Charlton athletic is the valley. The valley is Charlton athletic.
We lost it once only to win it back years later.
Under no circumstances should Roland be allowed to keep the valley when he sells. I would much rather we wait for someone to buy us entirely than let him keep the valley
That is all very well as long as you are sure that there is/will be a sufficiently wealthy and well intentioned individual/ consortium who are prepared to buy us at some point in the future after RD has loaded us with millions more of debt.
Not all Ozzie players are worth having... Take Jake Pegg for example - he's highly rated but in my opinion has got two left feet................and one right.
I can see a potential problem with theory of buying the Valley back in say 5 years when (or if) we reach the PL. Unles Sky somehow manage to stop it's customers using 'other' ways of watching their product I can see the amount of money they spend on the rights shrinking thus the PL not being the promised land it is now.
Then again it may make it easier to actually get there...........
They recently got a court ruling in their favour that's making life trickier for illegal streamers. I heard that Sunday afternoon figures are down by about 20%, so they certainly have to do something. The company appears to be scraping every penny together for the next round of rights though. Redundancies across the company and budget slashes in every department. I think they might be fearing a much bigger fish (most likely Google, but imagine the dominance Netflix would have if they moved into sports streaming).
Also without the FAPL Sky would struggle to avoid going out of business. Who is going to pay £50 a month for the odd Sky Drama? All the other TV shows would turn up on terrestrial TV sooner or later.
I actually think that the streaming (which I don't think they will be able to stop) will change their whole business model before too much longer.
Feeder club eh? Hmm...Doesn't feel right to me. I want Charlton to attract young Londoners to play for us, preferably local south east Londoners rather like we are doing now rather than have a bunch of Aussie kids in our youth team.
The ultimate shame is that SKY etc. havent challenged the club on their statement yesterday... Bryan Swanson came out with the tweet from the club that we werent for sale and that we were concentrating on League One status.
Surely this is a great time to challenge their lies... i.e.
SKY: You said the club werent for sale, what do you say about the current rumours? CAFC: We stand by the current statement, the club isnt for sale and we're concentrating on the League status SKY: So what do you say about the rumours then.
i.e. For the lies that we've received the last few years, this is a real chance for the Media to either back them into a corner and prove the fans right that they've been lying all along or more less likely, prove that the club maybe havent been lying.
We're League One Mickey Mouse territory!! Sky really don't give a Nun's habit about Charlton Athletic!! The only reason that that Jim White fella jumped on the talksport bandwagon about it was because it meant potential phone calls into him that would raise cash for that god awful, amateur, radio station. He was also keen to cement his place as a Talksport main player of DerHam or Bra Zil ineptitude proportions
The ultimate shame is that SKY etc. havent challenged the club on their statement yesterday... Bryan Swanson came out with the tweet from the club that we werent for sale and that we were concentrating on League One status.
Surely this is a great time to challenge their lies... i.e.
SKY: You said the club werent for sale, what do you say about the current rumours? CAFC: We stand by the current statement, the club isnt for sale and we're concentrating on the League status SKY: So what do you say about the rumours then.
i.e. For the lies that we've received the last few years, this is a real chance for the Media to either back them into a corner and prove the fans right that they've been lying all along or more less likely, prove that the club maybe havent been lying.
We're League One Mickey Mouse territory!! Sky really don't give a Nun's habit about Charlton Athletic!! The only reason that that Jim White fella jumped on the talksport bandwagon about it was because it meant potential phone calls into him that would raise cash for that god awful, amateur, radio station. He was also keen to cement his place as a Talksport main player of DerHam or Bra Zil ineptitude proportions
I exchanged emails with Jim White on this and he seemed really sincere to me.
Charlton athletic is the valley. The valley is Charlton athletic.
We lost it once only to win it back years later.
Under no circumstances should Roland be allowed to keep the valley when he sells. I would much rather we wait for someone to buy us entirely than let him keep the valley
"The rumours and speculation regarding the sale of Charlton Athletic are unhelpful," a Charlton spokesperson told Kent Live.
"There are many people, mostly intermediaries, who approach us regularly asking whether the club is for sale.
"Whilst we understand Charlton Athletic will always generate interest from potential investors, our priority is to focus on the remaining games this season and planning for a successful 2017/18 season."
