I went on record y'day as saying I wanted him to stay. For me the only reason he shouldn't stay was if he lost the confidence of the team. None of us know whether or not that is the case for sure.
The only crumb of positivity is that we've done it now, rather than later in the season. It might be the only plus point and give us a chance to get the new man in and change it.
Not happy though.
It's important to get the new guy in quickly as there is literally £fuckall that's begging to be spent in this window....
I am really surprised this happened. Thought he would have at least made it until the end of the season. But i guess this is why he was given a short term contract so that if it doesn't work out it won't cost much to get rid.
We were on a downward spiral of form, but i still thought, considering Peeters was told at the beginning of the season to keep us in the Championship, we would have held on. Maybe RD wants more now, if so good on him. Means we are not just a play thing to him if he thinks he has to make changes already to a structure he put in place.
Some players should take a long hard look at themselves too imo.
They have shown plenty of glimpses (as recent as Cardiff 2nd half) of what they are capable of but have been pony a lot of the time and lacking in effort.
When they cross that line it's down to them and they've been a shambles at times recently. That last 20 mins against Millwall was a disgrace - walking to take corners etc - no bloody impetus.
They may have lost respect for the gaffer etc but they're representing our club and being paid by our club ffs.
There was clearly a problem at the Blackburn game. Buyens and Peeters were rowing as Buyens left the pitch.
From players' body language, there has been something amiss. What I think we need is a manager who can put an arm around players' shoulders, and make them feel loved, and that they are doing a good job.
We are on a shocking run, and the worst things is that the effort on the pitch isn't good enough. I don't get the feeling the players are going that extra mile for the manager.
Why he never kept Riga on in the first place is the mystery. It's not as if Peeters has such an amazing track record behind him to suggest he was the next Mourinho
Some people have suggested Riga should come back....why would he do that after the way RD treated him in the summer? He knows how RD operates and I doubt he'd want to link up with him again!
I'd like Riga, but I think one Manager who probably has a lot to offer and is currently out of work is Uwe Rosler. I know it didn't work out at Wigan, but I just have a feeling he will go on to better things.
Good luck to Peeters. Obviously a good bloke and will probably become a very good coach. Just seemed like once teams had sussed us after our good start, he had no other ideas.
Thanks for all was done ie longest unbeaten run in the league and probably best charlton attacking display I've seen in the home game against derby.
I'd like Riga, but I think one Manager who probably has a lot to offer and is currently out of work is Uwe Rosler. I know it didn't work out at Wigan, but I just have a feeling he will go on to better things.
After what happened Aug 16th yards in front of me, I would enjoy smashing his face in. And I'm a pacifist!
Good start early in seasons playing better football then last season, Think Bob should have been given chance turn bad run around. In past been happy to give Roland my support and trust him but think his real intentions for club starting to show. Bad day to be a fan of charlton
After the exceptionally poor performance against Blackburn the team needed to make a resolute response yesterday. Instead, it was the same lacklustre tempo against an equally fragile team that was there for the beating. A goalless draw would have been little better than a defeat. Early-season results outshone, for the most part, the actual performances and that's why these rather unconvincing games failed to convert impressive league positions into increased attendances.
The transfer window gives any owner considering a managerial change a hefty problem. It's either early Jan or take an even bigger gamble of wait-and-see.
I would be delighted to see JR return but the previous between him and RD must make that unlikely, otherwise he would never have left in May considering the seven-week miracle he achieved.
