Boro (H) Mar 2016 Protest Watch From TV Perspective

lancashire lad · March 2016

thanks you CARD and all the supporters and thank you Sky for showing so much of it, plus a final thank you to Mr Powell for being our SCP

red_murph · March 2016

Seconded.

Thought Minto was excellent as well.

IA · March 2016

ValleyGary said:

i_b_b_o_r_g said:
If only there was another way to tell the time......
Taking the clock down is proper muggy though. Just highlights the them and us attitude from a club that they expect us to love and support. It's a disgrace.

"Important to remember that University of Greenwich students were in charge of the time, but an investigation will be carried out."

seth plum · March 2016

I am a huge critic of SKY, and was at the Valley today, and from reading this stuff here it looks like SKY did a great job, and were grown up enough to reflect the reality rather than trying to shape reality to suit their ends.
Thank you SKY.

red_murph · March 2016

seth plum said:
I am a huge critic of SKY, and was at the Valley today, and from reading this stuff here it looks like SKY did a great job, and were grown up enough to reflect the reality rather than trying to shape reality to suit their ends.
Thank you SKY.

I honestly don't think Sky could have done much more to be honest Seth. They didn't shy away from the issues and with Chris & Minto on side it was fantastic for us.

Also not a fan of them btw but good coverage today.

Goonerhater · March 2016

seth they did a good job loads and loads of times the protests were mentioned and its good to see an ex payer who really cares about the club in Scot Minto--top man. CP did his bit but i think he has one eye on not being to radical.

Bournemouth Addick · March 2016

red_murph said:

seth plum said:
I am a huge critic of SKY, and was at the Valley today, and from reading this stuff here it looks like SKY did a great job, and were grown up enough to reflect the reality rather than trying to shape reality to suit their ends.
Thank you SKY.
I honestly don't think Sky could have done much more to be honest Seth. They didn't shy away from the issues and with Chris & Minto on side it was fantastic for us.

Also not a fan of them btw but good coverage today.

Agreed. With the exception of not mentioning those walking out were gathering outside I don't think we can have any complaints about the coverage. It was overwhelming positive really.

red_murph · March 2016

Goonerhater said:
seth they did a good job loads and loads of times the protests were mentioned and its good to see an ex payer who really cares about the club in Scot Minto--top man. CP did his bit but i think he has one eye on not being to radical.

GH, thought Powell was excellent in his backing for us at the start. Didn't think he left anyone in any doubt about the situation in a wonderfully diplomatic way.

Dippenhall · March 2016

Montage at end of programme showed as much of the protest as the game highlights. SkySports HQ already trailered a report with shots of the protests.

Yanntheman · March 2016

Clip here https://streamable.com/fz81

TellyTubby · March 2016

The CARD critics must be really fed up after all the success of the protests today.

I was hoping to get thrown out along with Mrs TT for the second half whistle protest but it didn't work out as well as I had hoped. Perhaps just the odd whistle from different parts of the ground to mimic the ref in future?

The police were out in force and very obvious outside the ground, some with long batons so I guess were mounted.
Believe me when I say that the regime were not happy today. Let's hope that today has at last brought it home to roland and his apologists that they really have no option but to piss off.

We paid to go in today so that we could do our bit. It is unlikely that we will buy a ticket again unless there is a very good reason until we are free from these clowns.

Well done all involved.

Henry Irving · March 2016

Just seen the goals and protests on SSN. Two good looking young lads whistling and throwing beach balls on the pitch. Must be their genes : - )

Lots of focus on the mock funeral too

Great pun in the commentary when after showing Pinnochios the voice over said "Charlton got their noses in front". I see what you did there.

Er_Be_Ab_Pl_Wo_Wo_Ch · March 2016

seth plum said:
I am a huge critic of SKY, and was at the Valley today, and from reading this stuff here it looks like SKY did a great job, and were grown up enough to reflect the reality rather than trying to shape reality to suit their ends.
Thank you SKY.

Agree with that, they reported things as they found them, and didn't seek to under or over exaggerate. Very professional broadcast.

1StevieG · March 2016

That Seb fella is getting a bit popular with his own close up at the end!!!

