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AaronAaron
edited September 2009 in General Charlton
Hey guys new here, and please don't shoot me down too fast. I live in Eltham and think it is high time I support a local my localish. Also id like my son to grow up knowing football by attending games rather than watching on TV. So I'm going to take him to a few Charlton games starting in the next few months and was looking for any tips or useful information, i.e. looking at the Oldham game any idea when tickets will go on sale? Also which stand and seats would people recommend? Any kind info will help greatly.

Cheers guys.
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  • MiserableoldgitMiserableoldgit
    Hello mate:
    Welcome to CL.
    People you should listen to here are (Sir) Henry Irving,OggyRed & BFR.
    Don't take any notice of my ramblings.
    MOG
  • Morts-GeniusMorts-Genius
    Aaron - Good start, so far!
    Choosing charlton last season would have been soul destroying!
    Depending on your child's age, think about the North Upper and the language.
    NW Quadrant is a fairly good introduction to charlton.
    Try different areas throughout the season and you will be able to come back on here with your thoughts on the fans around the valley?
  • Atletico AddickAtletico Addick
    I'd highly recommend the North West Upper section (NWD), get a great mix of the atmosphere and a great spot for the match. if you can get hold of any front row tickets anywhere, he might be able to meet the 2 Charlton mascots which the younguns always seem to love. ;~)

    keep us up to date on what he thinks of the games he attends please! :-)
  • SwisdomSwisdom
    Avoid the east - they eat babies over there

    welcome to the best CAFC resource on t'web - listen to me and you'll go far! :-)
  • BDLBDL
    Give me a whisper if you want to welcome him to his first match on the tannoy.
  • T_C_ET_C_E
    edited September 2009
    Hi mate welcome to the life that is Charlton, One thing we do not have is a north stand we have "The Covered End" in fact there are some rather good seats available in the row I sit in, As long as you ignore the drunken foul mouthed abuse that you hear in that vacinity, but to be honest the wife hasn't been to many games since the premier so thats no longer an issue ;)
  • bloodnutbloodnut
    [cite]Posted By: BDL[/cite]Give me a whisper if you want to welcome him to his first match on the tannoy.

    Nice touch!!
  • AddicktedAddickted
    [cite]Posted By: bloodnut[/cite]
    [cite]Posted By: BDL[/cite]Give me a whisper if you want to welcome him to his first match on the tannoy.

    Nice touch!!

    Not since BDL's been on the register ;-)
  • PaddyP17PaddyP17
    [cite]Posted By: Swisdom[/cite]Avoid the east - they eat babies over there

    Explain that one. I for one have never actually consumed a child. I've been a season ticket holder in the East Stand, Block G, Row P Seat 36 for 15 years now. And I'm 15 years old and 8 months. So there.
  • Atletico AddickAtletico Addick
    [cite]Posted By: PaddyP17[/cite]
    [cite]Posted By: Swisdom[/cite]Avoid the east - they eat babies over there

    I've been a season ticket holder in the East Stand, Block G, Row P Seat 36 for 15 years now

    Set yourself up for a consumation now. :~(

    ;-)
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  • leftbehindleftbehind
    Is this site getting a rep as the first line from a new poster" is dont shoot me down"
  • PaddyP17PaddyP17
    [cite]Posted By: Atletico Addick[/cite]
    [cite]Posted By: PaddyP17[/cite]
    [cite]Posted By: Swisdom[/cite]Avoid the east - they eat babies over there

    I've been a season ticket holder in the East Stand, Block G, Row P Seat 36 for 15 years now

    Set yourself up for a consumation now. :~(

    ;-)

    WHUT? I don't wanna be consummated just yet! Hell, I'm not even married!
  • Bournemouth AddickBournemouth Addick
    [cite]Posted By: leftbehind[/cite]Is this site getting a rep as the first line from a new poster" is dont shoot me down"

    Great point and something I alluded to the other day. C'mon guys let's all play nice now.

    BTW welcome aboard Aaron plus his soon to be Junior Red. Great choice fella.
  • CatAddickCatAddick
    If I take my son I go for West upper K. Close enough to North upper to join in the singing but far enough away to protect ears from swearing. On my own North upper anytime.
  • KBslittlesisKBslittlesis
    Welcome Aaron! Where ever you sit you & your boy will be fine. But be warned, when he is older, he'll want to go on his own. It'll only be for a bit, so don't take it to heart. Enjoy the ride! X
  • uncleuncle
    Well you've picked a good time to get on board we're gonna be unbeaten all season so welcome to you and your boy
  • cafcdan18cafcdan18
    Hi
    Reckon East blocks C-E are best for view of whole game and atmosphere in east is decent. North is great for atmosphere but language can be near the mark. also the hot dog stall near to block A of east is one of the best about.
  • LoOkOuTLoOkOuT
    edited September 2009
    [cite]Posted By: Aaron[/cite]Also which stand and seats would people recommend?

