So after last weekend's excellent away win where I actually felt interested in the football side of things again (and enjoyed the 'just sell the club.....') I find myself in another confused state of mind. Bolton at home. IF I went I can't sit in my usual seat and suffer the 'siddarn!' from behind (a 'friend'). I will probably end up following the match thread at home. What a sad old git I've become.
Go.
Sit next to random people, ask them if they remember Simon church, tell them Jesus saves but Ajose gets the rebounds....
I hated not being there on Saturday and I think I'm going to cave in and go tomorrow. I haven't got a printer so can't get a ticket online - does this mean I've got to get to the ticket office before 17.45 to avoid the extra charge?
You can have mine.
Not sure if you meant your ticket or your printer. After much faffing around in my own head I've decided not to go. It feels wrong to go. If you meant I could have your printer then yes please....
Of course my little chum, you are more than welcome to my printer.
It did not work last time I was trying to get some fivers out of it though!
Think this is the first time since the 92 return I've not been to two consecutive Valley games
I'm going today, unused season ticket (work commitments). Other than when I went to Australia, the two home games this season are the first consecutive games I've missed since the Selhurst days.
Woke up this morning actually feeling excited about the football for the first time in ages. Unfortunately the kids already have plans and I have the in-laws down from Scotland so will be pottering around Lewes sightseeing instead of being at the ground.
I'm away for the Wimbledon match...
I'm worried this is how people drift away and don't come back, once you get out the habit and start arranging other things it will be hard to get back into it...
Right now I'm still committed to getting a S/T when they're gone and everything will be back to normal. If this carries on for a few years though? Scary.
Eyeing up Fleetwood (a) as first game of the season to make sure I start getting some games in though...
I hated not being there on Saturday and I think I'm going to cave in and go tomorrow. I haven't got a printer so can't get a ticket online - does this mean I've got to get to the ticket office before 17.45 to avoid the extra charge?
You can have mine.
Not sure if you meant your ticket or your printer. After much faffing around in my own head I've decided not to go. It feels wrong to go. If you meant I could have your printer then yes please....
Of course my little chum, you are more than welcome to my printer.
It did not work last time I was trying to get some fivers out of it though!
Fivers? That's where you're going wrong. £50's are much easier to print off.
When you have a season ticket, you can make up your mind on the day. Work, Family or other events may knock out the attendance but the intention is there. Without a season ticket, there is no longer the intention and it takes an effort. It is easier for the other distractions to be take precedence.
I have had a very long & challenging working week, and I am knackered. I have some additional commitments today. The Charlton midfield's not in good shape and not been strengthened and that's a discouragement. I am curious to see how Magennis & Holmes are shaping up, but not significantly bothered today to leg it down to the Valley.
In other seasons, I would have tried to make an effort to reorganise and get down there. Its not a concious boycott but Duchatelet ownership and Meire's presence at the club (and the strength of the team / squad that is put out on the pitch due to their control / input) is a big negative. That effects as to whether I think the game is going to be positive, enjoyable and whether I am bothered to plan and make the effort. If there was a specific protest event, that might help.
If anything the away games sound more of a positive experience and the Trust away coach is a great idea. Not at the going stage for Bolton, but I will listen out for the game later. Good luck to all there.
Woke up this morning actually feeling excited about the football for the first time in ages. Unfortunately the kids already have plans and I have the in-laws down from Scotland so will be pottering around Lewes sightseeing instead of being at the ground.
I'm away for the Wimbledon match...
I'm worried this is how people drift away and don't come back, once you get out the habit and start arranging other things it will be hard to get back into it...
Right now I'm still committed to getting a S/T when they're gone and everything will be back to normal. If this carries on for a few years though? Scary.
Eyeing up Fleetwood (a) as first game of the season to make sure I start getting some games in though...
i know of a few people who when we left the valley to go to selhurst they didn't go and to this day have only gone to a handful since being back at the valley. they class themselves as Charlton fans but now have other interests that come first, second and third ahead of Charlton.
Ummed and ahhed all week but decided to go. I understand why others have self-imposed a boycott on attending but I'm not at that stage yet. I won't be spending a penny more than I have to in order to support my team though.
Downside is I'm on a train with stinking Palace fans and Chelsea glory boys.
I hated not being there on Saturday and I think I'm going to cave in and go tomorrow. I haven't got a printer so can't get a ticket online - does this mean I've got to get to the ticket office before 17.45 to avoid the extra charge?
You can have mine.
Not sure if you meant your ticket or your printer. After much faffing around in my own head I've decided not to go. It feels wrong to go. If you meant I could have your printer then yes please....
Of course my little chum, you are more than welcome to my printer.
It did not work last time I was trying to get some fivers out of it though!
