Bah Humbug....not a fan. The name of the club (and ground) is bigger than any individual.
Nothing but respect for AC and all he did but if it were my choice I wouldn't have renamed the stand. Statues, stands and commemoration should be done long after the event it celebrates, to create a connection with something that can't be recreated. That's why The Jimmy Seed Stand, and the Bartram Statue works.
Notwithstanding that, it was a popular decision and I accept I'm in the minority (possibly of one).
Now that it's done, let's hope they repaint the fascia so you can't still read the ghost sign of "Charlton Athletic Football Club".
edit - I see from the picture that it is being repainted....
Did I miss the part where we're now called Alan Curbishley Athletic and playing at The Alan Curbishley Valley? It's a stand that would otherwise be named after a compass direction. It'll be OK.
Clearly referring to the removal of "Charlton Athletic Football Club" and replacing it with the new name....
Do you need the name of the team written on the stand to remember where you are? It's not called the Charlton Athletic Stand so having the name there was just to have something there because writing 'East' on it is a bit pointless. The team play there, we know where we are, there's absolutely no harm in naming a stand after a club legend.
Bah Humbug....not a fan. The name of the club (and ground) is bigger than any individual.
Nothing but respect for AC and all he did but if it were my choice I wouldn't have renamed the stand. Statues, stands and commemoration should be done long after the event it celebrates, to create a connection with something that can't be recreated. That's why The Jimmy Seed Stand, and the Bartram Statue works.
Notwithstanding that, it was a popular decision and I accept I'm in the minority (possibly of one).
Now that it's done, let's hope they repaint the fascia so you can't still read the ghost sign of "Charlton Athletic Football Club".
edit - I see from the picture that it is being repainted....
Did I miss the part where we're now called Alan Curbishley Athletic and playing at The Alan Curbishley Valley? It's a stand that would otherwise be named after a compass direction. It'll be OK.
Clearly referring to the removal of "Charlton Athletic Football Club" and replacing it with the new name....
Do you need the name of the team written on the stand to remember where you are? It's not called the Charlton Athletic Stand so having the name there was just to have something there because writing 'East' on it is a bit pointless. The team play there, we know where we are, there's absolutely no harm in naming a stand after a club legend.
I did say I know I'm in the minority...I get that you like it....
Maybe just this once, the players can put in a decent performance and get a win on a landmark day.
Normally a milestone, celebratory, or special event results in a shocking game and a defeat, especially if it's on Sky.
Today we have:
... the official renaming of the Lord Llewellyn Stand; ... the first "proper" (i.e. post-shutdown, not restricted) matchday crowd for 18 months; ... the first proper matchday crowd to welcome the noble Earl Sandgaard; ... the first matchday crowd of any description to welcome Nads to the club; ... a chance to welcome the cheating northerners to their rightful place in Division Three (albeit a year too late) and rub the f***ers' collective noses in it.
With all that happening today surely something must change?
Come on, let's give Lord LCC (and everyone else) the match the occasion deserves and give Chef Wendy a shellacking of the highest order.
Maybe just this once, the players can put in a decent performance and get a win on a landmark day.
Normally a milestone, celebratory, or special event results in a shocking game and a defeat, especially if it's on Sky.
Today we have:
... the official renaming of the Lord Llewellyn Stand; ... the first "proper" (i.e. post-shutdown, not restricted) matchday crowd for 18 months; ... the first proper matchday crowd to welcome the noble Earl Sandgaard; ... the first matchday crowd of any description to welcome Nads to the club; ... a chance to welcome the cheating northerners to their rightful place in Division Three (albeit a year too late) and rub the f***ers' collective noses in it.
With all that happening today surely something must change?
Come on, let's give Lord LCC (and everyone else) the match the occasion deserves and give Chef Wendy a shellacking of the highest order.
Yes today has the feel of "operation" to it plus it is live on Sky..................................what could possibly go wrong?
Bah Humbug....not a fan. The name of the club (and ground) is bigger than any individual.
