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George Dobson - Gone to Wrexham p136, farewell message p142
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News that we have all known, but tried to convince ourselves may not happen.
On reflection, it's a bit disappointing he didn't wait the season out, and was already in talks while we were staring down the barrel of relegation, but I do sympathise that we have incompetent posers calling the shots in some areas of the club, and he wanted to secure his future.
Always welcome back and thanks for the memories Dobbo1 -
He was a committed player and a shining light, a key cog during one of our worst ever periods. I wish him the best. I back Jones and company to replace him6
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Time to close the thread.
huge own goal by the club but it’s time to move on no!!3 -
Always gave 100%, played for the shirt and played for the fans. And a good footballer too. We will miss him. A major screw up by the club.7
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Cawley said he was going from day one. In Rich we must trust.
Dobbo has made watching this team bearable at times. First 'proper Charlton' player we've had in ages. Couldn't leave with better wishes.20 -
I wish Dobson all the very best in his new venture albeit that it is a situation that, with proper handling, could have been avoided. A vote of thanks to our Hungarian friend @Vjacheslav who called it right from the start and all the way along. It would be good, as and when, to get the inside track on how Dobson is doing in Hungary. Meantime we need to move on and build a squad capable of promotion.7
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All the very best to Dobbo. Gutted to see him go.
As for how the club handled this (pre-NJ)... well, I work in search, and making an offer ONLY after one from a prospective new employer has been accepted (in this case, literally signed) points to a poor work culture and attempts to get things done cheaply and a bit exploitatively. I'd never advise anyone - whether I have a vested interest or not - to take a counter offer in such circumstances. It very rarely pans out well.
Football is a little different, but the overarching point would still stand. If he WAS valued... why was it only after Fehervar's overtures?
Hopefully the last big mistake we see for a long time.4 -
Do we know if it's binding though?12
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We are only successful with players that WANT to play for Charlton.We have let one go for a few hundred grand.It’s an error.Andy Scott:
Proven good players brought in = a few
Rubbish players brought in = loadsGood players let go = 14 -
Shame - but looks fairly definate now. Even on BBC Sport. Just looked at his Wikipedia profile and he has played abroad before in the Netherlands so maybe that experience was good and he fancies trying it again.0
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Hoped and prayed Dobbo would stay and gutted he is now confirmed as gone.
Good luck in your new venture and thanks for the commitment to the cause, you gave 100% every time you pulled the shirt on.1 -
All the best Dobbo, you always gave 100% in every game and you come across as a good bloke.
As for Andy Scott just fuck off out of our club you useless cnut.5 -
For me, I compare his attitude up until the very end to Lyle Taylor. Couldnt be any more of a contrast.
Bearing in mind he had a signing on fee / and (presumably) salary uplift that could have gone the way of the dodo with one bad tackle. He deserves immense credit for that.
For us it will come down to how well we can replace him (as he is a big hole to fill). But Dobbo leaves with masive credit from the fanbase.19 -
Andy Scott knows best after all.
Should be walking out the door with Dobson.2 -
Yes I agree AA. Let us all toast @Vjacheslav with a pint of Unicum, wish Dobbo all the best and close this threadAddick Addict said:I wish Dobson all the very best in his new venture albeit that it is a situation that, with proper handling, could have been avoided. A vote of thanks to our Hungarian friend @Vjacheslav who called it right from the start and all the way along. It would be good, as and when, to get the inside track on how Dobson is doing in Hungary. Meantime we need to move on and build a squad capable of promotion.4 -
Thanks George, enjoyed watching you in a Charlton shirt.
One of the rare occasions in modern football where a returning player probably won’t get booed if he ever came back to the Valley for another side.0 -
It’s done.
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Has the length of his contract in Hungary been mentioned anywhere?
@Vjacheslav - thanks for your contribution to this thread. I would be grateful if you could give us the occasional update on how Dobbo is playing and settling down in Hungary.4 -
I think we need to change the title of the thread now to put everyone out of their misery!0
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Wonder if we will hear from Dobbo himself. Sad he’s gone as I think we would definitely be better off with him than without. Good luck Dobbo, you can be sure of a rousing reception when you next appear at The Valley whoever it’s for.2
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TBH, I won't believe this is 100% , ireffutable, rubber stamped etc until I read a message from the player himself thanking us all for our support and wishing Charlton every success in the coming season.
Only then will I get the tissues out....4 -
https://fehervarfc.hu/en/news/george-dobson-will-play-for-fehervar-fc-from-next-seasonSolidgone said:Has the length of his contract in Hungary been mentioned anywhere?
@Vjacheslav - thanks for your contribution to this thread. I would be grateful if you could give us the occasional update on how Dobbo is playing and settling down in Hungary.
No confirmation on how long the deal is.
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3 years.North Lower Neil said:
https://fehervarfc.hu/en/news/george-dobson-will-play-for-fehervar-fc-from-next-seasonSolidgone said:Has the length of his contract in Hungary been mentioned anywhere?
@Vjacheslav - thanks for your contribution to this thread. I would be grateful if you could give us the occasional update on how Dobbo is playing and settling down in Hungary.
No confirmation on how long the deal is.2 -
Ah shame, was hoping for 3 weeks.Vjacheslav said:
3 years.North Lower Neil said:
https://fehervarfc.hu/en/news/george-dobson-will-play-for-fehervar-fc-from-next-seasonSolidgone said:Has the length of his contract in Hungary been mentioned anywhere?
@Vjacheslav - thanks for your contribution to this thread. I would be grateful if you could give us the occasional update on how Dobbo is playing and settling down in Hungary.
No confirmation on how long the deal is.16 -
By the time he comes back, I’ll be drawing my state pension. Bye, George. Thanks for the memoriesVjacheslav said:
3 years.North Lower Neil said:
https://fehervarfc.hu/en/news/george-dobson-will-play-for-fehervar-fc-from-next-seasonSolidgone said:Has the length of his contract in Hungary been mentioned anywhere?
@Vjacheslav - thanks for your contribution to this thread. I would be grateful if you could give us the occasional update on how Dobbo is playing and settling down in Hungary.
No confirmation on how long the deal is.0 -
Really hope Dobson has a Chris Powell-esque Charlton career!A few stints at The Valley, and potentially a coaching role2
