[cite]Posted By: Off_it[/cite]There's a big difference between not enjoying it and deciding to jack it in.
I doubt that anyone is "enjoying it" right now, but what do you do - abandon the club you have been supporting for over 30 years (in my case)? Not me. If you don't want to go then don't go - it's really as simple as that. But don't expect me to shed a tear, I'll be going to The Valley to watch my team play.
It's a bit dramatic isn't it
At the end of the day I don't recall anyone ever holding a weapon to me and forcing me to come along
[cite]Posted By: Off_it[/cite]There's a big difference between not enjoying it and deciding to jack it in.
I doubt that anyone is "enjoying it" right now, but what do you do - abandon the club you have been supporting for over 30 years (in my case)? Not me. If you don't want to go then don't go - it's really as simple as that. But don't expect me to shed a tear, I'll be going to The Valley to watch my team play.
It's a bit dramatic isn't it
At the end of the day I don't recall anyone ever holding a weapon to me and forcing me to come along
Unfortunately it has been like watching a real close friend who has been diagnosed with cancer...someone you love and cherish, who knows your family, knew you dad who passed away, someone who has made you laugh and cry. Someone who has shared some of the best memories in your life with. The doctors are not sure how to treat it but one thing's for sure, it is matastasizing and getting much worse. Trying to locate the initial tumour has been very difficult...when Parker left? Curbs going? The Dowie tumour? It aint no fun watching something so close to you wither away. Your instinct is to watch it no longer to turn off the pain. However, it is your close close friend. I can understand everyones posts on this thread. Not sure if I would be going but luckily dont have that dilema cos I am thousands of miles away now.
For the youngsters out there, keep the faith. There are good things about getting old, and one of them is that you can go to a game, don't get too stressed about the crap football that we are playing, appreciate players and skills in the other team, admire the way in which they have been properly coached, and just enjoy the event. I still gaze in awe around our Stadium, and life has taught me that the good times will return. When we do get the drive upwards going, we will get the excitement that goes with it. Never cease to dream everybody.
I can't lose interest in supporting Charlton, but I completely agree with the defense mechanism idea. I was at Brentford the other week, and since that last minute goal, I've managed to block out the pain of us losing. Ever since I started supporting Charlton, it has always affected my day when they lose, but now they're losing so often I can't afford to let it affect my day...the pain is too strong. I'll continue to be Charlton til I die, and I never thought I'd say this, but I want to feel the pain again.
I am not going Tuesday it clashes with something one of my kids are doing, but I will be back next game hoping we have finally started the climb out of the mire
Im not going.
I cant bear the thought of it. I shed a little tear when CP came out of the tunnel at his first game and i would cry again if he receives the abuse that I think he will get from our inbreds as OohAhh greatly calls them.
I cant bear to watch it. It would really upset me - i know this is a stupid female post but im weak.
I did feel a bit sorry for him as he walked off at HT on Saturday, as I can't see what he can actually do to make it any better at the moment. The players that we have at the moment are just total and utter crap. He's tried to switch it around a bit, tried to bring a couple of loans in but the core of the team is just pony and you could bring Messi in at the moment and he would end up being brought down to that level!
Got a match ticket for Saturday but think I might just stay in the pub in Bournemouth to be honest.
All teams have a fair share of inbred, moronic fans but we just seem to have an above average level of them to be honest!
[cite]Posted By: Curb_It[/cite]Im not going.
I cant bear the thought of it. I shed a little tear when CP came out of the tunnel at his first game and i would cry again if he receives the abuse that I think he will get from our inbreds as OohAhh greatly calls them.
I cant bear to watch it. It would really upset me - i know this is a stupid female post but im weak.
I am a 17 stone bloke and father of three but I know what you mean
It will be interesting to see how many fans start to back out from now on. You can't really use this place to tell.I would suggest around 500 people post on here on a regular basis, maybe more. But in comparison to the 14-15000 we usually get at home, 500 fans on here is a drop in the ocean.
Seriously expecting the smallest valley crowd(league game) of the season tomorrow. And rightly so i guess. Not only have the results been bad, the performances have not improved which makes fans want to stay at home.
what Granpa said in post 38 - spot on - it's only a game. I'm actually looking forward to tomorrow night's game - wouldn't be looking forward to visiting somebody in a hospice - i can see the analogy but lets not all turn into a bunch of drama queens - a dip was inevitable and it will turn at some point - that point will be when we appoint a good manager. Haven't had one since Curbishley. I personally don't think that will be CP, but as i've said somewhere else, this is positive luxury compared to the selhurst days.
i admit of late and spells under parky that the actual 90 mins of football was not the main reason for attending but meeting up with mates having a laugh and a beer pre match is what keeps me comming back and renewing my seat for next season, im findng it hard to remember the last sat morning i woke up with excitment for the match, no real derbys this year and no big teams ie leeds etc however thr pre and most match banter keeps me going and cant wait for the day when i can look forward to the 90 mins aswell.
