Carl Jenkinson was named on the substitutes' bench, with a handful of fans venting their disappointment towards the defender following his decision to decline to sign a new contract offer from the club.
"I didn't realise [that], I had a game to win, but it's a shame if they've done that," said Powell. "He's made his decision with his advisors and family, but he's still one of ours.
"If he's available and I can choose him, then I will. Until someone says he has competely gone, then he's one of ours. He's a player who has been at the club a long time and I'm proud of his progress.
"There's a lot of quality in Carl and he'll have a good career in the game. We've lost a few players recently, so he had to come in. It's disappointing if that happens, but the fans pay their money."
Fair play SCP
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I don’t think there’s much wrong with booing Jenkinson, going any further than that is a bit much. I think people have to realise that the reaction to the situation of a fan as opposed to a professional player is always going to be different, Carl Jenkinson has to put Carl Jenkinson first, I put Charlton first, unfortunately in this situation the reactions to what’s happened are mutually exclusive.
Anyone who wants to play for anyone other than Charlton can f off as far as Im concerned.
He is NOT one of ours.
And he will be gone as soon as he possibly can.
really divided on this one.......
I get the impression he is only on the bench for cover, because there is a deal, or an offer on the table from Arsenal.
As I have already stated I do not want the lad to go, but I am afraid that seems a hopeless request!
His 'advisors' have guided him to this situation where he is not prepared to sign a new deal! yes..... well that in the final context is up to him!
I am sure we have no idea of what the position is, and he would not be the first player to decline a deal.
We shall see how many true Charlton player's are left at the club for the first game of the season!
I shall be very sad to see the lad go, but if he want's away, then it is a question of how much!
If as rumour has it he goes to Arsenal, I hope he likes bench warming!....... in the reserves!
Exactly. What player is going to be 100% comitted when weighing up a move knowing gettin an injury may jeopardise that. Wont be in the right frame of mind or physically up for it to the detriment of our club.
Would rather have one of the Jackpot ticket ladies warming the bench than a mug who doesnt want to play for us.
Did you feel the same way about Jonjo Shelvey before he left - everyone knew he was going a long time before he actually left?
That's the way I see it as well
My concern is more what message it gives the other younger players ... Jenkinson decides to go yet still gets a place on the bench over others who are staying.
Agree with that, though depends if his agent (love to know who it is) advised him not to take a longer one (if it was even offered).
He was only offered a one year deal last year - all of the first year pro's were. Let's see if the club have learned from that.
then we'll be shooting ourselves in the foot
So he plays the guy because he is still"one of ours"--- and thats good for the cultists-----so if thats right why hasnt he played him for the last few months when we have (A) been totaly shit and (b) been totaly shit ? At the time "CP showing who is boss by not playing someone who dosnt want to play for CAFC" or some such blurb---------------------so what happened to that train of thought ?
Sorry but to me (IMO) its just another sign that CP`s head is spinning and he dont really have a way forward at all. I think he is looking forward to the end ofthe season as much as most of us are.maybe then he can re-group (if he wants to) and actually have time to set out a strategy.
I was booing him and I'm suprised there wasn't more boos.
No mate Shelvey was completely different and wasnt getting played anyway.
Especially the one in the lower North as you go through the turnstiles!
I think every player in our squad would be on the bus up to the emirates if they had a chance, it doesn't meant that they're mugs that don't want to play for us, it just means that they've got a (much) better opportunity. If he was going to Saints or Palace or Burnley or something we'd (possibly) have some right to be irritated but that's not the case here.
It's silly booing a youngster who's chosen the best youth set up in Britain over league one.
Sick of being a mug punter paying for these players to come through and then jump ship as soon as a bigger club shows a bit of interest.