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A Statement from the Charlton Athletic Museum.

Henry Irving
Henry Irving Posts: 85,220
in General Charlton



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  • Solidgone
    Solidgone Posts: 10,206
    Hoorah!
  • carly burn
    carly burn Posts: 19,458
    .They were more than likely looking to sell the family silver.

    Absolutely extraordinary!
  • Davo55
    Davo55 Posts: 7,836
    That's excellent news. A happy end to the story but it could have been so different if you guys hadn't taken the action you did. Very well done.
  • eaststandmike
    eaststandmike Posts: 14,956
    Great news and a very well done to all concerned with this operation. 
  • carly burn
    carly burn Posts: 19,458
    edited September 2020
    How long be for that new piece you've got gets put out on display Henners?

    Ladies and gentlemen. I present to you

    E.S.I  (subject to court approval)



  • AdTheAddicK
    AdTheAddicK Posts: 3,379
    The nightmare is over. So pleased this is all over now.
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,559
    Davo55 said:
    That's excellent news. A happy end to the story but it could have been so different if you guys hadn't taken the action you did. Very well done.
    Was there an actual danger that the stuff could have been, shall we say, redistributed?
  • soapy_jones
    soapy_jones Posts: 21,350
    Elliottt was eyeing up the FA Cup final rattle.  Proper fan he was... miss him.
  • cafc999
    cafc999 Posts: 4,967
    LargeAddick said:
    Davo55 said:
    That's excellent news. A happy end to the story but it could have been so different if you guys hadn't taken the action you did. Very well done.
    Was there an actual danger that the stuff could have been, shall we say, redistributed?
    Looking at what Elliot(t) done at that girls school we thought the best action was to remove our most valuable items. Remember, most items are not ours, we are just the trustee's 
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  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,559
    cafc999 said:
    LargeAddick said:
    Davo55 said:
    That's excellent news. A happy end to the story but it could have been so different if you guys hadn't taken the action you did. Very well done.
    Was there an actual danger that the stuff could have been, shall we say, redistributed?
    Looking at what Elliot(t) done at that girls school we thought the best action was to remove our most valuable items. Remember, most items are not ours, we are just the trustee's 
    Oh I agree totally but just wondered if there was a real threat of it going missing.
  • ken_shabby
    ken_shabby Posts: 6,255
    Great news  it was a good decision to move them, and excellent to know they are back.
  • Davo55
    Davo55 Posts: 7,836
    LargeAddick said:
    Davo55 said:
    That's excellent news. A happy end to the story but it could have been so different if you guys hadn't taken the action you did. Very well done.
    Was there an actual danger that the stuff could have been, shall we say, redistributed?
    The museum guys are best placed to answer this Large, but my understanding is there was genuine concern that the crooks and chancers might have sought to cash in. Hence the temporary relocation to a safe place.
  • oohaahmortimer
    oohaahmortimer Posts: 34,145
    A minuscule threat is a threat and better safe than sorry . 

  • cafc999
    cafc999 Posts: 4,967
    LargeAddick said:
    cafc999 said:
    LargeAddick said:
    Davo55 said:
    That's excellent news. A happy end to the story but it could have been so different if you guys hadn't taken the action you did. Very well done.
    Was there an actual danger that the stuff could have been, shall we say, redistributed?
    Looking at what Elliot(t) done at that girls school we thought the best action was to remove our most valuable items. Remember, most items are not ours, we are just the trustee's 
    Oh I agree totally but just wondered if there was a real threat of it going missing.
    We all thought it was better to be safe than sorry.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,220
    As others have said Elliot had previous.

    It was a small risk perhaps but still a risk.

    It was not a decision we took lightly.

    Personally, I was more fearful that if we had gone into administration we would have had to prove all the items belonged to the charity, or are on loan from generous fans, not to the club.




  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,331
    Correct decision to move it and, now, to replace it all.  Also correct decision to publicise it.  Very pleased with this. 

    Is there any room for a black, heavily-used Duessenberg Starplayer? I think the museum would make a nice home for Charlton's most famous guitar. 
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,844
    Henry Irving said:
    As others have said Elliot had previous.

    It was a small risk perhaps but still a risk.

    It was not a decision we took lightly.

    Personally, I was more fearful that if we had gone into administration we would have had to prove all the items belonged to the charity, or are on loan from generous fans, not to the club.




    Yes, the latter was an genuine issue, it could have been a massive hassle trying to explain to the administrator who owned what

    Personally, I don't think PE would have tried to flog items in the museum, as they're far too high profile, and I think PE was only interested in making a profit on reselling the club anyway
  • robinofottershaw
    robinofottershaw Posts: 1,921
    Excellent these items are back where they belong.

    When things change and fans are allowed back in the stadium and the museum is open again, I would highly recommend a visit.
  • robroy
    robroy Posts: 4,425
    Did this get returned? 😂
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  • charltonbob
    charltonbob Posts: 8,254
    edited September 2020
    LargeAddick said:
    Davo55 said:
    That's excellent news. A happy end to the story but it could have been so different if you guys hadn't taken the action you did. Very well done.
    Was there an actual danger that the stuff could have been, shall we say, redistributed?
    Would you want to take the chance ?

    Don't forget scumbag elliottttttt sold everything from the school, even items donated by parents.

    Just how low can you go elliotttt ???

    Edit: Sorry I was too late posting as somebody has already mentioned it .......................... still it does no harm to leave it up here.
  • charltonbob
    charltonbob Posts: 8,254
    robroy said:
    Did this get returned? 😂
    What mouthall ? No he was thrown out with the rubbish.
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,764
    Wouldn’t put anything past Elliott, especially since yesterday when I read the post about him flogging second hand kitchen units at 100 quid a pop in 2014.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,220
    robroy said:
    Did this get returned? 😂
    Thankfully one is still with us and other isn't.
  • Dave Rudd
    Dave Rudd Posts: 2,865
    Is there a chance that we could get the Southall coat for the museum?
  • MattF
    MattF Posts: 3,797
    Dave Rudd said:
    Is there a chance that we could get the Southall coat for the museum?
    Not unless you can find the store he returned it to as soon as he got home
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,619
    Well done chaps. What a circus the club has been so recently 
  • Tom_Hovi
    Tom_Hovi Posts: 465
    Dave Rudd said:
    Is there a chance that we could get the Southall coat for the museum?
    Just get Southall stuffed and put on display as a reminder of past horrors. 
  • killerjerrylee
    killerjerrylee Posts: 726
    We will shortly be preparing a new series of exhibits covering the recent events, so watch this space.
  • Talal
    Talal Posts: 11,484
    I bet the guy who owns all the Mendonca play off stuff is relieved. 

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