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Derek Gilbert Ufton (AKA Upton)

raytreacy69
raytreacy69 Posts: 955
edited July 2016 in General Charlton
Just back from the Oval.Surrey beat Kent for the first time this season.
Met the legendary DU - a true gent and and Charlton legend who played in the Famous 7 6 win over Huddersfield when he dislocated his shoulder.He is what makes. CAFC so special.I hate the regime - but I will always be Charlton till I die and after 50 years nothing will stop me from supporting this wonderful club.I will be at Bury and hope many of you will be to.COYR

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  • LenGlover
    LenGlover Posts: 31,651
    Don't mean to be pedantic but it's Derek Ufton not Upton.
  • raytreacy69
    raytreacy69 Posts: 955
    Thanks Len.Too many beers but still a lovely guy and his heart still very much in Charlton
  • Lewis Coaches
    Lewis Coaches Posts: 5,408
    Played for England v Rest of The World................as i was corrected once by him......TRUE CHARLTON MAN.
  • Todds_right_hook
    Todds_right_hook Posts: 10,883
    What were Derek's views on our current situation
  • raytreacy69
    raytreacy69 Posts: 955
    Just really confirmed what we already know.RD wants to make a name for himself by doing things his way and using the Acadamy.Said we lost £10 mil last year.Great to speak to Derek and he still goes regularly both to CAFC and Canterbury for Kent
  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    Didn't West Ham used to play at his park? :smiley:
  • DamoNorthStand
    DamoNorthStand Posts: 10,934
    I went to his primary school in Bexleyheath as well!
  • rikofold
    rikofold Posts: 4,051
    I'm fortunate enough to have to spend time with Derek once a month because of Valley Gold meetings. He's an absolute delight to spend time with, knows his stuff, has very honest views on Charlton and has some great stories about some of our legends.
  • A-R-T-H-U-R
    A-R-T-H-U-R Posts: 7,678
    edited July 2016
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    Tell us more, Rich
  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,955

    Hey, Treacle ....... change the thread title to Derek's real name?

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  • ElfsborgAddick
    ElfsborgAddick Posts: 29,039
    Ufton ffs!
  • bazjonster
    bazjonster Posts: 2,875
    ElfsborgAddick said:

    Ufton ffs!

    He knows! Read 2nd and 3rd posts in. But thanks for the input anyway (ffs!)

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