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John Little Leaving

Henry Irving
Henry Irving Posts: 85,225
in General Charlton
http://www.southlondonpress.co.uk/article.cfm?id=116754&headline=Exclusive: Long-standing Charlton Athletic stadium safety officer resigns&sectionIs=sport&searchyear=2016

Another one of the good guys and someone with decades of experience walking away.

Good luck John for the future.

Inevitable that a certain troll will ask "what did he do?" and that others will say so what, he can be replaced.

Thing is that if he replaced it will be on the cheap and with someone with a fraction of skills, knowledge and experience.

Have to ask why there is such a churn of staff and what that says about the management and direction at the club.
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  • Weegie Addick
    Weegie Addick Posts: 16,522
    At least he respects the supporters.
  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,955
    All clubs need stability, at all levels.

    We have none.

  • Swisdom
    Swisdom Posts: 14,977
    But if he wants to leave then why do we need to dissect it?

    Maybe - after 18 years he feels hes had enough.

    Maybe we will recruit someone "cheap and with someone with a fraction of skills, knowledge and experience." but then that person has to gain them. Or maybe John has a 2nd in command who is capable of stepping up.

    I can only assume there is more to it than the complete non-story on the link above - because it's just that. A non story.
  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    What did he do?
    I'm sure he can be replaced..
  • Weegie Addick
    Weegie Addick Posts: 16,522
    Swisdom said:

    But if he wants to leave then why do we need to dissect it?

    Maybe - after 18 years he feels hes had enough.

    Maybe we will recruit someone "cheap and with someone with a fraction of skills, knowledge and experience." but then that person has to gain them. Or maybe John has a 2nd in command who is capable of stepping up.

    I can only assume there is more to it than the complete non-story on the link above - because it's just that. A non story.

    I thought his comments re the fans spoke volumes.
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,825
    walked or pushed after Sunday's events..........?
  • LuckyReds
    LuckyReds Posts: 5,866
    Weegie Addick said:

    Swisdom said:

    But if he wants to leave then why do we need to dissect it?

    Maybe - after 18 years he feels hes had enough.

    Maybe we will recruit someone "cheap and with someone with a fraction of skills, knowledge and experience." but then that person has to gain them. Or maybe John has a 2nd in command who is capable of stepping up.

    I can only assume there is more to it than the complete non-story on the link above - because it's just that. A non story.

    I thought his comments re the fans spoke volumes.
    More so that that was the only praise he had to give.

    Something like "I'd like to say thanks to everyone I've been working with. " is pretty standard, let alone after 18 years!
  • Airman Brown
    Airman Brown Posts: 15,734
    edited March 2016
    AFKABartram said:

    walked or pushed after Sunday's events..........?

    He told me last week he had resigned.
  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    He's staying on till the end of the season ain't he?

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  • The_President
    The_President Posts: 14,280
    Its become a shambles.
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,229
    A non story ?

    That yet another person is walking away from a job at CAFC which must be very stressful with all the safety issues going on at the moment.

    Plus having a complete tool as a boss.
  • iaitch
    iaitch Posts: 10,230
    What are all these safety issues?
  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    iaitch said:

    What are all these safety issues?

    Beach ball to head hurts lovely
  • LuckyReds
    LuckyReds Posts: 5,866
    Does anyone know who he would report too? The COO by any chance?

    I'm being dangerously speculative here, and basing any assumptions purely on rumours.. But, from what we've heard it wouldn't be too difficult to see that playing a part if so.
  • MrLargo
    MrLargo Posts: 7,989
    Swisdom said:

    But if he wants to leave then why do we need to dissect it?

    Maybe - after 18 years he feels hes had enough.

    Maybe we will recruit someone "cheap and with someone with a fraction of skills, knowledge and experience." but then that person has to gain them. Or maybe John has a 2nd in command who is capable of stepping up.

    I can only assume there is more to it than the complete non-story on the link above - because it's just that. A non story.

    Perhaps a non-story in isolation. Bit of a coincidence that so many well-respected, long-serving members of staff have decided they've "had enough" since Mad Roland and the Laughing Cow turned up,
  • garfield
    garfield Posts: 336
    i_b_b_o_r_g said:

    What did he do?
    I'm sure he can be replaced..

