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A message to the fellow boycotters

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  • Davo55
    Davo55 Posts: 7,838
    I haven't boycotted yet but I have severely rationed my attendances this season. Saturday will be just my 7th game. But if the takeover doesn't happen and he's still in charge next season I'll definitely make it a full boycott. I would hope many others do too - we've tried everything else to get rid of the old buffoon. It will hurt like mad not to go at all but I genuinely fear for our future if Duchatelet sticks around and I'm not prepared to sit back and do nothing to try to get him out.

    I've got huge respect for those already boycotting and sticking to their principles.
  • EdgeleyAddick
    EdgeleyAddick Posts: 939
    Meire has gone, Douche wants to go, there is a good manager in position, and a Charlton legend assisting. Despite Roland, the place is seemingly on the up.

    And I can't deny my kids the opportunity of supporting their club in their childhood, especially at a moment where there is a glimmer of hope.

    Feel like a scab, but there you go.

  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,017
    soapboxsam said:

    Question:
    If we were down to Seb and his brother plus a few tourists at home matches why would any one want to buy CAFC.

    An interesting question.
  • Davo55
    Davo55 Posts: 7,838
    soapboxsam said:

    Question:
    If we were down to Seb and his brother plus a few tourists at home matches why would any one want to buy CAFC.

    Realistically, it could get down to a core support of about 4k - if Duchatelet was true to form and failed to invest properly in a good enough squad to challenge for promotion/stay in the Championship. Not low enough to deter would-be owners but hopefully low enough to encourage Duchatelet to retire from football ownership.
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,017
    edited April 2018
    EdgeleyAddick said:

    Meire has gone, Douche wants to go, there is a good manager in position, and a Charlton legend assisting. Despite Roland, the place is seemingly on the up.

    And I can't deny my kids the opportunity of supporting their club in their childhood, especially at a moment where there is a glimmer of hope.

    Feel like a scab, but there you go.

    And there's the rub. It's a little easier to boycott if you don't go to most of the games in any case, have no Charlton friends and family, live further away etc etc. (Obviously some boycotters do have all of the above etc etc).
  • Scratchingvalleycat
    Scratchingvalleycat Posts: 759
    As some have said, RD has publicly stated that he is selling, Daisy has done one and will hopefully relegate the massives in a year's time. The purchasers may be shilly shallying over whether they will ever get the support back.
    If they dont buy we will have another season of RD failing to invest and the club becoming less than a shadow of its former self. The boycott has got him to the position of recognising he must sell, maybe we should at this appropriate time show the potential buyers that there is a support to be cultivated and recovered.
    It is the last home match of the season, if RD doesn't sell or the buyers dont buy I will revert to my personal boycott and to my pit of despair but, just for once I am going to try and rekindle the passion at the Valley and sing my heart out in support of my (not RD's) team.
  • blackpool72
    blackpool72 Posts: 23,683
    Just cought up with this thread and I find it very sad.
    There is not a right or wrong on here you have to do what you believe is right.

    When we played at sellhurst I chose to boycott and support the valley party.

    Many others decided to go to sellhurst and support the team.

    Circumstances are very similar now.
    Support the team or boycott.

    We are all Charlton supporter 's at the end of the day and we all do what we believe is best.
    End Of
    COYR
  • Charltonparklane
    Charltonparklane Posts: 5,786
    I went to Selhurst, had a great time, met loads of life long friends when I started going on my own.
    Id have gone Millwall or Arsenal if I didn't as I was only 10 and had to go where I was taken.

    Got 4 ST and bought another 4 tickets for friends this week.

    Each to their own but you must have some will power to miss this, a Potential Play off Semi, and a potential Play off final as all will put money in his pocket.


    Good luck one and all though
  • Nug
    Nug Posts: 4,623
    edited April 2018
    Will be my 3rd game of the season Saturday after Rotherham and Scunthorpe, honestly didn't think I would be back this season, but Robinson leaving, who I absolutely hated being our manager from the moment he arrived for many reasons but mainly because he was part of the Belgium regime and publicly supported them when he didn't need to, was a factor. The fact that RD couldn't be bothered to appoint a manager has worked in our favour and I like Jackson obviously and Bowyer comes across very well which is a breath of fresh air after the nonsense from KR. Mainly though my 12 year old was desperate to come back to some games and I thought he'd been lost to Charlton. No doubt people will think it's about results but I don't think anything is that clear cut and I had no interest at the start of the season when everyone was comparing us to Brazil. There has been a shift, whether it lasts or it's enough to get RD to go we'll see. I hope we win Saturday, I hope we go up but I hope more that RD is gone next season.
  • cfgs
    cfgs Posts: 11,487
    Real boycotters boycott.

