I'm looking forward to it and, whilst I've probably heard all the stories before, I'm still hopeful it's a good night in memory of a great occasion
I'll never forget being one of the lucky ones in there that day even if I did end up in the Jimmy Seed stand as it was. Just another part in the drama that is being a Charlton fan I guess......and I wouldn't change it for the world
I'm looking forward to it and, whilst I've probably heard all the stories before, I'm still hopeful it's a good night in memory of a great occasion
I'll never forget being one of the lucky ones in there that day even if I did end up in the Jimmy Seed stand as it was. Just another part in the drama that is being a Charlton fan I guess......and I wouldn't change it for the world
I'm looking forward to it and, whilst I've probably heard all the stories before, I'm still hopeful it's a good night in memory of a great occasion
I'll never forget being one of the lucky ones in there that day even if I did end up in the Jimmy Seed stand as it was. Just another part in the drama that is being a Charlton fan I guess......and I wouldn't change it for the world
I would have if it had been advertised before I booked my flight for tomorrow. Heh hoh! Have a wonderful night celebrating that amazing day 🤩♥️
I'm looking forward to it and, whilst I've probably heard all the stories before, I'm still hopeful it's a good night in memory of a great occasion
I'll never forget being one of the lucky ones in there that day even if I did end up in the Jimmy Seed stand as it was. Just another part in the drama that is being a Charlton fan I guess......and I wouldn't change it for the world
My dad won a free ticket after my sister in law entered his details with reasons why - he did a lot to help the club back then and still lives and breaths it - my sister in law is going with him and she loves Yann so they should both have a great night
I'm looking forward to it and, whilst I've probably heard all the stories before, I'm still hopeful it's a good night in memory of a great occasion
I'll never forget being one of the lucky ones in there that day even if I did end up in the Jimmy Seed stand as it was. Just another part in the drama that is being a Charlton fan I guess......and I wouldn't change it for the world
My dad won a free ticket after my sister in law entered his details with reasons why - he did a lot to help the club back then and still lives and breaths it - my sister in law is going with him and she loves Yann so they should both have a great night
Yann is on my table - still looks as fit as a flea
I'm looking forward to it and, whilst I've probably heard all the stories before, I'm still hopeful it's a good night in memory of a great occasion
I'll never forget being one of the lucky ones in there that day even if I did end up in the Jimmy Seed stand as it was. Just another part in the drama that is being a Charlton fan I guess......and I wouldn't change it for the world
My dad won a free ticket after my sister in law entered his details with reasons why - he did a lot to help the club back then and still lives and breaths it - my sister in law is going with him and she loves Yann so they should both have a great night
Yann is on my table - still looks as fit as a flea
yes - my sister in law been sending pics - will upload tomorrow if i get a chance
I was there for no apparent reason, given I wasn't alive at the time. But I met some of my heroes and was utterly embarrassed, because I simply could not contain my glee!
A lovely night and very evocative. I have heard so much about the Battle for the Valley, and to be there in that room with so many of those who basically gave life to what I am privileged to experience now was nearly overwhelming at points.
That said - my only quibble would be the food - there was no real provision for those with vegan, or even vegetarian, requirements (I say this as an unapologetic meat eater). On four occasions (twice with a starter, and twice with the main) the staff attempted to serve the meat dish to the gentleman I was seated next to - a former member of this parish who is well known for their veganism. He took it well all things considered, but I was a bit appalled that in 2022, at a gala dinner, there was seemingly no plan in place for someone who is vegan. The dessert was of one option and it was dairy-based, while the replacement starter had clearly been hastily made up by the chef from constituent parts of the vegetarian option, in absence of a vegan option.
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Decent line up of old players and managers in attendance
I'm looking forward to it and, whilst I've probably heard all the stories before, I'm still hopeful it's a good night in memory of a great occasion
I'll never forget being one of the lucky ones in there that day even if I did end up in the Jimmy Seed stand as it was. Just another part in the drama that is being a Charlton fan I guess......and I wouldn't change it for the world
one would have thought 🤣
Heh hoh!
Have a wonderful night celebrating that amazing day 🤩♥️
A lovely night and very evocative. I have heard so much about the Battle for the Valley, and to be there in that room with so many of those who basically gave life to what I am privileged to experience now was nearly overwhelming at points.