Its a non-denial denial. Tells me that RD is selling otherwise the tone would be "the article is untrue" or "we've had no contact with any such group" or the KM mantra of "we are not for sale".
Not all Ozzie players are worth having... Take Jake Pegg for example - he's highly rated but in my opinion has got two left feet................and one right.
"The rumours and speculation regarding the sale of Charlton Athletic are unhelpful," a Charlton spokesperson told Kent Live.
"There are many people, mostly intermediaries, who approach us regularly asking whether the club is for sale.
"Whilst we understand Charlton Athletic will always generate interest from potential investors, our priority is to focus on the remaining games this season and planning for a successful 2017/18 season."
Its a non-denial denial. Tells me that RD is selling otherwise the tone would be "the article is untrue" or "we've had no contact with any such group" or the KM mantra of "we are not for sale".
Sounds like Meire sending a message to her master.
"Unhelpful" means "damn, we didn't want this to leak as we were hoping to sell before anyone knew but now we've got to keep Meire away from any microphones for even longer"
The problem that some people have is that whilst Duchatelet is killing us, they think we are safe under his wing because he is loaded. I focus on the killing us bit. The situation of being totally reliant on a mad man is perilous in the extreme. The damage that is being done to the club in terms of losing fans it took years to build up is immense. We have become a very sick patient under Duchatelet's twisted care.
Yes, tearing ourselves away from his malevolent grip carries it's own risks, but it has to be done. And sooner rather than later, before it is too late! I think everybody has their limits. I have reset my optimism a few times under the current regime. We just need two or three of the right players in the next window etc... It has dawned on me however, that the next window will always be poor and if you keep getting kicked in the teeth, at some point you come to the conclusion that nothing is going to change. Death by Duchatelet is one by a thousand cuts.
Now there is a point were everybody will realise that this regime just haven't got a clue. The vast majority have passed it. Some are saying, I am not happy, but I am just giving them the summer. It is like the battered wife giving her bastard husband another chance. He promises not to do it again, seems genuine, and she believes him whilst everybody else knows that a leopard never changes his spots. I knew the winter window would be a poor one and given that we had just appointed a new manager, that shouldn't have been the case! I am critical of aspects of Robinson's performance, but I don't believe he has been properly backed. It is no good saying we were trying to spend this or that! It is like giving your kid a colouring book for Christmas, but telling them you tried to get them a Playstation 4, but they were sold out! You find an alternative.
If we continue like this we will have fewer and fewer fans, and the Valley with masses of empty seats is a pretty depressing place to watch your football. We will be too far gone to recover, when Duchatelet decides to call it a day! It is depressing now, but it can and will get worse. I recall the days, not so very long ago when it was buzzing, the days when the top clubs in the country came here knowing they had a real battle on their hands. The days when Sir Alex respectfully said it was one of the most intimdating places to visit.
Like the institionalised patient, locked in the sanitarium for years, when potential rescurers are on the horizon, rather than run to them, they show caution. You can always fill in the gaps in your knowledge and replace those with negative scenarios. They give you an excuse to carry on dying in comfort! But what we have to do is get out of the grip of the evil mad man that is suffocating us. Look around us with optimism, and fight the fight like we did after we nearly went out of business and when we lost our beloved Valley. All together, all with an eye on continuous improvement. The owners, the manager, the players, the fans, the tea lady! The Australians can't buy us soon enough as far as I am concerned, and when they do, I will embrace them and do everything I can, however small, to bring the good days back. If you are too fightened to fail, you will never succeed!
Waltzing Matilda, walting Matilda, who'll come a watzing Matilda with me? Let's sing this and let them know we want them,
Feeder club eh? Hmm...Doesn't feel right to me. I want Charlton to attract young Londoners to play for us, preferably local south east Londoners rather like we are doing now rather than have a bunch of Aussie kids in our youth team.
whilst i agree with you times have moved on. If we just had local talent we'd be watching on Sunday mornings in Charlton park.
Feeder club eh? Hmm...Doesn't feel right to me. I want Charlton to attract young Londoners to play for us, preferably local south east Londoners rather like we are doing now rather than have a bunch of Aussie kids in our youth team.
You're forgetting the significant number of South African youngsters that we scouted and brought to the club over a period of many years. Not one dud amongst any of them......though I agree we must 'always' be on the lookout for local prospects.
