Really pleased for her. She does a lot for Charlton and her game too.
Don’t know her personally but think she’s been involved with being a Charlton rep for the Her Game Too stuff, involved with creating a sensory room on matchdays and trying to kick off an initiative (something like Better Together Charlton??) to support fans going through mental health issues, loneliness etc.
Seems a very well intentioned doer. Good luck to her. These awards are always very subjective imo.
Sounds like a really good effort. Shame she's a Wrexham fan - torn loyalties next season.
Entitled and spoilt footballers didn’t add ‘rich and stupid’?
Looks like a story based on hearsay with no audio evidence to back it up.
Our fans are well respected by all the footballers and football staff, as they so clearly demonstrated to the sell out away fans who took the trouble to go to the meaningless last game of the season at Wycombe.
Entitled and spoilt footballers didn’t add ‘rich and stupid’?
Looks like a story based on hearsay with no audio evidence to back it up.
Our fans are well respected by all the footballers and football staff, as they so clearly demonstrated to the sell out away fans who took the trouble to go to the meaningless last game of the season at Wycombe.
Whilst legally determined as hearsay, It was a first person account of what was heard and it came from a female fan, who I don't see as having anything to gain from slandering the women's team players.
I think sometimes you have to accept that you cannot speak for all the players opinions unless you directly hear what was said. To a twenty something woman, the views and opinions of people in their 40's plus, they may well come across as boring and old.
Entitled and spoilt footballers didn’t add ‘rich and stupid’?
Looks like a story based on hearsay with no audio evidence to back it up.
Our fans are well respected by all the footballers and football staff, as they so clearly demonstrated to the sell out away fans who took the trouble to go to the meaningless last game of the season at Wycombe.
You are saying someone who has been to every game home and away this season has made it up?
Entitled and spoilt footballers didn’t add ‘rich and stupid’?
Looks like a story based on hearsay with no audio evidence to back it up.
Our fans are well respected by all the footballers and football staff, as they so clearly demonstrated to the sell out away fans who took the trouble to go to the meaningless last game of the season at Wycombe.
Who records conversations when they are sitting in one of the traps?
Entitled and spoilt footballers didn’t add ‘rich and stupid’?
Looks like a story based on hearsay with no audio evidence to back it up.
Our fans are well respected by all the footballers and football staff, as they so clearly demonstrated to the sell out away fans who took the trouble to go to the meaningless last game of the season at Wycombe.
You are saying someone who has been to every game home and away this season has made it up?
Not at all. Irony in play, but maybe badly put. I believe fans are generally exploited, but us fans are addicted.
Dobson's mind is not made up. Said 'my Dad wants me to stay more than anyone', but more noteworthy is a real good guy for the club, very supportive of others and open to a chat. c600k fee rumored to be paid for him to break this contract
Coventry a real nice lad. Obviously gonna give it 'more to come' type chat, but felt sincere about his performances since arriving. Spoke interestingly about the shift of coming through a Prem academy and being told to play a certain way that when you play with L1 players who have not experienced that...essentially can make you look shitter than you are as the Prem trained player having to adjust. Was offered more wages to join here than 2 Champ teams in January and was sold the plan of being Top 10 Champ team in 5 years
Louis Watson basically bypassed as Jones had to play more direct way to get results and that didn't involve more stylistic midfielders. Karoy/Dobson/Bakinson played more to the detriment of any combo of Camara/Watson minutes for this reason
Tennai Watson surprisingly chatty and really friendly guy. Spoke positively of being here and really happy, lives in Kidbrooke with his Mrs. Slightly funny how a lot of the players are now stationed in Kidbrooke (obviously know of the regeneration but just pretty funny to think that footballers would reside there vs common perception of the place growing up)
Aneke the MOST surprisingly nice guy going, actually approached fans as opposed to the other way round however...not the guy you want to have pull up next to you in the Gents
Couple of the loan players did turn up which thought was a nice touch. Unsure if it hints to a deal for next season or just that they are a decent pro, but Bakinson in attendance coupled with the fact he played a fair bit under Jones makes me think could be something there
May likes a drink lol
Apparently they all have meetings on Wednesday with Jones which I guess is a bit of a year end appraisal/see you later for some of them
As a general comment the players all seemed really nice, friendly not any ego on show. Think its been well known that this season is slightly different in the hate from fans towards mgmt as opposed to players, there has been effort and humility to the players just a slight lack of quality and direction sadly
Firstly, thank you to those that organised last night’s POTY dinner. The room looked great and the atmosphere was fantastic. Food was fine and I was fortunate enough to have friends, as well as family, as well as I guy I have huge respect for having seen him at many an away game with all his family (despite living an incredibly long way from the Valley - top man)! Also had a mens and womens squad player on our table.