Fivers? That's where you're going wrong. £50's are much easier to print off.
Decided to do some more hedge trimming in my garden instead, and by staying away help pay for the hedge trimmer, sad to say I have lost the desire to go the valley at the moment, and don't feel I'm missing out.
New part of the ground for me, print off own ticket (cost me some new black ink but not money to Roland), paid adult price but will consider that approach going forwards.
still not been and still not going to....finding it easier and easier not to bother and am enjoying my Saturdays...still committed to returning when they're gone but - as someone said above - the longer they're here the harder it will be for me to come back...
I used someone's season ticket yesterday as they weren't attending. I thought I knew who's ticket it was and it transpired I didn't. Found out it was coming up from the Ashford area via M20, when I was in The Swan. What with the bridge collapse I was unsure whether it would arrive, the one thing I was sure about was if it didn't arrive, I was going home. Not a penny more.
Went down to the Valley to see what was going on and catch up with people. Had no intention of going into the game but bumped into a good friend who had a spare ticket. Really enjoyed the game but so sad to see the Valley so empty (not that I want it to be full while RD is here). The atmosphere was poor.
Even sadder was to see my old seat in the East with no-one sitting near it except the bloke I've sat next to for years. I miss the banter with him and catching up on news about our families (even though we've never met them). I'm not sure I should let Roland do this to me. This to go or not is doing my bloody head in.
Went down to the Valley to see what was going on and catch up with people. Had no intention of going into the game but bumped into a good friend who had a spare ticket. Really enjoyed the game but so sad to see the Valley so empty (not that I want it to be full while RD is here). The atmosphere was poor.
Even sadder was to see my old seat in the East with no-one sitting near it except the bloke I've sat next to for years. I miss the banter with him and catching up on news about our families (even though we've never met them). I'm not sure I should let Roland do this to me. This to go or not is doing my bloody head in.
Compromise, print at home and buy a concession ticket. I am certain that there is not a system in place that flashes the type of ticket used.
Went down to the Valley to see what was going on and catch up with people. Had no intention of going into the game but bumped into a good friend who had a spare ticket. Really enjoyed the game but so sad to see the Valley so empty (not that I want it to be full while RD is here). The atmosphere was poor.
Even sadder was to see my old seat in the East with no-one sitting near it except the bloke I've sat next to for years. I miss the banter with him and catching up on news about our families (even though we've never met them). I'm not sure I should let Roland do this to me. This to go or not is doing my bloody head in.
Go but protest, don't spend any money in the ground, do what YOU can.
Went to Bournemouth for a mini break instead. We have friends there and was nice to catch up with them yesterday. I do laugh at the British though (of which I am one of course one). I mean, people actually go to places like this for their holidays in their socks and sandals. The hotel was/is extortionate, no parking - if you have a space you don't dare drive anywhere or you're buggered, the internet is sh*t, the room is beyond tired - I'd say close to death and there are only two electrical sockets and then you get the crap weather. I have just been to Cuba and it works out cheaper and literally stuffs this country's holidays on every level. It may be a communist third world country but it p*sses all over Bournemouth! This place makes going to Charlton much more attractive. Sorry, rant over!
Went to Bournemouth for a mini break instead. We have friends there and was nice to catch up with them yesterday. I do laugh at the British though (of which I am one of course one). I mean, people actually go to places like this for their holidays in their socks and sandals. The hotel was/is extortionate, no parking - if you have a space you don't dare drive anywhere or you're buggered, the internet is sh*t, the room is beyond tired - I'd say close to death and there are only two electrical sockets and then you get the crap weather. I have just been to Cuba and it works out cheaper and literally stuffs this country's holidays on every level. It may be a communist third world country but it p*sses all over Bournemouth! This place makes going to Charlton much more attractive. Sorry, rant over!
Agree with what you have posted.
However, there are plenty of beautiful places to visit in this country but the cost and the poor, unreliable summers we have, surely kill the tourist trade in this country.
My resolve has weakened. I hate this regime and what they have done and continue to do to our club. I despise the apologists and detest the 2-bob cretins that sneer at and disdain those that would protest and challenge the regime. And yet.And yet. I sat in the Valley yesterday with my son and enjoyed a game of football which we marginally shaded and deserved something from. And at the late hour a ball from the right and a shimmy and turn from Lookman leaves the defender for dead ( shades of Paul Walsh) and fires straight and true to rescue a point. And I thought to myself why should we deny ourselves these moments of joy? Why should we cut off our nose to spite our face? Going to Charlton is what we do. And we deny ourselves this pleasure to hasten the exit of a freak of an owner. For how long? 1 season? 2 years? 5 years? Until Duchatelet decides and not before. I won't be parted from my Charlton because of him.
