Rest assured Paul Elliott is a huge advocate of Chris Powell. He is also a good friend of Peter Varney but I don't think that's relevant on this occasion.
I was fortunate enough to spend a few hours in the company of Paul Elliott about 18 months ago and he was extremely passionate about all things Charlton and also Chris Powell. If Roland sees fit to appoint Paul Elliott to his board that would also add some security to Chris Powell I suspect
All things Charlton...except for Richard Rufus.
Ptobat going to get flamed for this but here goes.
Did we ever find out what this was all about? Their beef was over business I believe nothing related to Charlton. If someone stitched him up or lost him a large sum of money he'd probably react in the same way. Just because it's Rufus does it mean he should react differently? It was nothing to do with the club. The term he used IS inappropriate but is used widely in the black community. I'm not saying its right but it's a bit different to a white man saying it to a black man.
I think some people probably imagine that Paul Elliott is more of a Charlton hero than he is in reality. I don't know what he'd bring to the board and it feels a bit like the new regime wants to fill a few chairs. Then again, you can overstate the importance of non-exec directors.
I think some people probably imagine that Paul Elliott is more of a Charlton hero than he is in reality. I don't know what he'd bring to the board and it feels a bit like the new regime wants to fill a few chairs. Then again, you can overstate the importance of non-exec directors.
He's a relatively successful business man, he has worked for the club in various capacities and is very much in the Chris Powell corner.
I don't have enough information to judge if his comments to Rufus should stop him from being on the board but the sheer volume of people on here that don't like the idea suggests to me that it would be a mistake.
I also don't, personally, get all that excited about former Charlton players that go on to achieve success when they were with us for such a short period of time. I'm referring to the first team - I don't follow the U9s or any of those that follow up to the first team squad.
Like AB suggests, I don't think of Paul Elliot as a Charlton Legend, he was a youth player that, ultimately, used us as a stepping stone and moved on to earn more money elsewhere.
I think some people probably imagine that Paul Elliott is more of a Charlton hero than he is in reality. I don't know what he'd bring to the board and it feels a bit like the new regime wants to fill a few chairs. Then again, you can overstate the importance of non-exec directors.
He's a relatively successful business man, he has worked for the club in various capacities and is very much in the Chris Powell corner.
Trust - quite a big difference in my opinion. Bradshaw had previously done work for the Trust. Don't think that has worked out too well. Waggott - no further comment necessary.
Presumably his choice as Board member would be strongly influenced by RM; are we qustioning his judgement in this matter?
If what you presume is correct, then I would question Murray's judgment. Perhaps his possible 'decision' was made before Elliott's (shall we kindly say) faux pas .. However, if Murray is currently advising the new owners in his role as Non Executive Chairman and is recommending Elliott for a senior role at CAFC, quite simply, in my opinion, he is wrong in this case
I think some people probably imagine that Paul Elliott is more of a Charlton hero than he is in reality. I don't know what he'd bring to the board and it feels a bit like the new regime wants to fill a few chairs. Then again, you can overstate the importance of non-exec directors.
He's a relatively successful business man, he has worked for the club in various capacities and is very much in the Chris Powell corner.
Trust - quite a big difference in my opinion. Bradshaw had previously done work for the Trust. Don't think that has worked out too well. Waggott - no further comment necessary.
However, I don't know Elliott at all.
Surely you are old enough to have seen him play in the 80s Airman, still looks can deceiving :0)
I think some people probably imagine that Paul Elliott is more of a Charlton hero than he is in reality. I don't know what he'd bring to the board and it feels a bit like the new regime wants to fill a few chairs. Then again, you can overstate the importance of non-exec directors.
He's a relatively successful business man, he has worked for the club in various capacities and is very much in the Chris Powell corner.
Trust - quite a big difference in my opinion. Bradshaw had previously done work for the Trust. Don't think that has worked out too well. Waggott - no further comment necessary.
However, I don't know Elliott at all.
Surely you are old enough to have seen him play in the 80s Airman, still looks can deceiving :0)
Indeed, but then Pardew came across quite well as a player.
Rest assured Paul Elliott is a huge advocate of Chris Powell. He is also a good friend of Peter Varney but I don't think that's relevant on this occasion.
I was fortunate enough to spend a few hours in the company of Paul Elliott about 18 months ago and he was extremely passionate about all things Charlton and also Chris Powell. If Roland sees fit to appoint Paul Elliott to his board that would also add some security to Chris Powell I suspect
All things Charlton...except for Richard Rufus.
Ptobat going to get flamed for this but here goes.
Did we ever find out what this was all about? Their beef was over business I believe nothing related to Charlton. If someone stitched him up or lost him a large sum of money he'd probably react in the same way. Just because it's Rufus does it mean he should react differently? It was nothing to do with the club. The term he used IS inappropriate but is used widely in the black community. I'm not saying its right but it's a bit different to a white man saying it to a black man.
