Walked out on 74. In my 30+ years of supporting us I have only left a game before the end twice before today. It hurt like mad to leave especially as my 6 year old has seen so few wins. BUT it simply had to be done
Same mate. My son (4) was desperate to stay for the tunnel jump and was almost crying as I dragged him out. Was tough but had to look at the bigger picture
Walked out on 74 with my two boys, genuinely don't understand how if you support the protests and wear a black and white scarf you would stay in the ground but it would seem that many did. Each to their own but just don't get the thought process.
Despite the lower number walking out than expected, I thought the turn out in the West car park was decent anyway.
I fully intended to walk out. It wasn't a debate for me, it had to be done. But... I was in a new seat, where I found myself sitting next to two very pleasant young ladies whom I chatted to all game, and when they decided not to walk out... well let's just say my priorities had changed by that point. Sorry!
Walked out on 74 - most around me (west lower) stayed put. Also lots who left on 74 seemed to go straight home! What was the beef with the young guy on the stairs seeming to offer the protesters out?
Walked out on 74. In my 30+ years of supporting us I have only left a game before the end twice before today. It hurt like mad to leave especially as my 6 year old has seen so few wins. BUT it simply had to be done
Same mate. My son (4) was desperate to stay for the tunnel jump and was almost crying as I dragged him out. Was tough but had to look at the bigger picture
Some things in life are more important then to protest. I certainly know what comes first to me. Regardless of how I felt, I would never disappoint my child. I think we all need to realise we are all divided but need to unite in supporting the team till the end.
Walked out on 74 and joined the protest. 25 minutes later I walked out of the protest because my daughter didn't like the aggression of some louts towards those leaving after the game. I was disappointed that people stayed in, but the abuse was way over the top and utterly divisive.
This. I reluctantly left on 74 minutes to go to the protest but didn't like the aggression towards fans leaving after the final whistle and I'm surprised at the vitriol on here about those who stayed, even if they were wearing black and white scarves. Surely it is the choice of the person as to how far they take their protesting is it not? Should I be shot down because I had a pint at half time? Or that I had a free pie at Crossbars a few weeks ago? I want them out much as the next person but I'll decide how far I take my protestations thank you very much. I may be giving them money by buying a beer at half time but I'll be taking away from them by not renewing nor going to the ground next season so why are people judging? My dad made the decision to stay, hasn't protested and will be renewing. Do I agree with all of that? Nope. But do I judge him? Of course not, it's his decision and I respect that.
People need to take a step back and realise that the division between fans is not helping the cause.
I walked out and heard the cheer for Harriots goal a couple of hundred yards up the road. Not the first time us scoring a goal has scuppered a demonstration. Some people's heart is just not up for joining in and most of them seem to sit in the East stand .
Wonder if they will be here in league one or two?
Yes I will...
Katrien must be very proud of you.
Once again... Why must there be a group for the Protest and a group for the board,
Because that's the situation we've got to, in my opinion. I don't see how there can be any neutrals now.
As the saying goes, if you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem. It could be, of course, that those of us protesting are the problem, but I doubt it.
Everyone who didn't walk out who was wearing a black and white scarf - you are a joke of a 'fan' - a total joke to the good fanbase of this club. Go away and support a joke of a club other than us - you totally and utterly appal me - spit on the floor.
I'm usually "each to their own", but if people have accepted free scarves but use club bars, don't take part in walkouts, etc, then seriously, screw them.
I walked out and heard the cheer for Harriots goal a couple of hundred yards up the road. Not the first time us scoring a goal has scuppered a demonstration. Some people's heart is just not up for joining in and most of them seem to sit in the East stand .
Wonder if they will be here in league one or two?
Well i can assure you that i have joined in with every protest outside the west stand, held up posters, thrown beach balls and would have willingly blown a whistle but...i didn't agree with the walk out. I fail to see what was to be achieved by this but i understand that everyone has a right to do what they believe is right. I sit in the east stand and don't know why u have picked on us as there was plenty of fans in the north stand who also didn't walk out. And yes i will be here in whatever league we are in.
To those who walked out on 74 - well done to everyone- for those of you who didn't - shame shame and treble shame on you - you can walk around with your black and white scarves on having a beer and burger and buying programs - you all disgust me. It's fans like you that deserve Duchatelet for ever
And it's posts like this that disgust me, so we are equally matched.
Everyone who didn't walk out who was wearing a black and white scarf - you are a joke of a 'fan' - a total joke to the good fanbase of this club. Go away and support a joke of a club other than us - you totally and utterly appal me - spit on the floor.
I'm usually "each to their own", but if people have accepted free scarves but use club bars, don't take part in walkouts, etc, then seriously, screw them.
