Been strangely lost for words since my niece pinged me the news this morning (and I thought she's been faked, as i had been on CL 10 mins earlier). Loads of people have said it all in so many great ways.
So instead I wrote back to the guy from Rapid Bucharest. At the end I mentioned why 30 years on we are celebrating all over again. And being the presumptious sod I am, I left him with this final message from all of us:
Good luck - and even in your darkest hour...NEVER surrender!
Been strangely lost for words since my niece pinged me the news this morning (and I thought she's been faked, as i had been on CL 10 mins earlier). Loads of people have said it all in so many great ways.
So instead I wrote back to the guy from Rapid Bucharest. At the end I mentioned why 30 years on we are celebrating all over again. And being the presumptious sod I am, I left him with this final message from all of us:
Good luck - and even in your darkest hour...NEVER surrender!
The first thing East Street Investments are looking to do when they take control (the takeover needs EFL approval) is secure Lee Bowyer on an extended contract. And the second thing....is to do the same with Lyle Taylor.
All honesty, given Taylor's age, I might be more interested in that money (and more) going after Toney.
My Valley Gold number was pulled out of the hat to do Crossbar Challenge tomorrow. I nominated my 18 year old son to do it, and we went to Sparrows Lane at lunchtime to get some tips from the under 18s. When we arrived Lee and Keith Peacock started chatting to my son and Lee offered to provide him some training - I think its a first for Crossbar Challengers. He spent about half an hour patiently coaching him, which when you think about the hectic schedule he has, and the weighty news announcement this morning, that is quite special. Lee couldn't be more relaxed, As you probably know, we have one very special gaffer there.
Steve Avery also spent a lot of time chatting to him and encouraging.
What a day, what a club
Lee was probably hoping to register him & stick him on the bench tomorrow.
The first thing East Street Investments are looking to do when they take control (the takeover needs EFL approval) is secure Lee Bowyer on an extended contract. And the second thing....is to do the same with Lyle Taylor.
All honesty, given Taylor's age, I might be more interested in that money (and more) going after Toney.
Someone was always going to be negative towards Taylor.
The first thing East Street Investments are looking to do when they take control (the takeover needs EFL approval) is secure Lee Bowyer on an extended contract. And the second thing....is to do the same with Lyle Taylor.
All honesty, given Taylor's age, I might be more interested in that money (and more) going after Toney.
Someone was always going to be negative towards Taylor.
Why can't we have both?
FFP. You can only lose so much and regardless of the money our new owners have, they can't spend it like we would want them to. Toney might well cost £8-10M. And, he is 7 years younger than Taylor. If I could only afford one, I want the one who might still be putting it in the back of the net in 2025. Would actually be more interested now is getting Grant back!
Could be under new ownership before the end of 2019!! How long does it take the EFL to bloody approve the damn thing, why do they need more than a month to do that
I would imagine it would be done well before Christmas and New Year so probably not more than a month but a few weeks absolute max though I agree it will be a frustrating time waiting if we have to wait more than a week at most IMO.
Would be happy if it gets announced on the pitch before the Hull game on Friday 13th Dec but honestly just so long as it gets done and announced before the January window opens there's not much else different the new owners can do anyway between now and then.
It is when, not if. I really don't think they would have announced it on the official site if they hadn't already been tipped off by the EFL that it will go through on the nod.
I think it highly unlikely that our courageous EFL will create a diplomatic incident by insulting a Royal Family.
The first thing East Street Investments are looking to do when they take control (the takeover needs EFL approval) is secure Lee Bowyer on an extended contract. And the second thing....is to do the same with Lyle Taylor.
The first thing East Street Investments are looking to do when they take control (the takeover needs EFL approval) is secure Lee Bowyer on an extended contract. And the second thing....is to do the same with Lyle Taylor.
The first thing East Street Investments are looking to do when they take control (the takeover needs EFL approval) is secure Lee Bowyer on an extended contract. And the second thing....is to do the same with Lyle Taylor.
All honesty, given Taylor's age, I might be more interested in that money (and more) going after Toney.
Reminds me of what Roland probably said about Kermorgant
The first thing East Street Investments are looking to do when they take control (the takeover needs EFL approval) is secure Lee Bowyer on an extended contract. And the second thing....is to do the same with Lyle Taylor.
All honesty, given Taylor's age, I might be more interested in that money (and more) going after Toney.
Reminds me of what Roland probably said about Kermorgant
Uhhh, there is no club out there that would pay more for Taylor than Toney. Not a one. It's probably not even close.
The first thing East Street Investments are looking to do when they take control (the takeover needs EFL approval) is secure Lee Bowyer on an extended contract. And the second thing....is to do the same with Lyle Taylor.
All honesty, given Taylor's age, I might be more interested in that money (and more) going after Toney.
Reminds me of what Roland probably said about Kermorgant
Uhhh, there is no club out there that would pay more for Taylor than Toney. Not a one. It's probably not even close.
But age isnt important if a player is good enough then Roland fucked us over by getting rid of Yann for that reason when it was clear he had plenty of years left
Not mentioned yet I don't think... I wonder if we have a chance now of signing Cullen!??
