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Charlton v Aston Villa (Chris Solly testimonial) - Match Thread
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Does Jack Grealish need so much hair gel?
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As the Villa commentator said several times, "It's very dark here at The Valley".0
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Six-a-bag-of-nuts said:hoof_it_up_to_benty said:blackpool72 said:hoof_it_up_to_benty said:charente addick said:AFKABartram said:charente addick said:AFKABartram said:Other observations, I know some people are on holiday etc...but having just 2 out of 7 home sections open (and half empty) for our first post Wembley Valley outing and recognition for a very popular truer against decent opposition was disappointing. We both took 40k to Wembley but there is a massive support gulf between clubs like us and Villa.
Was embarrassing also having what seemed to be only one matchball and one poor kid having to climb up and go hunting round the East Stand for the ball everytime it went in there.
Had there been a take over leading up to Solly’s testimonial the gate could well have been doubled. The Wembley win was a brief respite in a journey of despair.
Anyway, digressing. Key point I was making was that in my opinion it was a disappointing home turnout for what the game was.
The crowd yesterday was largely driven by how people feel about the club, not a protest, more like disillusionment. And that’s down to RD.
Just the way it is.....mate.
When they get a chance to support our longest serving player at his testimonial they suddenly trot out the RD excuse again - seems a very convenient excuse.
Those that stay away due to Duchatelet will probably remain steadfastly consistent in their absence, whereas those that come and go are probably the usual floaters associated with any club who come and go on a whim.
Would like to have been there for Chris, but in my case was put off by the travel disruption. I'm not local, based in Dorset.
Could have made more effort,but there you go it is what it is.
BTW, without meaning any disrespect to Chris, his much heralded "loyalty" has de facto been enforced by his dodgy knees.
4 or 5 years ago he was a Premier league standard right back who I am certain would have been snapped up by bigger fish if he could have passed a medical.
Better than Jenkinson imo, who went for £4m?0 -
Thought we were lacking in all areas.
No one played well, and a few fell short. Williams is the best we have and we don't get him on the ball enough. Neither full back impressed. Nor Amos. Not sure I agree with the consensus on Lockyer - who like to see more. Big fan of JFC but he looked off the pace. Not writing him off though. Pratley harried. Liked Aneke. Looks ungainly but he did cause them some problems, which no one else did. LTB was a bit casual. Only Lapslie impressed of the subs for me. One sublime through ball.
Without Aribo, Cullen and Bielik we are weaker than last year. Tragic to hear Bowyer is being laughed at with the money we're offering. He deserves better than that.
Was anyone else bothered by our muggy teenage fans in the North Lower in the first half? Had to endure 40 minutes of them competing to see who could swear the most/shout the most stupid thing. Horrible little twerps. Was sitting with two people I'd taken for their first visit to the Valley and two young children and found it really unpleasant. I don't appreciate fellow Charlton fans being called effing traitors for not standing up when some teenage herbert decided they should. Was glad they effed off after 40 mins.
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I don't know. The North Lower teens started a Naby Sarr chant, earning my unwavering loyalty1
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blackpool72 said:hoof_it_up_to_benty said:charente addick said:AFKABartram said:charente addick said:AFKABartram said:Other observations, I know some people are on holiday etc...but having just 2 out of 7 home sections open (and half empty) for our first post Wembley Valley outing and recognition for a very popular truer against decent opposition was disappointing. We both took 40k to Wembley but there is a massive support gulf between clubs like us and Villa.
Was embarrassing also having what seemed to be only one matchball and one poor kid having to climb up and go hunting round the East Stand for the ball everytime it went in there.
Had there been a take over leading up to Solly’s testimonial the gate could well have been doubled. The Wembley win was a brief respite in a journey of despair.
Anyway, digressing. Key point I was making was that in my opinion it was a disappointing home turnout for what the game was.
The crowd yesterday was largely driven by how people feel about the club, not a protest, more like disillusionment. And that’s down to RD.
Just the way it is.....mate.
Season not yet officially started and already people are telling others what they should be doing.3 -
Was very disappointed in the turn out yesterday. Thought Solly deserved more than that. I realise people are on holidays and there was travel problems but must have been bewildering coming out to a more than half empty stadium. Even more embarrassing to be outnumbered and out sung by the opposition ! Don't get how people can blame RD for that.
