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Methven at Wembley
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You can criticise Methven is a bunch of ways, without me arguing against you.
But in respect to his support of Oxford - it is genuine and humanising.
Apparently he helped set up their supporters trust. Despite his Etonian flavour, the fact that he supports a tinpot club like Oxford to the extent of helping set up a supporters trust, tells you he gets what a club means to community. It gives him an understanding that someone/thing like Newcastle’s Crown Prince for example surely doesn’t.
Johnny Jackson is a die hard Arsenal Supporter right? Did anyone ever question his work ethic and commitment when working for Charlton?
He’s had a life long passion for Oxford and I’m sure he’s passionate about making a quid or two on the back of Charlton’s success - the two aren’t mutually exclusive. Give him his day at Wembley you miserable lot.65 -
We bod for Aaron Collins in Jan, it's that sort of calibre we need to keep going for.Mendonca In Asdas said:
It’s not impossible, but it’s going to be a huge overall to get in the top 6 next season, I’m going to keep my expectations low, and hope to be proved wrong, in that I think unless huge money is chucked at it, it’s likely to be the season after we’ll have a go.se9addick said:I know this is unreasonable, but it annoys me a little. I think it’s that he’s there wearing the colours of a team who are (or, more accurately, were) in our league that makes it slightly worse.In the grand scheme of things it doesn’t matter, but I do agree that the club really feels in a bad place at the moment and we desperately need to get this transfer window spot on to start trying to turn things around.0 -
Well said Kiwi
Although I expect the criticism he has got on this thread isn’t about him supporting his team at Wembley but more where he went to school, what colour trousers he wears and where he puts his X in the ballot box 🥱
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Exactly. And I think Nathan Jones is a Spurs fan (don't tell @oohaahmortimer though) but no one would question his dedication to us.KiwiValley said:You can criticise Methven is a bunch of ways, without me arguing against you.
But in respect to his support of Oxford - it is genuine and humanising.
Apparently he helped set up their supporters trust. Despite his Etonian flavour, the fact that he supports a tinpot club like Oxford to the extent of helping set up a supporters trust, tells you he gets what a club means to community. It gives him an understanding that someone/thing like Newcastle’s Crown Prince for example surely doesn’t.
Johnny Jackson is a die hard Arsenal Supporter right? Did anyone ever question his work ethic and commitment when working for Charlton?
He’s had a life long passion for Oxford and I’m sure he’s passionate about making a quid or two on the back of Charlton’s success - the two aren’t mutually exclusive. Give him his day at Wembley you miserable lot.2 -
So what...Oxford weren't playing us .7
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All of the current owners connection with the club is £££. It's all about money. Methven will do his best to get the most from his investment, as will Friedman etc.usetobunkin said:Fair play for supporting his club,
but means we are a business to him so no real connection to us other than £££.5 -
Not sure how we can compare this to Bonne at all, a player who went out of his way to like Ipswich positive posts on social media just after we got smashed by them.
Compared to CM who has been ‘papped’ by someone in the crowd, and is not purposely trying to rub it into Charlton fans faces.1 -
Ideally I would like Charlton people owning and running the club but as none come forward in our hour of need I guess we are left with what we’ve got.
At least he seems passionate about his football team, I hope he’s as passionate about his job.
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Chris_from_Sidcup said:
Exactly. And I think Nathan Jones is a Spurs fan (don't tell @oohaahmortimer though) but no one would question his dedication to us.KiwiValley said:You can criticise Methven is a bunch of ways, without me arguing against you.
But in respect to his support of Oxford - it is genuine and humanising.
Apparently he helped set up their supporters trust. Despite his Etonian flavour, the fact that he supports a tinpot club like Oxford to the extent of helping set up a supporters trust, tells you he gets what a club means to community. It gives him an understanding that someone/thing like Newcastle’s Crown Prince for example surely doesn’t.
Johnny Jackson is a die hard Arsenal Supporter right? Did anyone ever question his work ethic and commitment when working for Charlton?
He’s had a life long passion for Oxford and I’m sure he’s passionate about making a quid or two on the back of Charlton’s success - the two aren’t mutually exclusive. Give him his day at Wembley you miserable lot.As is SCP.Who gives a toss about his sartorial choices or his education. Whatever his job at Charlton (and I do not believe he has a lot if any influence on what happens on the pitch so it's probably a tad unfair for blaming him for our league position) he is an owner i.e. he owns a minority shareholding as I and many others do as part of investments, but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy the products or services of an alternative supplier. I was part of the SMT at Stoke City, but thankfully it wasn't a condition of service that I had to support them.He is an Oxford United fan and I hope he is enjoying the celebrations this evening, as I hope he will when (if) we get promoted next season!