Harry Gregory · March 2016

Sky were first class, there was a genuine understanding and sympathy for the fans point of view.

SDAddick · March 2016

PWR.

Was watching the BeIn Sport feed, which was probably same cameras as Sky, but we didn't have commentary, just stadium noise. WHICH.WAS.BRILLIANT.

To be honest, I really didn't know what to expect from today. I was massively impressed by the mock funeral. It's something that, not to be critical of CARD, but I just didn't know how it would come off. These sorts of displays are incredibly difficult to pull off. I think pre-match was done with the right amount of humility and anger. The procession of supports walking down to the Valley chanting "We want our Charlton back" put a tear in my eye.

The second minute, with the beach balls, was absolutely brilliant. Delaying the match for a good three minutes where all you could hear was supporters had a tear coming down my cheek. It was incredibly moving. Again, something where I wasn't quite sure how it would come off, but it came off brilliantly, and really drove the message home that we, as supporters, want what's best for our club, and that means the regime has got to go.

I personally didn't like the whistles, but that's because whistles at footy matches is a pet peeve of mine, and something there has been trouble with at various tournaments. It certainly worked.

I gave a small donation to CARD a while back. I've not always agreed with some of their statements, or their tactics, but I appreciate what they are try to do, and it's not about me, it's about what is best for the club. I think today was brilliant. Full credit to those who have put tremendous time, money, and effort into this. Not just today, but in the months prior, and in the months and possibly years to come. Prouder than ever to be Charlton today.

stonemuse · March 2016

great coverage on sky sports news

guinnessaddick · March 2016

https://twitter.com/skysportsfl/status/709038555926892544

WestCountryAddick · March 2016

Yanntheman said:
Clip here https://streamable.com/fz81

Best part of that clip is the end where Meire is trying to put on a smile but actually you can see it's almost through gritted teeth. This stuff clearly gets to her.

3blokes · March 2016

bazjonster said:
How many people left on 74? Looked like around 20-30?

There were loads of people coming out of the stadium, and there is no doubt in my mind that more people are clued up and supportive of the protests than before. Yes, there were people who stayed in their seats and carried on watching the game, but people are abandoning the regime in their droves.
We're winning. It's just not going to happen in 5 minutes.

redman · March 2016

just watched the pre match interview with SCP and Holloway and then the 4 minutes at the start of the game. We really couldn't have asked them to do it any better.
Well done everyone today. Seemed everybody was on their feet and chanting in those first few minutes in particular.
Excellent work by CARD in organising today. Take a bow.

Alwaysneil · March 2016

The club deliberately showed the anti pitch invasion message on the big screen over the 74 Minute mark.

We left west lower following the north upper lead.

Very good protests and also a good result.

Disappointing number of people in the ground for me. You have to be there to complain.

stackitsteve · March 2016

The 4 minutes of non stop Roland out singing while clearing the balls of the pitch was incredible.

seth plum · March 2016

is there anybody who can put up the pre-match stuff with Minto, Holloway and Powell?

InspectorSands · March 2016

I had to rely on the radio today and both Five Live and Radio London (except for Louis' contributions) were terrible from a journalist's perspective, never mind a fan's perspective.

Coverage was limited to match updates, and Radio London - which was at Aston Villa v Tottenham - spent ages going on about how terrible it must be for Villa fans, and went on and on about some "Lerner Out" banner in the Holte End rather than talking about a greater crisis at one of their own area's clubs. For someone that always defends the BBC, it was embarrassing.

I've had a go at Sky as being one of the demons of modern football, but at least they can spot (and, frankly, help create) a bloody story. Good on 'em.

InspectorSands · March 2016

Anyway, when's the DVD of the match coming out?

shirty5 · March 2016

Just watched the coverage. Sky Sports were first class from Minto, Powell, Holloway, Mann and Higginbottom. Excellent viewing

MuttleyCAFC · March 2016

Yes, brilliant. The beach balls was a great success, with sky focussing on the banners as they were cleared. Went better than could be expected. Glad the pitch invasion didn't materialise. The point was made - the fans won today. More battles to come but what a day.