What a ridiculous comment ! Because someone doesn't agree with you , you feel the need to tell them to go away!
Was airman in the car park at the end? Thought I saw him walking around the protesters and into Harvey gdns?
Not sure what you mean by "at the end"? I was in the car park taking various pictures. Had to leave sharpish to take my daughter somewhere else, but well after the game had finished.
I thought the chanting at people leaving the west was mostly banter TBH. There may have been an edge to it from some, but we don't have the luxury of arguing among ourselves.
The walkout wasn't part of the original plan for the day. It was added after Tuesday and I was fairly ambivalent about it but a lot of people have put it forward so we gave it a go. Actually, although the numbers were probably reduced by the scoreline I felt the fact we did it while ahead made it more meaningful.
I fully intended to walk out. It wasn't a debate for me, it had to be done. But... I was in a new seat, where I found myself sitting next to two very pleasant young ladies whom I chatted to all game, and when they decided not to walk out... well let's just say my priorities had changed by that point. Sorry!
I was up and out but was disappointed to see lots of supporters staying put despite wearing black and white scarves. Everyone is entitled to do what they want but why take the scarf in the first place?
I was up and out but was disappointed to see lots of supporters staying put despite wearing black and white scarves. Everyone is entitled to do what they want but why take the scarf in the first place?
Because they want Roland Out. That doesn't mean they have to agree with every form of protest.
Everyone who didn't walk out who was wearing a black and white scarf - you are a joke of a 'fan' - a total joke to the good fanbase of this club. Go away and support a joke of a club other than us - you totally and utterly appal me - spit on the floor.
I'm usually "each to their own", but if people have accepted free scarves but use club bars, don't take part in walkouts, etc, then seriously, screw them.
Maybe those mentioned want the board out but don't think that starving the club of cash and leaving games early are effective means of achieving that goal? I'm playing devil's advocate here but posts like this and others on this thread make me think that the North Korea analogy that comes up on here occasionally regarding the board seems to work both ways.
I broke my boycott, paid £33, blew my whistle, had a great pop at Miere (she smiled at me of course), wondered why so few of us protesting around the directors box and then walked out on 74.
I broke my boycott, paid £33, blew my whistle, had a great pop at Miere (she smiled at me of course), wondered why so few of us protesting around the directors box and then walked out on 74.
I broke my boycott, paid £33, blew my whistle, had a great pop at Miere (she smiled at me of course), wondered why so few of us protesting around the directors box and then walked out on 74.
Good man, what exactly did you tell her?
Can't remember precisely but no profanities! Asked her politely to go in several ways. My banner she saw said Roland Does Failure. It all finished with the crowd right on cue singing she's going to lie in minute.
I found it hard to concentrate on the game. So much going on and huge anticipation for the 60th minute. I was hoping the bluff was that the pitch invasion was infact the 74th minute. Alas no. Happily walked out on 74 along with my kids. Had to check my phone for the second goal. Thought it was maybe a sending off.
Great result, hope we stay up.
Will happily be a sheep for CARD. Tell me what to do and I'll do it.
I think today is about as militant as Charlton will ever get and we should be proud of that.
I completely agree. Those sitting there in black and white scarves but didn't have the minerals to get up and walk out. You think your support in the last 16 minutes might make a difference to us staying up or going down (and it won't, and it'll be the latter) but what you fail to, once again, f***ing realize is this is about so much more than relegation and that's why you get up and leave.
Yeah, unlike the OP I won't be sitting on the fence too much on this one....
I broke my boycott, paid £33, blew my whistle, had a great pop at Miere (she smiled at me of course), wondered why so few of us protesting around the directors box and then walked out on 74.
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Despite the lower number walking out than expected, I thought the turn out in the West car park was decent anyway.
People need to take a step back and realise that the division between fans is not helping the cause.
I thought the chanting at people leaving the west was mostly banter TBH. There may have been an edge to it from some, but we don't have the luxury of arguing among ourselves.
The walkout wasn't part of the original plan for the day. It was added after Tuesday and I was fairly ambivalent about it but a lot of people have put it forward so we gave it a go. Actually, although the numbers were probably reduced by the scoreline I felt the fact we did it while ahead made it more meaningful.
Great result, hope we stay up.
Will happily be a sheep for CARD. Tell me what to do and I'll do it.
I think today is about as militant as Charlton will ever get and we should be proud of that.
Yeah, unlike the OP I won't be sitting on the fence too much on this one....
Yes, Airman was 100% in the car park, about 80 minutes into the game. .
For the 3 thousand who enjoyed the last 16 mins, remember: that is what The Valley will be like for 90 minutes every other week in League 2.