Josh could be in a good position now Even if offered new terms by West Ham (I think its likely) he could stall and see if we offer better terms in the summer for him
Could be under new ownership before the end of 2019!! How long does it take the EFL to bloody approve the damn thing, why do they need more than a month to do that
I would imagine it would be done well before Christmas and New Year so probably not more than a month but a few weeks absolute max though I agree it will be a frustrating time waiting if we have to wait more than a week at most IMO.
Would be happy if it gets announced on the pitch before the Hull game on Friday 13th Dec but honestly just so long as it gets done and announced before the January window opens there's not much else different the new owners can do anyway between now and then.
They might perhaps declare their intent to extend some contracts, especially Taylor's before the window opens?
By the way, anyone who entered the Roland Departure Prediction competition.... 1st: 02/12/19 @CafcSCP Runners Up: 18/10/19 @CH4RLTON 08/01/20 @Alwaysneil Many congrats to @CafcSCP !
Can’t wait to get down the Valley tomorrow!! Win lose or draw, We’ve got our Charlton back!!
Not sure where you sit, but in theory I could present you with your prize. In Crossbars?
Sounds good to me! I’d be happy just to meet the legend that is James seed.
Unfortunately you'll just get me :-(
Could meet at half time? And would you like The Jimmy Seed Story, or Soccer From the Inside?
By the way, anyone who entered the Roland Departure Prediction competition.... 1st: 02/12/19 @CafcSCP Runners Up: 18/10/19 @CH4RLTON 08/01/20 @Alwaysneil Many congrats to @CafcSCP !
Can’t wait to get down the Valley tomorrow!! Win lose or draw, We’ve got our Charlton back!!
Not sure where you sit, but in theory I could present you with your prize. In Crossbars?
Sounds good to me! I’d be happy just to meet the legend that is James seed.
Unfortunately you'll just get me :-(
Could meet at half time? And would you like The Jimmy Seed Story,
Definitely the Jimmy Seed story. Please. what stand are you in? I’ll get tickets for their instead as my wife normally chooses west lower.
Brilliant news but remember that we all got excited when RD purchased the club
To me, a big difference....
We are now (I think) the richest second-tier club on the planet? The owners want a return and know there is only one way to get that, get us into the PL. Sounds like they want to offer our core staff proper contracts. Their announcement showed exactly the right tenor, indicating they have a clear feel of the lay of the land, in terms of club culture and fan fears.
The first thing East Street Investments are looking to do when they take control (the takeover needs EFL approval) is secure Lee Bowyer on an extended contract. And the second thing....is to do the same with Lyle Taylor.
All honesty, given Taylor's age, I might be more interested in that money (and more) going after Toney.
They however might have recognised Taylor's all round contribution on and off the pitch, and concluded that his asset value is measured in more than just goals scored. They may also be hearing from inside the club that Bonne might just be the real deal with the right nurturing. Taylor is the right guy to do that. he has done that for Grant, and for Igor. A young bloke from the lower divisions anxious to justify his price tag won't do that.
Peterborough are bigging up Tomey's value like his some cryptocurrency. You with your finance background ought to spot the danger signals there
Brilliant news but remember that we all got excited when RD purchased the club
To me, a big difference....
We are now (I think) the richest second-tier club on the planet? The owners want a return and know there is only one way to get that, get us into the PL. Sounds like they want to offer our core staff proper contracts. Their announcement showed exactly the right tenor, indicating they have a clear feel of the lay of the land, in terms of club culture and fan fears.
Only word of caution Id offer everyone is the fact this is the Championship - Plenty of teams have tried to buy their way out of the League and the only way they've escaped is down
Wrote on the pre-match thread early this morning that fans needed to get behind the team more than ever. Then came the great news. Now The Valley is going to be rocking. Can't wait.
The truth is the 14 who play tomorrow need the support because at least 7 or 8 of the squad tomorrow won't be involved next season and that's just if we have a mid table wage and transfer policy for the championship. Whether Sarr, Morgan, Pearce, Solly etc, they deserve 100% support while they wear the shirt. All the players have been on the Charlton journey, and because of a dozen Injuries some are now getting games. When we get the nod from the EFL a new chapter will start, but we are still an injury racked squad and we need to be the 12th Man tomorrow. We have achieved Rexit, now onwards and upwards.
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So instead I wrote back to the guy from Rapid Bucharest. At the end I mentioned why 30 years on we are celebrating all over again. And being the presumptious sod I am, I left him with this final message from all of us:
Good luck - and even in your darkest hour...NEVER surrender!
Spot on!
Why can't we have both?
Roland fucked us over by getting rid of Yann for that reason when it was clear he had plenty of years left
It looks like we have a very rich Director who is CEO at another Company for a very very VERY rich Royal
Even if offered new terms by West Ham (I think its likely) he could stall and see if we offer better terms in the summer for him
Peterborough are bigging up Tomey's value like his some cryptocurrency. You with your finance background ought to spot the danger signals there
The truth is the 14 who play tomorrow need the support because at least 7 or 8 of the squad tomorrow won't be involved next season and that's just if we have a mid table wage and transfer policy for the championship.
Whether Sarr, Morgan, Pearce, Solly etc, they deserve 100% support while they wear the shirt.
All the players have been on the Charlton journey, and because of a dozen Injuries some are now getting games.
When we get the nod from the EFL a new chapter will start, but we are still an injury racked squad and we need to be the 12th Man tomorrow.
We have achieved Rexit, now onwards and upwards.