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Darren Pratley and Ben Watson Q&A - Bromley Addicks 11 Feb

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  • Apologies for my abrupt disappearance while chairing the meeting last night. With about ten minutes to go Covered End was in the midst of a long and complex question when my computer blew up. Looking forward to the next one. Which virtual guest would you like us to get next?
  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,656
    edited February 2021
    Apologies for my abrupt disappearance while chairing the meeting last night. With about ten minutes to go Covered End was in the midst of a long and complex question when my computer blew up. Looking forward to the next one. Which virtual guest would you like us to get next?
    Lee Bowyer and Marcus Maddison, box office!
  • Curbs and Johnnie Rob for me.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,255
    Working today but will try to put some notes up later
  • The players were as tactful as possible, but Maddison basically lacked effort in training and there's only so much anyone can do if they don't want to do it for themselves.
    Being brutal though, it's not as if Watson has contributed much more to the team this season than Maddison...
  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,961
    Which virtual guest would you like us to get next?
    Henry Irving, of course.

    Seriously, I'd be interested to learn of the behind-the-scenes stuff, when he was Fans Director.


  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,255
    Oggy Red said:
    Which virtual guest would you like us to get next?
    Henry Irving, of course.

    Seriously, I'd be interested to learn of the behind-the-scenes stuff, when he was Fans Director.


    It really wasn't that interesting.

    The drugs, the money, the girls, the fast cars, it all gets very boring very quickly
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,420
    The players were as tactful as possible, but Maddison basically lacked effort in training and there's only so much anyone can do if they don't want to do it for themselves.
    Being brutal though, it's not as if Watson has contributed much more to the team this season than Maddison...
    Was involved in our winning streak. Not sure if that was as a result of him in the side or inspite, but leaning to the former. 
  • Dizzle
    Dizzle Posts: 5,190
    Oggy Red said:
    Which virtual guest would you like us to get next?
    Henry Irving, of course.

    Seriously, I'd be interested to learn of the behind-the-scenes stuff, when he was Fans Director.


    It really wasn't that interesting.

    The drugs, the money, the girls, the fast cars, it all gets very boring very quickly
    Any nice breads?
  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,961
    Oggy Red said:
    Which virtual guest would you like us to get next?
    Henry Irving, of course.

    Seriously, I'd be interested to learn of the behind-the-scenes stuff, when he was Fans Director.


    It really wasn't that interesting.

    The drugs, the money, the girls, the fast cars, it all gets very boring very quickly
    Now I'm especially waiting with baited breath for all the kiss-and-tell !

    There must be some good stories though, hush-hush stuff, spats, the nearly signings that never happened, the relegation from the Prem/Pardew and his antics.




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  • Oggy Red said:
    Oggy Red said:
    Which virtual guest would you like us to get next?
    Henry Irving, of course.

    Seriously, I'd be interested to learn of the behind-the-scenes stuff, when he was Fans Director.


    It really wasn't that interesting.

    The drugs, the money, the girls, the fast cars, it all gets very boring very quickly
    Now I'm especially waiting with baited breath for all the kiss-and-tell !

    There must be some good stories though, hush-hush stuff, spats, the nearly signings that never happened, the relegation from the Prem/Pardew and his antics.



    Indeed the decline of the club seemed to start with Henry becoming the Fans Director in 2006.

    All very suspicious  ;)
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,255
    edited February 2021
    Oggy Red said:
    Oggy Red said:
    Which virtual guest would you like us to get next?
    Henry Irving, of course.

    Seriously, I'd be interested to learn of the behind-the-scenes stuff, when he was Fans Director.


    It really wasn't that interesting.

    The drugs, the money, the girls, the fast cars, it all gets very boring very quickly
    Now I'm especially waiting with baited breath for all the kiss-and-tell !

    There must be some good stories though, hush-hush stuff, spats, the nearly signings that never happened, the relegation from the Prem/Pardew and his antics.



    Indeed the decline of the club seemed to start with Henry becoming the Fans Director in 2006.

