Jose Riga- good bye thanks and good luck
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3 managers since January we're even ahead of Man United...1
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Would love to see curbishley lead the team back out the tunnel. I reckon I would get all soppy and shed a tear or two.
The memories would flood back...Those dark days that are no longer so dark....
Come on Alan,1 -
I was fortunate to see 14 of his 16 games in charge, they became a pleasure not a chore as many had during the season. I liked his substitutions, his player rotation, his insight into quickly knowing which were the winnable games vs the potential lost causes. He took over from a legend and quietly yet confidently won me over. I shook his hand at the POTY dinner and categorically stated what a breath of fresh air he had been and that I very much hoped he would lead us next season. I sensed he was overwhelmed by the warmth and affection towards him. Gutted he will not be in charge but it's onwards and upwards, as ever it is CAFC I support and there will still be lots of positives to look forward to.
It is certainly a very interesting ride at the moment watching the plans evolve from our owner, RD. Everything is in its early stages, the decks have been cleared, personnel changes made, the next few weeks will prove to be very interesting!
Good luck Jose for the future.2 -
This is absurd: You make Jose Riga sound as if he is dead, and this is a book of remembrance. Even Brendan O'Connell hasn't done his "RIP".
Riga is a good man - for us, the fans, most importantly. He saved us from relegation. I like the way he did a "selfie" with the front row in his first match, and the way he stands close to the touchline, trying to understand all our mistakes on the pitch.
Riga is a thoughtful and intelligent man, and I'd like him to push us to the play-offs next season.2 -
Blimey. I actually agree with some of that ;0)Viewfinder said:This is absurd: You make Jose Riga sound as if he is dead, and this is a book of remembrance. Even Brendan O'Connell hasn't done his "RIP".
Riga is a good man - for us, the fans, most importantly. He saved us from relegation. I like the way he did a "selfie" with the front row in his first match, and the way he stands close to the touchline, trying to understand all our mistakes on the pitch.
Riga is a thoughtful and intelligent man, and I'd like him to push us to the play-offs next season.
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Good luck Mr Riga. You did a great job and I wish you were staying.
I can't understand the decision and I hope Mr RD knows what he is doing. I must admit, I had been very optimistic about the decisions that RD was making, but now that has gone down a notch or two. I'm sure in the long term he has a plan but in the short term I would have preferred Riga to be in charge as he is the devil we know and he did a bloody good job.4 -
Careful now, SHG: don't lose your integrity!ShootersHillGuru said:
Blimey. I actually agree with some of that ;0)Viewfinder said:This is absurd: You make Jose Riga sound as if he is dead, and this is a book of remembrance. Even Brendan O'Connell hasn't done his "RIP".
Riga is a good man - for us, the fans, most importantly. He saved us from relegation. I like the way he did a "selfie" with the front row in his first match, and the way he stands close to the touchline, trying to understand all our mistakes on the pitch.
Riga is a thoughtful and intelligent man, and I'd like him to push us to the play-offs next season.
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Think he's booked for November manager of the month but need to check that oneMSE7 said:Would love to see curbishley lead the team back out the tunnel. I reckon I would get all soppy and shed a tear or two.
The memories would flood back...Those dark days that are no longer so dark....
Come on Alan,
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Was gutted when Powell went and sceptical about Riga when he arrived, but was won over by both the man himself and our progress under him. While I can understand people saying not to prejudge Bob Peeters, he is an unknown quantity, and that's what bothers me more than the Millwall connection. The uncertainty last summer over the club's finances and whether we were going to be sold or not caused a massive hangover into this season, and has partly resulted in the huge player turnover this summer. Given that upheaval in the squad, it seems daft to have an unnecessary change in manager as well.1
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I agree, but the slight Millwall connection won't hinder his best endeavours for us: he has everything to prove. However, his total lack of managerial experience in the Championship is a huge disadvantage...aliwibble said:Was gutted when Powell went and sceptical about Riga when he arrived, but was won over by both the man himself and our progress under him. While I can understand people saying not to prejudge Bob Peeters, he is an unknown quantity, and that's what bothers me more than the Millwall connection. The uncertainty last summer over the club's finances and whether we were going to be sold or not caused a massive hangover into this season, and has partly resulted in the huge player turnover this summer. Given that upheaval in the squad, it seems daft to have an unnecessary change in manager as well.
