Met his family, lovely people, only when his daughter said when we moved to Liverpool once he'd got the manager's job there put in perspective what he achieved in the game. Did quite like Kins from day 1 though.
Webbo in my time by a country mile. Hugely respected by those around/playing for him, proper old school centre half and leader on the pitch and in the dressing room. He marshalled the team through some tough off field times, didn't Darren Pitcher ask that he carry/lead his coffin procession, think that's quite telling.
Jackson for me comes second ahead of Kinsella, no doubt kinsella was a great captain and player in our most successful onfield period, however, again like Webbo I think Jackson wins it by a small margin, probably had one of the hardest jobs as a captain through these early RD years. Massively came through with his head held high.
Not one to blow me own trumpet but when I was working both on the outside and the inside, Mark Kinsella had an infectious aura of leadership that genuinely resonated around the place. That goal at Crewe, the Man City one. Him and Curbs, same as JJ and SCP. But ultimately Keith Peacock interrupting a meeting at Gillingham gave us a brilliant player and a great leader that genuinely pushed us forward. So both have served us pretty well
Under that Roland era he and Solly were ever presents in a team constantly being mucked about by a revolving door of awful managers and random network players. He felt like the real heart of Charlton at that time and the true connection between the fans and the team.
It’s also an incredible story. He came in as a back up left back at the age of about 28, and somehow went on to be one of the top goalscorers we’ve had in the last 20-25 years.
@jimmymelrose Hope you don't mind, but I've edited your post to put the picture the right way up. (I'm also finding it slightly weird how similar your handwriting was to mine at that age, and wondering if it's just an artifact of how writing was taught when we were kids.)
But it's upside down - have I missed a joke?
Nope, definitely the right way up in the original post, but I haven't bothered to correct the posts quoting it, so it's still upside down in those. Perhaps the page needs a refresh?
@jimmymelrose Hope you don't mind, but I've edited your post to put the picture the right way up. (I'm also finding it slightly weird how similar your handwriting was to mine at that age, and wondering if it's just an artifact of how writing was taught when we were kids.)
But it's upside down - have I missed a joke?
Nope, definitely the right way up in the original post, but I haven't bothered to correct the posts quoting it, so it's still upside down in those. Perhaps the page needs a refresh?
Worst Charlton player, Robert Lee that wasn't seen often 👍
Only for the very veteran lifers - but was anyone more unpleasant, more determined, more protective, more argumentative, than Benny Fenton the unrivalled skipper in the 50s ?
Only for the very veteran lifers - but was anyone more unpleasant, more determined, more protective, more argumentative, than Benny Fenton the unrivalled skipper in the 50s ?
Not saying you’re wrong, but what is the basis for this?
Benny Fenton had guile , had the full repotiore of mean / petty fouls , he was not averse to cheating , he engaged referees in constant talk about every decision......and from the middle of the field he could play a bit - more pragmatic than creative. Supporters identified with his approach , and he was very popular. Came from a distinguished football family ( Millwall/ West Ham ) Saw him play many times. Always an entertainment once you worked out what to look form
Jacko he fronted the whole club at times when both manager and owner was nowhere. That’s not his job but a testament to the man. I had a lot time for Webster as well.
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Jackson for me comes second ahead of Kinsella, no doubt kinsella was a great captain and player in our most successful onfield period, however, again like Webbo I think Jackson wins it by a small margin, probably had one of the hardest jobs as a captain through these early RD years. Massively came through with his head held high.
Kins by a country mile.
Shirtliff
Kins
Webbo
And a mention for Aizlewood, once he got his feet under table, he was excellent
It’s also an incredible story. He came in as a back up left back at the age of about 28, and somehow went on to be one of the top goalscorers we’ve had in the last 20-25 years.
Holland
Dailey
Jackson
Solly
Pearce
Stockley
Dobson
Maybe missed 1 or 2.
Probably close to a 100 players have worn the armband at some point though.