Doesn't sound like this is a buy with a view to a quick sell on to another party like PV based on that interview
Very much sounds like he is someone who is willing to take on new investors. He even says "If someone can do a better job, then I am happy to work with other people"
Remember, he is never going to state he is looking to sell in his first introduction to fans.
He said: “I would like to make clear that I got involved in this as a business venture. I’m not one of these people, which other clubs have experienced as well, who jump in, get hold of a club, draw money out, take salaries and cars etc.
Jesus I hope he doesnt read the conments on that post.
3 quarters of them are saying who the F**k is he, one of the posts calls him a fraud already lol
We do have some proper divot supporters. The whole statement reads as though it is designed to deal with supporters' concerns and, just for that, displays more professionalism than we have seen in a long time. I like he says clearly that he is not a supporter.
As Charlton fans, it goes with the territory that we are the last to know what is going on. Given that fact, we have to take what he has said in good faith until there are reasons not to. I suppose our focus should be on the pitch and we need to react to developments. I think staying up is going to be crucial going forwards.
Hedging his bets a bit with some of those comments - makes it sound like he'd be willing to step aside for different investors.
He's largely said the right things though. Very much distancing himself from the approach of the last lot. I don't mind the lack of grandiose promises of promotion and 5 years plans, because actions speak louder than words. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt for now.
Welcome to Charlton Paul, please treat it with the care and respect it deserves.
I’m not sure how to take ‘if anyone wants to invest, im open to offers’
Is he saying that cos he knows Barclay has plenty of dough or is he saying it cos he’s not got enough money to continually fund a championship football team?
Got to remember that the EFL still hasnt actually approved this latest takeover - thats the first step these guys need to prove before I start to have any faith in them
Get through the Directors test, provide the source of funds, getting us out of this damned transfer embargo and then I'll listen some more
Because if that last bit isnt sorted and we do survive this season then it'll all be for nothing next year because we'll truly go down without a whimper seeing we wont be able to sign anyone!!
I’m sure you and your people are on here Paul so don’t take things to heart.
We have zero trust in words from owners / investors as they have repeatedly proven to be PR managed nonsense and outright lies.
If your intentions are genuine then that will be proven over time and fans will be behind you 100%.
But for now, forgive us for our cynacism and lack of trust. It’s nothing personal, But a lot of this purchase doesn’t really make sense and we’ve been burnt a couple of times now.
The comments on Twitter are truly embarrassing - although I totally understand that people have just had enough of the ownership debacle.
I’m pretty sure that before Duchatalet, Nimer or Southall pitched up no one knew who they were. And let’s be honest - how many club owners were actually fans of the club they went on to own?
The comments on Twitter are truly embarrassing - although I totally understand that people have just had enough of the ownership debacle.
I’m pretty sure that before Duchatalet, Nimer or Southall pitched up no one knew who they were. And let’s be honest - how many club owners were actually fans of the club they went on to own?
All we can do is wait and see how this pans out.
It is ridiculous the amount of fans wanting to be owned by someone who supports the club
The higher up the English pyramid the chances of that happening are very slim
Of course it doesnt help that its no secret that there is a Charlton fan wanting to buy us, so that'll add to people's disappointment if it doesnt happen
And we all know who'll get the brunt of that frustration...
I’ve backed previous owners and it turned out I may have been wrong in doing so. I want to trust this guy, but I can’t. I’m not going to criticise and have digs, I’m going to sit quietly in the bag ground and keep quiet and see how this pans out
Sounds a decent first interview. Obviously saying all the right things & a few digs at our previous owners which doesnt go down too badly. Seeing as he's already paid last months wages then he's put more money in than Nimer ever did
However, one nagging doubt is why he bought us....? He's not a fan and I'm not sure you can ever change loyalty if you support someone else anyway. I don't know if he realises how much money it takes to run a football club & it's not for the faint hearted. Just hope that Farnell hasn't spun him a line or filled his head with rubbish. I expect him to be inviting Varney/Barclay/Jenkins to join him at some point in time.
Doesn't matter too much about the EFL at the moment. We all know that they cant stop the sale & the only sanctions they can put into place is a transfer embargo....ans the window wont be opening for a few months so it's not like last time.....
It's not as if he made his money in the City and was always aware of Charlton. Up in the Greater Manchester area there's no shortage of clubs to choose from
It's not as if he made his money in the City and was always aware of Charlton. Up in the Greater Manchester area there's no shortage of clubs to choose from
Chris Farnell is based in Manchester according to his LinkedIn profile.
