Andy Hunt needs our help

redlanered

I'm lucky enough to be staying at Andy Hunt's lovely lodge in Belize and I've seen close up the effort he puts in coaching local kids...out there several nights a week on average, all voluntary of course.

The kids have little or no kit, boots, etc, and though Andy has given plenty he's appealing for help in getting more kids kitted out.

You can see the appeal here: https://www.gofundme.com/gvp599ng

The lodge itself is brilliant, and I hope to post again with a feature about Andy, his life out here and his views on Charlton past and present.

ForeverAddickted

You tell him we need HIS help

redlanered

ForeverAddickted said:

You tell him we need HIS help

For sure! And maybe with a Dutch wife, can we convince RD that the family is kind-of Belgian?

Greenie

He's got some front.

Dave2l

Andy Hunt top man he plays upfront.

LawrieAbrahams

He's got a name like Rod Fanni.

JohnBoyUK

Andy Hunt...???...his name rings a bell, did he play up front???

Henry Irving

Has he got any old stuff he wants to donate to the museum?

Stu_of_Kunming

Greenie said:

He's got some front.

???

Uboat

Maybe we can get Steve Jones involved in the fund-raising.

sadiejane1981

redlanered said:

I'm lucky enough to be staying at Andy Hunt's lovely lodge in Belize and I've seen close up the effort he puts in coaching local kids...out there several nights a week on average, all voluntary of course.

The kids have little or no kit, boots, etc, and though Andy has given plenty he's appealing for help in getting more kids kitted out.

You can see the appeal here: https://www.gofundme.com/gvp599ng

The lodge itself is brilliant, and I hope to post again with a feature about Andy, his life out here and his views on Charlton past and present.

Good on him. Good man.

McBobbin

Ive just given a bit. Loved Andy hunt

3blokes

I loved an interview he did once with Mark Mansfield which got terminated when his takeaway curry arrived :-)

shine166

Stu_of_Kunming said:

Greenie said:

He's got some front.

???

I'm presuming it's a joke about the position he played .....

HarryLime

What about if Andy Hunt has something the museum would be interested in? A price is agreed and we donate on that gofundme site mentioning CARD or 'KatnRoly Time to go'. When that figure is reached he sends said thing over. Henry puts it in the museum with a nice label on it along the lines of bought by Charlton fans to help Andy Hunt’s football project in Belize please donate at ....
Send over a couple of CARD t-shirts as well, getting more publicity in our struggle against the odious Duchatelet , Andy gets some funding and the museum get another display.
Everyone's a winner baby.

redlanered

Uboat said:

Maybe we can get Steve Jones involved in the fund-raising.

I suggested to him that Richard Rufus invested any funds raised

smudge7946

Andy Hunt. Lol
His name sounds like a rude term for a woman's front bottom.
Can anyone write a song about that?

Greenie

Stu_of_Kunming said:

Greenie said:

He's got some front.

???

Stu, he played up front.................

Charlton_Charlie

thought he'd sold that a few years ago....am sure I saw something on his blog about moving to Aruba....anyway, good on him....one of my all time favourite players (and his brother and best mate both played for CIFC.....long before the days of Uncle and George Shelvey kitting up for CLFC...)

redlanered

Charlton Charlie said:

thought he'd sold that a few years ago....am sure I saw something on his blog about moving to Aruba....anyway, good on him....one of my all time favourite players (and his brother and best mate both played for CIFC.....long before the days of Uncle and George Shelvey kitting up for CLFC...)

It's very much open for business, though they did decamp to Aruba for a spell some years ago, I think found it a bit boring/restrictive.

Though physically the chronic fatigue syndrome that cut short his career still impacts his fitness levels, he's in pretty good shape generally (not shoved on pounds of fat like many ex-pros). Dismayed by our decline of course, and follows football somewhat, but very happy that there is more to life than football. Doesn't keep in close contact with anyone from the team.. And (depressingly but predictably) got no response when he contacted CAFC last summer re a possible visit (whereas WBA paraded him on the pitch at a game)

He and his wife were brilliant hosts .. Their lodge is small and intimate, so you go to mix in rather than have aloof luxury.

