CARD ANNOUNCEMENT: Unity Protest in Sint-Truiden on Saturday, March 4th - transport provided
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This link is for europe-wide rain radar so you can zoom in on Belgium. Might be useful.
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That's us on the road now from Glasgow to Northampton but wishing final destination was St Truiden. Can only echo words and best wishes of others to all the Channel hoppers. Charlton in Europe, who'd have thought it?
So proud of all the efforts behind the scenes and made by those travelling. While some of you will be following Northampton from Belgium, I'll be doing the opposite.
Come on you Addicks!12 -
So I put a message out asking for a lift.
Not only do I now have said left, but I received offers from fans who can't make it to Belgium but who just wanted to pitch in- somebody was genuinely willing to drag themselves out of bed at 6 am to take a fellow fan they had never met to Ebbsfleet, for a trip they can't make it, just to help out.
You people are awesome.
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Just wanted to wish everyone luck for the weekend, I will be there in spirit.
Give him hell!
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Good luck all and make it a trip to remember. History set to be written.4
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It's a bit breezy outside but sounds like a hurricane from inside the house. Stuck my head out the window and realised its a practice day at Brands Hatch!8
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I'm just the roadie mate you'll have to ask the bandPeterGage said:
Will you do requests? If so i would like "Sloop John B" as in "Home, let me go home, I wanna go home" etc etc :-)Alwaysneil said:Just got back from picking some of the bulkier items of the2percent's equipment. The band were rehearsing, they sound great.
Roo is very very excited at his first roady experience.0 -
As KR would say " calm down, calm down!"Arsenetatters said:It's a bit breezy outside but sounds like a hurricane from inside the house. Stuck my head out the window and realised its a practice day at Brands Hatch!
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Unfortunately not. Working.PragueAddick said:
Oi!!!Redrobo said:
Be fair, you don't need the coat to be very silly.PragueAddick said:
They are pessimists. If you had their weather, you'd be pessimistic too. That's actually the idea behind their gear. Built to celebrate the worst.oohaahmortimer said:slag off the norwegians but take one of their raincoats for the monsoon like conditions we will encounter
I'm still expecting the rain will clear and I will look very silly in that coat while you will doubtless be wearing a protest tee-shirt and shades.
You coming along?
Good friend is one of the 20 so will be getting a full report.
Good luck to you all.1 -
For those worried about the crossing, I went to France on a day trip by P&O ferry yesterday. The winds in the morning were gale force and there was a lot of disruption to timetables. Despite the winds though the crossing itself was absolutely fine. These boats are massive and their stabilisers are the mutt's nuts. You'll be fine.
Good luck and thanks to all of you. "Gie it laldy" as we Scots would say.4 -
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Just a couple of reminders from the local authorities who have been very helpful throughout.
The march will be from the Vee Markt to the close vicinity of the ground, the start point is approximately 300 metres from the Gross Markt, police and stewards/marshalls will guide people to the march start.
Charlton supporters are permitted to visit the Gross Markt as visitors to the town or tourists, use its cafes and relax, they are not permitted to protest there (as is the local law), this permission has overturned the original prohibition from entering the square. It is understood that STVV supporters have been told similar.
No pyrotechnics can be used or masks be worn during the march (good job we are not Palace Ultras).
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Likewise, I'm also being picked up by someone that can't go.Charltonhopeful606 said:So I put a message out asking for a lift.
Not only do I now have said left, but I received offers from fans who can't make it to Belgium but who just wanted to pitch in- somebody was genuinely willing to drag themselves out of bed at 6 am to take a fellow fan they had never met to Ebbsfleet, for a trip they can't make it, just to help out.
You people are awesome.
Up the addicks.3 -
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Good luck to the Expeditionary Force including @PragueAddick creeping up behind enemy lines in a cunnng disguise. Sorry lightweights like me have to prioritise a wedding anniversary. Let's hope it's the beginning of the end.5
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I bet the local bars and cafes were straight on the mayor and chief of police saying "let them spend their money here".SE7toSG3 said:Just a couple of reminders from the local authorities who have been very helpful throughout.
