Why 8th December is also an important anniversary
We are currently celebrating, and rightfully so, a major date in our club's very special history.
But in commemorating the return to The Valley we should not overlook the fact that in order to return we had first to have left, and not for the first time.
On 8th December 1923 CAFC played at The Valley for the last time that season. They then moved to The Mount, Catford. This proved unsuccessful, and the club returned to The Valley for the 1924/25 season, playing their opening home game on 1st September 1924.
So, then, twice now we've left and a third departure would be one Valley hat-trick I really wouldn't want to see.
We understand that our Current Owner and our Next Owner are locked in battle for us like bull seals on the beach. Well, our past is safely tucked away in countless millions of precious memories and the present day is fleeting - after so many disappointments over the years we are left only with unceasing hope for the bright future of Charlton Athletic Football Club, London SE7.
Let us pray.
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Somebody watched Blue Planet !GlassHalfFull said:
We are currently celebrating, and rightfully so, a major date in our club's very special history.
But in commemorating the return to The Valley we should not overlook the fact that in order to return we had first to have left, and not for the first time.
On 8th December 1923 CAFC played at The Valley for the last time that season. They then moved to The Mount, Catford. This proved unsuccessful, and the club returned to The Valley for the 1924/25 season, playing their opening home game on 1st September 1924.
So, then, twice now we've left and a third departure would be one Valley hat-trick I really wouldn't want to see.
We understand that our Current Owner and our Next Owner are locked in battle for us like bull seals on the beach. Well, our past is safely tucked away in countless millions of precious memories and the present day is fleeting - after so many disappointments over the years we are left only with unceasing hope for the bright future of Charlton Athletic Football Club, London SE7.
Let us pray.
What was the reasoning for moving to Catford and why did it go so badly so quickly ?
Would have been horrendous if it had worked out, imagine playing in the Borough of Lewisham!0 -
Disappointing gates in SE7 - even worse in SE6
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Back in those days the area was a very desirable place to live.se9addick said:
Somebody watched Blue Planet !GlassHalfFull said:
We are currently celebrating, and rightfully so, a major date in our club's very special history.
But in commemorating the return to The Valley we should not overlook the fact that in order to return we had first to have left, and not for the first time.
On 8th December 1923 CAFC played at The Valley for the last time that season. They then moved to The Mount, Catford. This proved unsuccessful, and the club returned to The Valley for the 1924/25 season, playing their opening home game on 1st September 1924.
So, then, twice now we've left and a third departure would be one Valley hat-trick I really wouldn't want to see.
We understand that our Current Owner and our Next Owner are locked in battle for us like bull seals on the beach. Well, our past is safely tucked away in countless millions of precious memories and the present day is fleeting - after so many disappointments over the years we are left only with unceasing hope for the bright future of Charlton Athletic Football Club, London SE7.
Let us pray.
What was the reasoning for moving to Catford and why did it go so badly so quickly ?
Would have been horrendous if it had worked out, imagine playing in the Borough of Lewisham!1 -
Why didn't they just change the gate supplier?GlassHalfFull said:
Disappointing gates in SE7 - even worse in SE611 -
Also the day I met my future wife.0
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Scheming at Catford Southend played its part, hence the team was to play in Catford colours and was nicknamed the Kittens by the Lewisham paper. Ron Noades had a long life.se9addick said:
Somebody watched Blue Planet !GlassHalfFull said:
We are currently celebrating, and rightfully so, a major date in our club's very special history.
But in commemorating the return to The Valley we should not overlook the fact that in order to return we had first to have left, and not for the first time.
On 8th December 1923 CAFC played at The Valley for the last time that season. They then moved to The Mount, Catford. This proved unsuccessful, and the club returned to The Valley for the 1924/25 season, playing their opening home game on 1st September 1924.
So, then, twice now we've left and a third departure would be one Valley hat-trick I really wouldn't want to see.
We understand that our Current Owner and our Next Owner are locked in battle for us like bull seals on the beach. Well, our past is safely tucked away in countless millions of precious memories and the present day is fleeting - after so many disappointments over the years we are left only with unceasing hope for the bright future of Charlton Athletic Football Club, London SE7.
Let us pray.
What was the reasoning for moving to Catford and why did it go so badly so quickly ?
