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South London Press is no more - but Richard Cawley has a Charlton Substack (p3)
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I agree. It makes my blood boil!Alwaysneil said:Is frustrating having to rein substack back in and work out how to stop it sending you emails on all sorts of shite you haven't asked for
One thing I did on the App, from the home screen, top right click, on your icon (I had to guess where mine was as I didn't have one so it was black on black).
Then settings at the bottom, and go one by one under Notifications and Manage interests, unchecking everything.
Seems to have helped a little bit.0 -
Just send them to spam and unsubscribe via your email provider.0
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Why would the SLP stop him?Scoham said:
It was, but I imagine Rich has been told similar things before but couldn’t or wouldn’t share them.fenaddick said:
That was Bowyer specifically, so not sure that's a Rich change necessarily. He's definitely a tad more opinionated though and not just reporting news but saying what he thinks of it, a good change in my opinionScoham said:
Interesting to see him mention specific amounts that players were earning under Bowyer (Lyle Taylor £6k a week, £4k towards Cullen’s loan etc), I don’t remember that sort of detail ever being in a SLP article.Glovepup said:
This model is growing, but if people are willing to pay for good quality content then I don't see an issue with it. It may not be for everyone. The subscription model ensures people earn a regular income, rather than offering a one time payment.DOUCHER said:I think the fifty quid people are paying - and I’m not criticising anybody- fit something we used to get for free - like a lot of sporting events on tv- is not only a sign of the times but also puts into perspective the season ticket price increases and how everybody was up in arms about that but not this
The SLP in paper or online would be free due to advertisers covering the cost, but I bet the quality of content will be of a higher standard now as he has to protect and grow his own brand, but probably doesn't have a jobsworth telling him how to do his job or have to answer to the powers that be. The shackles are off.
It would have be advantageous to them
to have a more newsworthy story.It’s surely down to what he’s told on or off the record.0 -
With this new venture maybe there’s scope to get Rich on one of the Charlton podcasts with a transfer low down during the off season? The SLP pods with him and Ed were brilliant. Hopefully something that Charlton Live could think about?4
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Last week in review for Charlton Athletic
A signing, a departure and major contract renewal
https://www.southlondonsportcharltonathleticedition.com/p/last-week-in-review-for-charlton1 -
Not really about player wages but there are a number of things over recent years that Rich couldn’t publish in the SLP because the risk-reward balance for a local paper is heavily swayed towards legal caution by the UK libel laws. It’s a different situation when you are your own boss and not putting other people’s jobs and livelihoods at risk.valleynick66 said:
Why would the SLP stop him?Scoham said:
It was, but I imagine Rich has been told similar things before but couldn’t or wouldn’t share them.fenaddick said:
That was Bowyer specifically, so not sure that's a Rich change necessarily. He's definitely a tad more opinionated though and not just reporting news but saying what he thinks of it, a good change in my opinionScoham said:
Interesting to see him mention specific amounts that players were earning under Bowyer (Lyle Taylor £6k a week, £4k towards Cullen’s loan etc), I don’t remember that sort of detail ever being in a SLP article.Glovepup said:
This model is growing, but if people are willing to pay for good quality content then I don't see an issue with it. It may not be for everyone. The subscription model ensures people earn a regular income, rather than offering a one time payment.DOUCHER said:I think the fifty quid people are paying - and I’m not criticising anybody- fit something we used to get for free - like a lot of sporting events on tv- is not only a sign of the times but also puts into perspective the season ticket price increases and how everybody was up in arms about that but not this
The SLP in paper or online would be free due to advertisers covering the cost, but I bet the quality of content will be of a higher standard now as he has to protect and grow his own brand, but probably doesn't have a jobsworth telling him how to do his job or have to answer to the powers that be. The shackles are off.
It would have be advantageous to them
to have a more newsworthy story.It’s surely down to what he’s told on or off the record.In terms of player wages and transfers fees, it’s a mug’s game because they are always gossip and if the club denies them there is no way of challenging their version even if you are persuaded they are lying. If an ex-manager wants to assert what they were, that’s his lookout, not the reporter’s. It’s quotable because he says it.
