Chrissy will clearly want to take us forwards and realises that not strenghtening and selling your best players is not condusive to that - but we have to wait and see- it seemed we put a high bid in for Gradel so this suggests there is money to be spent on the right player - a player who provides the opportunity for a return!
If Chrissy opposes selling talent - I can't see why he agreed to manage us in the first place- as that has always been our way!
The problem with CP's recruitment is that he very rarely, if ever brings someone in who a) goes straight into the starting XI and b) improves the side, the summer 2012 clearout excepted.
Stewart came in but had one decent game in six (at best), Fuller was 3rd striker when Yann & Haynes were fit. Is AA or Tudgay 2st choice in a 4-4-2? I'd say not. Sordell came with a £3m price tag and despite failing to impress he didn't go straight into side.
I'd quite like some reassurances on the football side as well - like players in position, subs made at appropriate times and teaching strikers how to strike.
The problem with CP's recruitment is that he very rarely, if ever brings someone in who a) goes straight into the starting XI and b) improves the side, the summer 2012 clearout excepted.
Stewart came in but had one decent game in six (at best), Fuller was 3rd striker when Yann & Haynes were fit.
Well off the top of my head I'd say Yann and Haynes. BWP. Gower although he didn't really sparkle. If you've got a fairly settled unit of players then recruits are going to have to wait their turn.
We are assuming its about policy and control, but it could just be about budget.
There is a lot of noise by RD about breaking even, which implys a hefty cut in wage budget to achieve in the championship, where we are already (aparently) in the bottom 5 in terms of budget. Powell can have all the control he wants on who comes in but if you've not got the budget to pay them you might as well hand control to someone else.
We view Powells transfer dealings as a success because of the championship he won and a league position last season. However that may not look successful to RD because of the losses made to achieve it.
If there is a big difference in terms of budget expectations and / or what constitutes success next season with that budget, this could be what is giving him pause.
I think this can be seen as a positive statement for the owner, as well as an honest and important one by Chris Powell, since it makes clear that an acceptable financial deal is on the table and RD is not using the contract situation to drive Chris out.
I do have concerns about whether an agreement will be reached and what it might foreshadow if it isn't, because I don't believe it's about investment per se.
Is it totally forgot, luckily I also forgot to say I will be going this year, meaning I can now forget you said that until tomorrow when I get the benefit of your amazing memory. Then I will think why didn't I go?
Hmmm...footballing issues. Contracts for eg Hamer, Morro, JJ could be part of the issue - who decides whether they get offered them and on what terms? Going back to Jan, it wasn't only about CP not having a say in who came in, but also their terms - we now have Polish Pete and Loic Nego on long-term contracts, using up a chunk of the budget, yet CP doesn't seem convinced that they are any good...
The problem with CP's recruitment is that he very rarely, if ever brings someone in who a) goes straight into the starting XI and b) improves the side, the summer 2012 clearout excepted.
Stewart came in but had one decent game in six (at best), Fuller was 3rd striker when Yann & Haynes were fit. Is AA or Tudgay 2st choice in a 4-4-2? I'd say not. Sordell came with a £3m price tag and despite failing to impress he didn't go straight into side.
I'm pretty sure you're wrong on just about everything you've said there. Sorry.
A signing's got to earn his right to be in the starting xi like everyone else. Remember when people were put in the first team straight away and kept there even though they were gash? Yeah, Alan Pardew was our manager then.
Fuller was quality and it was only finances that meant he didn't stay here. The fact he was 3rd choice was more down to his age more than anything else
If it is for footballing reasons then IMO many of us won't be here next season.
So you're a part time fan then? I thought we supported the club not the individuals in it. Come hell or high water.
Come on ... fans stop buying season tickets or stop attending games for many reasons, be it finance, distance, or discomfort with ownership / playing style / management etc etc ... doesn't mean they're part time fans
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If Chrissy opposes selling talent - I can't see why he agreed to manage us in the first place- as that has always been our way!
Stewart came in but had one decent game in six (at best), Fuller was 3rd striker when Yann & Haynes were fit. Is AA or Tudgay 2st choice in a 4-4-2? I'd say not. Sordell came with a £3m price tag and despite failing to impress he didn't go straight into side.
Representatives from Charlton and every club in Duchatelet network are at Belgium U21 v Serbia U21 right now. (via @sudpresseonline) (1/3)
As Standard Liege Sports Manager Jean-Francois de Sart told @LKOLondonSE, tomorrow they'll discuss each club's structure. #charlton (2/3)
On Friday they'll put together plans for scouting and recruitment and on Saturday they'll attend Standard Liege v KV Mechelen (3/3)
We're being represented by Avram Grant obviously.
There is a lot of noise by RD about breaking even, which implys a hefty cut in wage budget to achieve in the championship, where we are already (aparently) in the bottom 5 in terms of budget. Powell can have all the control he wants on who comes in but if you've not got the budget to pay them you might as well hand control to someone else.
We view Powells transfer dealings as a success because of the championship he won and a league position last season. However that may not look successful to RD because of the losses made to achieve it.
If there is a big difference in terms of budget expectations and / or what constitutes success next season with that budget, this could be what is giving him pause.
He clearly wants to make sure 1. If we stay up he has funds enough to push on or 2. If we are relegated players are not sold off on the cheap.
To me he should be applauded for again thinking about us more than himself
I do have concerns about whether an agreement will be reached and what it might foreshadow if it isn't, because I don't believe it's about investment per se.
A timely, softening leak of 'ongoing discussions' immediately ahead of a potentially questioning public meeting.
Exactly the same as the press one a fortnight ago.
Fuller was quality and it was only finances that meant he didn't stay here. The fact he was 3rd choice was more down to his age more than anything else