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  • Lewis Coaches
    Lewis Coaches Posts: 5,409
    Have no intention of attending the game on Saturday against Blackburn Rovers.
    Only been to one home game this season Portsmouth 25 years back at The Valley.
    Over the last 3 seasons been to more away games than home.
    My home is in The Lowlands but if i was based in London it would be the same .Not attending hurts but hearing the bullshit that comes from Roland and his friends Hurts more.
    Never forgive Roland for pulling this club apart and killing its soul.
  • Scratchingvalleycat
    Scratchingvalleycat Posts: 759
    cfgs said:

    Real boycotters boycott.

    Until they dont
  • cafcfan1990
    cafcfan1990 Posts: 12,811
    To be honest I don't think any single one of us has the right to tell anybody else what to do.

    The bottom line is if you want to go then you should. I have handpicked my games too, mainly because of my finances but also with the thought that I don't want to hand Roland much of it. Yes that is contradictory but I have the right to go to a few games if I want. I can't stop supporting Charlton and it's not the same just watching Soccer Saturday looking out for the scores.

    At the end of the day, we all want the best for Charlton and Roland won't be around for ever. It's not about results of course not but this season has at least been one of the best under Roland (yes League below but some better football and a few wins!) and it could yet get better. Roland doesn't deserve much praise if we somehow get promoted but my opinion is that the players need some support this Saturday and in the following games, including a huge play off semi at the Valley.

    If you want to boycott then fine, but you are the ones missing out.

  • JamesSeed
    JamesSeed Posts: 17,380
    DiscoCAFC said:

    http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/sport/16184377.___Johnnie_Jackson_is_one_of_Charlton___s_greats___boycotters_should_return_for_Blackburn_game___/

    I agree with this and will certainly be there on Saturday

    There's a headline, a picture of JJ, a poll and some ads. Couldn't see an actual article.
  • cfgs
    cfgs Posts: 11,487
    Scratchingvalleycat said:

    cfgs said:

    Real boycotters boycott.

    Until they dont
    Then they become unboycotters.
  • clb74
    clb74 Posts: 10,824
    Again respect to those boycotting and hope its not to long before your back.
  • clb74
    clb74 Posts: 10,824
    Apart from elfs
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,468
    I have been boycotting but went to Pompey and going in Saturday. Such a shame JJ injured
  • Mametz
    Mametz Posts: 1,257
    The_President said:

    Everyone to their own, but , as I've said so many times before, RD doesn't give a Toss whether you boycott or not - it will just be another tiny little droplet in the CAFC debt ocean if you don't go. I would suggest that all boycotters re-look at themselves and forget about their feuds with RD for just one game and see if you can help make an atmosphere with some noise and help our team through to the playoffs.

    Stu, it is not often that I disagree with you ( other than what constitutes a quality product ). However, I absolutely refuse to be, even mistakenly, considered to be someone who gives any succour whatsoever to the arsehole who still owns and is still destroying this great club. So it’s a no from me.
  • Rob7Lee
    Rob7Lee Posts: 9,596
    Each to their own, I've not been boycotting so hard to say for sure what I would do for Saturday had I been, but I think I would go for two reasons, but mainly one, and thats Johnnie Jackson.

    Players like him are few and far between, maybe a few in a lifetime. In the last 30+ years i'm trying to think of another player I hold in higher regard, not for his pure footballing ability, as good as he has been, we've certainly had better 'footballers' on the pitch. Maybe Chris Powell is up there if anyone, but theres no obvious player IMHO.

    How many players would have stuck around through the royal shambles of the last few years, I suspect behind the scenes and in the dressing room things could/would have been much worse without him.

    So I personally think he's worth turning up for if nothing else, but I do get where those who are boycotting are coming from.

    Turning up or not, on Saturday, isn't in my view going to change the owners view if to sell or not, how much to sell for etc one little bit, however I suspect despite him not taking the pitch, the largest crowd for probably 3 years, a standing ovation in the 4th minute and x thousand singing his song will live in his memory for life, in my view we all owe him that, at least.

