Derek Gilbert Ufton (AKA Upton)

raytreacy69

Just back from the Oval.Surrey beat Kent for the first time this season.
Met the legendary DU - a true gent and and Charlton legend who played in the Famous 7 6 win over Huddersfield when he dislocated his shoulder.He is what makes. CAFC so special.I hate the regime - but I will always be Charlton till I die and after 50 years nothing will stop me from supporting this wonderful club.I will be at Bury and hope many of you will be to.COYR

LenGlover

Don't mean to be pedantic but it's Derek Ufton not Upton.

raytreacy69

Thanks Len.Too many beers but still a lovely guy and his heart still very much in Charlton

Lewis Coaches

Played for England v Rest of The World................as i was corrected once by him......TRUE CHARLTON MAN.

Todds_right_hook

What were Derek's views on our current situation

raytreacy69

Just really confirmed what we already know.RD wants to make a name for himself by doing things his way and using the Acadamy.Said we lost £10 mil last year.Great to speak to Derek and he still goes regularly both to CAFC and Canterbury for Kent

ricky_otto

Didn't West Ham used to play at his park?

DamoNorthStand

I went to his primary school in Bexleyheath as well!

rikofold

I'm fortunate enough to have to spend time with Derek once a month because of Valley Gold meetings. He's an absolute delight to spend time with, knows his stuff, has very honest views on Charlton and has some great stories about some of our legends.

A-R-T-H-U-R

Tell us more, Rich

Oggy Red

Hey, Treacle ....... change the thread title to Derek's real name?

ElfsborgAddick

Ufton ffs!

bazjonster

ElfsborgAddick said:

Ufton ffs!

He knows! Read 2nd and 3rd posts in. But thanks for the input anyway (ffs!)