I also have selfish reasons. I only got to 3 games last season due to repeated Menieres attacks that pretty much rendered me housebound. Now I am in a period of remission I want to make the most if it. Plus, I am in my 60's and travel up from Dorset. I won't be able to do that forever. As it was I missed a decade of attending in the 90's when I ran a hotel business.
I dithered all summer about renewing my season ticket and eventually didn't. Now I have relented and renewed. Don't hate me. But why should that stop us watching our Charlton?
Went to Bournemouth for a mini break instead. We have friends there and was nice to catch up with them yesterday. I do laugh at the British though (of which I am one of course one). I mean, people actually go to places like this for their holidays in their socks and sandals. The hotel was/is extortionate, no parking - if you have a space you don't dare drive anywhere or you're buggered, the internet is sh*t, the room is beyond tired - I'd say close to death and there are only two electrical sockets and then you get the crap weather. I have just been to Cuba and it works out cheaper and literally stuffs this country's holidays on every level. It may be a communist third world country but it p*sses all over Bournemouth! This place makes going to Charlton much more attractive. Sorry, rant over!
Struth, you are not wrong about extortionate. 4* hotel for 10 nights breakfast 1500 quid!! I only paid 1900 quid all inclusive in the Maldives FFS + flights of course. That @Bournemouth Addick must be loaded to live there.
My resolve has weakened. I hate this regime and what they have done and continue to do to our club. I despise the apologists and detest the 2-bob cretins that sneer at and disdain those that would protest and challenge the regime. And yet.And yet. I sat in the Valley yesterday with my son and enjoyed a game of football which we marginally shaded and deserved something from. And at the late hour a ball from the right and a shimmy and turn from Lookman leaves the defender for dead ( shades of Paul Walsh) and fires straight and true to rescue a point. And I thought to myself why should we deny ourselves these moments of joy? Why should we cut off our nose to spite our face? Going to Charlton is what we do. And we deny ourselves this pleasure to hasten the exit of a freak of an owner. For how long? 1 season? 2 years? 5 years? Until Duchatelet decides and not before. I won't be parted from my Charlton because of him.
I also have selfish reasons. I only got to 3 games last season due to repeated Menieres attacks that pretty much rendered me housebound. Now I am in a period of remission I want to make the most if it. Plus, I am in my 60's and travel up from Dorset. I won't be able to do that forever. As it was I missed a decade of attending in the 90's when I ran a hotel business.
I dithered all summer about renewing my season ticket and eventually didn't. Now I have relented and renewed. Don't hate me. But why should that cunt stop us watching our Charlton?
Good post - it's a hard thing to give up.
I was adamant that I would not attend a home game - but have been to all 3 (and if you include Bury away, it's more games this season than all of last). Yesterday was the first time my 14 year old son attended a game for 18 months. It was he who asked to go - I can't refuse him that, and the father and son time together watching our team is priceless. As a consequence he now wants to drape a North Korea flag out of his bedroom window!
Not too happy with myself that I've buckled and handed money over, it has to be said.
Why can't they just piss off and let everybody get back to doing what they enjoy doing?
Like others, have given up season ticket, and Northampton was 1st home game missed in 4 seasons. Will get a free ticket for evening games(dads ticket) and will possibly use brothers ticket when he's away, if not, like yesterday will buy £17 pound ticket. Plus will miss 4 or 5 games when i do other things. Maybe half a dozen away games depending on effort of players. still recovering from Hull away.
Trouble is at home games, i feel guilty when i go and guilty when i don't !
Went to Bournemouth for a mini break instead. We have friends there and was nice to catch up with them yesterday. I do laugh at the British though (of which I am one of course one). I mean, people actually go to places like this for their holidays in their socks and sandals. The hotel was/is extortionate, no parking - if you have a space you don't dare drive anywhere or you're buggered, the internet is sh*t, the room is beyond tired - I'd say close to death and there are only two electrical sockets and then you get the crap weather. I have just been to Cuba and it works out cheaper and literally stuffs this country's holidays on every level. It may be a communist third world country but it p*sses all over Bournemouth! This place makes going to Charlton much more attractive. Sorry, rant over!
Blimey @MuttleyCAFC where were you staying that you could get a Caribbean holiday for the price of a long weekend in sunny Bournemouth? At the new Hilton in town?
Went to Bournemouth for a mini break instead. We have friends there and was nice to catch up with them yesterday. I do laugh at the British though (of which I am one of course one). I mean, people actually go to places like this for their holidays in their socks and sandals. The hotel was/is extortionate, no parking - if you have a space you don't dare drive anywhere or you're buggered, the internet is sh*t, the room is beyond tired - I'd say close to death and there are only two electrical sockets and then you get the crap weather. I have just been to Cuba and it works out cheaper and literally stuffs this country's holidays on every level. It may be a communist third world country but it p*sses all over Bournemouth! This place makes going to Charlton much more attractive. Sorry, rant over!
