the Doncaster game
3 - Spend on the area around the Valley, improve the space on Floyd Road and Harvey Gardens, again feels unloved.
Plenty of Arab money welcomed in horse racing.
Maybe they will change but it will be slow. Most sports happy to take the money in my opinion.
Buy some proven championship/lower prem talent.
Actually do the stuff we have planning permission for at the training ground.
1. Sports car seats in the dugouts
2. Chinese writing (i.e. shirts sponsors) on the kit.
Other than that, I'll be happy with just a properly funded squad at last!
3. Sign some non-contracted players on short contracts to tide us over til January.
2. Finish upgrading the training ground.
1.New contracts to current staff.
2) ditch the plastic bottles for supporters and players
3) decent coffee and vegan food.
2. Re-introduce real ale/cider franchise and bring in street food type catering.
3. Get stewards to enforce no standing until EFL sanctions safe standing areas.
2. Listen to Bowyer
3. Listen to Bowyer
Develop training ground as others have said including g the restoration of the memorial ground.
An initial outline of their plans and targets for the club over the next 5 years and regular updates with an annual Q&A at the Valley.
I thought he was absolutely outstanding in that role.