Just read them quotes on this piece, I know that none of these people will be privy to the finer details at this stage, just like not many on here will be.
But talk of colour changes and name changes! It's like it's built into them for goodness sake! They really don't appreciate any sort of bloody history or tradition in anything. (Understandably seeing as they haven't got any!)
This sort of attitude runs right through the sports over here.
We could be looking straight down the barrel of an Aussie MK dons turnout here.
I sincerely hope I am well out with my fears about this
I expect this Consortium would have had to show Duchatalet proof of their ability to match his asking price for the Club - whether or not it includes The Valley. If they don't have the funds, he may as well talk to me about selling the Club.
My understanding is that this Consortium are seeking further backing to be able to invest into the Club to realistically fulfil the ambitions stated within their five year plan.
The promise of fantastic returns on your investment once lil' ole Charlton get to the Premiership is surely worth the gamble of your spare Aussie Dollars?
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Personally, I'm not very sure at all.
I'll get my coat
I actually think that the streaming (which I don't think they will be able to stop) will change their whole business model before too much longer.
You just done it
Lager isn't nice.
Easy.
Toohey's Old is a good tasting beer.
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RD/KM stated previously that no one was interested in buying it, strange that.
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2017/04/13/australian-consortium-talks-buy-english-side-charlton
Sounds like Meire sending a message to her master.
Yes, tearing ourselves away from his malevolent grip carries it's own risks, but it has to be done. And sooner rather than later, before it is too late! I think everybody has their limits. I have reset my optimism a few times under the current regime. We just need two or three of the right players in the next window etc... It has dawned on me however, that the next window will always be poor and if you keep getting kicked in the teeth, at some point you come to the conclusion that nothing is going to change. Death by Duchatelet is one by a thousand cuts.
Now there is a point were everybody will realise that this regime just haven't got a clue. The vast majority have passed it. Some are saying, I am not happy, but I am just giving them the summer. It is like the battered wife giving her bastard husband another chance. He promises not to do it again, seems genuine, and she believes him whilst everybody else knows that a leopard never changes his spots. I knew the winter window would be a poor one and given that we had just appointed a new manager, that shouldn't have been the case! I am critical of aspects of Robinson's performance, but I don't believe he has been properly backed. It is no good saying we were trying to spend this or that! It is like giving your kid a colouring book for Christmas, but telling them you tried to get them a Playstation 4, but they were sold out! You find an alternative.
If we continue like this we will have fewer and fewer fans, and the Valley with masses of empty seats is a pretty depressing place to watch your football. We will be too far gone to recover, when Duchatelet decides to call it a day! It is depressing now, but it can and will get worse. I recall the days, not so very long ago when it was buzzing, the days when the top clubs in the country came here knowing they had a real battle on their hands. The days when Sir Alex respectfully said it was one of the most intimdating places to visit.
Like the institionalised patient, locked in the sanitarium for years, when potential rescurers are on the horizon, rather than run to them, they show caution. You can always fill in the gaps in your knowledge and replace those with negative scenarios. They give you an excuse to carry on dying in comfort! But what we have to do is get out of the grip of the evil mad man that is suffocating us. Look around us with optimism, and fight the fight like we did after we nearly went out of business and when we lost our beloved Valley. All together, all with an eye on continuous improvement. The owners, the manager, the players, the fans, the tea lady! The Australians can't buy us soon enough as far as I am concerned, and when they do, I will embrace them and do everything I can, however small, to bring the good days back. If you are too fightened to fail, you will never succeed!
Waltzing Matilda, walting Matilda, who'll come a watzing Matilda with me? Let's sing this and let them know we want them,
But talk of colour changes and name changes!
It's like it's built into them for goodness sake!
They really don't appreciate any sort of bloody history or tradition in anything.
(Understandably seeing as they haven't got any!)
This sort of attitude runs right through the sports over here.
We could be looking straight down the barrel of an Aussie MK dons turnout here.
I sincerely hope I am well out with my fears about this
My understanding is that this Consortium are seeking further backing to be able to invest into the Club to realistically fulfil the ambitions stated within their five year plan.
The promise of fantastic returns on your investment once lil' ole Charlton get to the Premiership is surely worth the gamble of your spare Aussie Dollars?