Attention: Please take a moment to consider our terms and conditions before posting.
Next manager - Ben Garner confirmed (p256)
Comments
-
Oh ffs.The Red Robin said:
What about his son?Swisdom said:Safe to say THomas couldn’t confirm it last week because it wasn’t confirmed - so he’s not a liar he’s just dealing with what was accurate at the time.
time will tell soon enough if it’s the right appointment but hopefully a new coaching setup as well as those already there - will give us more of a sense of identity. I look forward to it if it’s true.A couple of weeks ago I had a long chat with one of the senior employees at Charlton. He said the following
”Thomas doesn’t get involved in the day to day squad stuff, and doesn’t choose the transfers and leaves that to others more qualified. He just signs the cheques
Are things perfect? - No they aren’t. Have mistakes been made? - yes they have but we are definitely going in the right direction. This is as stable as the club has been at any time in the last five years”
There were plenty of other things discussed but I felt it was quite important to point out that there is so much that happens, is said and is done that we don’t get to hear about. Even when it looks like there is nothing happening there is usually a shit load going on. Last season was crap - we all know that. But if we can get behind whoever the new manager turns out to be and support this team we might see it pay dividends. A toxic atmosphere helps no-one but the opposition
im excited for pre season, and excited to see us playing some entertaining football for the first time in a while but what I REALLY want to have is a more unified fan base getting behind the team and a team that understands the journey we want to go on.Fingers crossed
as I’ve said many times, it’s never been easy being a Charlton fan but I’ll never stop being one17 -
We’ve had weeks of moaning and whinging but now it looks like we have a name. Not everyone is overwhelmed but that doesn’t make any damned difference to the reality. Let’s put any disappointment and reservations aside and just get behind Ben Garner and the club. Swisdoms post says it all really. We’re all Charlton fans so let’s give Ben Garner a fair crack. What’s the alternative?17
-
And the rest from what he does, doesn’t do, was rumoured to have done and rumoured to have not done.Cafc43v3r said:
No. It doesn't matter at all in the grand scheme of things. He shouldn't be saying anything, to anyone about it. I he thought Swindon would just sit on it, for 10 days, he is naive a best.Covered End said:
It really doesn't matter that much away from the Internet world.Cafc43v3r said:Well Cawley is sticking to his story.
Just need Thomas to deny it to complete the loop.
Almost all of the criticism Thomas gets, fair or other wise, comes from what he says.2 -
More than happy with Garner. Said it from the moment he was announced by Cawley.0
-
The time difference between the initial Cawley announcement and (presumably) the actual unveiling this week was a long time though, far longer than you'd expect if 95% of the work had been doneSwisdom said:Cawley saying “done deal” is a journalist breaking a story based on a certain degree of finality to proceedings
Thomas saying “ it’s not done yet” is a businessman who knows it’s not done until the ink is dry.
Turns out both can be valid0 -
Swisdom said:Cawley saying “done deal” is a journalist breaking a story based on a certain degree of finality to proceedings
Thomas saying “ it’s not done yet” is a businessman who knows it’s not done until the ink is dry.
Turns out both can be valid
Agreed but Thomas said to his "Charlton friends" on line that we were still interviewing after the story broke Swindon's end which Richard Cawley heard about from his west country journalist colleges so not surprising that there has been speculation.
Thomas Sandgaard should have said no comment while the process is ongoing but he likes to exchange comments with buttleJR and others who like to pass on what they hear.
No harm done and we await the news in a few days about Ben Garner from Thomas, and Scarfy is getting ready.
2 -
Confined to the anal’s 😂😂swordfish said:As it seems we are now only waiting for confirmation to appear on the official site, perhaps it's time to reflect that this thread may soon be confined to the anal's.
It's been an emotional rollercoaster fellow Lifer's, with several protracted heated debates and deviations off thread.
After 225 pages and counting, I felt it only right to say a few words. I'm sure I speak for all in saying that I shall mourn it's passing as it will leave a big hole. 🤧3 -
Another excellent post...Swisdom said:Safe to say THomas couldn’t confirm it last week because it wasn’t confirmed - so he’s not a liar he’s just dealing with what was accurate at the time.
time will tell soon enough if it’s the right appointment but hopefully a new coaching setup as well as those already there - will give us more of a sense of identity. I look forward to it if it’s true.A couple of weeks ago I had a long chat with one of the senior employees at Charlton. He said the following
”Thomas doesn’t get involved in the day to day squad stuff, and doesn’t choose the transfers and leaves that to others more qualified. He just signs the cheques
Are things perfect? - No they aren’t. Have mistakes been made? - yes they have but we are definitely going in the right direction. This is as stable as the club has been at any time in the last five years”
There were plenty of other things discussed but I felt it was quite important to point out that there is so much that happens, is said and is done that we don’t get to hear about. Even when it looks like there is nothing happening there is usually a shit load going on. Last season was crap - we all know that. But if we can get behind whoever the new manager turns out to be and support this team we might see it pay dividends. A toxic atmosphere helps no-one but the opposition
im excited for pre season, and excited to see us playing some entertaining football for the first time in a while but what I REALLY want to have is a more unified fan base getting behind the team and a team that understands the journey we want to go on.Fingers crossed
as I’ve said many times, it’s never been easy being a Charlton fan but I’ll never stop being one6 -
I’m more than happy with Ben Garner. Since he was first mentioned everything I’ve seen and read has been a positive. Just hope everyone gets behind him and gives him a fighting chance. Good news he is bringing in his two coaches, one big mistake with Adkins was not letting him bring Crosby in.4
-
Wouldn’t surprise me if Chorley ended up at Wimbledon with Jacko. Read earlier they were looking for a head of football operations, basically a DoF. Putting two and two together.Scoham said:1 - Sponsored links:
-
Keeping an open mind on Garner. Just pleased we've got a manager and it hasn't dragged out any further.0
-
Believe me. Thomas is trying his hardest to improve the club in every way..soapboxsam said:Swisdom said:Cawley saying “done deal” is a journalist breaking a story based on a certain degree of finality to proceedings
Thomas saying “ it’s not done yet” is a businessman who knows it’s not done until the ink is dry.