Of course you can't stop supporting your team. The fact that you love Charlton makes you angry and frustrated - and a defence mechanism against that pain is to try to shrug it off and not care - laugh off the results. I have tried this but it still hurts but I can't be in a mood all of the time so I have to try and forget about Charlton a bit. Of course I will be there next season and this as I'm a season ticket holder but I wouldn't need too much of an excuse not to go tomorrow. We deal with this in our own way.
[cite]Posted By: adamtheaddick[/cite]i admit of late and spells under parky that the actual 90 mins of football was not the main reason for attending but meeting up with mates having a laugh and a beer pre match is what keeps me comming back and renewing my seat for next season, im findng it hard to remember the last sat morning i woke up with excitment for the match, no real derbys this year and no big teams ie leeds etc however thr pre and most match banter keeps me going and cant wait for the day when i can look forward to the 90 mins aswell.
"A laugh pre-match" ?
Must let us know where you drink Adam !
[cite]Posted By: Curb_It[/cite]Im not going.
I cant bear the thought of it. I shed a little tear when CP came out of the tunnel at his first game and i would cry again if he receives the abuse that I think he will get from our inbreds as OohAhh greatly calls them.
I cant bear to watch it. It would really upset me - i know this is a stupid female post but im weak.
Not sure that not attending matches because you doubt the loyalty of others, is entirely rational
It's like not voting because you think a governement you don't support will get elected. Self fulfilling prophecy. If everyone abandons the valley except these "inbreds" then who wins and who loses?
I went to the Tranmere match and thoroughly enjoyed myself. It makes a difference when you can't go very often as then you really appreciate it, even if we're crap. Watching is also far easier than listening. If I could get a live stream of us every week then I'd watch it. On the contrary, I cannot bear to listen so I have cancelled my 'Player' subscription. Charlton don't get much of this money anyway. If anyone knows the percentage and wants to calculate the amount Charlton are losing for me then I'd be willing to put the money into the community scheme or suchlike.
[cite]Posted By: CAFC_Connor[/cite]Well none of You turn up at wembley then. You are all letting the club and the team down. You lot are rubbish fans, we don't need supporters like you anyway.
[cite]Posted By: Curb_It[/cite]Im not going.
I cant bear the thought of it. I shed a little tear when CP came out of the tunnel at his first game and i would cry again if he receives the abuse that I think he will get from our inbreds as OohAhh greatly calls them.
I cant bear to watch it. It would really upset me - i know this is a stupid female post but im weak.
I am a 17 stone bloke and father of three but I know what you mean
[cite]Posted By: Stig[/cite]The beautiful thing about football is you never know what you're going to get. I'll be there and hoping for a pleasant surprise.
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It's a bit dramatic isn't it
At the end of the day I don't recall anyone ever holding a weapon to me and forcing me to come along
Things can change sunshine............
Absolutely no f**king chance of that ever happening no matter how many leagues we get relegated out of!
I cant bear the thought of it. I shed a little tear when CP came out of the tunnel at his first game and i would cry again if he receives the abuse that I think he will get from our inbreds as OohAhh greatly calls them.
I cant bear to watch it. It would really upset me - i know this is a stupid female post but im weak.
Got a match ticket for Saturday but think I might just stay in the pub in Bournemouth to be honest.
All teams have a fair share of inbred, moronic fans but we just seem to have an above average level of them to be honest!
I am a 17 stone bloke and father of three but I know what you mean
You can't really use this place to tell.I would suggest around 500 people post on here on a regular basis, maybe more.
But in comparison to the 14-15000 we usually get at home, 500 fans on here is a drop in the ocean.
Seriously expecting the smallest valley crowd(league game) of the season tomorrow.
And rightly so i guess. Not only have the results been bad, the performances have not improved which makes fans want to stay at home.
"A laugh pre-match" ?
Must let us know where you drink Adam !
It's like not voting because you think a governement you don't support will get elected. Self fulfilling prophecy. If everyone abandons the valley except these "inbreds" then who wins and who loses?
He's getting on my moobs
Bless.
ITS OUR CLUB. SUPPORT THEM. THEY NEED US NOW MORE THAN EVER!
GET A GRIP FFS!
i'll be there tuesday and at bournemouth and at oldham - charlton till i die!
I'm in a very similar position
A postponement?