Sounds a decent first interview. Obviously saying all the right things & a few digs at our previous owners which doesnt go down too badly. Seeing as he's already paid last months wages then he's put more money in than Nimer ever did
However, one nagging doubt is why he bought us....? He's not a fan and I'm not sure you can ever change loyalty if you support someone else anyway. I don't know if he realises how much money it takes to run a football club & it's not for the faint hearted. Just hope that Farnell hasn't spun him a line or filled his head with rubbish. I expect him to be inviting Varney/Barclay/Jenkins to join him at some point in time.
Doesn't matter too much about the EFL at the moment. We all know that they cant stop the sale & the only sanctions they can put into place is a transfer embargo....ans the window wont be opening for a few months so it's not like last time.....
Chris Powell is a Spurs supporter, Clive Mendonca a Sunderland fan, Alan Curbishley a Wet Spammer, JJ a Spurs fan - need I go on?
Sounds a decent first interview. Obviously saying all the right things & a few digs at our previous owners which doesnt go down too badly. Seeing as he's already paid last months wages then he's put more money in than Nimer ever did
However, one nagging doubt is why he bought us....? He's not a fan and I'm not sure you can ever change loyalty if you support someone else anyway. I don't know if he realises how much money it takes to run a football club & it's not for the faint hearted. Just hope that Farnell hasn't spun him a line or filled his head with rubbish. I expect him to be inviting Varney/Barclay/Jenkins to join him at some point in time.
Doesn't matter too much about the EFL at the moment. We all know that they cant stop the sale & the only sanctions they can put into place is a transfer embargo....ans the window wont be opening for a few months so it's not like last time.....
Chris Powell is a Spurs supporter, Clive Mendonca a Sunderland fan, Alan Curbishley a Wet Spammer, JJ a Spurs fan - need I go on?
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Sounds like he's gonna hang around
3 quarters of them are saying who the F**k is he, one of the posts calls him a fraud already lol
Remember, he is never going to state he is looking to sell in his first introduction to fans.
Strong first interview imo.
Loved that bit haha little dig at Matt there
He casually openly admitted he's not a Charlton fan! He's honest!
He took the piss out of twathall! He's direct!
He is a businessman. Probably at least quite a careful one.
He needs to pass the EFL test. (Probably just send one of them a watsapp message and say I've just withdrawn £20)
He needs to reassure us that he and his business partners will be buying the valley and sparrows lane.
Is he saying that cos he knows Barclay has plenty of dough or is he saying it cos he’s not got enough money to continually fund a championship football team?
Get through the Directors test, provide the source of funds, getting us out of this damned transfer embargo and then I'll listen some more
Because if that last bit isnt sorted and we do survive this season then it'll all be for nothing next year because we'll truly go down without a whimper seeing we wont be able to sign anyone!!
We have zero trust in words from owners / investors as they have repeatedly proven to be PR managed nonsense and outright lies.
If your intentions are genuine then that will be proven over time and fans will be behind you 100%.
But for now, forgive us for our cynacism and lack of trust. It’s nothing personal, But a lot of this purchase doesn’t really make sense and we’ve been burnt a couple of times now.
The higher up the English pyramid the chances of that happening are very slim
Of course it doesnt help that its no secret that there is a Charlton fan wanting to buy us, so that'll add to people's disappointment if it doesnt happen
And we all know who'll get the brunt of that frustration...
Is the owner of Chelsea a Chelsea fan?
Is the owner of a palace a.....(oh shit, stop)
Is the owner of Aston villa, a villa fan?
Is the owner of Leeds, a Leeds fan?
Is the owner of...
You get the picture.
The owners do not have to be fans from the start.
They just can't be c**nts.
Paul Elliot hasn't proven to be a good owner and he hasn't proven to be a c**t yet.
We don't know.
Time will tell.
I hope he just does his job. Enjoys it.
Answers questions.
Then...just stays quiet. Let the good old days return. It should just be about the football and competitive nature.
The worrying thing is...Eliot now owns ESI?
Is that part a load of bullshit?
However, one nagging doubt is why he bought us....? He's not a fan and I'm not sure you can ever change loyalty if you support someone else anyway. I don't know if he realises how much money it takes to run a football club & it's not for the faint hearted. Just hope that Farnell hasn't spun him a line or filled his head with rubbish. I expect him to be inviting Varney/Barclay/Jenkins to join him at some point in time.
Doesn't matter too much about the EFL at the moment. We all know that they cant stop the sale & the only sanctions they can put into place is a transfer embargo....ans the window wont be opening for a few months so it's not like last time.....
It's not as if he made his money in the City and was always aware of Charlton. Up in the Greater Manchester area there's no shortage of clubs to choose from
Chris Powell is a Spurs supporter, Clive Mendonca a Sunderland fan, Alan Curbishley a Wet Spammer, JJ a Spurs fan - need I go on?