I'm sure it's been mentioned before but my husband - who doesn't post anymore - was inspired by Les for his user name @les_says and always points him out when we see him at games.
Have the pleasure of sitting near Les on the coach whenever I go away and have known him for a few years now. An absolute gentleman and always speaks so fondly of his family and what you mean to him.
I know Les very well. I first met him when I worked in the DHSS with him when I first worked there. Les and Neil were big Charlton fans. I didn't know at that time that Les Turner and Marc Robert, a good friend of mine knew each other as well. He used to go all the home and away matches. I last saw him a few months past at the Valley. At the time my friend Marc said to me that "Les is the Manager of the Nolans". However, Marc is a big WUM so didn't believe him when he told me. I knew Les was abroad for a couple of week. I had just started working as a Clerical Assistant at the time and was looking for a casepaper that was assigned to him and so when I asked his colleague where Neal was he told me that Les was abroad. Rather than looking like a right pratt, when Les came back I asked Les, "Is it true, you are the Manager of the Nolans?", and to my shock he said "yes". He is such a lovely lovely guy. I hope he pulls through. He is one of the "old school".
If one of his relatives reads this thread may I politely ask if a photo of Les could be put up.....I am pretty sure I will know him to look at. There was a Les Turner who used to be the manager of Charlton Macros who supported The Addicks from way back......I knew him then and I’m wondering if it’s him? I fully understand if it’s considered inappropriate. SoundAs.
Oh blimey...........so that’s Les, yes indeed a very very well known face. Pretty sure I have spoken to him once or twice over the years. It’s not who I thought it might have been though. All the Best to all of the family and of course particularly Les. Keep us posted.
Very sad to hear, as others have said Les was an ever present up and down the country, I think we last spoke to him walking back to the car after Bristol City away, a loyal Addick if ever there was one, get well soon,
I know Les very well. I first met him when I worked in the DHSS with him when I first worked there. Les and Neil were big Charlton fans. I didn't know at that time that Les Turner and Marc Robert, a good friend of mine knew each other as well. He used to go all the home and away matches. I last saw him a few months past at the Valley. At the time my friend Marc said to me that "Les is the Manager of the Nolans". However, Marc is a big WUM so didn't believe him when he told me. I knew Les was abroad for a couple of week. I had just started working as a Clerical Assistant at the time and was looking for a casepaper that was assigned to him and so when I asked his colleague where Neal was he told me that Les was abroad. Rather than looking like a right pratt, when Les came back I asked Les, "Is it true, you are the Manager of the Nolans?", and to my shock he said "yes". He is such a lovely lovely guy. I hope he pulls through. He is one of the "old school".
I first got to know Les via his work at DHSS too as he was a colleague of my Mum's. I'm going back to the late 70s/ early 80s here so not sure if you were there then too, @Rudders22?
Make a full recovery mr Turner. There should be few more exciting years with Chatlton left, and thanks for helping to save Charlton during some of the clubs darkest days.
I know Les very well. I first met him when I worked in the DHSS with him when I first worked there. Les and Neil were big Charlton fans. I didn't know at that time that Les Turner and Marc Robert, a good friend of mine knew each other as well. He used to go all the home and away matches. I last saw him a few months past at the Valley. At the time my friend Marc said to me that "Les is the Manager of the Nolans". However, Marc is a big WUM so didn't believe him when he told me. I knew Les was abroad for a couple of week. I had just started working as a Clerical Assistant at the time and was looking for a casepaper that was assigned to him and so when I asked his colleague where Neal was he told me that Les was abroad. Rather than looking like a right pratt, when Les came back I asked Les, "Is it true, you are the Manager of the Nolans?", and to my shock he said "yes". He is such a lovely lovely guy. I hope he pulls through. He is one of the "old school".
I first got to know Les via his work at DHSS too as he was a colleague of my Mum's. I'm going back to the late 70s/ early 80s here so not sure if you were there then too, @Rudders22?
I was there frot about a year and a bit around 1988ish... when did your mum/leave/retire I might have met your Mum
Les have you got the latest score from Stamford Bridge ,how are the Hammers doing.
The wife spotted on twitter today that you are in hospital,we both hope you make a speedy recoverer and look forward to seeing you again at The Valley.
Been in the covered end with Les and his group back in the late 60s and 70s thats 50 odd years how time flys.
Always travelled with him and Big Chris on Lewis Coaches back then,but one game sticks out for me.
Remember this Les, Manchester Utd League cup Old Trafford 1974, Peter Pages Bedford van only way to make that trip,Fish and chips and afew beers in the back of van on the way up how many of us in it,Peter,Big Chris.keith B, John ,keith H, Simon,Colin and your goodself think also one or two of the girls as well. The van drank more oil than petrol and broke down on the way back around Birmingham. We got home at about 5am and all of us had to go to work that morning as well.
That old Bedford van, it was on it's last legs and my old man must have been crazy to think it could get there and all the way back. Mid-week game and the Lewis coach didn't run. Can't think why I missed that trip, must have been work.
Remember another time we made it up to Huddersfield mid-week in the old van, their old Leeds Road ground, getting lost in the fog. Eventually found the ground and, of course, we lost 2-0. I'm sure you were with us that game, @Lewis Coaches?
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Best wishes Les for a speedy recovery!
Have the pleasure of sitting near Les on the coach whenever I go away and have known him for a few years now. An absolute gentleman and always speaks so fondly of his family and what you mean to him.
There was a Les Turner who used to be the manager of Charlton Macros who supported The Addicks from way back......I knew him then and I’m wondering if it’s him?
I fully understand if it’s considered inappropriate.
SoundAs.
As others have already posted, Les is an ever present away traveller & we often pass a comment or two on the match as we exit the various grounds.
Stay strong, dear Les and look forward to seeing you again very soon.
....and back when he was a VP candidate
Pretty sure I have spoken to him once or twice over the years.
It’s not who I thought it might have been though.
All the Best to all of the family and of course particularly Les.
Keep us posted.
I wish you all the best, Les, and hope you are soon fighting fit and able to return home.
The wife spotted on twitter today that you are in hospital,we both hope you make a speedy recoverer and look forward to seeing you again at The Valley.
Been in the covered end with Les and his group back in the late 60s and 70s thats 50 odd years how time flys.
Always travelled with him and Big Chris on Lewis Coaches back then,but one game sticks out for me.
Remember this Les, Manchester Utd League cup Old Trafford 1974, Peter Pages Bedford van only way to make that trip,Fish and chips and afew beers in the back of van on the way up how many of us in it,Peter,Big Chris.keith B, John ,keith H, Simon,Colin and your goodself think also one or two of the girls as well. The van drank more oil than petrol and broke down on the way back around Birmingham. We got home at about 5am and all of us had to go to work that morning as well.
From your friends in Holland C and G.
Remember another time we made it up to Huddersfield mid-week in the old van, their old Leeds Road ground, getting lost in the fog. Eventually found the ground and, of course, we lost 2-0. I'm sure you were with us that game, @Lewis Coaches?