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Or an advantage? He might not be scared of it (here's hoping...)Viewfinder said:I
I agree, but the slight Millwall connection won't hinder his best endeavours for us: he has everything to prove. However, his total lack of managerial experience in the Championship is a huge disadvantage...aliwibble said:Was gutted when Powell went and sceptical about Riga when he arrived, but was won over by both the man himself and our progress under him. While I can understand people saying not to prejudge Bob Peeters, he is an unknown quantity, and that's what bothers me more than the Millwall connection. The uncertainty last summer over the club's finances and whether we were going to be sold or not caused a massive hangover into this season, and has partly resulted in the huge player turnover this summer. Given that upheaval in the squad, it seems daft to have an unnecessary change in manager as well.
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Lack of Championship management experience didn't seem to hinder, Riga, Powell, Curbishley.
Remind me the names of the managers that got relegated from the Championship this season.1 -
Compare those names with the 'experience' lot we've hired in recent times. Dowie, Pardew and Parkinson. Which 3 would you rather have?ShootersHillGuru said:Lack of Championship management experience didn't seem to hinder, Riga, Powell, Curbishley.
Remind me the names of the managers that got relegated from the Championship this season.2 -
Good point, SHG. Move over, the old order.ShootersHillGuru said:Lack of Championship management experience didn't seem to hinder, Riga, Powell, Curbishley.
Remind me the names of the managers that got relegated from the Championship this season.
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Absolutely gutted Jose has left. I felt the players, the staff and the fans really took to him. I would of liked to of seen him have at least a full season to see what he could of done for us.
I think he would of attracted very good players also, best of luck to him.5 -
Riga, no one had ever heard of you before you took over at CAFC and rescued us from a difficult situation. But I would like to say a big thank you as for me you made Charlton get back to the football that I remember when I first started watching Charlton in the 90's. Keeping it on the floor and getting it wide with tricky wingers.
Perhaps I might get some comments that those days are gone but from Jose Riga's first game in charge I felt he made an immediate impact on the style of football Charlton played and for me it got better and better.
I am sorry that you are not going to be our permanent coach as I think we could have kicked on really well over the summer. Sadly it was not meant to be, I am sure he will never read this comment but good luck in the future. You did your best for our club in difficult circumstances and kept us up. The players liked you and fans also grew to like you too in most cases.
It is not our decision on who is the next coach or manager but hope that our new owner can make a good decision. I feel he did by bringing in JR, I would stick my neck out to say I do not think CP would have saved us - controversial but I am entitled to an opinion. I feel semi-confident that we will get a decent coach, not perhaps one we all might like initially but grow to like.
Good luck Jose, if we do come up against you in the future I will applaud you for saving us this season. But nothing more as you will not be our coach! All the best JR.1 -
This is my first post on CL and wanted to use it to add my thanks to Jose Riga for keeping us in the Championship. I really thought we were down when he joined, but somehow the miracle happened. Am sad he was not given the chance to progress with his fine start, especially as he liked the club, and the people, and really wish RD had signed up him immediately. I met him at the Kit sponsors evening, and found him to be charming. I wish him every success for the future.6
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Very sorry to hear that Jose won't be our Manager next season. Seems a very strange decision by RD, as a bit of stability would have been good.
Thank you Jose for all that you did in the short time you were with us.0 -
Very bizarre decision given him and R to the D are tight. Literally have no idea where our next manager is gonna come from now but odds on we'll have never heard of him before.
If Riga turns up at another champ club I'll be pretty pissed off and it will make this an even more mystifying decision.1 -
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How worried should we be!?0
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Signed one year revolving deal Blackpool0
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Come back Jose.2
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Please come back Jose2
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Welcome back, thanks and good luck?0
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Jose Riga would be silly to take this job (if offered, which it wont be).
We all think very highly of him after his short spell and the chances of him repeating that level of success are low. Why tarnish the reputation?1 -
Not sure if anybody has already put this up?
http://www.planetfootball.com/in-depth/jose-riga-people-just-waiting-relegation-returned-charlton/13 -
We have done a lot worse since he left.3
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The love Jose has for our club and fans just flows out of him ,he has not a bad word to say about the fans.
I feel for Jose and i know how he feels for our club . I would welcome him back anytime .
Just to say i have spoken with him last summer but everything he told me i will keep to myself other than the above.
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