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  • _MrDick
    _MrDick Posts: 13,108
    PrincessFiona said:

    I have been boycotting but went to Pompey and going in Saturday. Such a shame JJ injured

    Same as me. Sometimes, you just have to swallow your principles
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,834
    Good debate this one, enjoyed reading the varied well articulated views
  • Covered_End_Lad
    Covered_End_Lad Posts: 5,726
    Possibly the worst website I've ever been on.
  • Redrobo
    Redrobo Posts: 11,330
    Scratchingvalleycat said:

    As some have said, RD has publicly stated that he is selling, Daisy has done one and will hopefully relegate the massives in a year's time. The purchasers may be shilly shallying over whether they will ever get the support back.
    If they dont buy we will have another season of RD failing to invest and the club becoming less than a shadow of its former self. The boycott has got him to the position of recognising he must sell, maybe we should at this appropriate time show the potential buyers that there is a support to be cultivated and recovered.
    It is the last home match of the season, if RD doesn't sell or the buyers dont buy I will revert to my personal boycott and to my pit of despair but, just for once I am going to try and rekindle the passion at the Valley and sing my heart out in support of my (not RD's) team.

    Please do not try and claim it is the boycotting fans that have bought him to the position that he wants to sell. You will only create divides.
  • oohaahmortimer
    oohaahmortimer Posts: 34,170
    Redrobo said:

    Scratchingvalleycat said:

    As some have said, RD has publicly stated that he is selling, Daisy has done one and will hopefully relegate the massives in a year's time. The purchasers may be shilly shallying over whether they will ever get the support back.
    If they dont buy we will have another season of RD failing to invest and the club becoming less than a shadow of its former self. The boycott has got him to the position of recognising he must sell, maybe we should at this appropriate time show the potential buyers that there is a support to be cultivated and recovered.
    It is the last home match of the season, if RD doesn't sell or the buyers dont buy I will revert to my personal boycott and to my pit of despair but, just for once I am going to try and rekindle the passion at the Valley and sing my heart out in support of my (not RD's) team.

    Please do not try and claim it is the boycotting fans that have bought him to the position that he wants to sell. You will only create divides.
    The boycotting fans and those withholding money will have done more to get him to the position to sell than those who continue to throw money at his failed experiment
  • Redrobo
    Redrobo Posts: 11,330
    oohaahmortimer said:

    Redrobo said:

    Scratchingvalleycat said:

    As some have said, RD has publicly stated that he is selling, Daisy has done one and will hopefully relegate the massives in a year's time. The purchasers may be shilly shallying over whether they will ever get the support back.
    If they dont buy we will have another season of RD failing to invest and the club becoming less than a shadow of its former self. The boycott has got him to the position of recognising he must sell, maybe we should at this appropriate time show the potential buyers that there is a support to be cultivated and recovered.
    It is the last home match of the season, if RD doesn't sell or the buyers dont buy I will revert to my personal boycott and to my pit of despair but, just for once I am going to try and rekindle the passion at the Valley and sing my heart out in support of my (not RD's) team.

    Please do not try and claim it is the boycotting fans that have bought him to the position that he wants to sell. You will only create divides.
    The boycotting fans and those withholding money will have done more to get him to the position to sell than those who continue to throw money at his failed experiment
    The Belgium 20 have spent money and have done more than anyone to get him to sell.

    Those going to games have done more to make the club attractive to prospective purchasers.

    Those going to games and have not spent money whilst there have proved to Roland that the club is not viable even with more supporters.

    Boycotting fans have had no impact at all as Rolly would prefer that vinegar pissers piss off.

    All of the above.

    My personal opinion is that boycotting fans have had minimal impact.
  • cantersaddick
    cantersaddick Posts: 16,948
    edited April 2018
    Covered_End_Lad said:

    Possibly the worst website I've ever been on.

    Come on! Ain't that bad. CL has some upsides.
  • oohaahmortimer
    oohaahmortimer Posts: 34,170
    so the 6k or so missing fans who have not gone to games have made no impact , i think you are wide of the mark there
  • letthegoodtimesroll
    letthegoodtimesroll Posts: 10,628
    oohaahmortimer said:

    so the 6k or so missing fans who have not gone to games have made no impact , i think you are wide of the mark there

    I could believe a figure of 6 boycotters... 6,000 boycotters is delusional...6,000 not going because the team was shit and in L1 is more likely...and a few home games with the sort of support and atmosphere we had at Pompey last week and the ground would be full whatever league we are in and whoever the fuck owns the club
  • Redrobo
    Redrobo Posts: 11,330


    Please do not try and claim it is the boycotting fans that have bought him to the position that he wants to sell. You will only create divides.

    See what I mean?

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