That's a very devisive opinion to state something is acceptable in one "community" and not another when we're all meant to be living as one. If its offensive, it's offensive. Also, I can't understand Elliot talking "street" when he's a supposed respected businessman and perspective member of the board. Last point, the only thing that should be keeping SP in his job is results and conduct, not cause he's got a pal on the board.
Why else does he sit in the director's box most games ?
He's an ex-player and on the board of the Trust. A lot of the Community Trust board members are there on a regular basis (not that I have any issue with that) .
He's been going to games for ages, not just recently.
I don't have enough information to judge if his comments to Rufus should stop him from being on the board but the sheer volume of people on here that don't like the idea suggests to me that it would be a mistake.
I also don't, personally, get all that excited about former Charlton players that go on to achieve success when they were with us for such a short period of time. I'm referring to the first team - I don't follow the U9s or any of those that follow up to the first team squad.
Like AB suggests, I don't think of Paul Elliot as a Charlton Legend, he was a youth player that, ultimately, used us as a stepping stone and moved on to earn more money elsewhere.
Not sure we were a stepping stone, we then sold him as we were skint. Having said that I don't think he would have been a one club man. The day we paraded the trophy against Hartlepool, Chelsea were playing in the FA Cup final. Elliott was at The Valley, good man
he has made an error of judgement with the rufus rant but i really dont think he should suffer a life sentence of castigation ...thats my view,he has made a mistake and paid a price ...
if the new board feel he has something to offer then we should back him in my view
Presumably his choice as Board member would be strongly influenced by RM; are we qustioning his judgement in this matter?
If what you presume is correct, then I would question Murray's judgment. Perhaps his possible 'decision' was made before Elliott's (shall we kindly say) faux pas .. However, if Murray is currently advising the new owners in his role as Non Executive Chairman and is recommending Elliott for a senior role at CAFC, quite simply, in my opinion, he is wrong in this case
I am not saying we should not question RM's judgement after all, despite being a stalwart of the Club, he has made some poor decisions in the past, but he could have reasons for recommending the appointment of Elliott that we we can only second guess (and probably get wrong!) wheter or not RM was already aware of the "faux pas".
In any event, my understanding is that no officail announcement has been made about the make up of the Board and what appointments of non-executive board members with a club background will be made. The new owner doesn't have to takle advice from anyone. Hopefully, with RM as Chairman, the more voices therer are around the Boardroom table with a club background, the more chance there is of bending the ear of the owner in the best interests of the Club.
The suggestion before was that Paul Elliott had been lined up as chairman by MS but couldn't agree financial terms once he'd been told what Prothero was being paid. There's a world of difference between someone giving their time and advice on a committee (the board) to someone being paid to do a job.
RM doesn't like to do the handshaking stuff (and I don't blame him!), which is why Martin Simons was chairman of the football club for many years, even though RM was the largest shareholder. Assuming the owner is going to be an irregular visitor, it may be that they are looking for a front man.
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Did we ever find out what this was all about?
Their beef was over business I believe nothing related to Charlton. If someone stitched him up or lost him a large sum of money he'd probably react in the same way. Just because it's Rufus does it mean he should react differently? It was nothing to do with the club.
The term he used IS inappropriate but is used widely in the black community. I'm not saying its right but it's a bit different to a white man saying it to a black man.
I also don't, personally, get all that excited about former Charlton players that go on to achieve success when they were with us for such a short period of time. I'm referring to the first team - I don't follow the U9s or any of those that follow up to the first team squad.
Like AB suggests, I don't think of Paul Elliot as a Charlton Legend, he was a youth player that, ultimately, used us as a stepping stone and moved on to earn more money elsewhere.
However, I don't know Elliott at all.
Also, I can't understand Elliot talking "street" when he's a supposed respected businessman and perspective member of the board.
Last point, the only thing that should be keeping SP in his job is results and conduct, not cause he's got a pal on the board.
However, the truth is, no one has said, what good he can do & there surely must be something ?
Why else does he sit in the director's box most games ?
He's been going to games for ages, not just recently.
Indeed, but then Pardew came across quite well as a player.
Until he got red-carded for spitting at an opponent.
The day we paraded the trophy against Hartlepool, Chelsea were playing in the FA Cup final. Elliott was at The Valley, good man
if the new board feel he has something to offer then we should back him in my view
In any event, my understanding is that no officail announcement has been made about the make up of the Board and what appointments of non-executive board members with a club background will be made. The new owner doesn't have to takle advice from anyone. Hopefully, with RM as Chairman, the more voices therer are around the Boardroom table with a club background, the more chance there is of bending the ear of the owner in the best interests of the Club.
RM doesn't like to do the handshaking stuff (and I don't blame him!), which is why Martin Simons was chairman of the football club for many years, even though RM was the largest shareholder. Assuming the owner is going to be an irregular visitor, it may be that they are looking for a front man.
'Rarely seen Roland' ?