    Welcome Aaron. Hope you enjoy. I'd recommend, as said above, the NWQuadrant for families. You'll both enjoy it I'm sure.
    [cite]Posted By: BDL[/cite]Give me a whisper if you want to welcome him to his first match on the tannoy.

    Sounds great, take him on it and your son will think you're the mutts! That's the kind of Club this is.
  • LoOkOuTLoOkOuT
    North West Quadrant as they call it for ticket purposes:
  • aliwibblealiwibble
    According to the OS ticket information page, the latest tickets they've got available are for Exeter away, so Oldham ones probably won't be available for a week or two yet. Based on the prices for Brentford and Southampton, it'll cost a fiver for your son, and between £17 and £25 for you depending on where you sit, although it might be a bit cheaper as Oldham's less of a draw than those two clubs.

    Atmosphere's best in the North Upper, but depending on your son's age he may find it a bit too overwhelming, and a "what happens at football stays at football" warning is essential if he has even the faintest tendency of parroting new and interesting language. The view's better in the East, but the atmosphere is variable - I'd go for block F or G, so you can see the play pretty well, but the songs from the North Stand Covered End are less likely to be drowned out by the away fans in the South Jimmy Seed Stand.

    Other tips:
    Programmes are 3 quid - opinions are divided as to whether they are worth buying or not, but it's probably worth it as a souvenir of his first game. Bring a couple of plastic soft drink lids with you, if you're going to be buying him a soft drink, as they're meant to take the lids off when they give them to you (it's a safety measure, don't ask).
    If you are going to be sitting anywhere near the front of the stand, make sure you have decent waterproofs, because you WILL get wet if it rains.
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  • ScohamScoham
    [cite]Posted By: aliwibble[/cite]Based on the prices for Brentford and Southampton, it'll cost a fiver for your son, and between £17 and £25 for you depending on where you sit, although it might be a bit cheaper as Oldham's less of a draw than those two clubs.

    Might be wrong but I think all matches (if not most) will be priced the same. There might be a few cheaper and a few more expensive, can't remember. Most of the time it'll be between £17 and £25 for adult tickets though.
  • Siv_in_NorfolkSiv_in_Norfolk
    Good choice on the Addicks Aaron... and good timing really

    BDL is the stadium announcer bloke....

    so do 'whisper' him some details via the 'Whisper your comments to' box..... nobody else will be able to read them

    I think that's a great gesture by the way BDL - good man!
  • mascot88mascot88
    Go for it mate!!

    NW is good for getting some of the atmosphere and still not being too close to the drunken language etc....

    he'll love it!

    Get him announsed and thet will be it I reckon, he'll be Charlton!
  • paulbaconsarniepaulbaconsarnie
    do what someone else said earlier in the thread and try different parts of the ground.*



    *unless you are actually a spanner fishing for info on how to get a red card.
  • BlackForestRedsBlackForestReds
    [cite]Posted By: Aaron[/cite]Hey guys new here, and please don't shoot me down too fast. I live in Eltham and think it is high time I support a local my localish. Also id like my son to grow up knowing football by attending games rather than watching on TV. So I'm going to take him to a few Charlton games starting in the next few months and was looking for any tips or useful information, i.e. looking at the Oldham game any idea when tickets will go on sale? Also which stand and seats would people recommend? Any kind info will help greatly.

    Cheers guys.

    Glory hunter...only starts going now we are top of the league...

    ;-)
  • PL54PL54
    [quote]Is this site getting a rep as the first line from a new poster" is dont shoot me down"
    Great point and something I alluded to the other day. C'mon guys let's all play nice now.[/quote]


    It might have something to do with the policy of deleting threads that aren't agreed with, deleting and editing posts on people's behalves and the general sniping that goes on when alternative points of view are aired ?
  • MiserableoldgitMiserableoldgit
    [cite]Posted By: PL54[/cite]
    Is this site getting a rep as the first line from a new poster" is dont shoot me down"
    Great point and something I alluded to the other day. C'mon guys let's all play nice now.


    It might have something to do with the policy of deleting threads that aren't agreed with, deleting and editing posts on people's behalves and the general sniping that goes on when alternative points of view are aired ?

    What you talking about ?
    I totally disagree with this and you !
  • PL54PL54
    MOG off
  • Stuart_the_RedStuart_the_Red
    Welcome Aaron.

    I hope you and the littl'un enjoy your days at the Valley.
  • DA9DA9
    Only ever listen to me..................FACT
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