The march will be from the Vee Markt to the close vicinity of the ground, the start point is approximately 300 metres from the Gross Markt, police and stewards/marshalls will guide people to the march start.
Charlton supporters are permitted to visit the Gross Markt as visitors to the town or tourists, use its cafes and relax, they are not permitted to protest there (as is the local law), this permission has overturned the original prohibition from entering the square. It is understood that STVV supporters have been told similar.
No pyrotechnics can be used or masks be worn during the march (good job we are not Palace Ultras).1 -
Remember dont sing "get out of our club , get out of our cluuuuub, you Belgian ...... get out of our club "
Respect the Belgian town and good people of it26 -
Good point. Is Roland Flemish or Wallonian? We need to get this right.oohaahmortimer said:Remember dont sing "get out of our club , get out of our cluuuuub, you Belgian ...... get out of our club "
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90% sure he is Flemish despite his surname looking a bit FrenchUboat said:
Good point. Is Roland Flemish or Wallonian? We need to get this right.oohaahmortimer said:Remember dont sing "get out of our club , get out of our cluuuuub, you Belgian ...... get out of our club "
Respect the Belgian town and good people of it
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Confirmed Flemish. But I think the point @oohaahmortimer was making is a valid one.1
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I totally agree. We have to sing 'You Flemish wanker' as a gesture of respect to the locals.Weegie Addick said:Confirmed Flemish. But I think the point @oohaahmortimer was making is a valid one.
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From The Guardian article
A statement from the club outlines its “disappointment” that some fans are heading for Belgium and expresses thanks for the numbers travelling to Northampton. “We understand our supporters were disappointed with last season’s relegation and this season’s current league position, but it is important to stress that the club is continually investing and trying to build for the future,” a club spokesman said.
“At a time when so many clubs are facing serious financial problems it is important to make clear that Charlton Athletic is in a healthy financial position with a secure long-term future. While we recognise the right for individuals to express their feelings, we would request that anyone travelling to protest in Belgium this weekend will conduct themselves in an appropriate and respectful manner.”6 -
What a steaming pile of shit that statement is.
It could hardly be more wrong.11 -
Disgusting bastards.MikeyValiant said:From The Guardian article
A statement from the club outlines its “disappointment” that some fans are heading for Belgium and expresses thanks for the numbers travelling to Northampton. “We understand our supporters were disappointed with last season’s relegation and this season’s current league position, but it is important to stress that the club is continually investing and trying to build for the future,” a club spokesman said.
“At a time when so many clubs are facing serious financial problems it is important to make clear that Charlton Athletic is in a healthy financial position with a secure long-term future. While we recognise the right for individuals to express their feelings, we would request that anyone travelling to protest in Belgium this weekend will conduct themselves in an appropriate and respectful manner.”3 -
Simplifying this as caused by disappointment with relegation and our current league position. Ridiculous!5
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That would be respect for the locals who are Flemish?!Uboat said:
I totally agree. We have to sing 'You Flemish wanker' as a gesture of respect to the locals.Weegie Addick said:Confirmed Flemish. But I think the point @oohaahmortimer was making is a valid one.
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But I know they are sensitive about all being lumped together as a homogenous group, so it would show that we appreciate their language and culture.Weegie Addick said:
That would be respect for the locals who are Flemish?!Uboat said:
I totally agree. We have to sing 'You Flemish wanker' as a gesture of respect to the locals.Weegie Addick said:Confirmed Flemish. But I think the point @oohaahmortimer was making is a valid one.
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But you can sing 'Get out of our Cloob, Get out of our Clooooob'oohaahmortimer said:Remember dont sing "get out of our club , get out of our cluuuuub, you Belgian ...... get out of our club "
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I'm taking a few reels of duck tape in case a few mouths require some attention.Weegie Addick said:Confirmed Flemish. But I think the point @oohaahmortimer was making is a valid one.
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The wedding anniversary? That's a bit harsh.Dippenhall said:Good luck to the Expeditionary Force including @PragueAddick creeping up behind enemy lines in a cunnng disguise. Sorry lightweights like me have to prioritise a wedding anniversary. Let's hope it's the beginning of the end.
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Looking forward to putting faces to some names on here. Safe journey to everyone going. Here's to tomorrow!2
