http://www.afcb.co.uk/news/article/2014-01-31-kermorgant-excited-by-cherries-project-1330556.aspxObviously loved Charlton but seemed pretty professional about moving on from the club and mentioned "they have ambitions to get into the prem." Doubt he will be around still to see them into the prem to be honest...neither will I lol
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Gone from gutted to completely over Yann now. Where's the clap or boo thread!? gonna head straight there and sign up for the boo squad. Think I need a lie down.
It hurts. I blocked the thought of this transfer from my sensitive mind like I didn't want to accept the reality of it.
Now I have, I'm on stage 3, acceptance, which is after denial.
Stage 4 will kick in Bournemouth at home 3pm, stage 4 - which is angry and drunk.
He said himself his family were settled, there is no reason for him to leave other than the offer being proposed, monetary or other reasons, not being good enough.
- He mentions twice about how he didn't expect to leave, especially in January
- He explicitly mentions that he loves Charlton's fans and will be forever grateful. If you notice, he looked directly into the camera when he was asked to say a word to Charlton supporters. You can even notice him staring more directly at the interviewer when questioned about Charlton, but when asked about Bournemouth he seems to pay less attention.
- He mentions the takeover in the same bit and name-drops the new owner not wanting him here, for whatever reason (possibly due to reported highest wages?)
- He seems very unenthusiastic when speaking about Bournemouth. Even if he was tired, I'm sure he would have cracked a tiny smile if he was genuinely happy to have gone there. It seems he had to accept that he was to leave and (as he mentions twice) he had to make a decision. All the Bournemouth talk is him being professional.
-Says he was settled with his family in London with us, it will be hard to make the transition and doesn't even know if his family will move just yet!
Bottom line: This is a man who didn't want to leave a club which was perfect for him, but simply had to prioritise supporting his family first and foremost.
Goodbye Yann.
Certainly the saddest transfer of charltons recent history.
If we're going down the route of bringing youngsters through older (higher earning) players will go.
Makes me sad seeing crap like Semedo and Bailey's names on the POTY wall in Bartrams, and that he won't be on it.
I'd go for Morrison at this point. Maybe Cousins if he stays consistent and plays nearly every game left.
Rantofar are you a psychiatrist?
I remember when we first signed him , Yann was derided by Leicester fans for that penalty miss , he more than made up for it here.
I know football fans are fickle , but we need some new Charlton heroes , Gary Goals aside , who is going to step up to the plate?
Thanks for the memories Yann , its not ended how i would have liked , but after seeing you at the Eltham Addicks meeting recently , i would have been very surprised if you had of stayed at the club , given your body language , and the fact you wanted security of a contract.
We may never know the reason(s) he left, but I, like many others will always hold him in high regard for his dedication and honest endeavour. I'm glad that I had the chance to meet him and let him know this. Bon chance, Monsieur Yann. Chapeau!