Richard Wiseman steps down as Chair of CAST - Vote of Thanks

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The CAST AGM took place online last night so we weren't able to buy Richard @Pico a pint to show our gratitude. So do please add your comments and thanks below. Knowing Richard, he'll want to keep a meticulous list and will graciously accept a pint at the right future opportunity.

Fortunately, Richard is continuing on the board so we will still benefit from his many talents, but hes' decided the moment has come to step back and spend more time in future on the golf course and at the Kent coast. Heather McKinlay, @Weegie Addick, is taking over as Chair and already quaking at the prospect of filling Richard's big boots.

Richard has been on the CAST board since the very beginning and became Chair in November 2016. He’s steered us through the turmoil of the protests, leading the mock funeral procession and wrestling with the huge inflatable Roland balloon – in fact he gave that house space so you could say he’s lived with Roland more than any of us. He’s a quizmaster extraordinaire. He led us on the tightrope in the summer of publicly raising serious and well-founded concerns about the very future of the club without scaring us all shitless (not too often anyway). 

He has very much set the tone and the vision for what CAST has become, with a careful and considered approach and the best interests of fans at heart, but never afraid to raise concerns and issues with the club or other authorities. And he has a wicked sense of humour - such as his Tweet this morning that Craig Freeman is "Just another mug for the gallery." 

Thank you, Richard - CAST wouldn't be where it is today without your dedication.

Over to you.

AFKABartram

That’s for all your efforts Richard, very much appreciated. Very difficult period to hold the chair.

 I can only guess how much time and effort has gone into the last few years, but from a periphery position I know it was substantial, and all for the benefit of Charlton and it’s supporters. 

Good luck Heather

aliwibble

Thanks for all your hard work @Pico. Not surprised you'd feel the need to step back a bit after the madness of the past year, but I'm sure @Weegie Addick will do an admirable job taking on the latest set of challenges.

Henry Irving

Always hard to stick your head about the parapet and take the flak so well done for doing so and especially in such hard times.

Algarveaddick

Well done Richard and a big thank you.  

Paddy7

Thanks for all your efforts Richard; never easy pleasing everyone and I feel you got the balance right during a very difficult period. Good meeting last night and good luck to Heather in what will hopefully be much happier times.

PaddyP17

Thanks for all your hard work, Richard. You've done an excellent job over the last four years (and, indeed, since the Trust's inception) - look forward to seeing the flat cap for some time to come!

Dansk_Red

Great Job Richard and a big thank you. 

SheffieldRed

Thanks Richard

Davo55

I am full of respect and admiration for the way Richard @Pico has conducted himself through these last few tumultuous years. I saw very close up how he managed to balance the sometimes difficult conflicting views of CAST and CARD, using his wisdom and fundamentally good nature to steer through some tricky situations. Thank you for all your hard work on our behalf, Richard, and I am so glad that you're remaining on the CAST Board.

We are very fortunate that the equally esteemed Heather @Weegie Addick is stepping up as the new Chair. She is hugely capable and, crucially, does not share her predecessor's somewhat unique taste in headwear. On the other hand, she'll tell you the best places to get a top quality single malt in the land of the Jocks which is a much more useful character trait 

LargeAddick

thanks for all your hard work Richard for CAST in what has been very trying circumstances. And good luck to @Weegie Addick
in her new role.

seth plum

Richard has been dedicated and tireless.
Many thanks for all of the darned hard work these past few years.
One of the good guys for sure.

Eynsfordaddick

Thanks very much @Pico for all your hard work and dedication for the Trust and CAFC fans everywhere. Much appreciated.

carly burn

Thanks Richard. Good luck Heather.

_MrDick

AFKABartram said:

That’s for all your efforts Richard, very much appreciated. Very difficult period to hold the chair.

 I can only guess how much time and effort has gone into the last few years, but from a periphery position I know it was substantial, and all for the benefit of Charlton and it’s supporters. 

Good luck Heather

Algarveaddick said:

Well done Richard and a big thank you.  

Paddy7 said:

Thanks for all your efforts Richard; never easy pleasing everyone and I feel you got the balance right during a very difficult period. Good meeting last night and good luck to Heather in what will hopefully be much happier times.

