Chris Powell: Charlton Athletic boss unsure on future
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Gotta give the bloke a chance with the cash.
On the other hand we said the same about parky when tj and co took over and it didn't turn out too bad.
Sounds a bit inevitable from that, I feel for cp, top bloke, charlton legend, has been managing (alrightish) with his hands behind his back and deserves a fair crack of the whip0 -
The comment about having players on the bench last year, who could make a change, is spot on. Bar a 15/20 goal a season striker I think we have a decent 1st eleven, but (bar JJs intervention yesterday) little in the way of impact subs like Fuller and Haynes could be last year.2
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I really hope we don't end up as one of those clubs that gives Avram Grant a job just for the sake of it.0
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The difference being that with Parky, he didn't quite prove himself enough whereas Powell has delivered a title and a decent finish last season. I truly hope that Powelly stays with us for a long time regardless of where the club ends up playing!mrbligh said:Gotta give the bloke a chance with the cash.
On the other hand we said the same about parky when tj and co took over and it didn't turn out too bad.
Sounds a bit inevitable from that, I feel for cp, top bloke, charlton legend, has been managing (alrightish) with his hands behind his back and deserves a fair crack of the whip3 -
I am sure that any new owner, at least one with the faintest idea of and respect for the game, would give Powell a chance to seal the job and build another successful team .. question is, will the new bossman be a wise and prudent man ?0
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Ousting SCP would be a great way to immediately alienate themselves to supporters but as the likes of Tan have shown, a lot of these blokes couldn't really give a monkeys about that.
It's a bit of joke given what he's achieved with us that the poor sod is seemingly in a position where he is still sweating about his job. I don't really get it, I would have thought that we'd be the ones shitting ourselves every time a new job came up in the Prem or Champ as he would be so in demand. He's had a terrible time of it this season in what must feel like a dead end job in football management terms. If he wasn't such a loyal, dedicated and unassuming bloke he could easily have put himself out there a bit more and get a better job.
I genuinely wouldn't swap him for a manager in the world for us. Mourinho Ferguson whoever. Powell is right for us, like Curbs was, and given half an opportunity I have no doubt he will succeed.34 -
paulsturgess said:
Ousting SCP would be a great way to immediately alienate themselves to supporters but as the likes of Tan have shown, a lot of these blokes couldn't really give a monkeys about that.
It's a bit of joke given what he's achieved with us that the poor sod is seemingly in a position where he is still sweating about his job. I don't really get it, I would have thought that we'd be the ones shitting ourselves every time a new job came up in the Prem or Champ as he would be so in demand. He's had a terrible time of it this season in what must feel like a dead end job in football management terms. If he wasn't such a loyal, dedicated and unassuming bloke he could easily have put himself out there a bit more and get a better job.
I genuinely wouldn't swap him for a manager in the world for us. Mourinho Ferguson whoever. Powell is right for us, like Curbs was, and given half an opportunity I have no doubt he will succeed.
Great post.
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I would say that the difference is that CP has a very strong supporters backing and has been backed vociferously by the crowd whenever he has looked in danger.GreenWithEnvy said:
The difference being that with Parky, he didn't quite prove himself enough whereas Powell has delivered a title and a decent finish last season. I truly hope that Powelly stays with us for a long time regardless of where the club ends up playing!mrbligh said:Gotta give the bloke a chance with the cash.
On the other hand we said the same about parky when tj and co took over and it didn't turn out too bad.
Sounds a bit inevitable from that, I feel for cp, top bloke, charlton legend, has been managing (alrightish) with his hands behind his back and deserves a fair crack of the whip
Parky had little backing from the crowd, despite working under similar financial constraints as CP.0 -
Forget, just for a moment, about Chris Powell's strengths and weaknesses as a football manager and coach. That's for another day.
As a MAN, he has 100% integrity. He exudes loyalty, passion, caring for others, treating people the way they should be. I have never felt greater respect and admiration for any man, in football or otherwise.10 -
Chris can do a lot better than Charlton, I wouldn't be surprised if he got the West Ham job when Big Sam gets the chop.0
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I disagree. He has managed brilliantly with his hands behind his back. If we sack him we might aswell volunteer to be relegated.mrbligh said:Gotta give the bloke a chance with the cash.
On the other hand we said the same about parky when tj and co took over and it didn't turn out too bad.
Sounds a bit inevitable from that, I feel for cp, top bloke, charlton legend, has been managing (alrightish) with his hands behind his back and deserves a fair crack of the whip0 -
AgreedDavo55 said:Forget, just for a moment, about Chris Powell's strengths and weaknesses as a football manager and coach. That's for another day.
As a MAN, he has 100% integrity. He exudes loyalty, passion, caring for others, treating people the way they should be. I have never felt greater respect and admiration for any man, in football or otherwise.
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Completely agree - that will be the real test.GreenWithEnvy said:
The difference being that with Parky, he didn't quite prove himself enough whereas Powell has delivered a title and a decent finish last season. I truly hope that Powelly stays with us for a long time regardless of where the club ends up playing!mrbligh said:Gotta give the bloke a chance with the cash.
On the other hand we said the same about parky when tj and co took over and it didn't turn out too bad.
