“I’m not sure of on goings regarding the takeover. I’ve seen people be shown round the training ground and the facilities but I’m but unsure on names of consortiums. I know just as much as you do.
“There are still going to be many different obstacles to try and overcome and it’s concerning that the takeover talk is happening in the middle of January, as we need to bring in more players.
“I still don’t know if the takeover is going to happen in a week or five months, we’re in the dark over that.
“My job is to manage the team and everything above me will take care of itself.”
I think if I saw "people being shown round the training ground" that as Manager, I might want to introduce myself and find out who they are.
Not like KR to be shy at coming forward. Particularly as his job may be at risk.
Maybe his Chinese isn’t that good.
Are you toying with us @Airman Brown or do you actually know more than you’re letting on?
Chinese were shown around ages ago, think it was November.
“I’m not sure of on goings regarding the takeover. I’ve seen people be shown round the training ground and the facilities but I’m but unsure on names of consortiums. I know just as much as you do.
“There are still going to be many different obstacles to try and overcome and it’s concerning that the takeover talk is happening in the middle of January, as we need to bring in more players.
“I still don’t know if the takeover is going to happen in a week or five months, we’re in the dark over that.
“My job is to manage the team and everything above me will take care of itself.”
I think if I saw "people being shown round the training ground" that as Manager, I might want to introduce myself and find out who they are.
Not like KR to be shy at coming forward. Particularly as his job may be at risk.
Maybe his Chinese isn’t that good.
Are you toying with us @Airman Brown or do you actually know more than you’re letting on?
Chinese were shown around ages ago, think it was November.
I agree to an extent RCT but if somebody with money - forever he or whoever - had turned up at the valley before we left for selhurst - that whole episode wouldn't have happened - and that was far more depressing than this situation - think people need to cheer up - got a good loan in, another striker likely, hated owner selling and we r 6th and re grouping for a promotion push - it's all down to what u want to believe at the moment anc my glass is half full
We were top 6 in championship (div2) and promoted to Div1 at selhurst mate, this is worse.
I hate Roland with a passion but nothing was worse than losing the valley and playing at shithurst imo.
We were exiled 7 years, we are already 4 years into this fella. I dread to think where we will be in another 3 years if there is no change.
“I’m not sure of on goings regarding the takeover. I’ve seen people be shown round the training ground and the facilities but I’m but unsure on names of consortiums. I know just as much as you do.
“There are still going to be many different obstacles to try and overcome and it’s concerning that the takeover talk is happening in the middle of January, as we need to bring in more players.
“I still don’t know if the takeover is going to happen in a week or five months, we’re in the dark over that.
“My job is to manage the team and everything above me will take care of itself.”
I think if I saw "people being shown round the training ground" that as Manager, I might want to introduce myself and find out who they are.
Not like KR to be shy at coming forward. Particularly as his job may be at risk.
Maybe his Chinese isn’t that good.
You're just trying to make me get a Flag from Seth aren't you?
Karl Robinson: I wake up hoping for takeover confirmation
Charlton Athletic manager Karl Robinson before the game. Pic from PA POSTED BY: RICHARD CAWLEY 19TH JANUARY 2018
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Karl Robinson has admitted he wakes up every day hoping that Charlton’s takeover has gone through.
The Addicks are still in the League One play-off hunt but the Liverpudlian can only do loan deals unless owner Roland Duchatelet clinches a sale of the club.
“It’s okay people saying get loans in but we can only play five,” said Robinson. “We’ve got Ben Amos, Jay Dasilva – who has been outstanding – and Stephy Mavididi, who’s a top player.
“If we replace Ricky Holmes with a loan and also bring in a couple of strikers then that limits what we can do on a matchday.
“I want two permanent and two loans.
“Every morning I wake up and hope I can sign a player and we can do something to make the club stronger and keep the players I want to keep.
“I’ve had three very controversial windows in the time I’ve been here. I think it will eventually come out what I have spent – and it will shock the life out of the fans.”
Addicks director Richard Murray is due to meet Charlton Athletic Supporters’ Club representatives tomorrow to provide an update on takeover talks.
“I know Richard will tell the truth,” said Robinson. “Hopefully the fans appreciate I’m in the same situation as them. We’re all in a really grey area.
“There are fans who have been supporting this club for hundreds of years when you add them together – I’ve been here a short space of time and it is hurting me.
“Whether you are CARD [Coalition Against Roland Duchatelet], the trust or anyone else you maybe think everything feels a bit stalled. The due diligence seems to be moving the club closer to new hands. I hope it is this month to enable me to bring players in – the window for that decreases every single day.”
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Interesting that he mentions due diligence almost as if it has or is taking place.
And he know saying the previous windows weren't good either which I assume refers to how little of the Lookman money he could spend.
Glad to see the highly expensive drainage system installed by TK and paid for by RD is already showing a similar return on the investment as six previous first team coaches and about 30 purchased players.
He’s got form. Apparently the burger van took over ten years to get up and running.
EDIT: Can't seem to quote @J BLOCK's tweet earlier in this thread about the HK acquisition firm tweeting about being interested in buying any EFL league 1 club but will also consider league 2 on behalf of US investors.
