I'd say that the thing that puzzles me is the apparent lack of any reason for it all. We play well one game, then look as if we collectively can't be bothered the next match.
It's been a strong feature of the club for some time now. The later years under Curbishley (when there was a consensus among commentators that "you never know which Charlton will turn up"), the Dowie, Pardew and Parkinson years, Peters, Fraeye, Slade, Robinson and now this.
The exceptions for me were Curbishley, roughly 1997-2002, Powell 2011-2013, Riga (first spell) and Luzon when he took over from Peters. Those were the only moments (in recent years) when I've felt a positive vibe irrespective of the results: you knew people were pulling together.
Even if we scrambled into the play-offs now who would put money on us getting through them?
Assuming we don't Bowyer will go.....assuming a sale happens, to the OZ people, we think they'll slot in Harry Kewell. He might be great, but he's not exactly setting Crawley Town on fire is he?
I just knew the claiming a saviour in Bowyer was going to tits up. After 3 games hero , after 6 are you KR in disguise.
Worse thing is there does not appear to be an explanation as to why ?
He can only operate with the players at his disposal. They are a team of misfits put together by slade and Robinson. Bowyer is obviously trying his best but does not have the right players at his disposal. I have said before league one is all about tall physical strong athletic players. We have not got the right players for league one.
I hope i dont make 52 years of supporting the club if i moan as much as you oldies
So sad to be reading these threads but read them I do.
I was given a book "Sam Bartram - The Story of a Goalkeeping Legend" by Mike Blake evoking so many memories from the past. And it's rough that it's mainly in the past where I get my Charlton enjoyment these days.
If Roland comes up with a plan to retain part ownership in the club or something crazy with property development in mind, you'll hear my screams from New Zealand.
I am a 50 year man this season as well. My first game was at home to Wolves in the 67/68 season
My claim to fame is that I started supporting Charlton in 1947 AFTER we won the FA Cup. I've never wavered in my support of the team, wavered a lot regarding various owners. I'm very proud of what the supporters have done over the years, Back To The Valley and Roland Out etc. Unfortunately my claim to fame is a bit disingenuous as I came to Australia in 1970 and haven't been back to the Valley since. Still, in my heart I know I've supported them for 70+ years.
I just knew the claiming a saviour in Bowyer was going to tits up. After 3 games hero , after 6 are you KR in disguise.
Worse thing is there does not appear to be an explanation as to why ?
He can only operate with the players at his disposal. They are a team of misfits put together by slade and Robinson. Bowyer is obviously trying his best but does not have the right players at his disposal. I have said before league one is all about tall physical strong athletic players. We have not got the right players for league one.
I hope i dont make 52 years of supporting the club if i moan as much as you oldies
Is it me, or do others find this sort of comment rather ironic, that you do a post to moan about people moaning?
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Agree with the despondency.
I'd say that the thing that puzzles me is the apparent lack of any reason for it all. We play well one game, then look as if we collectively can't be bothered the next match.
It's been a strong feature of the club for some time now. The later years under Curbishley (when there was a consensus among commentators that "you never know which Charlton will turn up"), the Dowie, Pardew and Parkinson years, Peters, Fraeye, Slade, Robinson and now this.
The exceptions for me were Curbishley, roughly 1997-2002, Powell 2011-2013, Riga (first spell) and Luzon when he took over from Peters. Those were the only moments (in recent years) when I've felt a positive vibe irrespective of the results: you knew people were pulling together.
Even if we scrambled into the play-offs now who would put money on us getting through them?
Assuming we don't Bowyer will go.....assuming a sale happens, to the OZ people, we think they'll slot in Harry Kewell. He might be great, but he's not exactly setting Crawley Town on fire is he?
Sigh.
I was given a book "Sam Bartram - The Story of a Goalkeeping Legend" by Mike Blake evoking so many memories from the past. And it's rough that it's mainly in the past where I get my Charlton enjoyment these days.
If Roland comes up with a plan to retain part ownership in the club or something crazy with property development in mind, you'll hear my screams from New Zealand.