Re the players, I really feel for them at this sort of event, particularly the women players. Quite a lot of them appear quite introvert, others like Alfie, Dobbo, Chuks, Thierry to name a few can hold their own and are a bit more outgoing types.
I have been on tables in previous years where the player(s) asked what do the various guests do, how long have they supported the club etc and before you know it, 2-3 hours have whizzed by? If there is no real engagement at that level it can become a bit awkward both ways and even more so for the women’s team players, as I suspect 80% plus attending exclusively watch the men’s team and so have less common ground.
I suspect the women who were talking and I do believe Emma as she appears 100% CAFC through and through were a bit isolated on their table compared to their men’s team equivalent and conversation was light based on a) less common ground and b) one or more of them not being comfortable instigating conversation. It just gives an impression of being sat in a world of stale older farts for the night, whereas a shift in dynamic could lead to a completely different experience.
FWIW, I was really grateful to so many of both squads turning out last night and have nothing but praise for the women’s team player on our table. She was directly across me and too far away to engage in a conversation with, but she busied herself helping the guy’s, (who I mentioned above (know his name now, so not being rude by not referencing it mate in case you read CL)), young son amass a full set of autograph’s on the replica shirt he brought along. She is due to leave the club as well. She could have just sloped off at some point - big credit to her and wish her the very best for her career.
Very much enjoyed the evening! Thanks again to the organisers.
Aneke the MOST surprisingly nice guy going, actually approached fans as opposed to the other way round however...not the guy you want to have pull up next to you in the Gents
With your user name, you definitely had a peek to know this.
Glad to hear a lot of the men's players were nice lads. I don't hate the squad this year like I have in some recent years. I haven't really seen a lack of effort this season, just a lack of cohesion and ability in some cases. The last few seasons there's been a fair few wasters I wouldn't have wanted to spend any time with.
Disappointing about the women's team players. We don't know how many there were insulting the fans so it could have just been two or three and the rest might have been brilliant but it's not a good look to have any of them behaving like that. Emma also said the player on her table didn't stay at their table for the meal. Pretty easy for the club to work out who that was and I think she'll probably be getting a beating from Hills for it (or is off at the end of the season and doesn't care either way)
Dobson's mind is not made up. Said 'my Dad wants me to stay more than anyone', but more noteworthy is a real good guy for the club, very supportive of others and open to a chat. c600k fee rumored to be paid for him to break this contract
Coventry a real nice lad. Obviously gonna give it 'more to come' type chat, but felt sincere about his performances since arriving. Spoke interestingly about the shift of coming through a Prem academy and being told to play a certain way that when you play with L1 players who have not experienced that...essentially can make you look shitter than you are as the Prem trained player having to adjust. Was offered more wages to join here than 2 Champ teams in January and was sold the plan of being Top 10 Champ team in 5 years
Louis Watson basically bypassed as Jones had to play more direct way to get results and that didn't involve more stylistic midfielders. Karoy/Dobson/Bakinson played more to the detriment of any combo of Camara/Watson minutes for this reason
Tennai Watson surprisingly chatty and really friendly guy. Spoke positively of being here and really happy, lives in Kidbrooke with his Mrs. Slightly funny how a lot of the players are now stationed in Kidbrooke (obviously know of the regeneration but just pretty funny to think that footballers would reside there vs common perception of the place growing up)
Aneke the MOST surprisingly nice guy going, actually approached fans as opposed to the other way round however...not the guy you want to have pull up next to you in the Gents
Couple of the loan players did turn up which thought was a nice touch. Unsure if it hints to a deal for next season or just that they are a decent pro, but Bakinson in attendance coupled with the fact he played a fair bit under Jones makes me think could be something there
May likes a drink lol
Apparently they all have meetings on Wednesday with Jones which I guess is a bit of a year end appraisal/see you later for some of them
As a general comment the players all seemed really nice, friendly not any ego on show. Think its been well known that this season is slightly different in the hate from fans towards mgmt as opposed to players, there has been effort and humility to the players just a slight lack of quality and direction sadly
Great Post. Thanks for sharing.
If the fee we would have to pay to buy Dobson out of his contract really is £600k then its surely goodbye George.
