A Xmas card has arrived at home from a couple whom I know to have been amongst the most supportive, active, and generous supporters of this Club over many years. It simply said that for the first time in thirty years they have not renewed their season tickets, and that they are now watching Ebsfleet where there are a number of ex Charlton people involved, a terrific honest attitude towards the football and the Club. Our family have also failed to renew our tickets, and unbelieveably last night I did not bother to look for the result until 10.00pm.
We have to find a way to rid ourselves of this pathetic owner and his unqualified puppet. It must be something that is relatively simple to carry out, and which can command media attention and damage their finances, and their spirit......I suggest that we organise through CARD to persuade every supporter not to buy a season ticket next season. It will not effect where you sit, just do what we have done this year and purchase the seats you prefer. I believe that this might be the straw that breaks our Belgian camel's back. Thoughts ?
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Or is it Euphonium?
Edit : in fact sometimes watching Charlton leaves me cold.
I think we will see more and more of this as disaffected addicks refuse to support this toxic bunch of wankers by parting with their hard earned to line the Belgian's pocket but still want to watch a game on Saturday with mates, family etc.
The danger is of course that they get so used to it they never come back and do in fact switch allegiances.
Would never consider watching another league team on a regular basis....
I can't go and support another club - I will always be a Charlton fan - but I just don't think I will be there in future. Not until Roland sells the club.
Over the last 4 years I've been to Leeds quite a bit as my mates in Leeds support them. The day out is enjoyable, going to the pub with mates etc. have been away a few times with them and in that case it's good to see new grounds. I couldn't care less whether Leeds won, lost or drew though (aside from when they played CAFC and I was in the away end).
When I'm in London, I'd never go and watch another team mind. But if the OP feels strongly enough about not renewing, but still wants the football experience of the day out with friends then I can see how they do it.
Moving back to Greenwich permanently in 5 months time though so no more of this Yorkshire malarkey.
At the Slade unveiling (sorry poor choice of word) as manager, Meire was asked about the loss of 4,000 season ticket holders.
She said, quote: It's their choice.
No attempt to try to persuade them back then given the gilt-edged opportunity presented by a new manager coupled with the promise of a potential (ha!) promotion chasing season, No..........just a bald and dismissive It's their choice.
Like, whatever.......! Shrug.....next question...........
I do just wonder if the seemingly impossible could happen at a home game this season and the away fans outnumber the home contingent actually present in the ground?
I'm not at all sure that Meire would acknowledge the significance of this and Duchatelet would somehow see it as the two sets of fans coming together for the matchday experience.
I'm really enjoying cycling at the weekends now without having to factor in a match. With all the costs involved.
I've been to Dulwich Hamlet a few times and enjoyed it but it doesn't feel like home in the same way. Mind you, nor does The Valley at the moment.
As discussed on other threads, Roland will ignore anything in the UK - whatever happens has to be in Belgium.