PaddyP17 said:

Thanks for all your hard work, Richard. You've done an excellent job over the last four years (and, indeed, since the Trust's inception) - look forward to seeing the flat cap for some time to come!

Dansk_Red said:

Great Job Richard and a big thank you. 

SheffieldRed said:

Thanks Richard

Davo55 said:

I am full of respect and admiration for the way Richard @Pico has conducted himself through these last few tumultuous years. I saw very close up how he managed to balance the sometimes difficult conflicting views of CAST and CARD, using his wisdom and fundamentally good nature to steer through some tricky situations. Thank you for all your hard work on our behalf, Richard, and I am so glad that you're remaining on the CAST Board.

We are very fortunate that the equally esteemed Heather @Weegie Addick is stepping up as the new Chair. She is hugely capable and, crucially, does not share her predecessor's somewhat unique taste in headwear. On the other hand, she'll tell you the best places to get a top quality single malt in the land of the Jocks which is a much more useful character trait 

LargeAddick said:

thanks for all your hard work Richard for CAST in what has been very trying circumstances. And good luck to @Weegie Addick
in her new role.

seth plum said:

Richard has been dedicated and tireless.
Many thanks for all of the darned hard work these past few years.
One of the good guys for sure.

carly burn said:

Thanks Richard. Good luck Heather.

It feels so good to be appreciated. Thank you for the kind words 😉

soapboxsam

Some Charlton fans will never understand and appreciate the tone and nuance that had to be used over the troubled times ( In Cafc case that is most of the time since the Trusts inception !)

Being critical but composed was important as the various characters stood to harm the future of our unique football club.

Superb effort and commitment by Richard Wiseman @pico and best of luck to the talented Heather McKinley @Weegie Addick who has always put over the salient points in the media about our plight in a strident but clear fashion.

In Charlton Athletic we TRUST.

Rob7Lee

As a fellow board member for the past 4 years my many thanks for steering the ship so well and your mediation along the way RW. Look forward to seeing how you behave as a plain old board member  

BrentfordAddick

A really nice man who has done a really good job.

Fanny Fanackapan

Echo the words of others, Richard, together with my own thanks for doing a sterling job . 

However, am I correct in thinking you have stepped down in order to dedicate more time to swotting up for the next Quiz Night ? 

se9addick

Well done Richard - the Trust has grown under your leadership and you have been a steady hand during very choppy waters. 

Scratchingvalleycat

Well done Richard, not least on last night's excellent AGM. Heather, you know what the job entails and still you took it! Thanks and congratulations to you both.

Addick_and_Chips

Thank you for your dedication Richard. You lead us through some tough times. 

PragueAddick

All round top bloke, who took over for the most  challenging years of CAST existence. He was a great delegator and enabler, let individuals get on with what they were good at;balancing the inevitable conflicting opinions in a consensual way, often deploying his sharp but gently applied sense of humour that would often catch you out if you were not paying attention. More than most, I owe him a pint.

WSA

Thank you Richard for all your hard work.

thenewbie

Thank you for everything you have done, and continue to do. Especially in trying times and under fire from multiple directions, to keep calm, carry on and support the club we all love... Fantastic.

LenGlover

Thank you Richard @Pico for all that you have done. 2,000 + Members suggests you got something right. If it is ever possible to watch football normally again in my (our) lifetime and I run across you in a pub I will happily buy you a pint.

Good luck to Heather @Weegie Addick in her new role.

ME14addick

Thank you Richard for all your hard work in such challenging times.

Weegie Addick

It's very much thanks to Richard that I feel I can take on this role. He's led CAST brilliantly over the past four years and I've learnt a lot from his approach and style. Feel I owe him several pints but definitely not a hug - made the mistake of trying that once!

Thanks for all the best wishes above. You're a cheeky pup @_MrDick!!  

Cheers, Richard - here's to a more relaxing future, for you at least!!

Addickhead86

Thank you, Richard.

EveshamAddick

Great work Richard @Pico , tumultuous years to be at the helm. Meanwhile good luck to Heather @Weegie Addick hopefully now things have settled down (maybe).

cafcfan

Richard - thank you for the vast amount of time and effort you must have put into this role.  I'd like you to know that it is much appreciated.  I would never have had the brains, stamina, resolve or inclination to have taken on such an arduous task.  You are a superstar.