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80th Birthday today and alone
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Mine's on its way, apparently its in the same post bag as Tahnoon's takeover cheque.6
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dont be suprised if he suddenly gets a load in a weeks time.
was my wifes birthday last week and 10 days before ordered a card from me and another from our boys (all on one order).
The boys' card arrived two days later and today my card arrived. Twice !!1 -
Spoke to dad tonight. He was very touched by the generous spirit in our ranks. There were a few questions posed in this thread and he said again that he's not really wanting to join our clan. However when asked to review his favourite players over the years he came up with these thoughts....
Early years
Sam Bartram - boyhood hero and total character. Play before and after the war and in both of our Cup finals. He said when he left we were soon relegated and we all know how long the club took to return to top flight football.
Middle era
Keith Peacock - Could play winger then when he slowed down he dropped back. A proper Charlton man though.
Recent times
Johnny Jackson just ahead of Chris Powell. Johnny epitomises what a decent footballer on and off the pitch should be about. That and his birthday message had him in tears.
For the free-kick goal at Hillsborough he will be both of ours hero until the end of time.20 -
Awww that’s a lovely update from your Dad ❤️0
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That's a good choice of favourite players. Have really enjoyed listen to the Steve Sutherland podcast interviewing Keith Peacock with all his stories.
I managed to get out today and a belated card is on its way to Dad (Alan).1 -
Happy belated Birthday Alan from a fellow 12th of May birthday haver0
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Happy birthday Alan.0
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This is so wonderful to read. Thank you so much to everyone who have shown the spirit of this community so wonderfully. And a particular thank you to @Fanny Fanackapan
Happy birthday Alan8 -
Happy belated birthday Alan0
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Been asleep through today - NHS nights.
Dad said he received another 25 cards today. Fantastic effort, including one from Fanny 😃 A very happy and greatfuli Alan in sunny Sheffield today. That said, he said he felt a bit of a fraud as he said he's not totally alone as people have delivered him food. Silly bugger.
Any other questions Charlton or meaning of life related for him are most welcome.14 -
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Loved reading through this thread. Happy belated birthday to Alan!
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The Prince-e-Paul said:Been asleep through today - NHS nights.
Dad said he received another 25 cards today. Fantastic effort, including one from Fanny 😃 A very happy and greatfuli Alan in sunny Sheffield today. That said, he said he felt a bit of a fraud as he said he's not totally alone as people have delivered him food. Silly bugger.
Any other questions Charlton or meaning of life related for him are most welcome.
He won an England cap but, as a centre half, probably wouldn't have passed the 'Charlton Life Height Test.'0 -
Happy birthday Alan. Ms Latimer lives in Mosborough south Sheffield and she shares the same birthday as you and Florence Nightingale. Which is also another coincidence as 12th May is international Nurses day and Ms Lat is a community matron. Hope you had a lovely day2
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The Prince-e-Paul said:Been asleep through today - NHS nights.
Dad said he received another 25 cards today. Fantastic effort, including one from Fanny 😃 A very happy and greatfuli Alan in sunny Sheffield today. That said, he said he felt a bit of a fraud as he said he's not totally alone as people have delivered him food. Silly bugger.
Any other questions Charlton or meaning of life related for him are most welcome.5 -
Happy birthday Alan OBE (over bloody eighty!)
Many happy returns0 -
ads said:The Prince-e-Paul said:Been asleep through today - NHS nights.
Dad said he received another 25 cards today. Fantastic effort, including one from Fanny 😃 A very happy and greatfuli Alan in sunny Sheffield today. That said, he said he felt a bit of a fraud as he said he's not totally alone as people have delivered him food. Silly bugger.
Any other questions Charlton or meaning of life related for him are most welcome.
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Should be some more cards arriving today/tomorrow.2
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6 more cards arrived today including robinofottershaw. Thanks again Fanny and all of our friends. Dad is very humbled. Some lovely things have been written.
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The Prince-e-Paul said:Been asleep through today - NHS nights.
Dad said he received another 25 cards today. Fantastic effort, including one from Fanny 😃 A very happy and greatfuli Alan in sunny Sheffield today. That said, he said he felt a bit of a fraud as he said he's not totally alone as people have delivered him food. Silly bugger.
Any other questions Charlton or meaning of life related for him are most welcome.1 -
Chizz said:The Prince-e-Paul said:Been asleep through today - NHS nights.
Dad said he received another 25 cards today. Fantastic effort, including one from Fanny 😃 A very happy and greatfuli Alan in sunny Sheffield today. That said, he said he felt a bit of a fraud as he said he's not totally alone as people have delivered him food. Silly bugger.
Any other questions Charlton or meaning of life related for him are most welcome.4 -
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The Prince-e-Paul said:6 more cards arrived today including robinofottershaw. Thanks again Fanny and all of our friends. Dad is very humbled. Some lovely things have been written.0
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The Prince-e-Paul said:6 more cards arrived today including robinofottershaw. Thanks again Fanny and all of our friends. Dad is very humbled. Some lovely things have been written.
It was our pleasure.
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HBTY HBTY HBDA HBTY !!!!!! ( Belated but heartflet)0
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Hope our one arrives soon or Alan will be 81 years old!3
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Happy Birthday Alan.
Here is some useless information for you to enjoy:
May 12, 1940 was a Sunday
You are 29,214 days old
You've slept for 27 years!
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Rather embarrassed but greatfuli for the generous spirit. A picture taken at the INSISTENCE of my son.
Many thanks
Alan & The Prince-e-Paul
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Great to see, Alan, and hopefully will keep you smiling. Welcome to the world of Charltonlife!1
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SheffieldAlan said:Rather embarrassed but greatfuli for the generous spirit. A picture taken at the INSISTENCE of my son.
Many thanks
Alan & The Prince-e-Paul2 -
That’s great to see0
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SheffieldAlan said:Rather embarrassed but greatfuli for the generous spirit. A picture taken at the INSISTENCE of my son.
Many thanks
Alan & The Prince-e-Paul
I see the Smith Family card made the front row.
I hope Paul Edwards didn’t mind me using his photo? He does take a cracking picture 😳🤣🤣1