slightly controversial but.........did we (the clubs, "fans" etc) get what we deserved on Sunday.
No support and therefore no performance. As I was one of the very few actually there I feel I am allowed to make such comments.........looking around the ground at 1.30pm on Sunday frankly CAFC were a disgrace to League One and to the FA. 1st round (proper) and we could only take around 300 supporters........shame on all you who decided it was better watching it in your cosy living room.
As I said......I think we go what we deserved. NOTHING.
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Overall we deserved to go out yes. Embarrassed all over the shop.
'your so sh*t its unbelievable'
Basically it does not, people should not post such drivel. We got what we deserved as a team because we played shite & they played well, not because people decided to stay at home & watch it on TV.
I have noticed that i tend to only go to away days if there are other factors that make it attractive other than the 90 minutes on the pitch.
ie. leeds away - party in liverpool on the saturday night
yeovil away - hog roast
brighton - going with work
This means if the result/performance is pants my weekend isn't completely ruined by the *****'s on the pitch :-)
We deserved to lose 3-0 and have our striker (?) sent off.
I expect them to have the class and Professionalism to put in a commited performance against part-time footballers.
basically what i was trying to say above.
What the f**k are you on about, in answer to the rest of your post.
"Shame on me" for watching it on telly? Bore off mate. You telling me just because you went it gives you the right to have a go at anyone that didn't?
Have you been to every game, home and away, this season? If not then shame on you for your bad support.
What drivel...
I was there by the way
I think this is our first poor turnout of the season (no doubt ooohArrh will have something to say about that!). We are taking more away on Wednesday to watch a reserve game in the paint pot, go figure!
I won't go as far as saying shame on you, but yes, it was disappointing that some fans didn't go purely because it was on the telly but it's only a game, so what.
"Shame on me for watching it on TV"?? More fool you mate for spending your dough going on a no win match! However as I said in an earlier thread, hats off to all those that went, just dont slag of those that didn't. Some of us have other hobbies/interests.
If it makes me 'less Charlton than you, great, I guess I will still be able to sleep at night!!
I am a Charlton fan of 25 years, I have spet thousands of pounds watching my club at home and away grounds and buying merchandise over those years. I have a season ticket which goes towards paying the players wages across the season, not just the games I chose to go to.
The players are paid per week and therefore I expect them to perform every week whether I am there or not.
Did I go to this game, no, I had no inclination to travel half the length of the country to watch us play in a cup we were never going to get far in against a team who are 3 levels below us in the pyramid. On top of that, given the way we have played recently I half expected an upset and was able to watch it on TV.
If you are dedicated enough to go to games like that then fair enough, I have no problem with that but I bet I had a much better Sunday than you did!
Did the players get what they deserved -
1. yes - a public humiliation for a performance that showed no heart, no desire, no bottle, no ability and no fight.....and
2. no - as they still got paid.
I watched Charlton in the Sellout Park days when a lot of the crowds, in terms of numbers, were pitiful (although pound for pound the support was always good), but you always got plenty of commitment and determination, and a good job too because the club wouldn't be there now otherwise.
To summarise, nope, I'm not taking any blame for that pile of shite on sunday.
I was their but for me it's only a one hour journey.
But don't blame those of us who were there, if there had been anything to cheer we would have cheered and made plenty of noise - there wasn't so we didn't - simple.
But WE should always wait for the team to perform, before supporting them......right?
I've been to enough away matches in my time to know that when the supporters get behind the team, it does create a better atmosphere and can even lift players, who may suddenly begin to perform.
But just as importantly, getting behind the team and creating that bit of Charlton atmosphere, means that it's a better place to be, more fun, and a better day out for everybody - even if we don't get the result.
Far better than being silent, morose and giving up part way through the match, just like the team.
And then complaining it was a shit day.
However, the support doesn't make a lot, if any difference IMO.
Gills away sold out & we were still poor. All our Operation away days invariably end in defeat.
I just tried to say, that if supporters are prepared to travel distances and spend often a lot of money to see a match ......well, they might as well make it a good day out, regardless of the result.
I've had many fantastic away days over the years, even when we've lost.
That's why I said: "But just as importantly, getting behind the team and creating that bit of Charlton atmosphere, means that it's a better place to be, more fun, and a better day out for everybody ...."
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Ketman has said exactly what I feel. They should reimburse every one the fans for their ticket and travel expenses
Spot on
non league support at a non league ground