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Or, in the real world, his behaviour, record and reputation at Sunderland, which is the only reason anyone of us knew he existed.Southendaddick said:Well said Kiwi
Although I expect the criticism he has got on this thread isn’t about him supporting his team at Wembley but more where he went to school, what colour trousers he wears and where he puts his X in the ballot box 🥱
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So far it's all about losing money.up_the_valley said:
All of the current owners connection with the club is £££. It's all about money. Methven will do his best to get the most from his investment, as will Friedman etc.usetobunkin said:Fair play for supporting his club,
but means we are a business to him so no real connection to us other than £££.0 -
The big question is can Charlie afford £8 a pint at Wembley.bobmunro said:Chris_from_Sidcup said:
Exactly. And I think Nathan Jones is a Spurs fan (don't tell @oohaahmortimer though) but no one would question his dedication to us.KiwiValley said:You can criticise Methven is a bunch of ways, without me arguing against you.
But in respect to his support of Oxford - it is genuine and humanising.
Apparently he helped set up their supporters trust. Despite his Etonian flavour, the fact that he supports a tinpot club like Oxford to the extent of helping set up a supporters trust, tells you he gets what a club means to community. It gives him an understanding that someone/thing like Newcastle’s Crown Prince for example surely doesn’t.
Johnny Jackson is a die hard Arsenal Supporter right? Did anyone ever question his work ethic and commitment when working for Charlton?
He’s had a life long passion for Oxford and I’m sure he’s passionate about making a quid or two on the back of Charlton’s success - the two aren’t mutually exclusive. Give him his day at Wembley you miserable lot.As is SCP.Who gives a toss about his sartorial choices or his education. Whatever his job at Charlton (and I do not believe he has a lot if any influence on what happens on the pitch so it's probably a tad unfair for blaming him for our league position) he is an owner i.e. he owns a minority shareholding as I and many others do as part of investments, but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy the products or services of an alternative supplier. I was part of the SMT at Stoke City, but thankfully it wasn't a condition of service that I had to support them.He is an Oxford United fan and I hope he is enjoying the celebrations this evening, as I hope he will when (if) we get promoted next season!0 -
Just proves that he's a genuine supporter. I'd rather that he displays honesty, than pretend that he'd suddenly become a Charlton fan, having supported Oxford all his life.
It doesn't mean that he'll be any less inclined to do all he can to make us successful.
I recall Jim Davidson being on the board at Bournemouth for many years, but he was, and still is, a devoted Addick.7 -
True, but we've done worse under this lot than Sandgaard in a weaker league one as well.RC_CAFC said:
I mean to be fair, we were totally shit before he came too…Croydon said:The only issue is how totally shit we have been since hie arrival and how totally and utterly useless he is for his punchy salary. Total charlatan.0 -
No but that’s a separate issue (if you can call it that, I’m not particularly bothered but each to their own). With respect I think you’ve used this to have a random dig at Slater, Methven hasn’t done anything wrong.Airman Brown said:
Indeed, but can you tell me what his day job is? He describes himself as an owner. That’s not a job.cafcfan1990 said:
How does it relate to the day job though? Someone is capable of success in their job at a football club whilst supporting another club.Airman Brown said:
Just like that nice Mr Slater on his European tour with Man City then. Did you trust him too?Covered End said:Methven supports Oxford.
Good for him supporting his team at Wembley.
He works for/has a small stake in Charlton.
Everyone should have the capability to understand.1 -
We are all sceptical about his involvement day to day.Airman Brown said:
Or, in the real world, his behaviour, record and reputation at Sunderland, which is the only reason anyone of us knew he existed.Southendaddick said:Well said Kiwi
Although I expect the criticism he has got on this thread isn’t about him supporting his team at Wembley but more where he went to school, what colour trousers he wears and where he puts his X in the ballot box 🥱I don’t get why he is sometimes the mouthpiece on comms as a minority owner.My equal challenge is why Rodwell as Chairman is seemingly all but anonymous.But to the original point in this instance, and in isolation, then being at the game supporting his team is perfectly fine.1 -
Wasn't his role in facilitating the takeover and since then isn't it serving as the conduit between the SMT and owners?
His character and what he says may not appeal to some, but when other parties with the club's best interests at heart, who didn't trust him and his lot, didn't buy the club without the assets, he put together a consortium who did. Isn't that right?
Now some may feel ungrateful to them given our fortunes since, but should we think well of those who foretold it but were unable or unwilling to stop them? If anyone is out there biding their time until this lot fail and sell up, they'll lose out if they'll only buy including the assets at a fair value when other suitors are prepared to buy the club first and take it from there, as this lot did.
In the meantime, we go again next season. Hopefully it will bring us more joy than the last.0 -
On expenses natch!ElfsborgAddick said:
The big question is can Charlie afford £8 a pint at Wembley.bobmunro said:Chris_from_Sidcup said:
Exactly. And I think Nathan Jones is a Spurs fan (don't tell @oohaahmortimer though) but no one would question his dedication to us.KiwiValley said:You can criticise Methven is a bunch of ways, without me arguing against you.
But in respect to his support of Oxford - it is genuine and humanising.
Apparently he helped set up their supporters trust. Despite his Etonian flavour, the fact that he supports a tinpot club like Oxford to the extent of helping set up a supporters trust, tells you he gets what a club means to community. It gives him an understanding that someone/thing like Newcastle’s Crown Prince for example surely doesn’t.
Johnny Jackson is a die hard Arsenal Supporter right? Did anyone ever question his work ethic and commitment when working for Charlton?