Dobson's mind is not made up. Said 'my Dad wants me to stay more than anyone', but more noteworthy is a real good guy for the club, very supportive of others and open to a chat. c600k fee rumored to be paid for him to break this contract
Coventry a real nice lad. Obviously gonna give it 'more to come' type chat, but felt sincere about his performances since arriving. Spoke interestingly about the shift of coming through a Prem academy and being told to play a certain way that when you play with L1 players who have not experienced that...essentially can make you look shitter than you are as the Prem trained player having to adjust. Was offered more wages to join here than 2 Champ teams in January and was sold the plan of being Top 10 Champ team in 5 years
Louis Watson basically bypassed as Jones had to play more direct way to get results and that didn't involve more stylistic midfielders. Karoy/Dobson/Bakinson played more to the detriment of any combo of Camara/Watson minutes for this reason
Tennai Watson surprisingly chatty and really friendly guy. Spoke positively of being here and really happy, lives in Kidbrooke with his Mrs. Slightly funny how a lot of the players are now stationed in Kidbrooke (obviously know of the regeneration but just pretty funny to think that footballers would reside there vs common perception of the place growing up)
Aneke the MOST surprisingly nice guy going, actually approached fans as opposed to the other way round however...not the guy you want to have pull up next to you in the Gents
Couple of the loan players did turn up which thought was a nice touch. Unsure if it hints to a deal for next season or just that they are a decent pro, but Bakinson in attendance coupled with the fact he played a fair bit under Jones makes me think could be something there
May likes a drink lol
Apparently they all have meetings on Wednesday with Jones which I guess is a bit of a year end appraisal/see you later for some of them
As a general comment the players all seemed really nice, friendly not any ego on show. Think its been well known that this season is slightly different in the hate from fans towards mgmt as opposed to players, there has been effort and humility to the players just a slight lack of quality and direction sadly
Great Post. Thanks for sharing.
If the fee we would have to pay to buy Dobson out of his contract really is £600k then its surely goodbye George.
But if the Yanks are going to put their hands in their pockets then it should be expected to spend big. Dobson has to stay.
Fifty five pounds. Your having a giraffe. Fifty five pounds to pay for 60 plus people that I dont know to have a meal. I dont understand it. You do realise this is the worst ever squad in our history and you want to brown nose around them. They should be treating the fans to dinner. They can afford it. I hope no one demeans themselves by having selfies or asking for autographs. You can eat cheaper with better food and surroundings up the shard or any number of London restaurants. More money than sense comes to mind. Good luck to anyone that is seated next to Taylor or Bakinson. Polite, crawling conversation . No thanks. The one question I would put to a player is, have you no shame for the season you have delivered and now have the audacity to ponce meals off fans? Hope everyone has a thoroughly miserable evening. You all deserve each other.
When someone makes a post like this, is it just me that tries to guess who liked it? I guessed one right.
Dobson's mind is not made up. Said 'my Dad wants me to stay more than anyone', but more noteworthy is a real good guy for the club, very supportive of others and open to a chat. c600k fee rumored to be paid for him to break this contract
Coventry a real nice lad. Obviously gonna give it 'more to come' type chat, but felt sincere about his performances since arriving. Spoke interestingly about the shift of coming through a Prem academy and being told to play a certain way that when you play with L1 players who have not experienced that...essentially can make you look shitter than you are as the Prem trained player having to adjust. Was offered more wages to join here than 2 Champ teams in January and was sold the plan of being Top 10 Champ team in 5 years
Louis Watson basically bypassed as Jones had to play more direct way to get results and that didn't involve more stylistic midfielders. Karoy/Dobson/Bakinson played more to the detriment of any combo of Camara/Watson minutes for this reason
Tennai Watson surprisingly chatty and really friendly guy. Spoke positively of being here and really happy, lives in Kidbrooke with his Mrs. Slightly funny how a lot of the players are now stationed in Kidbrooke (obviously know of the regeneration but just pretty funny to think that footballers would reside there vs common perception of the place growing up)
Aneke the MOST surprisingly nice guy going, actually approached fans as opposed to the other way round however...not the guy you want to have pull up next to you in the Gents
Couple of the loan players did turn up which thought was a nice touch. Unsure if it hints to a deal for next season or just that they are a decent pro, but Bakinson in attendance coupled with the fact he played a fair bit under Jones makes me think could be something there
May likes a drink lol
Apparently they all have meetings on Wednesday with Jones which I guess is a bit of a year end appraisal/see you later for some of them
As a general comment the players all seemed really nice, friendly not any ego on show. Think its been well known that this season is slightly different in the hate from fans towards mgmt as opposed to players, there has been effort and humility to the players just a slight lack of quality and direction sadly
Great Post. Thanks for sharing.
If the fee we would have to pay to buy Dobson out of his contract really is £600k then its surely goodbye George.
But if the Yanks are going to put their hands in their pockets then it should be expected to spend big. Dobson has to stay.
As much as I love Dobbo, £600k is a lot of money considering he was ours to sign for free.