My reading of the Jose Riga situation was that Mr Duchatelet gave him a very specific brief, and a tight contract length. Both parties delivered, but possibly Jose Riga liked it here more than he anticipated, and sent out vibes of regret, which many have tuned into, and interpreted as bad treatment. It was not bad treatment by Mr D. Indeed José seemed to have enjoyed his taste of English football, hence Blackpool. I can't see any formal reason why Mr D couldn't approach Jose again, I don't know about any personals. However Guy Luzon arriving would mirror Rigas arrival last year, and maybe he will turn out to be Rigaesque and we will like him. When Riga arrived I was personally vehement in my antipathy towards him, and I was wrong. I think Jose Riga has conducted himself with integrity at all times and can see the absolute logic of his return if he and Mr D want that. Liege fans are reportedly mightily annoyed with Luzon, and in that context Luzon would possibly be more of a risk than Jose Riga. I don't think we are going to get someone with extensive local knowledge which we need, mainly because a suitable candidate doesn't seem to be available out there. Dunno, Nigel Adkins maybe? Hmmmn, really can't think of one, and would a British style manager want to be a head coach?
I believe that the fact that they have sacked three of them, indicates that his replacement is already sorted, and will bring his own team with him. I am fed up with keeping loyal to management. Sod the lot of you, just get my team playing football that is exciting to watch , and hurry up about it.
Dunno if he would be good at crosses tbh, his last memory of one was hanging by nails through his hands and a crown of thorns on his head, nails though his feet in unbearable heat
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We were on a downward spiral of form, but i still thought, considering Peeters was told at the beginning of the season to keep us in the Championship, we would have held on. Maybe RD wants more now, if so good on him. Means we are not just a play thing to him if he thinks he has to make changes already to a structure he put in place.
Who he brings in is going to be interesting.
They have shown plenty of glimpses (as recent as Cardiff 2nd half) of what they are capable of but have been pony a lot of the time and lacking in effort.
When they cross that line it's down to them and they've been a shambles at times recently. That last 20 mins against Millwall was a disgrace - walking to take corners etc - no bloody impetus.
They may have lost respect for the gaffer etc but they're representing our club and being paid by our club ffs.
Feel a little sorry for Peters.
From players' body language, there has been something amiss. What I think we need is a manager who can put an arm around players' shoulders, and make them feel loved, and that they are doing a good job.
Step forward Jose Riga...
We are on a shocking run, and the worst things is that the effort on the pitch isn't good enough. I don't get the feeling the players are going that extra mile for the manager.
Why he never kept Riga on in the first place is the mystery. It's not as if Peeters has such an amazing track record behind him to suggest he was the next Mourinho
He knows how RD operates and I doubt he'd want to link up with him again!
Not optimistic at all about the replacement (odds on Luzon)
I know it didn't work out at Wigan, but I just have a feeling he will go on to better things.
Thanks for all was done ie longest unbeaten run in the league and probably best charlton attacking display I've seen in the home game against derby.
And I'm a pacifist!
After the exceptionally poor performance against Blackburn the team needed to make a resolute response yesterday. Instead, it was the same lacklustre tempo against an equally fragile team that was there for the beating. A goalless draw would have been little better than a defeat. Early-season results outshone, for the most part, the actual performances and that's why these rather unconvincing games failed to convert impressive league positions into increased attendances.
The transfer window gives any owner considering a managerial change a hefty problem. It's either early Jan or take an even bigger gamble of wait-and-see.
I would be delighted to see JR return but the previous between him and RD must make that unlikely, otherwise he would never have left in May considering the seven-week miracle he achieved.
Oh well, onward and upward ....
I can't see any formal reason why Mr D couldn't approach Jose again, I don't know about any personals. However Guy Luzon arriving would mirror Rigas arrival last year, and maybe he will turn out to be Rigaesque and we will like him. When Riga arrived I was personally vehement in my antipathy towards him, and I was wrong. I think Jose Riga has conducted himself with integrity at all times and can see the absolute logic of his return if he and Mr D want that.
Liege fans are reportedly mightily annoyed with Luzon, and in that context Luzon would possibly be more of a risk than Jose Riga.
I don't think we are going to get someone with extensive local knowledge which we need, mainly because a suitable candidate doesn't seem to be available out there. Dunno, Nigel Adkins maybe? Hmmmn, really can't think of one, and would a British style manager want to be a head coach?
Dunno if he would be good at crosses tbh, his last memory of one was hanging by nails through his hands and a crown of thorns on his head, nails though his feet in unbearable heat