FFS. What an utter shit show our game in has England become. How have we let this happen?
Our clubs will just become temporary playthings for corporations, grotesque billionaires and private equity investors.
I've lived and breathed the game since being about 5 years old and even remember thinking as a kid on occasion where I'd meet someone who decline no interest in it "What's the point of life if you're not into football ?"
Not naive enough to ignore that football and the wider world has changed and the realist in me knows that the only route to success is to sell out to an ego/ commercially- driven ownership with absolutely no link to the club and who couldn't care less whether they're buying Barnet or Barnsley.
But the fact that you now can casually tweet about acquiring a club, any arbitrary club, with unique history, tradition and dedicated fan base of thousands who have spent their lives devoted to them, and materially shape their future, prosperity (and very survival) in a manner as if you're looking to purchase a pair of shoes is devastating in the context of the English game. What's more is regardless of the laughably inept "fit and proper" supposed filter process the reality seems to be that it is as easy as buying a pair of loafers and sod the consequences to the institutions that have stood as a focal point in our towns and cities and their inhabitants for over a century.
Never envisaged that I'd ever think this but I can't see myself following the game in 5-10 years if it carries on on this trajectory.
Utterly depressing.
I've been moving that way for a few years now. I'd probably say NFL has become my favourite sport over football these days.
Bored with Robinson going on about it all the time now. He talks like there will be some sort of resolution to all this shortly. This is Charlton mate so I wouldn't get your hopes up. Just get on with what you've got.
EDIT: Can't seem to quote @J BLOCK's tweet earlier in this thread about the HK acquisition firm tweeting about being interested in buying any EFL league 1 club but will also consider league 2 on behalf of US investors.
FFS. What an utter shit show our game in has England become. How have we let this happen?
Our clubs will just become temporary playthings for corporations, grotesque billionaires and private equity investors.
I've lived and breathed the game since being about 5 years old and even remember thinking as a kid on occasion where I'd meet someone who decline no interest in it "What's the point of life if you're not into football ?"
Not naive enough to ignore that football and the wider world has changed and the realist in me knows that the only route to success is to sell out to an ego/ commercially- driven ownership with absolutely no link to the club and who couldn't care less whether they're buying Barnet or Barnsley.
But the fact that you now can casually tweet about acquiring a club, any arbitrary club, with unique history, tradition and dedicated fan base of thousands who have spent their lives devoted to them, and materially shape their future, prosperity (and very survival) in a manner as if you're looking to purchase a pair of shoes is devastating in the context of the English game. What's more is regardless of the laughably inept "fit and proper" supposed filter process the reality seems to be that it is as easy as buying a pair of loafers and sod the consequences to the institutions that have stood as a focal point in our towns and cities and their inhabitants for over a century.
Never envisaged that I'd ever think this but I can't see myself following the game in 5-10 years if it carries on on this trajectory.
Utterly depressing.
I see that not just for football but for the whole of England. We have sold everything like companies, shops/pubs, High Streets, housing, development land etc to the highest bidder and more often than not to investors who have no interest beyond profit.
We (as a nation) have made a profit and short term gain but at a greater long term cost.
I know this makes me sound 'conservative' but it is not the case. I like change and like renewal but I like it to be sustainable and inclusive.
I wholeheartedly agree with ‘all’ you say. Strangely enough, my old ‘sparring partner’ Riviera has to be applauded for going down the exact opposite route and as such has created a venue that meets all the criteria of a huge success story, i.e. putting the customer first and fulfilling a passion he’s no doubt had for some years. Going into the licensed victullers industry at such a time was without doubt something of a gamble! I hasten to add that without doubt he seems a far more relaxed and happy individual now that he has followed his dream and succeeded......something that many a get rich quick operator misses out on completely. Just an example of what can be achieved when it’s not all about the next £ note.
EDIT: Can't seem to quote @J BLOCK's tweet earlier in this thread about the HK acquisition firm tweeting about being interested in buying any EFL league 1 club but will also consider league 2 on behalf of US investors.
FFS. What an utter shit show our game in has England become. How have we let this happen?
Our clubs will just become temporary playthings for corporations, grotesque billionaires and private equity investors.
I've lived and breathed the game since being about 5 years old and even remember thinking as a kid on occasion where I'd meet someone who decline no interest in it "What's the point of life if you're not into football ?"
Not naive enough to ignore that football and the wider world has changed and the realist in me knows that the only route to success is to sell out to an ego/ commercially- driven ownership with absolutely no link to the club and who couldn't care less whether they're buying Barnet or Barnsley.
But the fact that you now can casually tweet about acquiring a club, any arbitrary club, with unique history, tradition and dedicated fan base of thousands who have spent their lives devoted to them, and materially shape their future, prosperity (and very survival) in a manner as if you're looking to purchase a pair of shoes is devastating in the context of the English game. What's more is regardless of the laughably inept "fit and proper" supposed filter process the reality seems to be that it is as easy as buying a pair of loafers and sod the consequences to the institutions that have stood as a focal point in our towns and cities and their inhabitants for over a century.
