Didn't he say something will happen in February that the fans would not like? Or, words to that effect? Perhaps you can get him to elaborate a bit more on Friday?
In his interview for the website, he said, "If you think January is bad, just wait for Feb, you know." Just in-between the bit about the 5 year deal and investing in the training ground
Come on people, this is a positive move. For sure it has not just happened on a whim, they are aware of what is being said on here.
Nothing to do with what's being said on here as the meeting was planned weeks ago.
OK. Whatever. But they are aware of what is being said on here.
Of course they are, one of them is a Lifer.
Yes, I know that. What is your point?
Mine is, that they are well aware of the current overall tone of opinion, and yet remain ready to engage publicly, which is more than the previous regime ever did until things got to breaking point. They will know the questions that will be asked. I am sure that you agree that this is a positive, and thank heavens you will be there to ask all the most important ones, (on behalf of the Museum).
Yes it's a positive.
The museum is apolitical so we won't be asking about anything other than heritage and storage issues : -
For example, where are we planning to store the new pair of strikers that they should be buying this month ...
More like can you shift those old VAT receipts out of that storeroom so we can put museum items in there.
Impressed that they are meeting with fan groups in their first month of ownership. Especially as they took over right at the beginning of the transfer window.
Hopefully this will be the first of many and that together we can take our club forward. Nothing would have got me anywhere near a meeting with Rolands chums and I had a lot of respect for those that did. Wish I was attending this one, feels like it could be quite a privilege to be at the start of something positive.
‘Were on our way, we’re on our way. On Bowyer’s journey, were on our way’.
It's threads like this that show just how disengaged Charlton Life can be from the rest of the fanbase. So many negative comments for a Chairman doing exactly what we said was missing from the regime, fan engagement!
if we still haven't signed anyone it could be an uncomfortable evening for Matt
not just could, but should be uncomfortable .. all that has been forthcoming so far is a lot of PR and hot air. Very appropriate coming from Arabia, but it's not enough to sustain warm feelings towards ESI in a cold and wintry SE7 or indeed in a cold and blustery Lincolnshire
I presume all the usual bumlickers will be going along so they can all jostle to see who can act the most self-important and get their tongue up the new chairman's arse the furthest.
I presume all the usual bumlickers will be going along so they can all jostle to see who can act the most self-important and get their tongue up the new chairman's arse the furthest.
Can anyone confirm whether ESI do or do not own the Valley? It seems like there's a lot of rumours but nothing solid posted.
*I may have missed the concrete evidence.
After confirming that they own the Valley they then told us they had a contractual commitment to buy the Valley & SL within 6 months so it seems no they don't own the Valley.
I think we give the man a chance but if he mentions or suggests any of the following:
a) a bit of a dance after the game, win, lose or draw. b) anything that incorporates the words ‘weird’ or ‘unique’ in weird or unique ways. c) the stars of tomorrow, today. d) 2% of his time e) visionary
jump him, thfwow him wuffly to the flworr and don’t let him back up. 👍🏻
I hope it goes well and you get some answers that settle most of the uncertainties.
I presume all the usual bumlickers will be going along so they can all jostle to see who can act the most self-important and get their tongue up the new chairman's arse the furthest.
Edit: Just seen, they are going!
You've not been invited then?
No need. Matt has me on speed-dial and has already sought my advice on how to deal with the plebs. ;-)
I hope for @3blokes sake this is just a hiccup in the great satisfied burp of ESI tenure over the next five years.
The thought of 3blokes metaphorically being chained to his Radiator for years on end AGAIN, after just being released is cruel beyond belief. Did Terry Waite go back to the Lebanon ? No, rag week in Canterbury was his worse experience after that.
It would be good if someone asked MS how much they have *already* paid to buy CAFC Ltd. Gotta be £1 hasn't it? I'm not saying there's a problem if that's the case, but it would be good to know.
Why because Roland once said as a throwaway remark that he’d sell the club for free as long as he got paid his London property valuation for Sparrows Lane and the Valley?
And the entity that owns the freeholds for those has not yet transferred and so therefore no money can have been paid for them even though it is quite common to pay up front and adjust later for specified improvements/issues with value?
Still not really understanding why we should know all the details. I do agree that being clearer would be helpful and perhaps be enough.
’We do not currently own the freehold of the Valley or Sparrow’s Lane but we have a contractual commitment to buy these with the price and agreed adjustment mechanism all in the initial contracts.’ Would that be enough?
Is there to be a new management structure behind the scenes to ensure those who actively created hostility towards Charlton fans are no longer at the Club?
Is there to be a new management structure behind the scenes to ensure those who actively created hostility towards Charlton fans are no longer at the Club?
That's a great question to ask over tea & sandwiches
I presume all the usual bumlickers will be going along so they can all jostle to see who can act the most self-important and get their tongue up the new chairman's arse the furthest.
Edit: Just seen, they are going!
You've not been invited then?
No need. Matt has me on speed-dial and has already sought my advice on how to deal with the plebs. ;-)
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Hopefully this will be the first of many and that together we can take our club forward. Nothing would have got me anywhere near a meeting with Rolands chums and I had a lot of respect for those that did. Wish I was attending this one, feels like it could be quite a privilege to be at the start of something positive.
‘Were on our way, we’re on our way. On Bowyer’s journey, were on our way’.
Edit: Just seen, they are going!
*I may have missed the concrete evidence.
a) a bit of a dance after the game, win, lose or draw.
b) anything that incorporates the words ‘weird’ or ‘unique’ in weird or unique ways.
c) the stars of tomorrow, today.
d) 2% of his time
e) visionary
jump him, thfwow him wuffly to the flworr and don’t let him back up. 👍🏻
;-)
The thought of 3blokes metaphorically being chained to his Radiator for years on end AGAIN, after just being released is cruel beyond belief. Did Terry Waite go back to the Lebanon ? No, rag week in Canterbury was his worse experience after that.
I'm not saying there's a problem if that's the case, but it would be good to know.
Still not really understanding why we should know all the details. I do agree that being clearer would be helpful and perhaps be enough.
’We do not currently own the freehold of the Valley or Sparrow’s Lane but we have a contractual commitment to buy these with the price and agreed adjustment mechanism all in the initial contracts.’ Would that be enough?
He is meeting with reps from several fan groups - a chance for folk to tell him what matters to them about CAFC.
Yes, the lack of players is a drag - and it will be question 1.
We have made offers - that in itself is a big change from previous years.
Yes, we want LB signed up - and it will be question 2.
There is a 5 year deal on the table - and that is a very positive commitment in current football.
Nobody wants to be in a relegation dogfight - least of all, someone that has paid £50m for the club.
Keep the faith.
Unreal.
In Which case I’m out!