Is anyone else confused about next season?

Going down again would be good in terms of finishing off the 92. Pretty devastating apart from on that, but you know, silver linings.

We'll never have the kind of stability, both in terms of personnel and planning, needed to be successful under this regime.

Every season will be the same, we may not actually get relegated, but we'll never be able to begin our League campaigns with any confidence, or hope, of success.

I hate relegations, I don't want another one. but I don't know how far down we will have to drop before incompetents like KM and RD find their natural level - but it will be a long way further down. I hope for a better season next year than this, but let's be honest - it will happen in spite of the regime, not because of them. I want Roland to leave and take the squirrel with him. If we have to rebuild from the fourth tier, I will be gutted, but the question is that thes people go, then we rebuild. Anything else is houses built on quicksand.

Uboat said:

Sometimes you have to put the patient in a coma. I could cope with another relegation.

Jesus I have read it all now.

By the way, when are you invading the directors lounge? Maybe I missed it.

Essex_Robin said:

In all honesty, be careful what you wish for.

Please don't say that.

Is it not unreasonable on every occasion that one should wish for owners coming into the club who will bring an honest approach to the running of the club? This regime were not honest and if it hadn't been for Meire shooting her mouth off in Dublin it might have been a bit longer before the player farm part of the equation was revealed.

I note your later comments as well.
There may well be two camps evolving. Those who will continue to attend matches at The Valley whatever takes place behind the scenes and those who will never go again whilst this regime holds power.

The first group are in effect supporting a New Charlton Athletic (IMO - soulless and without ambition) but still playing football, still putting out a team to watch. It is important to respect that decision.

The second group are those so disaffected with the way the club is being run and with feelings so strong that they could now be said to be the custodians of the spirit of the Club. At least some of these will choose never to set foot in The Valley again until the regime is over. These will be seen by RD and KM as collateral damage and their loss incidental I suspect.

So, No, why subscribe to that stupid 'be careful what you wish for' mantra?

I want a properly run club with a communicated agenda, a CEO who knows how to run a football club and an owner who has some respect for the fans and the 'business' that he has bought into and, given that ownership brings with it responsibility, a sense of guardianship of its history.

We will never get that with this lot so yes a change and is that too much to wish for?

Essex_Robin said:

Ask anyone. Once you've lost a customer, (in this case fans) its very difficult to attract new ones. With a poor start we could easily see crowds below the 10,000. In my opinion the strike or boycott is more damaging and has more effect to the fan base than those running the club. It's a entertainment business
And the majority do not want to boycott. You take the rough with the smooth.

Go ahead shout me down but that's my thoughts and everyone is welcome to our own opinions.

Agreed. The trouble for me is that I am not being entertained

Essex_Robin said:

So if we are near the top of the league and playing attractive football you still woul not attend?

It is the really big question isn't it?

I've nailed my colours to the mast and it's summed up by the CARD bywords 'support the team not the regime'.
It has created a dilemma for many as you will see if you look at the thread related to Valley Gold. It hurts people to leave it as it is a way for the ordinary fan to contribute towards the success of the team but even there it can be seen that there have been resignations from the scheme - that gives an indication of how deep the disenchantment with the current ownership is reaching.

All I can say is that a number of people I know have either already stopped going to The Valley and/or from next season will only go to away games in protest at the regime. I'm not sure that any of those would necessarily be attracted back to The Valley by the prospect of the top of the league scenario if it means paying those who have inflicted so much pain on this club and have treated fans with the utmost contempt.

Barcelona have this motto: It's more than a club.
and it's more than just playing attractive football. It's the spirit, the history, the shared experiences.
Can't speak for others of course but as it stands No, do not intend to go to home games irrespective of League position unless regime sells up.

Is this stance more damaging than the actions of KM and RD as you seem to suggest it might be in an earlier posting?
They have already done a generation's worth of damage in just over two years IMO and even the 'official' supporters body the CAS Trust has given up on them.

So it's a no then?
Let's be clear about this. If we are near the top of the league and playing attractive football under RD you will not attend home games?

So your assumption @Essex_Robin is that by some miracle that Duchatelet amateurish, inept and crackpot strategy, that has so failed so far spectacularly, will somehow yield a team that plays attractive football and will get Charlton somewhere near the top ?

Can I have a yes or no on that specific question.

At this time most of the key positions in the club that need to be in place are unfulfilled, Duchatelet refuses to relinquish control over squad and strategy, and the same flawed strategy is in place with an utterly useless CEO in place. Duchatelet also does not want to pay the going rate for decent experienced British players, and will likely get Meire to enforce the selling of anyone decent on high wages with replacement with poorer replacements.

Your attempt to enforce a question about a completely hypothetical and unlikely situation is ridiculous.

Essex_Robin said:

So it's a no then?
Let's be clear about this. If we are near the top of the league and playing attractive football under RD you will not attend home games?

Whoa, did you not read my reply?
Quote: No, do not intend to go to home games irrespective of League position unless regime sells up.

But not sure where you are going with this and posting a message which simply says 'Yes or No answer' appears to me to be somewhat aggressive in tone.

not meant to be aggressive

No

Essex_Robin said:

Please accept my apologies if I have upset anyone with any of my posts. Trying to be topical and provoke thought and debate. I'll shut up now.

Wouldn't worry about it mate, they'll all be back if by some miracle we're top of the league after Christmas!