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The Takeover Thread - Duchatelet Finally Sells (Jan 2020)
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It has never really been about the funding, or rather lack of it, of the playing side. We have always been underdogs that achieve great things when everything aligns, I will welcome spending power but for me it has always been about that feeling of being a part of the club. Roland removed that and seemed set on alienating the fanbase, all I wanted is an owner that gets us and wants to work with the supporters. Everything else is a bonus.13
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Agree with that. For me it was starting in the 70s but getting totally hooked in the 80’s so MY Charlton is half empty terraces on the Arthur Waite as if I was watching a non-league game and perennially punching; certainly not the Prem years. As long as there’s ambition, stability and a team that cares and ‘gets it’ then I’d be happy to give it another 40 years (God willing..)ShootersHillGuru said:I agree that this “we’ve got our Charlton back” is very difficult for anyone to define. It’s so personal. I started attending in 1961 when The Valley was basically a dump. Player turnover was one to two a season. Crowds at 13k but large open spaces on massive terraces. Is that “my Charlton” ? I’m not sure it is. Was it our Premiership years ? Don’t think so. Do I want for the team to be successful ? Of course I do. Do I want plodding stability ? That’s probably my Charlton but I’ve always wanted more for Charlton. If this new regime provides some excitement and ambition and that brings some success then bring it on. If it’s stability and plodding along as per most of the seasons since 1961 then that’s fine to.1 -
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It is easy, we have the most minted owners we have ever had, if that only brings stability in this division, which is so, so much better than div three then that is good enough for me. But we are possibly the richest club in the world now, just think for a minute about that and I for one would love to be beating West Ham on a regular basis.1 -
Our lads aren’t Qatari.BartramBlitz said:There must be a reason why such wealth has bought into Charlton as we don't fit the trophy assets that Man City and PSG were for the Quataris. It's more to do with papering over the human rights issues there as we approach the spotlight of the world cup.
What do we have that they could want?Is it more to do with having probably the best community scheme in world football? The Qataris could use some of their skills to organise events at the World Cup to paper over the cracks of a dodgy regime. You wouldn't buy Charlton if winning big trophies was your main aim. If money is no object you buy a club near the top of the league pyramid not one whose natural place is as a second tier side.
When Abramovic bought Chelsea he sold the idea he had fallen in love with football at a Man Utd v Real Madrid game. In reality he was buying insurance from being dispatched to a Gulag without trial by Putin2 -
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Than who? We don't know who will actually own Charlton yet, if this goes through.Valley27000 said:2 -
Yes, I was going to say the same, but didn't want to seem argumentative.gilbertfilbert said:
Our lads aren’t Qatari.BartramBlitz said:There must be a reason why such wealth has bought into Charlton as we don't fit the trophy assets that Man City and PSG were for the Quataris. It's more to do with papering over the human rights issues there as we approach the spotlight of the world cup.
What do we have that they could want?Is it more to do with having probably the best community scheme in world football? The Qataris could use some of their skills to organise events at the World Cup to paper over the cracks of a dodgy regime. You wouldn't buy Charlton if winning big trophies was your main aim. If money is no object you buy a club near the top of the league pyramid not one whose natural place is as a second tier side.
When Abramovic bought Chelsea he sold the idea he had fallen in love with football at a Man Utd v Real Madrid game. In reality he was buying insurance from being dispatched to a Gulag without trial by Putin
Our prospective owners are from the UAE.0 -
Whilst there are a hell of a lot of unknowns at this point one thing has just dawned on me. It likely means we will not be sitting through any more League One football*. That in itself is something to celebrate. Anything else is a bonus!
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I havent found to much on how long the EFL Fit and Proper test lasts for, but I found this about Sunderland's last takeover a couple of months ago, In the Sunderland Echo, which seems to Indicate a couple of weeks if there are no hitches. From our prospective, when was things submitted to the EFL. https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/latest-sunderland-afc-news/what-sunderlands-potential-new-american-owners-will-have-do-satisfy-efl-owners-and-directors-test-491849
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Listening to Charlton Live I thought they said the process has already started.Mal said:I havent found to much on how long the EFL Fit and Proper test lasts for, but I found this about Sunderland's last takeover a couple of months ago, In the Sunderland Echo, which seems to Indicate a couple of weeks if there are no hitches. From our prospective, when was things submitted to the EFL. https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/latest-sunderland-afc-news/what-sunderlands-potential-new-american-owners-will-have-do-satisfy-efl-owners-and-directors-test-4918493 - Sponsored links:
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Apparently 200 half season tickets were sold on Friday21
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Would be Interesting to know, the Echo suggests papers have to be in 10 working days before it is anticipated the new Owners/Director is appointed, so we may know by end of this weekScoham said:
Listening to Charlton Live I thought they said the process has already started.Mal said:I havent found to much on how long the EFL Fit and Proper test lasts for, but I found this about Sunderland's last takeover a couple of months ago, In the Sunderland Echo, which seems to Indicate a couple of weeks if there are no hitches. From our prospective, when was things submitted to the EFL. https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/latest-sunderland-afc-news/what-sunderlands-potential-new-american-owners-will-have-do-satisfy-efl-owners-and-directors-test-4918490 -
I think it was rushed through a bit with January in mind. This was their chance to ensure ratification before January so I’m expecting it confirmed late December.0
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Maybe I’m wrong, but I think the chairman sitting and chatting with Gallen in public should indicate how confident they all are that the EFL will sign off no problems, but this is charlton..12
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I hate to say this, but.... when do we close this thread.....!?!?0
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I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s ratified this week. I don’t think they’d be as stupid to come out like they have. If they had an inkling it would fall through.3
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We know who the majority shareholder is though.up_the_valley said:
Than who? We don't know who will actually own Charlton yet, if this goes through.Valley27000 said:0 -
LargeAddick said:
We know who the majority shareholder is though.up_the_valley said:
Than who? We don't know who will actually own Charlton yet, if this goes through.Valley27000 said:
Yep.0 -
We don’t, it’s a takeover thread, if something else happens years down the line, we go again surely.Themightyath2 said:I hate to say this, but.... when do we close this thread.....!?!?1 - Sponsored links:
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Still very disappointed at the lack of directors box photos.KiwiValley said:Any unknowns in the director’s box today? ... sorry I forgot we were bought by a billionaire . Old habits....
