Agree I think he’ll go but I’m surprised that we haven’t heard anything about Scott returning. What’s he doing now ?
Didnt Charlie say in his interview with the Dossier that Andy Scott will be in a Technical Director type role, when talking about us not getting a conventional CEO?
Not massively surprised, always likely to happen with a new ownership that isn’t desperate for any kind of continuity they can get. He’s actually done quite well to survive four ownerships. Had some ups but recently it’s felt like his pool of knowledge has run dry and we’ve been limited to signing players he remembers from the past few years. That might have been different if he could operate without one to two hands tied behind his back but clearly the new owners have their own plans. Good luck Steve and thanks for 2019
Probably for the best. I think that drawing a line and moving on is best for both the club and Gallen. God knows he's probably seen and worked in some mad, bad and just plain weird circumstances to varying success rates but personally I wish him well.
Done very well under LB, perhaps with his help. Since then it’s been very meh regardless of the interference. Hopefully we are onto bigger and better things.
Leaving aside the actual job Steve Gallen did, I want to say every interaction and every conversation I ever had with Steve was great. I found him engaged, respectful, interested and interesting, pro actively generous and thoughtful, charming and good humoured. I hope whatever recruiter replaces Steve is good at what they do, and if they're half the nice bloke Steve Gallen is we will have done well. Best Wishes Steve Gallen.
Some good signings, some bad but it worried me that he didn’t know who Ellis Simms was and had to be encouraged by Palace to look at taking JRS on loan. Wish him well but not particularly bothered.
The combo of Gallen and Bowyer worked so well in 2018, when you consider the squad we put out against Sunderland on Day One, vs the squad we had at Wembley.
Shame they both had a shitstorm to deal with thereafter.
Hope that Steve isn't heading to QPR as looks like another mess there.
Burger Boy next please fellas, for different reasons
Really liked him and he really did put the work in. His contacts would have been useful I think but my trust in him had dwindled. Think it’s positive for both parties to move on but I’ll always like him and respect him.
The combo of Gallen and Bowyer worked so well in 2018, when you consider the squad we put out against Sunderland on Day One, vs the squad we had at Wembley.
Shame they both had a shitstorm to deal with thereafter.
Hope that Steve isn't heading to QPR as looks like another mess there.
Burger Boy next please fellas, for different reasons
Steve is a top fella, i've spoken with him throughout his time and Charlton and he truly took the club to heart. I think he wants the move to QPR so this does suit everyone but personally i do feel for him. Was never given a budget or an opportunity to recruit and make us true contenders without interference.
Gallen probably wanted out for a while, be interested to know how much influence he’s had in this window so far because it seems on paper like a good window.
At the recent Valley return dinner he came up to the Valley Party table and said thank you as we might not have had a club without you. Nice fella - good luck Steve.
Will always hold him in high regard for his part in helping us land some great signings to help us get promoted and once promoted too. A shame we probably never got to see his full potential with a good budget and a solid ownership.
Also felt like his impact and effectiveness were reduced the moment MS got involved.
All being said, wish him well for the future and would love to hear his thoughts on his time at the club one day.
Will miss his openness, friendliness and care. I would have been interested to see what he could have done under the new ownership and hopefully a bit of stability, as his workload was overseen by a bunch of loonie toons? He pulled in some quality and some duds, but if this transfer game was easy, nobody would ever find an edge over others. Thanks Steve for your patience and hard work and friendliness to us fans. Despite it not being my responsibility at all, sorry you had to deal with so many owner twats while serving our great club and hope your kid(s) keep supporting the Addicks! Good luck for the future and I will buy you a drink when we next hopefully see you in the lounges - please do come back to say hello! PC
At the recent Valley return dinner he came up to the Valley Party table and said thank you as we might not have had a club without you. Nice fella - good luck Steve.
Yes that was really good of him and was clearly totally off his own bat. He certainly cared.
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That's the recruitment improving then, and as if anyone else would give him an analyst job 🤣
Wouldn't lay the blame, or praise, at anyone persons door.
I found him engaged, respectful, interested and interesting, pro actively generous and thoughtful, charming and good humoured.
I hope whatever recruiter replaces Steve is good at what they do, and if they're half the nice bloke Steve Gallen is we will have done well.
Best Wishes Steve Gallen.
Shame they both had a shitstorm to deal with thereafter.
Hope that Steve isn't heading to QPR as looks like another mess there.
Burger Boy next please fellas, for different reasons
Also felt like his impact and effectiveness were reduced the moment MS got involved.
All being said, wish him well for the future and would love to hear his thoughts on his time at the club one day.
I wish him the very best.
seriously though, did a decent job given the circumstances. Will always be grateful that he got Conor Gallagher in. Wish the fella well in the future.
Wish him all the best but life moves on.