Dobson's mind is not made up. Said 'my Dad wants me to stay more than anyone', but more noteworthy is a real good guy for the club, very supportive of others and open to a chat. c600k fee rumored to be paid for him to break this contract
Coventry a real nice lad. Obviously gonna give it 'more to come' type chat, but felt sincere about his performances since arriving. Spoke interestingly about the shift of coming through a Prem academy and being told to play a certain way that when you play with L1 players who have not experienced that...essentially can make you look shitter than you are as the Prem trained player having to adjust. Was offered more wages to join here than 2 Champ teams in January and was sold the plan of being Top 10 Champ team in 5 years
Louis Watson basically bypassed as Jones had to play more direct way to get results and that didn't involve more stylistic midfielders. Karoy/Dobson/Bakinson played more to the detriment of any combo of Camara/Watson minutes for this reason
Tennai Watson surprisingly chatty and really friendly guy. Spoke positively of being here and really happy, lives in Kidbrooke with his Mrs. Slightly funny how a lot of the players are now stationed in Kidbrooke (obviously know of the regeneration but just pretty funny to think that footballers would reside there vs common perception of the place growing up)
Aneke the MOST surprisingly nice guy going, actually approached fans as opposed to the other way round however...not the guy you want to have pull up next to you in the Gents
Couple of the loan players did turn up which thought was a nice touch. Unsure if it hints to a deal for next season or just that they are a decent pro, but Bakinson in attendance coupled with the fact he played a fair bit under Jones makes me think could be something there
May likes a drink lol
Apparently they all have meetings on Wednesday with Jones which I guess is a bit of a year end appraisal/see you later for some of them
As a general comment the players all seemed really nice, friendly not any ego on show. Think its been well known that this season is slightly different in the hate from fans towards mgmt as opposed to players, there has been effort and humility to the players just a slight lack of quality and direction sadly
Great Post. Thanks for sharing.
If the fee we would have to pay to buy Dobson out of his contract really is £600k then its surely goodbye George.
the question surely is would £600k buy us a better replacement?
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Not a good look.
Entitled and spoilt footballers didn’t add ‘rich and stupid’?
Looks like a story based on hearsay with no audio evidence to back it up.
Our fans are well respected by all the footballers and football staff, as they so clearly demonstrated to the sell out away fans who took the trouble to go to the meaningless last game of the season at Wycombe.
Whilst legally determined as hearsay, It was a first person account of what was heard and it came from a female fan, who I don't see as having anything to gain from slandering the women's team players.
I think sometimes you have to accept that you cannot speak for all the players opinions unless you directly hear what was said. To a twenty something woman, the views and opinions of people in their 40's plus, they may well come across as boring and old.
Irony in play, but maybe badly put.
I believe fans are generally exploited, but us fans are addicted.
Dobson's mind is not made up. Said 'my Dad wants me to stay more than anyone', but more noteworthy is a real good guy for the club, very supportive of others and open to a chat. c600k fee rumored to be paid for him to break this contract
Coventry a real nice lad. Obviously gonna give it 'more to come' type chat, but felt sincere about his performances since arriving. Spoke interestingly about the shift of coming through a Prem academy and being told to play a certain way that when you play with L1 players who have not experienced that...essentially can make you look shitter than you are as the Prem trained player having to adjust. Was offered more wages to join here than 2 Champ teams in January and was sold the plan of being Top 10 Champ team in 5 years
Louis Watson basically bypassed as Jones had to play more direct way to get results and that didn't involve more stylistic midfielders. Karoy/Dobson/Bakinson played more to the detriment of any combo of Camara/Watson minutes for this reason
Tennai Watson surprisingly chatty and really friendly guy. Spoke positively of being here and really happy, lives in Kidbrooke with his Mrs. Slightly funny how a lot of the players are now stationed in Kidbrooke (obviously know of the regeneration but just pretty funny to think that footballers would reside there vs common perception of the place growing up)
Aneke the MOST surprisingly nice guy going, actually approached fans as opposed to the other way round however...not the guy you want to have pull up next to you in the Gents
Couple of the loan players did turn up which thought was a nice touch. Unsure if it hints to a deal for next season or just that they are a decent pro, but Bakinson in attendance coupled with the fact he played a fair bit under Jones makes me think could be something there
May likes a drink lol
Apparently they all have meetings on Wednesday with Jones which I guess is a bit of a year end appraisal/see you later for some of them
As a general comment the players all seemed really nice, friendly not any ego on show. Think its been well known that this season is slightly different in the hate from fans towards mgmt as opposed to players, there has been effort and humility to the players just a slight lack of quality and direction sadly
Re the players, I really feel for them at this sort of event, particularly the women players. Quite a lot of them appear quite introvert, others like Alfie, Dobbo, Chuks, Thierry to name a few can hold their own and are a bit more outgoing types.
Very much enjoyed the evening! Thanks again to the organisers.
Disappointing about the women's team players. We don't know how many there were insulting the fans so it could have just been two or three and the rest might have been brilliant but it's not a good look to have any of them behaving like that. Emma also said the player on her table didn't stay at their table for the meal. Pretty easy for the club to work out who that was and I think she'll probably be getting a beating from Hills for it (or is off at the end of the season and doesn't care either way)
If the fee we would have to pay to buy Dobson out of his contract really is £600k then its surely goodbye George.
Dobson has to stay.
I guessed one right.