Would have been horrendous if it had worked out, imagine playing in the Borough of Lewisham!1 -
What.....in 1923?ElfsborgAddick said:Also the day I met my future wife.
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I look well for my age.SoundAsa£ said:
What.....in 1923?ElfsborgAddick said:Also the day I met my future wife.
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You remember the day you met your wife? I cant remember the year I met mine.ElfsborgAddick said:Also the day I met my future wife.
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Are they red bull seals?se9addick said:
Somebody watched Blue Planet !GlassHalfFull said:
We are currently celebrating, and rightfully so, a major date in our club's very special history.
But in commemorating the return to The Valley we should not overlook the fact that in order to return we had first to have left, and not for the first time.
On 8th December 1923 CAFC played at The Valley for the last time that season. They then moved to The Mount, Catford. This proved unsuccessful, and the club returned to The Valley for the 1924/25 season, playing their opening home game on 1st September 1924.
So, then, twice now we've left and a third departure would be one Valley hat-trick I really wouldn't want to see.
We understand that our Current Owner and our Next Owner are locked in battle for us like bull seals on the beach. Well, our past is safely tucked away in countless millions of precious memories and the present day is fleeting - after so many disappointments over the years we are left only with unceasing hope for the bright future of Charlton Athletic Football Club, London SE7.
Let us pray.
What was the reasoning for moving to Catford and why did it go so badly so quickly ?
Would have been horrendous if it had worked out, imagine playing in the Borough of Lewisham!0 -
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There's a nickname to spread fear into rival teams!Airman Brown said:
Scheming at Catford Southend played its part, hence the team was to play in Catford colours and was nicknamed the Kittens by the Lewisham paper. Ron Noades had a long life.se9addick said:
Somebody watched Blue Planet !GlassHalfFull said:
We are currently celebrating, and rightfully so, a major date in our club's very special history.
But in commemorating the return to The Valley we should not overlook the fact that in order to return we had first to have left, and not for the first time.
On 8th December 1923 CAFC played at The Valley for the last time that season. They then moved to The Mount, Catford. This proved unsuccessful, and the club returned to The Valley for the 1924/25 season, playing their opening home game on 1st September 1924.
So, then, twice now we've left and a third departure would be one Valley hat-trick I really wouldn't want to see.
We understand that our Current Owner and our Next Owner are locked in battle for us like bull seals on the beach. Well, our past is safely tucked away in countless millions of precious memories and the present day is fleeting - after so many disappointments over the years we are left only with unceasing hope for the bright future of Charlton Athletic Football Club, London SE7.
Let us pray.
What was the reasoning for moving to Catford and why did it go so badly so quickly ?
Would have been horrendous if it had worked out, imagine playing in the Borough of Lewisham!1 -
Better than being called pussies anyway!killerandflash said:
There's a nickname to spread fear into rival teams!Airman Brown said:
Scheming at Catford Southend played its part, hence the team was to play in Catford colours and was nicknamed the Kittens by the Lewisham paper. Ron Noades had a long life.se9addick said:
Somebody watched Blue Planet !GlassHalfFull said:
We are currently celebrating, and rightfully so, a major date in our club's very special history.
But in commemorating the return to The Valley we should not overlook the fact that in order to return we had first to have left, and not for the first time.
On 8th December 1923 CAFC played at The Valley for the last time that season. They then moved to The Mount, Catford. This proved unsuccessful, and the club returned to The Valley for the 1924/25 season, playing their opening home game on 1st September 1924.
So, then, twice now we've left and a third departure would be one Valley hat-trick I really wouldn't want to see.
We understand that our Current Owner and our Next Owner are locked in battle for us like bull seals on the beach. Well, our past is safely tucked away in countless millions of precious memories and the present day is fleeting - after so many disappointments over the years we are left only with unceasing hope for the bright future of Charlton Athletic Football Club, London SE7.
Let us pray.
What was the reasoning for moving to Catford and why did it go so badly so quickly ?
Would have been horrendous if it had worked out, imagine playing in the Borough of Lewisham!1 -
I was invited to a party the night of Ipswich at home, if we'd been away my wife would be a happy lady now!1905 said:
You remember the day you met your wife? I cant remember the year I met mine.ElfsborgAddick said:Also the day I met my future wife.
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