That aside i really hope fans come back and get behind the team this season.. as Solly himself said they're going to need our support as its going to be a very difficult season.
Look at the atmosphere we created at the Donnie game .. i really believe that sort of atmosphere spurs the team on.
I hate RD and what he has done to our club as much as anyone but... i have joined in protests etc but if he doesn't want to sell i really don't think anything we do can make him (unfortunatley)..so why don't fans just get behind the team create a fantastic atmosphere and enjoy supporting our great club. Its like sticking two fingers up to him in my opinion .. that he's not going to stop us doing what we've done for years ..getting behind and supporting OUR club.
Boycotting in my opinion has a negative effect on the team and has and will not affect RD in any way.
Lets show the championship we mean business ! COYR !
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Off_it said:ForeverAddickted said:cafcfan1990 said:ForeverAddickted said:cafcfan1990 said:ForeverAddickted said:Southbank said:JFC and Pratley instead of Cullen and Aribo. That is how far we are behind our League One team, trouble ahead.
Yes there MIGHT be trouble ahead but its still far too soon to be thinking there will be
Seem to remember going into the first game of the season with a lack of players on the bench
We got promoted last year so it stands to reason we will get promoted this year. Right?
This season's success is avoiding relegation. Bows and Gallen will get the players in that they think will suit and then we can kick on.
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king addick said:Off_it said:ForeverAddickted said:cafcfan1990 said:ForeverAddickted said:cafcfan1990 said:ForeverAddickted said:Southbank said:JFC and Pratley instead of Cullen and Aribo. That is how far we are behind our League One team, trouble ahead.
Yes there MIGHT be trouble ahead but its still far too soon to be thinking there will be
Seem to remember going into the first game of the season with a lack of players on the bench
We got promoted last year so it stands to reason we will get promoted this year. Right?
This season's success is avoiding relegation. Bows and Gallen will get the players in that they think will suit and then we can kick on.1 -
angrybird said:Was very disappointed in the turn out yesterday. Thought Solly deserved more than that. I realise people are on holidays and there was travel problems but must have been bewildering coming out to a more than half empty stadium. Even more embarrassing to be outnumbered and out sung by the opposition ! Don't get how people can blame RD for that.
That aside i really hope fans come back and get behind the team this season.. as Solly himself said they're going to need our support as its going to be a very difficult season.
Look at the atmosphere we created at the Donnie game .. i really believe that sort of atmosphere spurs the team on.
I hate RD and what he has done to our club as much as anyone but... i have joined in protests etc but if he doesn't want to sell i really don't think anything we do can make him (unfortunatley)..so why don't fans just get behind the team create a fantastic atmosphere and enjoy supporting our great club. Its like sticking two fingers up to him in my opinion .. that he's not going to stop us doing what we've done for years ..getting behind and supporting OUR club.
Boycotting in my opinion has a negative effect on the team and has and will not affect RD in any way.
Lets show the championship we mean business ! COYR !1 - Sponsored links:
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angrybird said:
Look at the atmosphere we created at the Donnie game .. i really believe that sort of atmosphere spurs the team on.
Yep we lost that one16 -
king addick said:Off_it said:ForeverAddickted said:cafcfan1990 said:ForeverAddickted said:cafcfan1990 said:ForeverAddickted said:Southbank said:JFC and Pratley instead of Cullen and Aribo. That is how far we are behind our League One team, trouble ahead.
Yes there MIGHT be trouble ahead but its still far too soon to be thinking there will be
Seem to remember going into the first game of the season with a lack of players on the bench
We got promoted last year so it stands to reason we will get promoted this year. Right?
This season's success is avoiding relegation. Bows and Gallen will get the players in that they think will suit and then we can kick on.
And they wont "get the players in that they think will suit" but rather they will get in the best available that we can afford with fuck all in the pot and, crucially, who would bre ok coming here for a relegation battle.
I'm not saying it's impossible. But asking for a miracle two years running is expecting too much.
