Fraye added: “I’m very proud that the most expensive player in Charlton’s history is in my staff and I really look forward to working with him.”
Haven't listened yet to be fair but it reads very contrived. Saying the right things though, just a shame all of the bullsh*t recently has made me so cynical about it all
I think that was about as good an interview as he could have given, came across (as lifers who have spoke to him have suggested) as calm, positive and a confident person.
Worried that he is concentrating on toughening up when I think it's our football that we need to improve. Anyway, I'm glad I finally got to hear him speak and he does not come across as a muppet.
Have to say my attitude has changed since saying I won't give KF my support. We all know he has come from the lower leagues of Belgium but as he says he has been here before, knows the club, following our results and watching the games so I hope he can turn our current form around and get us playing something similar to what we were like at the beginning of the season. 100% support.
Very impressed with that interview and even more impressed that "our Jason" has been promoted. I think this is a very wise ? clever ? move, whether it has been done for the good of the team (which I hope!) or to appease us fans? remains to be seen. KF spoke very very well and like other posters have mentioned his English is very good, he obviously left Charlton on good terms with the players that are still here and hopefully that positive time he (and JR) had at Charlton.......... Also Jason said it is a "new start for everyone", I know people have been talking about boycotting and protesting etc but I really hope we, us, the Charlton supporters give the team and the "new" staff our full support and do not repeat the nonsense abuse shouted at GL when he took over, ultimately he wasn't good enough but we did enjoy some change and some good results under his reign. Yes I know talk is cheap but this man (KF) came over very genuine and sincere about loving our club and why shouldn't he?! Lets hope we have a positive start on Saturday and come away with something, if not move on to the next game. Even with the best manager in the world in charge on Saturday we would be in for a very very tough time, so lets not get carried away after one or two games....................on wards and upwards!!!
COYR........................fair play to the fans making that long journey on Saturday as well, I take my hat of to you!!!
Seemed personable and said the right things. But what else could he do? Facts remain he is hopelessly out of his depth as we, the players and all opponents know. No way will one rehearsed interview with trite questions change that.
Yes it feels contrived, particularly the parts where he brings up the Watford and Sheff Weds games but it's fine as an interview. I don't think anyone was doubting he could speak, it's the ability to motivate and set up a team that will be of interest. We'll see on Saturday
It's a sign of how bad things have become that we are excited we have a manager who speaks good English. Once that's addressed, the rest of his job will be easy!
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It's just a club interview though, not the usual pre match press conference with members of the media.
But his English is 10000% better than Luzon - maybe I'm being petty, but I always thought "I wonder if the players ever actually understand him".
Fraye added: “I’m very proud that the most expensive player in Charlton’s history is in my staff and I really look forward to working with him.”
Haven't listened yet to be fair but it reads very contrived. Saying the right things though, just a shame all of the bullsh*t recently has made me so cynical about it all
Worried that he is concentrating on toughening up when I think it's our football that we need to improve. Anyway, I'm glad I finally got to hear him speak and he does not come across as a muppet.
Still could be a huge f*** up, but again could be a huge success.
Out off all the opening interviews with Peeters, Luzon and even Riga, this one gives me the most confidence.
Good luck KF you will need it.
Over to you.
Mistake or one for the conspiracy theorists?
He's saying the right things, has got Euell in and spoke well about Jase, he's talking up the players too.
Things like "toughen up" don't really mean much to me. All teams are tough but they also have to be talented.
Bottom line is that they are words. Well crafted, positive words but we've had similar from Luzon and Peters.
He has to be judged on results over a few months if he lasts that long.
How did he know?
Just how much further can Roland's spending cuts go??
Comes across a nice bloke but he's got a "tough" job on his hands
Also Jason said it is a "new start for everyone", I know people have been talking about boycotting and protesting etc but I really hope we, us, the Charlton supporters give the team and the "new" staff our full support and do not repeat the nonsense abuse shouted at GL when he took over, ultimately he wasn't good enough but we did enjoy some change and some good results under his reign. Yes I know talk is cheap but this man (KF) came over very genuine and sincere about loving our club and why shouldn't he?!
Lets hope we have a positive start on Saturday and come away with something, if not move on to the next game. Even with the best manager in the world in charge on Saturday we would be in for a very very tough time, so lets not get carried away after one or two games....................on wards and upwards!!!
COYR........................fair play to the fans making that long journey on Saturday as well, I take my hat of to you!!!