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But is he where the cash has, or will come from?LargeAddick said:
We know who the majority shareholder is though.up_the_valley said:
Than who? We don't know who will actually own Charlton yet, if this goes through.Valley27000 said:0 -
Every Addick can define in many different ways what it means to be a Charlton fan. So basically we've all got all our Charltons back.
This is my 66th season. I've not been at every crucial Charlton moment in my time but I've been at a fair few. But I really need to go back only the last week for two events each significant in its own way, and as it happens both in Xbars. At the CaTV dinner our Addicks legends evoked the true spirit of Charlton, bringing back special memories of good times (there were some) and bad times (there have been many) but all showing the unique history and proud heritage of our remarkable club. And then there was yesterday, the spontaneous and resounding salute to Mr Southall marking the opening of the door to an unimaginable future. These were two precious snapshots of all our wonderful Addicks years.
The best is yet to come? Don't bet against it!
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This has done me.CharltonByBlood said:I've been over the moon since the take but it really hit home this morning and here's why:
My son has been playing semi professional football for the last 10 years even though he is in his mid 20's I still go to watch him most weeks and have done since he was 7.
When he has not had a game or been injured we go to the games when we can, home or away. Including weeknights. He's a huge chatlton fan and has band since he was 5 years old (infact this was in account a few years ago!) I'm in my 60s now and don't have many charlton friends in essex, so my son had no choice really growing up!
Over the last 2 years he has struggled terribly with injuries and struggled to get fit but when he is fit he is one of the first names on the team sheet and he lives for his football.
Over the last 2 years he has thought about packing it in full time and getting his Saturdays back but said he would never buy a season ticket under RD. He just couldn't stomach it. He would not at buy tickets from his friends or begrudgingly from the club.
Yestersay he played a game which they won 4-0 and he scored the 4th. This morning he officially quit his team. Retired as such as he feels his body can not take it anymore and when he told me he didn't seem too gutted which took my by surprise.
Then pulled out an email confirmation of 2 half season tickets in the west lower for me and him and said we need something to do on weekends now which filled me with joy.
I have never seen him this excited since he was a little boy waiting to see Harvey outside the club shop. Without sounding too cliche here (and sorry for rambling on) but blimey..
We really do have our Charlton back.
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What a good son you have.CharltonByBlood said:I've been over the moon since the take but it really hit home this morning and here's why:
My son has been playing semi professional football for the last 10 years even though he is in his mid 20's I still go to watch him most weeks and have done since he was 7.
When he has not had a game or been injured we go to the games when we can, home or away. Including weeknights. He's a huge chatlton fan and has band since he was 5 years old (infact this was in account a few years ago!) I'm in my 60s now and don't have many charlton friends in essex, so my son had no choice really growing up!
Over the last 2 years he has struggled terribly with injuries and struggled to get fit but when he is fit he is one of the first names on the team sheet and he lives for his football.
Over the last 2 years he has thought about packing it in full time and getting his Saturdays back but said he would never buy a season ticket under RD. He just couldn't stomach it. He would not at buy tickets from his friends or begrudgingly from the club.
Yestersay he played a game which they won 4-0 and he scored the 4th. This morning he officially quit his team. Retired as such as he feels his body can not take it anymore and when he told me he didn't seem too gutted which took my by surprise.
Then pulled out an email confirmation of 2 half season tickets in the west lower for me and him and said we need something to do on weekends now which filled me with joy.
I have never seen him this excited since he was a little boy waiting to see Harvey outside the club shop. Without sounding too cliche here (and sorry for rambling on) but blimey..
We really do have our Charlton back.2 -
Ambitious owners with limitless funds don't take over Charlton do they? It just doesn't ring true.
My initial euphoria on first hearing the news was primarily an overwhelming emotional response to the relief of realising that at last we were free from the shackles of Duchatelet and able to consider a future beyond the next transfer window.
In that sense yes, I felt we had our Charlton back in a very powerful way.
The ensuing feeling of anti-climax is for me really just result of a whirlpool of mixed emotions.
There is foremost, the stark reality of first avoiding a possible relegation battle.
Beyond that, exactly what future should we be contemplating?
To me it seems surreal to envisage Charlton Athletic emulating the likes of Man. City - a lifetime of disappointments has tempered any such flights of fancy. Something is bound to go wrong somewhere.
I would really love for us to get back into the Premier League before I kick the bucket though.
I'd settle for an owner with a real affinity to the club and it's supporters and the ambition and will to give every campaign a right good go to achieve the best we can.21 -
Has anyone done this yet....? Dillion Phillips?
’And sheikh it on baby now. Sheikh it on baby. Twist and shout.....twist and shout!!!’0 -
Yep afraid so;Valley11 said:Has anyone done this yet....? Dillion Phillips?
’And sheikh it on baby now. Sheikh it on baby. Twist and shout.....twist and shout!!!’0 -
It's an old company liquidated previously with the same namecarly burn said:0
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