Turns out both can be valid
Agreed but Thomas said to his "Charlton friends" on line that we were still interviewing after the story broke Swindon's end which Richard Cawley heard about from his west country journalist colleges so not surprising that there has been speculation.
Thomas Sandgaard should have said no comment while the process is ongoing but he likes to exchange comments with buttleJR and others who like to pass on what they hear.
No harm done and we await the news in a few days about Ben Garner from Thomas, and Scarfy is getting ready.6 -
Oh yes. Decent in the Euros at least.RoanRedNY said:
Euros. We got crunched by the giants of Croatia in the last WC and lost twice to Belgium if I remember correctly. Agree though, punching above our weight and/or flattering to deceive since 66.JamesSeed said:
Weren’t we runners up in the last World Cup? Punching above our weight really.RoanRedNY said:Charlton and England. Starting to wonder whose doorstep i shat on in a previous life to end up with these 2……0 -
Another positive with Ben Garner is that he’s going to have a very good handle on young league two players who he thinks can make the step up. I’m fairly sure most of our acquisitions are going to come from League one and two so knowing that intimately is going to be a big help. Completely the opposite of what either Beale or Warburton could bring. We are where we are and I’m more than happy that BG will know what he wants to do and who to bring in.19
-
Potentially, and Blackburn are another option. Alan Nixon (I know...) said Blackburn are announcing their new DoF next week.RedRobin said:
Wouldn’t surprise me if Chorley ended up at Wimbledon with Jacko. Read earlier they were looking for a head of football operations, basically a DoF. Putting two and two together.Scoham said:0 -
Chorley was at Wimbledon when they moved, and he went, not sure how well that will go down.RedRobin said:
Wouldn’t surprise me if Chorley ended up at Wimbledon with Jacko. Read earlier they were looking for a head of football operations, basically a DoF. Putting two and two together.Scoham said:0 -
Who was the last manager we had with a UEFA Pro License ? Garner has one but I think both Adkins and Bowyer had A and B respectively. Robinson ?Edit : Robinson has and JJ 🤦🏻♂️0
-
Alan Pardew, Iain Dowie, Phil Parkinson, Jose Riga all before they became managers of Charlton AthleticShootersHillGuru said:Who was the last manager we had with a UEFA Pro License ? Garner has one but I think both Adkins and Bowyer had A and B respectively. Robinson ?Edit : Robinson has.
Karel Fraeye has even got one!
0 -
The one thing that slightly concerns me, when we're having to poach not just a manager, but also his 2 coaches, is that they've only been together for 1 year, indeed 10 months.
It's not a team which have worked together for years, with several seasons of success, maybe with more than one club.0 -
So, how long we giving this bloke before the knives get sharpened?
My guess is the first pre-season friendly.2 - Sponsored links:
-
-
I think a lot will hinge on what happens next. If the perception is that we’ve done well in the transfer market then there could be a bit of a feelgood atmosphere going into the season. If the transfer activity is shit then TS will get the blame. If we’ve bought well and get off to a bad start then the manager will get flack.Off_it said:So, how long we giving this bloke before the knives get sharpened?
My guess is the first pre-season friendly.1 -
Garth Crooks leading the line.The Red Robin said:0 -
1
-
I agree with most of your post but TS did dismiss Ben Garner. He was asked if the reports were true and he said no. So he has lost credibility here in my eyesSwisdom said:Safe to say THomas couldn’t confirm it last week because it wasn’t confirmed - so he’s not a liar he’s just dealing with what was accurate at the time.
time will tell soon enough if it’s the right appointment but hopefully a new coaching setup as well as those already there - will give us more of a sense of identity. I look forward to it if it’s true.A couple of weeks ago I had a long chat with one of the senior employees at Charlton. He said the following
”Thomas doesn’t get involved in the day to day squad stuff, and doesn’t choose the transfers and leaves that to others more qualified. He just signs the cheques
Are things perfect? - No they aren’t. Have mistakes been made? - yes they have but we are definitely going in the right direction. This is as stable as the club has been at any time in the last five years”
There were plenty of other things discussed but I felt it was quite important to point out that there is so much that happens, is said and is done that we don’t get to hear about. Even when it looks like there is nothing happening there is usually a shit load going on. Last season was crap - we all know that. But if we can get behind whoever the new manager turns out to be and support this team we might see it pay dividends. A toxic atmosphere helps no-one but the opposition
im excited for pre season, and excited to see us playing some entertaining football for the first time in a while but what I REALLY want to have is a more unified fan base getting behind the team and a team that understands the journey we want to go on.Fingers crossed
as I’ve said many times, it’s never been easy being a Charlton fan but I’ll never stop being one9 -
That long !Off_it said:So, how long we giving this bloke before the knives get sharpened?
My guess is the first pre-season friendly.0 -
1 -
I’m sure that guy has read the ‘UEFA coaching manual’ cover to cover.WK6824Nine said:0
