It's taken me the last 24 hours to get used to the idea but I now think it makes sense.
Very happy with this appointment. I think Chris's positive mentality could serve us very well indeed. His attitude will be better than most and I'm sure he'll bring some pride back to the club.
Promotion or not, I believe we will see a much healthier, happier and more competitive Charlton team.
I couldn't be bothered trawling through the other threads, so thought I'd add to the newest one. Before lunch I was a bit unsure about this, but after 4 pints I'm well happy!
Powell will bring so much charisma, passion AND football know how to The Valley. We all love him, what more can you ask for?
[cite]Posted By: Half Nelson[/cite]No sorry i was told on pain of death in case it leaked to the media, but i did post twice before that we were in for a pleasant surprise.
Its always nice when people come back after the fact and boast of their prior knowlegde! ;-)
Charlton Athletic have appointed Chris Powell as the club's new manager, the club confirmed on Friday afternoon.
Powell, who had been working as first-team coach at Leicester City under former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson, has signed a three-and-a-half year contract and will officially take charge of the club on Monday.
Charlton chairman Michael Slater said: "We spoke to a number of strong candidates as part of the recruitment process. As soon as we met Chris, it was clear he was the stand-out candidate and the one we wanted to be our new manager.
"He has natural leadership ability and his passion for the club, together with his football knowledge and ideas for the future, are hugely impressive. We firmly believe Chris is the right man to take the club forward on the pitch and we're thrilled to have got him. We think fans will be, too.
"I'd like to thank Leicester for their co-operation in releasing Chris from his coaching role to take on his new position with us.
"With new owners and a fresh and dynamic manager in place, our goal now is promotion to the Championship."
Powell, who had no fewer than three spells at The Valley as a player, is respected as one of the most articulate men in football and was chairman of the Professional Footballers' Association for five years until his retirement as a player last year.
The left-back was part of the Charlton team which won the First Division championship in 2000 and went on to establish the club in the top flight over the next seven seasons. In 2001, Powell also became the first Charlton player to be selected for England for 36 years, ultimately earning five international caps.
Powell said: "I'm absolutely delighted - I'm honoured and proud to be the Charlton manager. It's all happened very quickly, but this is my fourth time at Charlton and I know the club extremely well.
"I want what the fans want. I know what the club has been through over the years, and I know that there is a lot of hard work that lies ahead, but I'm willing to do that. I want to be part of building a brighter future for everyone connected with Charlton."
Caretaker boss Keith Peacock will take charge of the first team for Saturday's match against Sheffield Wednesday, with Powell watching the game from the stands at Hillsborough. Powell's backroom team will be announced in due course.
[quote][cite]Posted By: YTS[/cite]I couldn't be bothered trawling through the other threads, so thought I'd add to the newest one. Before lunch I was a bit unsure about this, but after 4 pints I'm well happy!
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I think this is my problem. I'm still a bit sceptical but I'm sure that'll change after a few jars !
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Very happy with this appointment. I think Chris's positive mentality could serve us very well indeed. His attitude will be better than most and I'm sure he'll bring some pride back to the club.
Promotion or not, I believe we will see a much healthier, happier and more competitive Charlton team.
Powell will bring so much charisma, passion AND football know how to The Valley. We all love him, what more can you ask for?
Enjoy ur winnings Half Nelson!
this comment leads me to believe he was our No.1 choice all along ?
Hope you had a tenner on him at that price
Great work by the board and nice comments on the OS from both Slater and Powell
TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP!!
CAFC banned at work
Surely someone like Chris deserves his chance and everyone has to start somewhere. Can't wait for the Plymouth game - what an atmosphere!
Its always nice when people come back after the fact and boast of their prior knowlegde! ;-)
Charlton Athletic have appointed Chris Powell as the club's new manager, the club confirmed on Friday afternoon.
Powell, who had been working as first-team coach at Leicester City under former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson, has signed a three-and-a-half year contract and will officially take charge of the club on Monday.
Charlton chairman Michael Slater said: "We spoke to a number of strong candidates as part of the recruitment process. As soon as we met Chris, it was clear he was the stand-out candidate and the one we wanted to be our new manager.
"He has natural leadership ability and his passion for the club, together with his football knowledge and ideas for the future, are hugely impressive. We firmly believe Chris is the right man to take the club forward on the pitch and we're thrilled to have got him. We think fans will be, too.
"I'd like to thank Leicester for their co-operation in releasing Chris from his coaching role to take on his new position with us.
"With new owners and a fresh and dynamic manager in place, our goal now is promotion to the Championship."
Powell, who had no fewer than three spells at The Valley as a player, is respected as one of the most articulate men in football and was chairman of the Professional Footballers' Association for five years until his retirement as a player last year.
The left-back was part of the Charlton team which won the First Division championship in 2000 and went on to establish the club in the top flight over the next seven seasons. In 2001, Powell also became the first Charlton player to be selected for England for 36 years, ultimately earning five international caps.
Powell said: "I'm absolutely delighted - I'm honoured and proud to be the Charlton manager. It's all happened very quickly, but this is my fourth time at Charlton and I know the club extremely well.
"I want what the fans want. I know what the club has been through over the years, and I know that there is a lot of hard work that lies ahead, but I'm willing to do that. I want to be part of building a brighter future for everyone connected with Charlton."
Caretaker boss Keith Peacock will take charge of the first team for Saturday's match against Sheffield Wednesday, with Powell watching the game from the stands at Hillsborough. Powell's backroom team will be announced in due course.
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I think this is my problem. I'm still a bit sceptical but I'm sure that'll change after a few jars !