    Of course he can be replaced, however as someone who still works in the business I can assure you he is massively well respected within the industry.
    His knowledge, particularly of The Valley and CAFC supporters is vast - trust me he will be very difficult to replace adequately.

    Over many years John and his team have delivered a fantastic service to CAFC, I am sorry to hear that he has resigned, the club will be a poorer place without him.

  • NornIrishAddick
    NornIrishAddick Posts: 9,623
    Well, maybe we can combine the mass protest at the last game with a leaving do...

    Actually, maybe not, we'd probably have to suggest he pull a sickie.
  • PL54
    PL54 Posts: 10,757
    edited March 2016
    Perhaps he'd rather not have to go through all the pre, during and post match security and safety measures he's had to lately and fancies an easier life elsewhere.

    A tick in the box for CARD - 1 down and 48 to go.
  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    garfield said:

    i_b_b_o_r_g said:

    What did he do?
    I'm sure he can be replaced..

    Of course he can be replaced, however as someone who still works in the business I can assure you he is massively well respected within the industry.
    His knowledge, particularly of The Valley and CAFC supporters is vast - trust me he will be very difficult to replace adequately.

    Over many years John and his team have delivered a fantastic service to CAFC, I am sorry to hear that he has resigned, the club will be a poorer place without him.

    I know that lol

    I do think people are reading into some of the stories coming out of the club a little bit too much.

    I'm not having a dig at John, I once knew him quite well, but I do think that this is a non story. He's working till the end of the season, so I can't see that he was pushed, or that he's jumped for any other reason than 18 years is enough.

    Is this his full time job? Or is he still in the fire service?
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  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,229
    edited March 2016
    iaitch said:

    What are all these safety issues?

    Strange question ?
    Pitch invasion which do, or don't happen.
    Will happen when we are 100% down.
    Flares being thrown plus coins outside West strand.
    Only one cracked window so far.

    John Little wants to get out because
    he bright enough to know it's going to get so much worse.
    Who would want to be the stadium safety officer when all that is going on,
    When for 18 years you have had a good rapport with the supporters.
    As shown by his statement.
  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,420
    Ive known John in excess of his years at Charlton, one of the good guys trust me. Good luck mate ;)
  • Airman Brown
    Airman Brown Posts: 15,734
    edited March 2016
    i_b_b_o_r_g said:

    garfield said:

    i_b_b_o_r_g said:

    What did he do?
    I'm sure he can be replaced..

    Of course he can be replaced, however as someone who still works in the business I can assure you he is massively well respected within the industry.
    His knowledge, particularly of The Valley and CAFC supporters is vast - trust me he will be very difficult to replace adequately.

    Over many years John and his team have delivered a fantastic service to CAFC, I am sorry to hear that he has resigned, the club will be a poorer place without him.

    I know that lol

    I do think people are reading into some of the stories coming out of the club a little bit too much.

    I'm not having a dig at John, I once knew him quite well, but I do think that this is a non story. He's working till the end of the season, so I can't see that he was pushed, or that he's jumped for any other reason than 18 years is enough.

    Is this his full time job? Or is he still in the fire service?
    I know him quite well now and you're mistaken. He's seeing the season out because he's a professional, unlike the people above him.
  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    Airman Brown said:

    i_b_b_o_r_g said:

    garfield said:

    i_b_b_o_r_g said:

    What did he do?
    I'm sure he can be replaced..

    Of course he can be replaced, however as someone who still works in the business I can assure you he is massively well respected within the industry.
    His knowledge, particularly of The Valley and CAFC supporters is vast - trust me he will be very difficult to replace adequately.

    Over many years John and his team have delivered a fantastic service to CAFC, I am sorry to hear that he has resigned, the club will be a poorer place without him.

    I know that lol

    I do think people are reading into some of the stories coming out of the club a little bit too much.

    I'm not having a dig at John, I once knew him quite well, but I do think that this is a non story. He's working till the end of the season, so I can't see that he was pushed, or that he's jumped for any other reason than 18 years is enough.

