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Steve Clarke R.I.P

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  • cafcsinger
    cafcsinger Posts: 5,548
    RIP Steve.
  • AlF
    AlF Posts: 75
    I had the privilege of sitting behind Steve in the East Stand and sharing half time news and views over many years. He was a very charismatic man who I’m sure will be sorely missed by family and friends alike. I know I will miss him, even for those short 100 minutes on a Saturday afternoon.  He was a man ready to lend an ear and give an opinion in equal measures - prepared to give someone the benefit of the doubt, but prepared to fight for a Charlton cause. We have likely all benefitted in some fashion from his charm and endeavours. 
  • foresthillred
    foresthillred Posts: 1,436
    Rest in peace Steve. My condolences to his family
  • Rock Spectacle
    Rock Spectacle Posts: 1,441
    No way. As Airman said, he and Craig became joined at the hip and no others can say they were the first two ever Supporters Directors. Sure, we had our differences, including one unforgettable night on Charlton Live, but Steve put his heart and soul into Charlton for sure. All thoughts with his family. R. I. P. 
  • queensland_addick
    queensland_addick Posts: 7,547
    How cruel! He was always there over the years. Whenever Charlton was in trouble, the name Steve Clarke popped up. Always fighting for the club and the supporters. Very intelligent and talented man, who seemed comfortable speaking on the TV, radio, at supporters meetings.
    Sincere condolences to his poor wife and children.
    RIP Steve and thanks for all you did for us over many years.
  • Bangkokaddick
    Bangkokaddick Posts: 4,297
    I'm shocked by this news. I knew Steve from the London insurance market, long before the Valley Party days.

    During my visits to London, I'd often arrange to meet Steve at The Anchor And Hope before a game, despite the fact their beer is always badly kept, so I could catch up on some inside information about CAFC. Exceptionally friendly and easy-going, Steve was a very intelligent guy who spoke extremely well and was a great mouthpiece for Charlton fans and the Trust.

    I'd fairly recently been in discussion with him regarding mediation courses, put on hold due to COVID.

    My thoughts are with his family.

    RIP Steve
  • PeanutsMolloy
    PeanutsMolloy Posts: 6,713
    Deeply shocked and sad to hear that Steve's passed away.
    I had the privilege to know him well in his Fans' Director days in the 1990s and a more committed Addick and truer gentleman you could not meet.
    Then and since, he contributed so much to the Club and did so much for fans but always in his quiet and effective way. It was always about CAFC and fans, never himself.
    Heartfelt sympathies to Manuela, Tom and Alex.
    Rest in peace Steve.
  • 3blokes
    3blokes Posts: 4,610
    Very sad news.
    RIP
  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,156
    I am in bits here. I had not seen Steve for years, but we worked closely together during the Valley Party campaign and remained firm friends after. When we had the Valley Party football team he would jump in at short notice to referee games on a Sunday morning, and was often better than the registered refs. His famous sense of fair play shone through. It is often said when people pass away, but in this case it really is true. He was one of the nicest people I have ever known. RIP Steve, you will be sorely missed.       
  • Amos on the wing
    Amos on the wing Posts: 1,802
    RIP
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  • AndyG
    AndyG Posts: 5,909
    RIP. What a terrible year
  • alburyaddick
    alburyaddick Posts: 574
    I didn’t know Steve but was shocked to see the news yesterday. He was always a sensible intelligent spokesperson and passionate fan for the club and gave his time to try and make things better for all of us - very sad news and my thoughts are with his family 
  • sillav nitram
    sillav nitram Posts: 10,164
    Didn’t know Steve but clearly Charlton through and through.

    Thoughts go out to his family and friends.

    R I P
  • _MrDick
    _MrDick Posts: 13,108
    Such sad news. Didn’t know Steve but felt that I did through the work he did with the supporters club, Trust and, back in the day, the CAFC Board. An articulate man who will be sorely missed. RIP
  • superdulvertonred
    superdulvertonred Posts: 1,139
    R.I.P Steve such a sad loss
  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,607
    RIP ❤️
  • Starinnaddick
    Starinnaddick Posts: 4,345
    RIP Steve
    Thank you for your great efforts on our behalf. 
  • TotalAddicktion
    TotalAddicktion Posts: 314
     RIP Steve....
  • Lewis Coaches
    Lewis Coaches Posts: 5,408
    RIP Steve

    From VIP TO RIP This year will be a hard one to forget.

    Got to know Steve in the early 90s through CASC board meetings always had something positive to say. He was a Charlton man for all the fans and would always listen to both sides of the discussion.
    When ever we met up home or away would always greet us with a friendly smile and have a chat.

    Two VIP Directors will be having a chat over Charlton again tonight.

    My thoughts go out to the family and friends of Steve.
  • BDL
    BDL Posts: 6,001
    edited September 2020
    Can only echo what has been said by everyone else, a thoroughly decent chap who will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
    RIP Steve.
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  • Lazy_eye_metaphor
    Lazy_eye_metaphor Posts: 1,959
    I never knew Steve personally, but I certainly knew his name and his dedication to the cause.
    May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
  • Badger
    Badger Posts: 4,842
    RIP Steve.
  • ValleyGirl
    ValleyGirl Posts: 8
    What dreadful news.  For over 20 years, I’ve sat in the row behind Steve and, for me, Charlton and Steve are inextricably linked.  At games, we chatted about holiday destinations as well, of course, as Charlton stuff.  Steve had a dry sense of humour - we had great fun recalling past players who didn’t quite live up to their early promise.  When we get back to the Valley, it won’t be the same without him.  My thoughts are with his family.
  • Afternoon Delight
    Afternoon Delight Posts: 914
    Sad, sad news RIP
  • Rudders22
    Rudders22 Posts: 3,864
    Sad news RIP. Too many Charlton legends are leaving this year. 
  • RaplhMilne
    RaplhMilne Posts: 4,603
    The standing only Covered End in heaven gets another fan. RIP
  • 1905
    1905 Posts: 2,752
    RIP Steve 
  • Paddy7
    Paddy7 Posts: 1,663
    Very sad. I didn't know Steve but he clearly personified a lot of the good things our club should stand for. It sounds as though he may just have played a part too in helping to bring that about again. Thanks for all your efforts Steve, RIP.
  • thewolfboy
    thewolfboy Posts: 2,927
    RIP Steve & thank you.
  • Brendan_O_Connell
    Brendan_O_Connell Posts: 8,938
    RIP

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