Never envisaged that I'd ever think this but I can't see myself following the game in 5-10 years if it carries on on this trajectory.
Utterly depressing.
I see that not just for football but for the whole of England. We have sold everything like companies, shops/pubs, High Streets, housing, development land etc to the highest bidder and more often than not to investors who have no interest beyond profit.
We (as a nation) have made a profit and short term gain but at a greater long term cost.
I know this makes me sound 'conservative' but it is not the case. I like change and like renewal but I like it to be sustainable and inclusive.
Spot on. We know the price of everything but have lost sight of its value.
I have just received a photo of the teams for the valley helpers v club staff match on the pitch at the end of the game in 1992 - it's in a frame and I will be hanging it up but if the museum would like a scanned copy I can upload it onto here or pop a copy into the museum - is it open on match days? If so, what time and how do you get to it? If not open is there a letterbox? If wanted let me know - proper Charlton picture
@DOUCHER please email a copy to the museum via cafchistorian@gmail.com
I agree to an extent RCT but if somebody with money - forever he or whoever - had turned up at the valley before we left for selhurst - that whole episode wouldn't have happened - and that was far more depressing than this situation - think people need to cheer up - got a good loan in, another striker likely, hated owner selling and we r 6th and re grouping for a promotion push - it's all down to what u want to believe at the moment anc my glass is half full
We were top 6 in championship (div2) and promoted to Div1 at selhurst mate, this is worse.
In your opinion
Of course it's his opinion. You don't need to write 'in my opinion' every time you post.
Do you?
Oh.
Of course it's his opinion. You don't need to write 'in my opinion' every time you post, in my opinion.
Chinese at the training ground recently was a red herring.
Queue people now going
'herring', He means fisherman, Canadians sells fish, we being bought by Canadians, Napa googles wealthy Canadians, all equals same as before = feck all
Bored with Robinson going on about it all the time now. He talks like there will be some sort of resolution to all this shortly. This is Charlton mate so I wouldn't get your hopes up. Just get on with what you've got.
We're all bored of the whole saga. That's why we check this thread every ten minutes everyday and watch Karl's pressers avidly.
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I dread to think where we will be in another 3 years if there is no change.
Charlton Athletic manager Karl Robinson before the game. Pic from PA
POSTED BY: RICHARD CAWLEY 19TH JANUARY 2018
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By Richard Cawley
Karl Robinson has admitted he wakes up every day hoping that Charlton’s takeover has gone through.
The Addicks are still in the League One play-off hunt but the Liverpudlian can only do loan deals unless owner Roland Duchatelet clinches a sale of the club.
“It’s okay people saying get loans in but we can only play five,” said Robinson. “We’ve got Ben Amos, Jay Dasilva – who has been outstanding – and Stephy Mavididi, who’s a top player.
“If we replace Ricky Holmes with a loan and also bring in a couple of strikers then that limits what we can do on a matchday.
“I want two permanent and two loans.
“Every morning I wake up and hope I can sign a player and we can do something to make the club stronger and keep the players I want to keep.
“I’ve had three very controversial windows in the time I’ve been here. I think it will eventually come out what I have spent – and it will shock the life out of the fans.”
Addicks director Richard Murray is due to meet Charlton Athletic Supporters’ Club representatives tomorrow to provide an update on takeover talks.
“I know Richard will tell the truth,” said Robinson. “Hopefully the fans appreciate I’m in the same situation as them. We’re all in a really grey area.
“There are fans who have been supporting this club for hundreds of years when you add them together – I’ve been here a short space of time and it is hurting me.
“Whether you are CARD [Coalition Against Roland Duchatelet], the trust or anyone else you maybe think everything feels a bit stalled. The due diligence seems to be moving the club closer to new hands. I hope it is this month to enable me to bring players in – the window for that decreases every single day.”
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Interesting that he mentions due diligence almost as if it has or is taking place.
And he know saying the previous windows weren't good either which I assume refers to how little of the Lookman money he could spend.
It's getting hard to keep my sanity.
Fumbluff said
Maybe try counting something? I hear that can help.....
Harsh.
He talks like there will be some sort of resolution to all this shortly.
This is Charlton mate so I wouldn't get your hopes up.
Just get on with what you've got.
Strangely enough, my old ‘sparring partner’ Riviera has to be applauded for going down the exact opposite route and as such has created a venue that meets all the criteria of a huge success story, i.e. putting the customer first and fulfilling a passion he’s no doubt had for some years. Going into the licensed victullers industry at such a time was without doubt something of a gamble!
I hasten to add that without doubt he seems a far more relaxed and happy individual now that he has followed his dream and succeeded......something that many a get rich quick operator misses out on completely.
Just an example of what can be achieved when it’s not all about the next £ note.
NOTHING MAKES E’M HOLLER LIKE THE ALMIGHTY $!!!!!
Do you?
Oh.
Of course it's his opinion. You don't need to write 'in my opinion' every time you post, in my opinion.
'herring', He means fisherman, Canadians sells fish, we being bought by Canadians, Napa googles wealthy Canadians, all equals same as before = feck all