    Is this his full time job? Or is he still in the fire service?
    I know him quite well now and you're mistaken. He's seeing the season out because he's a professional, unlike the people above him.
    Well, you've gone that far...? Spill the beans
  • Airman Brown
    Airman Brown Posts: 15,734
    Keohane.
  • Swisdom
    Swisdom Posts: 14,977
    Airman Brown said:

    i_b_b_o_r_g said:

    garfield said:

    i_b_b_o_r_g said:

    What did he do?
    I'm sure he can be replaced..

    Of course he can be replaced, however as someone who still works in the business I can assure you he is massively well respected within the industry.
    His knowledge, particularly of The Valley and CAFC supporters is vast - trust me he will be very difficult to replace adequately.

    Over many years John and his team have delivered a fantastic service to CAFC, I am sorry to hear that he has resigned, the club will be a poorer place without him.

    I know that lol

    I do think people are reading into some of the stories coming out of the club a little bit too much.

    I'm not having a dig at John, I once knew him quite well, but I do think that this is a non story. He's working till the end of the season, so I can't see that he was pushed, or that he's jumped for any other reason than 18 years is enough.

    Is this his full time job? Or is he still in the fire service?
    I know him quite well now and you're mistaken. He's seeing the season out because he's a professional, unlike the people above him.
    Here we go again.....If there's more to it why don't people just fucking say it.

    I think I speak for many when I say I have had enough of "I know something you don't know"

  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    Oh neoliberal institutionalism
  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    lol Gave it a Google
  • Stu_of_Kunming
    Stu_of_Kunming Posts: 17,118
    Swisdom said:

    Airman Brown said:

    i_b_b_o_r_g said:

    garfield said:

    i_b_b_o_r_g said:

    What did he do?
    I'm sure he can be replaced..

    Of course he can be replaced, however as someone who still works in the business I can assure you he is massively well respected within the industry.
    His knowledge, particularly of The Valley and CAFC supporters is vast - trust me he will be very difficult to replace adequately.

    Over many years John and his team have delivered a fantastic service to CAFC, I am sorry to hear that he has resigned, the club will be a poorer place without him.

    I know that lol

    I do think people are reading into some of the stories coming out of the club a little bit too much.

    I'm not having a dig at John, I once knew him quite well, but I do think that this is a non story. He's working till the end of the season, so I can't see that he was pushed, or that he's jumped for any other reason than 18 years is enough.

    Is this his full time job? Or is he still in the fire service?
    I know him quite well now and you're mistaken. He's seeing the season out because he's a professional, unlike the people above him.
    Here we go again.....If there's more to it why don't people just fucking say it.

    I think I speak for many when I say I have had enough of "I know something you don't know"

    You'd blab a private conversation all over the internet? Good friend.
  • Swisdom
    Swisdom Posts: 14,977
    Stu_of_Kunming said:

    Swisdom said:

    Airman Brown said:

    i_b_b_o_r_g said:

    garfield said:

    i_b_b_o_r_g said:

    What did he do?
    I'm sure he can be replaced..

    Of course he can be replaced, however as someone who still works in the business I can assure you he is massively well respected within the industry.
    His knowledge, particularly of The Valley and CAFC supporters is vast - trust me he will be very difficult to replace adequately.

    Over many years John and his team have delivered a fantastic service to CAFC, I am sorry to hear that he has resigned, the club will be a poorer place without him.

    I know that lol

    I do think people are reading into some of the stories coming out of the club a little bit too much.

    I'm not having a dig at John, I once knew him quite well, but I do think that this is a non story. He's working till the end of the season, so I can't see that he was pushed, or that he's jumped for any other reason than 18 years is enough.

    Is this his full time job? Or is he still in the fire service?
    I know him quite well now and you're mistaken. He's seeing the season out because he's a professional, unlike the people above him.
    Here we go again.....If there's more to it why don't people just fucking say it.

    I think I speak for many when I say I have had enough of "I know something you don't know"

    You'd blab a private conversation all over the internet? Good friend.
    No, I'd run to a newspaper and show a bit of leg but not reveal much else.

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