Very encouraging that Lee Bowyer is being considered. Shows that they have a finger on the Charlton pulse already. Know enough to consider Chris Powell but accept that experienced managers showing an interest are also in the frame.
These guys have clearly understood that CAFC is a very special club, one of a kind.
True, but as they indicated, Fulham comes the closest. Much as I admire and respect Fulham, I cannot see that it is close to Charlton as a project for expansion and improvement. Fulham has Chelsea only a mile away, plus QPR, Brentford and Wimbledon also in their catchment area. We only have Millwall, whose reputation will forever limit the number of new fans they can attract, especially overseas.
These guys have clearly understood that CAFC is a very special club, one of a kind.
True, but as they indicated, Fulham comes the closest. Much as I admire and respect Fulham, I cannot see that it is close to Charlton as a project for expansion and improvement. Fulham has Chelsea only a mile away, plus QPR, Brentford and Wimbledon also in their catchment area. We only have Millwall, whose reputation will forever limit the number of new fans they can attract, especially overseas.
And Premier League football just accross the river and easier to get to as well.
Interesting comment about Powell, don't think he'd leave Southend, he's a legend there and tbh I'd lose respect for him if he left for us now.
It may be that, when negotiating the Southend job, and knowing that a vacancy could arise at Charlton in the near future, Powell negotiated an escape clause should he be offered the managership (or head coach job) at Charlton. If so, he could be excused for leaving.
But if not, then I agree. It would not be in character.
These guys have clearly understood that CAFC is a very special club, one of a kind.
True, but as they indicated, Fulham comes the closest. Much as I admire and respect Fulham, I cannot see that it is close to Charlton as a project for expansion and improvement. Fulham has Chelsea only a mile away, plus QPR, Brentford and Wimbledon also in their catchment area. We only have Millwall, whose reputation will forever limit the number of new fans they can attract, especially overseas.
This might have something to do with it!!
The 2001 UK Census recorded 107,871 Australian-born people. In that census, the highest concentration of Australians in the UK was recorded in south-west London, with sizeable communities in Earl's Court, Kensington, Hammersmith, Fulham, Shepherds Bush and Putney.
These guys have clearly understood that CAFC is a very special club, one of a kind.
True, but as they indicated, Fulham comes the closest. Much as I admire and respect Fulham, I cannot see that it is close to Charlton as a project for expansion and improvement. Fulham has Chelsea only a mile away, plus QPR, Brentford and Wimbledon also in their catchment area. We only have Millwall, whose reputation will forever limit the number of new fans they can attract, especially overseas.
This might have something to do with it!!
The 2001 UK Census recorded 107,871 Australian-born people. In that census, the highest concentration of Australians in the UK was recorded in south-west London, with sizeable communities in Earl's Court, Kensington, Hammersmith, Fulham, Shepherds Bush and Putney.
Explains why Meire was targetting that area as potential for
They’re hoping, subject to approval from a couple of investors
i will ask again in case jim missed it first time
this is the most important part of your post can you expand
Not really. It’s known that this is a consortium and the Andrew Muir isn’t the only money behind the bid. The deal is almost done, but still needs signing off by a couple of the investors. I didn’t get the impression that that is likely to be an issue, but who knows. They clearly believe they’ll own the club within a short space of time, possibly even next week. I’ll ask for more info when I get the chance.
Sorry for the capital letters. I want to remain cautiously positve but there are many good signs in James' post. The fact that they're considering Lee Bowyer and SCP for the permanent manager job just shows they know the football business (much) better than RD who forced a series of network coaches upon us. Once the takeover is done, the first important thing to do is appoint the right manager and the right CEO. I very much look forward to that.
I am no expert on Belgian law, but the idea you need a licence to do politics smells a bit fishy to me. Having been over there twice, I have little doubt that Roland is akin to the local 'squire', with all that implies with regard to local influence. I hope the police encounter was recorded in some way, with paperwork from the Belgian authorities.
Great info, thanks @JamesSeed I feel much more relaxed after reading your blog entry. I did have reservations about this group and some of the stories we've been hearing recently about them not having enough to buy the entire club, Roly wanting to hold on to certain parts of it, appointing Kewell, the whole player farm etc. I've got everything crossed that this goes through as soon as possible and these guys turn out to be the real deal.
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Sounds like a plan to me.
But if not, then I agree. It would not be in character.
The 2001 UK Census recorded 107,871 Australian-born people. In that census, the highest concentration of Australians in the UK was recorded in south-west London, with sizeable communities in Earl's Court, Kensington, Hammersmith, Fulham, Shepherds Bush and Putney.
this is the most important part of your post can you expand
Not a word about their exit strategy. Surprised @Henry Irving isn't in apoplexy over this.
Very remiss.
Only just read your earlier post. If what you say is true, the nightmare must nearly be over.
And if Powell comes home as well, then I really will believe in miracles.
The deal is almost done, but still needs signing off by a couple of the investors. I didn’t get the impression that that is likely to be an issue, but who knows. They clearly believe they’ll own the club within a short space of time, possibly even next week.
I’ll ask for more info when I get the chance.
Other than that minor hitch it's all in place and the takeover is imminently done.
Before the start of next season is my preference.
I FEEL EXCITED!!!
Sorry for the capital letters. I want to remain cautiously positve but there are many good signs in James' post. The fact that they're considering Lee Bowyer and SCP for the permanent manager job just shows they know the football business (much) better than RD who forced a series of network coaches upon us. Once the takeover is done, the first important thing to do is appoint the right manager and the right CEO. I very much look forward to that.
Having been over there twice, I have little doubt that Roland is akin to the local 'squire', with all that implies with regard to local influence.
I hope the police encounter was recorded in some way, with paperwork from the Belgian authorities.