Struth, you are not wrong about extortionate. 4* hotel for 10 nights breakfast 1500 quid!! I only paid 1900 quid all inclusive in the Maldives FFS + flights of course. That @Bournemouth Addick must be loaded to live there.
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It did not work last time I was trying to get some fivers out of it though!
I'm away for the Wimbledon match...
I'm worried this is how people drift away and don't come back, once you get out the habit and start arranging other things it will be hard to get back into it...
Right now I'm still committed to getting a S/T when they're gone and everything will be back to normal. If this carries on for a few years though? Scary.
Eyeing up Fleetwood (a) as first game of the season to make sure I start getting some games in though...
CARD may not have recommended a boycott, although the statement, don't give any money to the regime, does tend to fit well with a boycott.
As I've said numerous times, if you want to go then go and if you don't want to go then don't.
It's your decision, we're all individuals.
I have had a very long & challenging working week, and I am knackered. I have some additional commitments today. The Charlton midfield's not in good shape and not been strengthened and that's a discouragement. I am curious to see how Magennis & Holmes are shaping up, but not significantly bothered today to leg it down to the Valley.
In other seasons, I would have tried to make an effort to reorganise and get down there. Its not a concious boycott but Duchatelet ownership and Meire's presence at the club (and the strength of the team / squad that is put out on the pitch due to their control / input) is a big negative. That effects as to whether I think the game is going to be positive, enjoyable and whether I am bothered to plan and make the effort. If there was a specific protest event, that might help.
If anything the away games sound more of a positive experience and the Trust away coach is a great idea. Not at the going stage for Bolton, but I will listen out for the game later. Good luck to all there.
Downside is I'm on a train with stinking Palace fans and Chelsea glory boys.
First time in 40 years.
And they don't give a shit.
New part of the ground for me, print off own ticket (cost me some new black ink but not money to Roland), paid adult price but will consider that approach going forwards.
Even sadder was to see my old seat in the East with no-one sitting near it except the bloke I've sat next to for years. I miss the banter with him and catching up on news about our families (even though we've never met them). I'm not sure I should let Roland do this to me. This to go or not is doing my bloody head in.
However, there are plenty of beautiful places to visit in this country but the cost and the poor, unreliable summers we have, surely kill the tourist trade in this country.
I hate this regime and what they have done and continue to do to our club.
I despise the apologists and detest the 2-bob cretins that sneer at and disdain those that would protest and challenge the regime.
And yet.And yet.
I sat in the Valley yesterday with my son and enjoyed a game of football which we marginally shaded and deserved something from.
And at the late hour a ball from the right and a shimmy and turn from Lookman leaves the defender for dead ( shades of Paul Walsh) and fires straight and true to rescue a point.
And I thought to myself why should we deny ourselves these moments of joy?
Why should we cut off our nose to spite our face?
Going to Charlton is what we do.
And we deny ourselves this pleasure to hasten the exit of a freak of an owner.
For how long? 1 season? 2 years? 5 years?
Until Duchatelet decides and not before.
I won't be parted from my Charlton because of him.
I also have selfish reasons.
I only got to 3 games last season due to repeated Menieres attacks that pretty much rendered me housebound.
Now I am in a period of remission I want to make the most if it.
Plus, I am in my 60's and travel up from Dorset.
I won't be able to do that forever.
As it was I missed a decade of attending in the 90's when I ran a hotel business.
I dithered all summer about renewing my season ticket and eventually didn't.
Now I have relented and renewed.
Don't hate me.
But why should that stop us watching our Charlton?
I was adamant that I would not attend a home game - but have been to all 3 (and if you include Bury away, it's more games this season than all of last). Yesterday was the first time my 14 year old son attended a game for 18 months. It was he who asked to go - I can't refuse him that, and the father and son time together watching our team is priceless. As a consequence he now wants to drape a North Korea flag out of his bedroom window!
Not too happy with myself that I've buckled and handed money over, it has to be said.
Why can't they just piss off and let everybody get back to doing what they enjoy doing?
Will get a free ticket for evening games(dads ticket) and will possibly use brothers ticket when he's away, if not, like yesterday will buy £17 pound ticket. Plus will miss 4 or 5 games when i do other things.
Maybe half a dozen away games depending on effort of players.
still recovering from Hull away.
Trouble is at home games, i feel guilty when i go and guilty when i don't !
Charlton till i die ?
Afraid so.