Addickted

Always remember his last touch for us put the balll in the back of the net.

He was substituted immediately and the camera followed him back to the bench.

As he sat down, you can clearly see him saying "I'm absolutely fucked".

Good luck to you Mr Hunt.

HandG

redlanered said:

Charlton Charlie said:

thought he'd sold that a few years ago....am sure I saw something on his blog about moving to Aruba....anyway, good on him....one of my all time favourite players (and his brother and best mate both played for CIFC.....long before the days of Uncle and George Shelvey kitting up for CLFC...)

. And (depressingly but predictably) got no response when he contacted CAFC last summer re a possible visit (whereas WBA paraded him on the pitch at a game)

No response whatsoever? Nothing should surprise us I suppose but that is disgusting. His goals took us back to the Premier League. History doesn't matter though I guess.....

Stu_of_Kunming

Greenie said:

Stu_of_Kunming said:

Greenie said:

He's got some front.

???

Stu, he played up front.................

I'm going to sit in a dark room for a few days, laters.

Solidgone

Stu_of_Kunming said:

Greenie said:

Stu_of_Kunming said:

Greenie said:

He's got some front.

???

Stu, he played up front.................

I'm going to sit in a dark room for a few days, laters.

.......He's got a beard like my granny.....?

Valiantphil

Headline should read:
"Charlton need Andy Hunt's help"

CAFCTrev

Thread for next season:

"Andy Delort needs your help"

PL54

Oakster

redlanered said:

Charlton Charlie said:

thought he'd sold that a few years ago....am sure I saw something on his blog about moving to Aruba....anyway, good on him....one of my all time favourite players (and his brother and best mate both played for CIFC.....long before the days of Uncle and George Shelvey kitting up for CLFC...)

It's very much open for business, though they did decamp to Aruba for a spell some years ago, I think found it a bit boring/restrictive.

Though physically the chronic fatigue syndrome that cut short his career still impacts his fitness levels, he's in pretty good shape generally (not shoved on pounds of fat like many ex-pros). Dismayed by our decline of course, and follows football somewhat, but very happy that there is more to life than football. Doesn't keep in close contact with anyone from the team.. And (depressingly but predictably) got no response when he contacted CAFC last summer re a possible visit (whereas WBA paraded him on the pitch at a game)

He and his wife were brilliant hosts .. Their lodge is small and intimate, so you go to mix in rather than have aloof luxury.

How did you book this? We have been thinking about going to Belize for some time.

Off_it

Is this something the Community trust could maybe get involved in?

ChicagoAddick

@Oakster http://www.belizejungledome.com/about_us.html

redlanered

Oakster said:

redlanered said:

Charlton Charlie said:

thought he'd sold that a few years ago....am sure I saw something on his blog about moving to Aruba....anyway, good on him....one of my all time favourite players (and his brother and best mate both played for CIFC.....long before the days of Uncle and George Shelvey kitting up for CLFC...)

It's very much open for business, though they did decamp to Aruba for a spell some years ago, I think found it a bit boring/restrictive.

Though physically the chronic fatigue syndrome that cut short his career still impacts his fitness levels, he's in pretty good shape generally (not shoved on pounds of fat like many ex-pros). Dismayed by our decline of course, and follows football somewhat, but very happy that there is more to life than football. Doesn't keep in close contact with anyone from the team.. And (depressingly but predictably) got no response when he contacted CAFC last summer re a possible visit (whereas WBA paraded him on the pitch at a game)

He and his wife were brilliant hosts .. Their lodge is small and intimate, so you go to mix in rather than have aloof luxury.

How did you book this? We have been thinking about going to Belize for some time.

We booked directly with him, via email initially. We went to the website (see Chiccago Addick's post for the link) - he's pretty responsive

If you'd like to know more DM me, I'd be happy to tell you more via a call...