Suspect I'm going to get a load of "thanks Colin" comments off the back of this. Not been on here as much as usual recently so apologies if this is old news.
Has anyone heard anything about the possible sale of Sparrows Lane? My mate's sister, who is a very small time property developer, mentioned to me a few weeks ago that an estate agent had let slip to her that it was potentially available as a space for building flats. Estate agent said "I'm not supposed to mention that". Didn't pay much attention at the time, just something that was mentioned in passing whilst I was busy getting pissed at someone's birthday party.
Went to Dulwich against Tonbridge Angels today and got introduced to a friend of a friend. When I said I supported Charlton he said "I hear they're trying to sell their training ground in Eltham."
Is this common knowledge? Neither of these people have any interest in Charlton, so not reliable sources, but no agenda to spread rumours maliciously either.
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Riga's gonna arrive early to clear the dog shit off the pitch.
Confusion somewhere here. Won't happen.
It is especially wrong when it comes to young players. The recent deployment of Lookman is one example.
Talented young footballers have family, agents, clubs and other players all on their case, but they are young and inexperienced in the ways of the world. However they are people who deserve to be treated holistically as a person rather than as a chess piece or an animal.
When Duchatelet first took over and bewildered players pitched up at Sparrows Lane, to be greeted by a bewildered Chris Powell it was indicative of a huge misunderstanding regarding this people based industry.
Not every player will end up as a success, but they remain people. I know footballers thirst to get involved of their own free will, but the duty of care extends to both the successful and the less successful.
I imagine Roland knows two things about 'his' footballers. Their names, and how much they're worth.
I do agree that football clubs, and Charlton are guilty of this too, leave a lot to be desired in the way they employ young players, but maybe it is a fantasy that I have thought the we have had a bit of an edge in decent treatment of our youngsters since the days of Colin Clarke and then John Cartwright. A period of time that also saw the growth of our community and other initiatives.
Anyway a remote Roland does not compare with owners who interact with our players more frequently in my view.