    All very suspicious  ;)
    Dowie was appointed before I became a director so you can't blame me for that.

    And I actually tried to call bullshit on some of Pardew's nonsense too but was a lone voice.

    But all a very long time ago now and not worth raking over.

    Glad I did it but we move on.

    Much prouder about creating Charlton Life but I don't like to mention that.
  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,961
    Henry Irving said: 

    Much prouder about creating Charlton Life but I don't like to mention that.
    Surely, Henry ...... that's worth a promote? :smile:



  • Cordoban Addick
    Cordoban Addick Posts: 5,448
    edited February 2021
    Oggy Red said:
    Which virtual guest would you like us to get next?
    Henry Irving, of course.

    Seriously, I'd be interested to learn of the behind-the-scenes stuff, when he was Fans Director.


    Oh gauld, he doesn't need any encouragement.
  • bertpalmer
    bertpalmer Posts: 1,774
    Oggy Red said:
    Which virtual guest would you like us to get next?
    Henry Irving, of course.

    Seriously, I'd be interested to learn of the behind-the-scenes stuff, when he was Fans Director.


    It really wasn't that interesting.

    The drugs, the money, the girls, the fast cars, it all gets very boring very quickly
    Where did it all go wrong ??
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,846
    bit disappointed Pratters had his camera pointed up so you only got his head and the ceiling. Always nice to have a good nosy round someone’s house!
  • Sage
    Sage Posts: 7,280
    Sage said:
    Shame I can’t log on to this one as I’m working tonight. Gutted.

    Hope it goes as well as previous ones have done.

    Think Pratley will be great value
    So we're not good enough for @sage now he's in the money.   You soon find out who your real friends are  : - :wink:
    Leading a site now so had no choice!

    Hope it went well and look forward to your notes being posted.
  • bit disappointed Pratters had his camera pointed up so you only got his head and the ceiling. Always nice to have a good nosy round someone’s house!
    What was your opinion on Ben's living room, with his sofa, dining table and TV then?
  • 995632
    995632 Posts: 319
    Would it be possible for someone who was present to do a write up please? Thank you in advance! 

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  • J BLOCK
    J BLOCK Posts: 8,318
    edited February 2021
    This was my first BA event. Regretting my decision not to join sooner... Thanks to everyone involved for hosting! I didn't know that Tracey Leaburn would invite players with no family round for dinner, what a star she is
    She is absolute dynamite for our club. I don't know one fan that would ever say a bad word against her, incredible asset. 

    I hope one day there is a way to show our appreciation for her work on a larger scale at a home game. 
  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,961
    bit disappointed Pratters had his camera pointed up so you only got his head and the ceiling. Always nice to have a good nosy round someone’s house!
    Bookshelves! That's the thing, everybody wants to show off their bookshelves  ...... but perhaps young Mr Pratley is the only person on Zoom who doesn't want you to see what he's reading?  :astonished:


  • blackpool72
    blackpool72 Posts: 23,700
    bit disappointed Pratters had his camera pointed up so you only got his head and the ceiling. Always nice to have a good nosy round someone’s house!
    What was your opinion on Ben's living room, with his sofa, dining table and TV then?
    The rack of cardigans spoiled it for me
  • meldrew66
    meldrew66 Posts: 2,563
    I assume they both live in the Chislehurst area which seems to be the standard for Charlton players?
  • Cafc43v3r
    Cafc43v3r Posts: 21,600
    meldrew66 said:
    I assume they both live in the Chislehurst area which seems to be the standard for Charlton players?
    Watson lives in Beckenham 
  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,961
    Were there going to be a few notes written up, please?


  • Addickted
    Addickted Posts: 19,456
    Oggy Red said:
    Were there going to be a few notes written up, please?


    East Kentesque
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,255
    Addickted said:
    Oggy Red said:
    Were there going to be a few notes written up, please?


    East Kentesque

    Says the man from East Kent
  • Addickted
    Addickted Posts: 19,456
    Maidstone? East Kent?

    You make Dowie look like cartographer of the year.