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New Article: Our Day

One year and one day ago provided one of the most memorable match day experiences of my entire life; today was right up there.

It started off with a tour of The Valley as my little brother was a mascot for todays game, it was fantastic. We went into the boardroom, the mascots sat in the dug-outs, and then finally seeing my little brother wearing his Charlton goalkeeper top walking out with David Button. Amazing.

I was then surprised to find out that my father was the ball sponsor for todays game, meaning having photos taken before the game on the pitch and some wonderful hospitality, hosted by Bob Bolder and John Humphreys.

We were also treated to a great game of football. Led by a magnifique Frenchman.

At the end of the game I managed, along with my brother, to get on to the pitch, taking part in the lap of honour. We met every player and also SCP. Taking a picture with all of them. It was unbeliveable. It struck me just how down to earth our players are, all of them so welcoming. I spoke to Wagstaff, he will not be here next season. He didn't know where he was going yet, but he will try to find a club.

Then we went back into the suite only to find out that the pairs of sponsors had to vote for the man of the match. There was only one winner, so Kermorgant got the champagne, which we were pictured with.

We were then given a signed football and shirt aswell and to top it all off Kermorgant was with our table talking to us for around 30 minutes. He said that he loved it here, he's just bought a new house local to The Valley. He also mentioned that he quite likes a volley on the last day of the season!

Overall a truly astounding way to spend the last day of the season ... priceless!

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  • Tunwellsaddick
    Tunwellsaddick Posts: 2,453
    Great post. Emotional. Sums up Charlton for most of us. Thanks.
  • BlackForestReds
    BlackForestReds Posts: 17,952
    That post and your experience is what football and our club are all about.
  • Bedsaddick
    Bedsaddick Posts: 24,767
    We know what we are. We are Charlton. Great post.
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  • BlackForestReds
    BlackForestReds Posts: 17,952
    Great photos...
  • twiggyaddick
    twiggyaddick Posts: 1,565
    Fantastic, proud to support this club!!

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  • Davo55
    Davo55 Posts: 7,843
    That's brilliant mate. What memories for your brother too. Another lifelong Addick in the making!
  • Mr. Happy
    Mr. Happy Posts: 653
    Aw he looks well happy!

    What's really sad is I'm 31 years old and completely jealous of him.
  • Davo55 said:

    That's brilliant mate. What memories for your brother too. Another lifelong Addick in the making!

    If this doesn't hook him I don't know what will!
  • sirjohnhumphrey
    sirjohnhumphrey Posts: 1,864
    Great pics...although my eyes were drawn to Kermogant's torso in the pic with Harriott. But we all have man love for Yann, right?
  • O-Randy-Hunt
    O-Randy-Hunt Posts: 10,684
    Quality pictures mate. Players are so down to earth. Perfect for our club
  • ISawLeaburnScore
    ISawLeaburnScore Posts: 9,779
    Great stuff
  • Talal
    Talal Posts: 11,500
    Superb pics and even Fuller cracked a proper smile, your brother's got the magic touch.
  • Talal said:

    Superb pics and even Fuller cracked a proper smile, your brother's got the magic touch.

    Haha, yes he's a good kid, Charlton mad! I think that is my favourite photo though, with the whole covered end behind. Bless.

  • ME14addick
    ME14addick Posts: 9,766
    What a fantastic day for your brother - one he'll never forget. He looks so happy in your pictures and the players all look happy to be there too.
  • Mr. Happy said:

    Aw he looks well happy!

    What's really sad is I'm 31 years old and completely jealous of him.

    I'm 42 and jealous.

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  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,811
    20 and jealous here! I think you must've collared the whole squad there. It would be quicker to list who your brother didn't get a picture with!
  • boggzy
    boggzy Posts: 3,596
    What I like now is that the players seem to be such characters, and (from our limited knowledge) so down to earth as footballers go. After years of faceless mercenaries, this lot are great, feels like we have a connection once more. And who is responsible for the team spirit? I'm presuming our magnificent manager - we are so, so lucky... just watching interviews with sad non-entities like Mowbray and gormless twats like Lee Clark on the Football League Show just really brings it home!!
  • cafcnick1992
    cafcnick1992 Posts: 7,441
    The Valley looks tiny in those photos
  • Absurdistan
    Absurdistan Posts: 8,024
    Top stuff, didn't you manage to sneak into a photo?
  • Oriental_Addick
    Oriental_Addick Posts: 1,003
    Brilliant, priceless memories
  • Eynsfordaddick
    Eynsfordaddick Posts: 2,045
    Absolutely priceless experiences with great people. Lucky person!
  • The_President
    The_President Posts: 14,280
    great photos.
    Thats what has made the club this season - no primadonnas
  • grumpyaddick
    grumpyaddick Posts: 6,597

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    Nice to see Gareth Bale's Dad there too..
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,642
    What a wonderful day for the lad. I'm 57 and sadly quite jealous.
  • Nug
    Nug Posts: 4,626
    Fantastic photos, looks like a great day and lifelong memories. Will have to look into it for my son for his birthday or something.