I’ve been a supporter for around 61 years, so I seen some good times, but more so the bad. Yesterday, was the worse I felt in that entire time. It was my low point. But today I feeling a little better, Red Henry saying there’s still a possibility that Lee might be staying, and me convincing myself that the takeover is nearing a completion, Red Henry is often correct, unfortunately I’m not, but what has changed my mood, it’s the thought that sometime, who’s know when, 24000 Charlton fans will gather at the Valley, stand and chant for the last time, we got Roland out. Through all the bad times it’s the fans that have got me through them, let’s hope Im still alive to join in that magical moment, if not I will be looking down as will 10 of thousands of other.
I don't think we can read into this that a takeover is near. Otherwise it would surely be more than a 12 month contract? In fact it might mean the opposite, we are no closer.
I think a 12 month contract is great for a new owner..they know he is a success and he is loved by the fans..moreso than curbs after just over a year ..he is cheap and loves the club...and if they don't like him they don't have to pay up a long expensive contract...
This has to be pressure from the prospective buyers, after that statement and then to suddenly pen a new deal. Something is close.
I agree, I think the takeover could be nearly there
It was just classic negotiation by Lee and his agent. Go in asking for a big rise while your stock is high, after receiving derisory (insulting) offer from Roland. (No pay rise but performance linked bonuses. Eventually increased to 250k after outright rejection by Lee.)
Roland melts down, throws toys out of pram, publishes inflammatory statement that just about leaves the door open.
Lee and agent reduce demands to the figure they probably always though was realistic in the first place (300-350k?)
Aussies not involved in the deal, although may have passed on their admiration for Bowyer to Lieven.
Heard slightly more positive news from Aussies just now. I was pretty despondent this morning, slightly less so now. At least they’re not completely out of the running.
I am greatful for anybody even remotely ITK to post on here. But a little less cryptically, would be better. Are you saying they are passing milestones with the acquisition, or are they now believe they can challenge a different takeover attempt?
Apologies. I actually misunderstood something they said, meaning I thought they were struggling with finances. I would have rated their chances of buying the club at 5% at that time. Bit higher now.
Further positive news today, although I still think Dalman is favourite.
Heard slightly more positive news from Aussies just now. I was pretty despondent this morning, slightly less so now. At least they’re not completely out of the running.
I am greatful for anybody even remotely ITK to post on here. But a little less cryptically, would be better. Are you saying they are passing milestones with the acquisition, or are they now believe they can challenge a different takeover attempt?
Apologies. I actually misunderstood something they said, meaning I thought they were struggling with finances. I would have rated their chances of buying the club at 5% at that time. Bit higher now.
Further positive news today, although I still think Dalman is favourite.
Heard slightly more positive news from Aussies just now. I was pretty despondent this morning, slightly less so now. At least they’re not completely out of the running.
I am greatful for anybody even remotely ITK to post on here. But a little less cryptically, would be better. Are you saying they are passing milestones with the acquisition, or are they now believe they can challenge a different takeover attempt?
Apologies. I actually misunderstood something they said, meaning I thought they were struggling with finances. I would have rated their chances of buying the club at 5% at that time. Bit higher now.
Further positive news today, although I still think Dalman is favourite.
would you say either are close though?
Well it’s gone very quiet on the Dalman front. So possibly ;-)
Every time I post about the Aussies doing this, that or the other I can sense patience wearing thin on CL, understandably, even though my guess is it’s 80% down to Roland.
But yes, progress has been made in the last couple of days.
Can't read the full article but that opening line really makes me angry. It's not Charlton that have done a U turn, it's our lunatic owner. I hate the fact he is even associated with our club
Heard slightly more positive news from Aussies just now. I was pretty despondent this morning, slightly less so now. At least they’re not completely out of the running.
I am greatful for anybody even remotely ITK to post on here. But a little less cryptically, would be better. Are you saying they are passing milestones with the acquisition, or are they now believe they can challenge a different takeover attempt?
Apologies. I actually misunderstood something they said, meaning I thought they were struggling with finances. I would have rated their chances of buying the club at 5% at that time. Bit higher now.
Further positive news today, although I still think Dalman is favourite.
would you say either are close though?
Well it’s gone very quiet on the Dalman front. So possibly ;-)
Every time I post about the Aussies doing this, that or the other I can sense patience wearing thin on CL, understandably, even though my guess is it’s 80% down to Roland.
But yes, progress has been made in the last couple of days.
Charlton have made an extraordinary U-turn by agreeing to double their offer of a new contract for Lee Bowyer just hours after branding the manager as greedy for rejecting a new deal.
The former England midfield player has signed an amended one-year rolling contract to stay at the Valley next season with his salary increased to over £400,000 as recognition for his efforts in leading the club back to the Championship.
The Charlton owner Roland Duchâtelet is understood to have had a change of heart yesterday evening after a backlash from fans following the club’s remarkable statement which denounced Bowyer’s wage demands and branded fellow Championship owners crazy for paying million-pound salaries. The Belgian contacted Bowyer at around 10pm last night asking him to stay with a contract worth almost double his previous offer, and a deal was quickly agreed.
Bowyer had always wanted to stay at Charlton, where he made his name as a player and has impressed hugely in his first management job, stabilising the first-team as a caretaker following the sacking of Karl Robinson last year before leading them to promotion via the League One play-offs.
“We went on a real journey last season,” Bowyer said in a statement this morning. “The club came together — the players, the staff, the fans and we achieved something special. The journey hasn’t finished yet and I’m delighted this has all been agreed.
“This has been a long process and I never wanted to leave, I love this club. I’d like to thank the owner for giving me the initial opportunity and now for continuing to believe in me. We have a fantastic fan-base here and my focus continues to be getting our squad in the best possible shape for the Championship next season.”
Charlton’s change of heart is remarkable, and took place around six hours after Duchâtelet authorised a statement Bowyer of making unreasonable wage demands that are not sustainable at the loss-making club. He has been seeking to sell Charlton for two years, and remains in talks with Cardiff chairman Mehmet Dalman over a potential takeover, and felt unable to offer more.
“Lee has been offered a one-year extension to his contract at a level which is approximately three times what he had since his last increase when he became permanent manager in September [2018],” the statement read. “It is six times what he earned when he started as assistant manager in 2017 and 50% more than what any Charlton manager previously had (excluding the Premier League years). But Lee wanted much more.
“The owner understands Lee’s point of view, because many Championship clubs pay huge amounts (some pay millions of £ per year) to their manager. It is fair that Lee feels he should be paid like many other Championship managers. The owners are crazy.”
Did hear Lee’s £500k demand from a very good source. Probably always expecting to settle for less.
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Breaking news - Lee Bowyer has agreed a contract extension with #cafc.
I agree, I think the takeover could be nearly there
A. Roland was visited by three ghosts and woke up a changed man.
B. External powers sticking their ore in.
Is this finally the end of him?!
The only problem is if rd stays !
However he is so far up Roland’s arse he has not got the bottle to do that
Roland melts down, throws toys out of pram, publishes inflammatory statement that just about leaves the door open.
Lee and agent reduce demands to the figure they probably always though was realistic in the first place (300-350k?)
Aussies not involved in the deal, although may have passed on their admiration for Bowyer to Lieven.
Aussies very happy to hear he’s signed extension.
Every time I post about the Aussies doing this, that or the other I can sense patience wearing thin on CL, understandably, even though my guess is it’s 80% down to Roland.
But yes, progress has been made in the last couple of days.
RD still a mad as ever with yesterday’s antics and low budget in place. Think the nut job is here until at least January.