I shouldn't be surprised by his passion anymore, but it never gets old and genuinely is the thing which motivates me that some more players like that may join the club at some point.
Very refreshing to see that some loyalty still exists. A pity that he is no longer the influence he once was on the pitch, but hopefully he still has much to offer the club and the younger players in particular.
Where the bloody hell are the Senior Management Team? The Owner? Rather than hide behind a pre-prepared, written for you statement have some backbone and show your faces.
I like him. He's a good player. Been good to Charlton.....BUT - He is right. Most of the players havent been good enough and they all - including JJ, have to take some responsibility for being relegated. It's all very well coming out with a statement like that once we have been relegated but it shouldn't hide some of the very hard to accept truths.
Collectively, there are a lot of people that have to put their hands up and accept some responsibility and most notably that is RD, KM, RM etc.
But whilst it's all very well giving a rallying cry now, and promising to be at the club next season etc. etc. he does and should be accepting some of the blame on behalf of both himself and the rest of the team.
It doesn't make me like him any less, but it is a fact.
I like him. He's a good player. Been good to Charlton.....BUT - He is right. Most of the players havent been good enough and they all - including JJ, have to take some responsibility for being relegated. It's all very well coming out with a statement like that once we have been relegated but it shouldn't hide some of the very hard to accept truths.
Collectively, there are a lot of people that have to put their hands up and accept some responsibility and most notably that is RD, KM, RM etc.
But whilst it's all very well giving a rallying cry now, and promising to be at the club next season etc. etc. he does and should be accepting some of the blame on behalf of both himself and the rest of the team.
It doesn't make me like him any less, but it is a fact.
Think the part where he said "we don't deserve it as we haven't been good enough was him accepting more than some of the blame.
I like him. He's a good player. Been good to Charlton.....BUT - He is right. Most of the players havent been good enough and they all - including JJ, have to take some responsibility for being relegated. It's all very well coming out with a statement like that once we have been relegated but it shouldn't hide some of the very hard to accept truths.
Collectively, there are a lot of people that have to put their hands up and accept some responsibility and most notably that is RD, KM, RM etc.
But whilst it's all very well giving a rallying cry now, and promising to be at the club next season etc. etc. he does and should be accepting some of the blame on behalf of both himself and the rest of the team.
It doesn't make me like him any less, but it is a fact.
How can he say it any clearer than "The fans don't deserve this (relegation). We deserve it as players as we haven't been good enough"
Okay - perhaps my comments should have been aimed more at the 'love in' for JJ a the moment. I make him right. He should be making a statement along those lines and should be apologising to fans for the teams part in relegation. They were partly responsible after all, and as 'captain' he should be issuing a statement like that.
Doesnt mean I dont like him. Doesn't mean I dont respect him and I hope he does stay (although I think he will be booted out personally) but when people are saying "he's got nothing to apologise for" and " that's how you make a speech"....... he has got something to apologise for and it's really what is expected as part of his job.
He looks pig sick in the video clip on the club twitter feed. Absolutely no doubt in the sincerity of what he's saying
Who can blame him. He was the captain that lifted the League One trophy and now he is right back where he started. The Belgians have destroyed all his hard work like it was nothing.
There is so much wrong with our club at present. Jacko is one of the few positives, he has to be kept simply in any capacity. Unlike those who run our club he gets what we are about and cares.
Takes responsibility for the shortcomings of the team - a true Captain's leadership - and for that he has my unrelenting support.
His legs may not be what they were (which is inevitable when you're at the later stages of your playing career) but there's nothing wrong with his heart.
And if you don't like it (especially if you're a Colin) you can stick it up your Meire.
Just watched this and wow how difficult to watch is that!! JJ epitomizes what this club used to be about, one day we will get this club back with players like JJ who are the spirit and heart of Charlton. Thanks JJ for at least agreeing to be interviewed, unlike our illusive leader.
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What a man.
Where the bloody hell are the Senior Management Team? The Owner? Rather than hide behind a pre-prepared, written for you statement have some backbone and show your faces.
Collectively, there are a lot of people that have to put their hands up and accept some responsibility and most notably that is RD, KM, RM etc.
But whilst it's all very well giving a rallying cry now, and promising to be at the club next season etc. etc. he does and should be accepting some of the blame on behalf of both himself and the rest of the team.
It doesn't make me like him any less, but it is a fact.
Doesnt mean I dont like him. Doesn't mean I dont respect him and I hope he does stay (although I think he will be booted out personally) but when people are saying "he's got nothing to apologise for" and " that's how you make a speech"....... he has got something to apologise for and it's really what is expected as part of his job.
We'll need people like him around to help repair the damage once Roly et al have fecked off.
Takes responsibility for the shortcomings of the team - a true Captain's leadership - and for that he has my unrelenting support.
His legs may not be what they were (which is inevitable when you're at the later stages of your playing career) but there's nothing wrong with his heart.
And if you don't like it (especially if you're a Colin) you can stick it up your Meire.