Mind you, I learnt early on as a reporter never to take any statistic or historical fact shared by anyone in football as accurate. Most turn out to be wrong.9 -
Understand all that but surely in this instance (Bowyer quoting wages) he could have run that story at the SLP?Airman Brown said:
Not really about player wages but there are a number of things over recent years that Rich couldn’t publish in the SLP because the risk-reward balance for a local paper is heavily swayed towards legal caution by the UK libel laws. It’s a different situation when you are your own boss and not putting other people’s jobs and livelihoods at risk.valleynick66 said:
Why would the SLP stop him?Scoham said:
It was, but I imagine Rich has been told similar things before but couldn’t or wouldn’t share them.fenaddick said:
That was Bowyer specifically, so not sure that's a Rich change necessarily. He's definitely a tad more opinionated though and not just reporting news but saying what he thinks of it, a good change in my opinionScoham said:
Interesting to see him mention specific amounts that players were earning under Bowyer (Lyle Taylor £6k a week, £4k towards Cullen’s loan etc), I don’t remember that sort of detail ever being in a SLP article.Glovepup said:
This model is growing, but if people are willing to pay for good quality content then I don't see an issue with it. It may not be for everyone. The subscription model ensures people earn a regular income, rather than offering a one time payment.DOUCHER said:I think the fifty quid people are paying - and I’m not criticising anybody- fit something we used to get for free - like a lot of sporting events on tv- is not only a sign of the times but also puts into perspective the season ticket price increases and how everybody was up in arms about that but not this
The SLP in paper or online would be free due to advertisers covering the cost, but I bet the quality of content will be of a higher standard now as he has to protect and grow his own brand, but probably doesn't have a jobsworth telling him how to do his job or have to answer to the powers that be. The shackles are off.
It would have be advantageous to them
to have a more newsworthy story.It’s surely down to what he’s told on or off the record.In terms of player wages and transfers fees, it’s a mug’s game because they are always gossip and if the club denies them there is no way of challenging their version even if you are persuaded they are lying. If an ex-manager wants to assert what they were, that’s his lookout, not the reporter’s. It’s quotable because he says it.
Mind you, I learnt early on as a reporter never to take any statistic or historical fact shared by anyone in football as accurate. Most turn out to be wrong.
To your wider point on libel considerations is that in fact a greater risk when freelance ie they could come after you (only) personally and you don’t enjoy the benefit of some corporate legal support?
Im assuming you can’t really get insurance against ‘libel’ as a freelancer in the same way you have more general business liability insurance.
The risks are in some respects greater I guess. But maybe a view is taken by the ‘injured’ party if it’s a relatively small circulation journalist involved.0 -
It’s more that as an individual you can make your own judgement whereas in a company it’s someone else’s, usually someone who isn’t familiar with the parties and their likely motivation. So the lawyers will always prefer not to include anything that they think could become an issue.valleynick66 said:
Understand all that but surely in this instance (Bowyer quoting wages) he could have run that story at the SLP?Airman Brown said:
Not really about player wages but there are a number of things over recent years that Rich couldn’t publish in the SLP because the risk-reward balance for a local paper is heavily swayed towards legal caution by the UK libel laws. It’s a different situation when you are your own boss and not putting other people’s jobs and livelihoods at risk.valleynick66 said:
Why would the SLP stop him?Scoham said:
It was, but I imagine Rich has been told similar things before but couldn’t or wouldn’t share them.fenaddick said:
That was Bowyer specifically, so not sure that's a Rich change necessarily. He's definitely a tad more opinionated though and not just reporting news but saying what he thinks of it, a good change in my opinionScoham said:
Interesting to see him mention specific amounts that players were earning under Bowyer (Lyle Taylor £6k a week, £4k towards Cullen’s loan etc), I don’t remember that sort of detail ever being in a SLP article.Glovepup said:
This model is growing, but if people are willing to pay for good quality content then I don't see an issue with it. It may not be for everyone. The subscription model ensures people earn a regular income, rather than offering a one time payment.DOUCHER said:I think the fifty quid people are paying - and I’m not criticising anybody- fit something we used to get for free - like a lot of sporting events on tv- is not only a sign of the times but also puts into perspective the season ticket price increases and how everybody was up in arms about that but not this
The SLP in paper or online would be free due to advertisers covering the cost, but I bet the quality of content will be of a higher standard now as he has to protect and grow his own brand, but probably doesn't have a jobsworth telling him how to do his job or have to answer to the powers that be. The shackles are off.