Nothing but respect for AC and all he did but if it were my choice I wouldn't have renamed the stand. Statues, stands and commemoration should be done long after the event it celebrates, to create a connection with something that can't be recreated. That's why The Jimmy Seed Stand, and the Bartram Statue works.
Notwithstanding that, it was a popular decision and I accept I'm in the minority (possibly of one).
Now that it's done, let's hope they repaint the fascia so you can't still read the ghost sign of "Charlton Athletic Football Club".
edit - I see from the picture that it is being repainted....
Did I miss the part where we're now called Alan Curbishley Athletic and playing at The Alan Curbishley Valley? It's a stand that would otherwise be named after a compass direction. It'll be OK.
Clearly referring to the removal of "Charlton Athletic Football Club" and replacing it with the new name....
Do you need the name of the team written on the stand to remember where you are? It's not called the Charlton Athletic Stand so having the name there was just to have something there because writing 'East' on it is a bit pointless. The team play there, we know where we are, there's absolutely no harm in naming a stand after a club legend.
The one that always made me chuckle at was the holmesdale end at selhurst. The seats spell out EAGLES but because they had and extra section of seating they added an exclamation mark at the end.
What a fucking cheek Rodney Trotter ! I have a science degree...can barely read indeed. Quite prejudiced opinion for a self acclaimed 'educated supporter.
I've been a season ticket holder in the Covered End for longer than I can remember. It was a joke professor.
Not sure what a science degree has got to do with reading....just chucking stuff in test tubes for 3 years innit.
Yours faithfully,
Cheeky Rodders, Orpington College alumni class of 98
I am not a professor. Secondly it is not for you to feel abused by my statement. However I am offended by your 'joke' followed by an attempt to belittle me by calling me a professor having said we are all illiterate in 'The Covered End'.
That is always the excuse isn't it. You insult people for a cheap personal laugh then claim it is a joke and the victim is in the wrong for complaining.
What a f***k**g cheek.
Jesus. It pains me to say it, but I think I preferred the days when OAPs had no clue about the internet and would just sit there all day dribbling, stinking of piss and looking out of the "sunny window".
Could barely hear any of the old players being called onto the pitch from the Covered End upper. Either the sound system is poor or the guy doing the announcing is not clear enough
Could barely hear any of the old players being called onto the pitch from the Covered End upper. Either the sound system is poor or the guy doing the announcing is not clear enough
it was very loud in the East. Amazing how it varies so much in different areas.
Could barely hear any of the old players being called onto the pitch from the Covered End upper. Either the sound system is poor or the guy doing the announcing is not clear enough
The moron with the drum didn’t help. Doesn’t he know that this was an important moment for a lot of us. He can bang the drum to his hearts content while the game is on but can’t respect a Charlton legend.
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Watched this just now and tears rolled down my face.......
Hopefully it will be a win this afternoon to make the occasion perfect.
Normally a milestone, celebratory, or special event results in a shocking game and a defeat, especially if it's on Sky.
Today we have:
... the official renaming of the Lord Llewellyn Stand;
... the first "proper" (i.e. post-shutdown, not restricted) matchday crowd for 18 months;
... the first proper matchday crowd to welcome the noble Earl Sandgaard;
... the first matchday crowd of any description to welcome Nads to the club;
... a chance to welcome the cheating northerners to their rightful place in Division Three (albeit a year too late) and rub the f***ers' collective noses in it.
With all that happening today surely something must change?
Come on, let's give Lord LCC (and everyone else) the match the occasion deserves and give Chef Wendy a shellacking of the highest order.
now I’m gonna sit in traffic to pay my respects to you you fucking legend
For all the crap since - those days under Curbs feel more and more special looking back,
Jesus. It pains me to say it, but I think I preferred the days when OAPs had no clue about the internet and would just sit there all day dribbling, stinking of piss and looking out of the "sunny window".
(and yes, that IS a joke by the way!)
Blimey curbs....never seen you like before.
Charlton ledgend 👍
I could hear him fine in the East, until that started.