The undeniable fact is that we are weaker now than at the end of last season. We need three or four decent players in through the door just to be near where we were. In a higher division.
Not exactly "panic stations", but surely a cause for concern?6 -
I went to all the Selhurst games - I accepted it at the time and felt we should just support our club. Thank god for those who didn't. Better fans than me at the time by a long shot. They fought for the club whilst I was happy to be one of less than 4,000 watching us in the top division - slowly dying!0
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MuttleyCAFC said:angrybird said:Was very disappointed in the turn out yesterday. Thought Solly deserved more than that. I realise people are on holidays and there was travel problems but must have been bewildering coming out to a more than half empty stadium. Even more embarrassing to be outnumbered and out sung by the opposition ! Don't get how people can blame RD for that.
That aside i really hope fans come back and get behind the team this season.. as Solly himself said they're going to need our support as its going to be a very difficult season.
Look at the atmosphere we created at the Donnie game .. i really believe that sort of atmosphere spurs the team on.
I hate RD and what he has done to our club as much as anyone but... i have joined in protests etc but if he doesn't want to sell i really don't think anything we do can make him (unfortunatley)..so why don't fans just get behind the team create a fantastic atmosphere and enjoy supporting our great club. Its like sticking two fingers up to him in my opinion .. that he's not going to stop us doing what we've done for years ..getting behind and supporting OUR club.
Boycotting in my opinion has a negative effect on the team and has and will not affect RD in any way.
Lets show the championship we mean business ! COYR !
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Your anger management is impressive @angrybird.
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I didn't and wouldn't criticise fans for their choice of action was merely stating my view. I don't see how I'm part of the problem..ive protested etc and would continue to do so but i don't see how we can make him sell... if you have any ideas please feel free to share. I would be interested to know what that something is.
So what you're saying is we should all boycott and let the team come out to no support at all ,,and what would that achieve?!
And for your information i consider myself a real fan ... i have joined in all protests and will continue to do so ! Im by no means happy how the club is being run and i have not said for people not to bother. Its just that he's not going to stop me from following and supporting the club that i love.0 -
oohaahmortimer said:angrybird said:
Look at the atmosphere we created at the Donnie game .. i really believe that sort of atmosphere spurs the team on.
Yep we lost that oneoohaahmortimer said:angrybird said:
Look at the atmosphere we created at the Donnie game .. i really believe that sort of atmosphere spurs the team on.
Yep we lost that oneoohaahmortimer said:angrybird said:
Look at the atmosphere we created at the Donnie game .. i really believe that sort of atmosphere spurs the team on.
Yep we lost that oneoohaahmortimer said:angrybird said:
Look at the atmosphere we created at the Donnie game .. i really believe that sort of atmosphere spurs the team on.
Yep we lost that oneoohaahmortimer said:angrybird said:
Look at the atmosphere we created at the Donnie game .. i really believe that sort of atmosphere spurs the team on.
Yep we lost that one
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No, I am saying that people should go if they want and I do see the importance of some fans going. But they should not criticise those that don't. For starters, it will make no difference, and it makes them sound like they think they are better supporters. I think those that want to go and don't are just as good supporters and shouldn't be criticised for it and if they are willing to put themselves out and protest, well good on them. But ultimately, the most important supporters are those that are clearly not better than either group. The ones that want to get some enjoyment and excitement for their money. We know they are there, we saw them last season, and you telling those that want to fight to make us a club that can attract them should stop and just accept things is not helping IMO.
Unless you have an idea for filling the valley other than moaning about those that choose not to attend, you clearly can't be part of the solution. Those trying to affect change are the only ones who can be. And if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem.0 -
But we won overall and was rewarded with a fantastic trip to wembley..and the point i was making was the crowd and the atmosphere we created was influencial in that.0
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king addick said:Off_it said:ForeverAddickted said:cafcfan1990 said:ForeverAddickted said:cafcfan1990 said:ForeverAddickted said:Southbank said:JFC and Pratley instead of Cullen and Aribo. That is how far we are behind our League One team, trouble ahead.
Yes there MIGHT be trouble ahead but its still far too soon to be thinking there will be
Seem to remember going into the first game of the season with a lack of players on the bench
We got promoted last year so it stands to reason we will get promoted this year. Right?