It would have be advantageous to them
to have a more newsworthy story.It’s surely down to what he’s told on or off the record.In terms of player wages and transfers fees, it’s a mug’s game because they are always gossip and if the club denies them there is no way of challenging their version even if you are persuaded they are lying. If an ex-manager wants to assert what they were, that’s his lookout, not the reporter’s. It’s quotable because he says it.
Mind you, I learnt early on as a reporter never to take any statistic or historical fact shared by anyone in football as accurate. Most turn out to be wrong.
To your wider point on libel considerations is that in fact a greater risk when freelance ie they could come after you (only) personally and you don’t enjoy the benefit of some corporate legal support?
Im assuming you can’t really get insurance against ‘libel’ as a freelancer in the same way you have more general business liability insurance.
The risks are in some respects greater I guess. But maybe a view is taken by the ‘injured’ party if it’s a relatively small circulation journalist involved.With player wages it’s unlikely managers would disclose them to journalists on the record at the time and you would have to think about the sensibilities of the situation if they did.1 -
Fantastic interview with Peter Varney today. What a man.5
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New podcast (via substack) with @LouisMend. I've also pasted instructions for how to add the RSS feed to your podcast app of choice. Annoyingly you can't do it from the Substack app on your phone (at least not your iPhone) which is a bit annoying and makes things fiddly
https://www.southlondonsportcharltonathleticedition.com/p/the-very-first-slscharlton-athletic?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=5187331&post_id=165796358&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=false&r=1uqqd2&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email
https://support.substack.com/hc/en-us/articles/4519588148244-How-do-I-listen-to-episodes-on-my-podcast-app4 - Sponsored links:
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Latest podcast is out.
https://x.com/richscawley/status/1938490893931008334?s=46&t=A-w3Eq0EWWpjMxring904Q
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Great to have Rich and Louis pushing this out on a weekly basis - £5 a month is very good value9
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I wonder if Louis will still do this when Charlton live is back - is there room for two ?0
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Latest piece is up now on Substack. Longer read about how Matty Godden took the plunge into non-league and then worked his way back up the levels. Includes quotes from Stevie Brown. Loved how Darren Sarll talked about MG, worked with him at Stevenage.
https://www.southlondonsportcharltonathleticedition.com/p/matty-godden-was-like-a-ghost-to
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Latest South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition Podcast is out now. Includes plenty of chat on Joe Rankin-Costello plus the most recent raids on Luton Town for Burke and Bell.
https://www.southlondonsportcharltonathleticedition.com/p/charlton-athletic-transfer-window
Set to be a short post-match pod after the Dartford game tomorrow as well.7 -
Already an essential part of my regular reading, (and increasingly listening). The Matty Godden article was really excellent. I always “liked” Godden in the early days, even if then I wrongly failed to see him as a decent replacement for May. But I couldn’t really tell you why. After this luminous portrait, I understand what it all was, and feel especially sheepish for taking so long to to take him to my heart.9
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Morning. Had a long chat with Jason Euell recently - covering both his playing days at CAFC but also coaching education there. He also talks about challenge facing Charlton this season and the fact there is a social group of former Addicks who still get together!