Sounds a bit inevitable from that, I feel for cp, top bloke, charlton legend, has been managing (alrightish) with his hands behind his back and deserves a fair crack of the whip0 -
If SCP is let go then CL will swim with the blood of many a forum member committing seppuku...
"Dont do it RD!!!!!!"
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They will celebrating over on Into the Valley; so much hate for Powell on that forum. The saying "be careful what you wish for" comes to mind.0
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I suspect Powell will be given a chance. Why? Because it makes sound business sense - there is reason to believe he is an excellent manager and the fans love and support him. What also makes sound business sense whether we like it or not, is to give Chrissy the 6 months remaining on his contract to earn a new deal. So that in itself is the uncertainty he faces - but all managers are a bad run away from the chop anyway and with the opportunity to bring players in, and the support of the fans that Powell has, I'm sure he can make it a good outcome for all.1
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longest serving manager in the Championship.... He has only been at club for 3 years!0
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Shows the state of affairs in the championship then.SE9 said:longest serving manager in the Championship.... He has only been at club for 3 years!
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Shows the state of affairs in English football to be honestsadiejane1981 said:
Shows the state of affairs in the championship then.SE9 said:longest serving manager in the Championship.... He has only been at club for 3 years!
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And the smallest transfer budget. Especially given that we get £1M+ a year from sell on clauses from Jenkinson etc. Funny how it takes Charlton to show everyone it makes sense to stick with the same manager for a while - Lawrence, Curbishley and now Powell must have manged 3/4 of the last 30 years?SE9 said:longest serving manager in the Championship.... He has only been at club for 3 years!
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Pass me the Kleenex - you need to get out more, or read a newspaper! He's a nice man but, read your words again...please!Davo55 said:Forget, just for a moment, about Chris Powell's strengths and weaknesses as a football manager and coach. That's for another day.
As a MAN, he has 100% integrity. He exudes loyalty, passion, caring for others, treating people the way they should be. I have never felt greater respect and admiration for any man, in football or otherwise.4 -
It's the desire to get to the Prem - nowt else.sadiejane1981 said:
Shows the state of affairs in the championship then.SE9 said:longest serving manager in the Championship.... He has only been at club for 3 years!
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I've just read them again Davo, and I agree with every word you say!
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And if sticking with CP equals relegation... "Be careful" etc - works both ways. Not hate , by the way, just want more from him (mostly)ParkinsonOut said:They will celebrating over on Into the Valley; so much hate for Powell on that forum. The saying "be careful what you wish for" comes to mind.
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Perhaps a bit over-stated Andy, I concede. But I was trying to draw a distinction between a debate about his qualities as a manager/coach, and his qualities as a man, which I think are truly admirable. You may disagree, but I don't really care.BigAndyCAFC said:
Pass me the Kleenex - you need to get out more, or read a newspaper! He's a nice man but, read your words again...please!Davo55 said:Forget, just for a moment, about Chris Powell's strengths and weaknesses as a football manager and coach. That's for another day.
As a MAN, he has 100% integrity. He exudes loyalty, passion, caring for others, treating people the way they should be. I have never felt greater respect and admiration for any man, in football or otherwise.2 -
I've met him and agree with you - just not the whole 9 yards!Davo55 said:
Perhaps a bit over-stated Andy, I concede. But I was trying to draw a distinction between a debate about his qualities as a manager/coach, and his qualities as a man, which I think are truly admirable. You may disagree, but I don't really care.BigAndyCAFC said:
Pass me the Kleenex - you need to get out more, or read a newspaper! He's a nice man but, read your words again...please!Davo55 said:Forget, just for a moment, about Chris Powell's strengths and weaknesses as a football manager and coach. That's for another day.
As a MAN, he has 100% integrity. He exudes loyalty, passion, caring for others, treating people the way they should be. I have never felt greater respect and admiration for any man, in football or otherwise.
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Now I've met you in the Lib - you didn't strike me as a "new man" - you must respect somebody more than CP?AFKABartram said:I've just read them again Davo, and I agree with every word you say!
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Indeed. He's the 10th longest serving manager in league football. Out of the 92 clubs, less than half have had their incumbent manager in charge for more than a season. Madness.ForeverAddickted said:
Shows the state of affairs in English football to be honestsadiejane1981 said:
Shows the state of affairs in the championship then.SE9 said:longest serving manager in the Championship.... He has only been at club for 3 years!
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Although sometimes I don't agree at all with some of Powells tactical decisions , he does get it wrong - he is young , I have thought would we be better without him ? When we have been at our lowest , but no way would I want him gone , he brang charlton back from the dead , it's our club as much as it is his , Powell wouldn't turn his back on us - and I'm sure I won't and you all won't and never will I hate seeing new owners come in and sack a manager straight away , give him time under a decent budget , then see what happens , 6 months later if it doesn't work out ? Fair enough atleast he had a chance ! Powell can do wonders with this club charlton feels like charlton where he is concerned
Let's group together and defend the man that gave OUR charlton back
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He has an affinity with supporters that is outside of the ordinary. Of course a new owner will want to be convinced he is the best man for the job. That is reasonable. The fact that he is loved and respected by the fans gives him a real chance, and I'd rather have the chance under these circumstances if I was Powell than be safe in the role because the board can't afford anybody else. An extremely important time in Chrissy's career and Charlton's future- but he is a winner and more than up to the challenge I suspect.1