This season's success is avoiding relegation. Bows and Gallen will get the players in that they think will suit and then we can kick on.1 -
angrybird said:But we won overall and was rewarded with a fantastic trip to wembley..and the point i was making was the crowd and the atmosphere we created was influencial in that.0
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vff said:king addick said:Off_it said:ForeverAddickted said:cafcfan1990 said:ForeverAddickted said:cafcfan1990 said:ForeverAddickted said:Southbank said:JFC and Pratley instead of Cullen and Aribo. That is how far we are behind our League One team, trouble ahead.
Yes there MIGHT be trouble ahead but its still far too soon to be thinking there will be
Seem to remember going into the first game of the season with a lack of players on the bench
We got promoted last year so it stands to reason we will get promoted this year. Right?
This season's success is avoiding relegation. Bows and Gallen will get the players in that they think will suit and then we can kick on.0 -
hoof_it_up_to_benty said:blackpool72 said:hoof_it_up_to_benty said:charente addick said:AFKABartram said:charente addick said:AFKABartram said:Other observations, I know some people are on holiday etc...but having just 2 out of 7 home sections open (and half empty) for our first post Wembley Valley outing and recognition for a very popular truer against decent opposition was disappointing. We both took 40k to Wembley but there is a massive support gulf between clubs like us and Villa.
Was embarrassing also having what seemed to be only one matchball and one poor kid having to climb up and go hunting round the East Stand for the ball everytime it went in there.
Had there been a take over leading up to Solly’s testimonial the gate could well have been doubled. The Wembley win was a brief respite in a journey of despair.
Anyway, digressing. Key point I was making was that in my opinion it was a disappointing home turnout for what the game was.
The crowd yesterday was largely driven by how people feel about the club, not a protest, more like disillusionment. And that’s down to RD.
Just the way it is.....mate.
When they get a chance to support our longest serving player at his testimonial they suddenly trot out the RD excuse again - seems a very convenient excuse.
Notwithstanding all that it's human nature that if it's pi***** down with rain, you haven't already paid up front and you know that you will be confronted with yet more travel aggravation on top of what you put up with all week then you won't bother if you are not feeling particularly mentally resilient that day.0 -
Am I correct in thinking that our best player yesterday, one of the new signings apparently, has done a hamstring and is out for the foreseeable?0
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Stig said:hoof_it_up_to_benty said:0
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LenGlover said:Am I correct in thinking that our best player yesterday, one of the new signings apparently, has done a hamstring and is out for the foreseeable?
Seems there was a repeat of the problem again yesterday so hopefully it was just as a precaution to ensure he's available for Blackburn
Certainly nothing confirmed about him being out for the foreseeable at present0 -
Bowyer said he may go for X-ray on Monday0
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ross1 said:Bowyer said he may go for X-ray on Monday5
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LenGlover said:hoof_it_up_to_benty said:blackpool72 said:hoof_it_up_to_benty said:charente addick said:AFKABartram said:charente addick said:AFKABartram said:Other observations, I know some people are on holiday etc...but having just 2 out of 7 home sections open (and half empty) for our first post Wembley Valley outing and recognition for a very popular truer against decent opposition was disappointing. We both took 40k to Wembley but there is a massive support gulf between clubs like us and Villa.
Was embarrassing also having what seemed to be only one matchball and one poor kid having to climb up and go hunting round the East Stand for the ball everytime it went in there.
Had there been a take over leading up to Solly’s testimonial the gate could well have been doubled. The Wembley win was a brief respite in a journey of despair.
Anyway, digressing. Key point I was making was that in my opinion it was a disappointing home turnout for what the game was.
The crowd yesterday was largely driven by how people feel about the club, not a protest, more like disillusionment. And that’s down to RD.
Just the way it is.....mate.
When they get a chance to support our longest serving player at his testimonial they suddenly trot out the RD excuse again - seems a very convenient excuse.
Notwithstanding all that it's human nature that if it's pi***** down with rain, you haven't already paid up front and you know that you will be confronted with yet more travel aggravation on top of what you put up with all week then you won't bother if you are not feeling particularly mentally resilient that day.
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