https://www.southlondonsportcharltonathleticedition.com/p/record-transfer-fee-is-a-source-of
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Cheers Rich. Enjoying your articles/ work!4
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Interview with Jake Forster-Caskey as he tries to land a move. Free agent and so he signed up for the PFA pre-season programme - Pat Bauer on it too. Injuries hampered his Charlton career but still the club he has made most appearances at!
https://www.southlondonsportcharltonathleticedition.com/p/i-know-what-i-want-to-do-after-football
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Just like politiciansAirman Brown said:valleynick66 said:
Why would the SLP stop him?Scoham said:
It was, but I imagine Rich has been told similar things before but couldn’t or wouldn’t share them.fenaddick said:
That was Bowyer specifically, so not sure that's a Rich change necessarily. He's definitely a tad more opinionated though and not just reporting news but saying what he thinks of it, a good change in my opinionScoham said:
Interesting to see him mention specific amounts that players were earning under Bowyer (Lyle Taylor £6k a week, £4k towards Cullen’s loan etc), I don’t remember that sort of detail ever being in a SLP article.Glovepup said:
This model is growing, but if people are willing to pay for good quality content then I don't see an issue with it. It may not be for everyone. The subscription model ensures people earn a regular income, rather than offering a one time payment.DOUCHER said:I think the fifty quid people are paying - and I’m not criticising anybody- fit something we used to get for free - like a lot of sporting events on tv- is not only a sign of the times but also puts into perspective the season ticket price increases and how everybody was up in arms about that but not this
The SLP in paper or online would be free due to advertisers covering the cost, but I bet the quality of content will be of a higher standard now as he has to protect and grow his own brand, but probably doesn't have a jobsworth telling him how to do his job or have to answer to the powers that be. The shackles are off.
It would have be advantageous to them
to have a more newsworthy story.It’s surely down to what he’s told on or off the record.Mind you, I learnt early on as a reporter never to take any statistic or historical fact shared by anyone in football as accurate. Most turn out to be wrong.1 -
An hour of SCP's voice on the latest podcast from Rich.1
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I was never expecting this much from Rich when I subbed. It’s great - he’s almost churning out to much content if anything as I can’t keep up ha ha.3
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Put a date in your diary for 7pm next Weds and hear from the great man himself - alongside Charlton fan Ben Ransom of Sky and Daniel Storey of the i Paper.
CAST Ask the Experts Pre-Season PanelThe webinar starts at 7pm and is open to all Addicks who register with their name and email in advance using this link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jdjWdQOBTOm_H5DShpd7Vw
Registration will be open until 6.30pm on August 6th but we advise early registration.
Fans will be able to post their questions to the experts in the meeting but, if you would prefer us to ask your question, please email secretary@castrust.org and we’ll do our best to include it.
Here is a bit more about our panel:
Rich Cawley – South London Sport via Substack
Until the South London Press closed-down, Rich Cawley was maybe blissfully unaware how important his writing was to your average Addicks’ mental health. Thank goodness he’s back. When it comes to what’s really going on in the training ground or in the boardroom, rumours are just rumours until Cawley confirms. No one covers more Charlton than Rich.
Daniel Storey – Author and Chief Football Writer The i-newsaper
Daniel has just completed a tour and review of the full 92 grounds including The Valley. Arguably there is no better person to give us the latest on what to expect on the new season’s awaydays. There are a few grounds we haven’t been to recently. You can read all of Daniel's work, and his project for the 2025-26 season, on TheiPaper.com .
Ben Ransom Sky Sports Reporter
As a broadcast journalist, Ben is of course required to be informed and balanced in his coverage of the Premier League and EFL. However, Ben is an Addick. So, let’s hear it. What does he really think? What are the broadcast pundits going to be on the lookout for from us this season and if a bit of bias might just sneak out at any point, when?
6th August 19.00
The webinar is open to all Charlton fans.
Here is the registration link again:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jdjWdQOBTOm_H5DShpd7Vw
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That’s a great lineup @Weegie Addick!!0
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Really enjoyed NJ's comments about referee's in Cawley's substack this afternoon, he was quite open I thought2