He’s had a life long passion for Oxford and I’m sure he’s passionate about making a quid or two on the back of Charlton’s success - the two aren’t mutually exclusive. Give him his day at Wembley you miserable lot.As is SCP.Who gives a toss about his sartorial choices or his education. Whatever his job at Charlton (and I do not believe he has a lot if any influence on what happens on the pitch so it's probably a tad unfair for blaming him for our league position) he is an owner i.e. he owns a minority shareholding as I and many others do as part of investments, but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy the products or services of an alternative supplier. I was part of the SMT at Stoke City, but thankfully it wasn't a condition of service that I had to support them.He is an Oxford United fan and I hope he is enjoying the celebrations this evening, as I hope he will when (if) we get promoted next season!1 -
queensland_addick said:Just proves that he's a genuine supporter. I'd rather that he displays honesty, than pretend that he'd suddenly become a Charlton fan, having supported Oxford all his life.
It doesn't mean that he'll be any less inclined to do all he can to make us successful.
I recall Jim Davidson being on the board at Bournemouth for many years, but he was, and still is, a devoted Addick.
Tell me more about this Jim Davison of which you speak, I don't think he's been mentioned before!1 -
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I find it funny that people are getting upset about this. Grow up, people support other teams. It's the same with players they support other teams as well. As long as players and staff members give 100% to the club it should not matter who they support.9
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Its no secret he is a Oxford fan, and at least this photo is out there we don't have to put up with the nonsense we used to get from our own supporters about Meire/Southall/Sandgaard/Sandgaard Partner how once they appear for selfies they are truly once of us and totally get our club!
Anyone ever seen any of them at our games since they departed?6 -
Absolutely sensational false equivalenceAirman Brown said:
Just like that nice Mr Slater on his European tour with Man City then. Did you trust him too?Covered End said:Methven supports Oxford.
Good for him supporting his team at Wembley.
He works for/has a small stake in Charlton.
Everyone should have the capability to understand.3 -
Sensationalist journalism at it's ugly worst2
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How many players,directors,managers,etc.,are associated with their boyhood or favourite clubs,very few I would imagine.If Charlie has an affection for Oxford,whats the problem,its not as if he has deprived someone else of a ticket,or in way affected his role at Charlton.2
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Football fan in supporting own team shocker. More as we get it.5
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What I do find frustrating is when our players share Insta posts from their friends who've scored at other clubs, with fire and clapping emojis, the day after they've put in an abysmal performance for us, in a loss or a bad draw (ie, a win thrown away in the final 5 minutes)5
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Methven is a passionate Oxford United fan, it makes sense to me that he was at Wembley supporting his one and only football love.
To say that Methven’s involvement at Charlton amounts to 5% of the overall enterprise goes against what evidence we have, which is being around the club on an almost day to day basis, giving interviews and presumably claiming expenses to a greater or lesser degree.
The financial hinterland seems very murky to me, but because of his public profile it seems to me that all financial decisions, and the story associated with those decisions, pass through a valve called Methven.
There were and are quite a few distressed clubs to become involved with, and what I wonder is why Methven landed at Charlton. It isn’t for the same reason you and I as lottery winners might do it, a love and passion for our club, the kind of love and passion Methven showed towards his beloved Oxford United at Wembley yesterday.
Why should I trust him not to wash his hands and walk away when things become tricky? What is to stop him overseeing the club going bust? I doubt if love or passion will come into it.
The single and only answer in my eyes for Mr Methven to establish credibility as the man who is running yet not running (!?) Charlton is promotion next season. Methven being articulate, well educated, charming and beautifully dressed means nothing to me, but getting 94 points by the end of next season will mean a lot.
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Personally I'm just disappointed he's gone for the replica shirt angle, rather than a Stone Island/Aquascutum cap vibe. Each to their own though.8
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Coz he was looking for investment potential post Sunderland, could see we were distressed and have the most. We're still distressed though, so things have to change.seth plum said:Methven is a passionate Oxford United fan, it makes sense to me that he was at Wembley supporting his one and only football love.
To say that Methven’s involvement at Charlton amounts to 5% of the overall enterprise goes against what evidence we have, which is being around the club on an almost day to day basis, giving interviews and presumably claiming expenses to a greater or lesser degree.
The financial hinterland seems very murky to me, but because of his public profile it seems to me that all financial decisions, and the story associated with those decisions, pass through a valve called Methven.
There were and are quite a few distressed clubs to become involved with, and what I wonder is why Methven landed at Charlton. It isn’t for the same reason you and I as lottery winners might do it, a love and passion for our club, the kind of love and passion Methven showed towards his beloved Oxford United at Wembley yesterday.
Why should I trust him not to wash his hands and walk away when things become tricky? What is to stop him overseeing the club going bust? I doubt if love or passion will come into it.
The single and only answer in my eyes for Mr Methven to establish credibility as the man who is running yet not running (!?) Charlton is promotion next season. Methven being articulate, well educated, charming and beautifully dressed means nothing to me, but getting 94 points by the end of next season will mean a lot.
Only 94 points? Are you going soft? I want the bar set at at least 100 😉0
