So,in march 2018 I took my 7 year old son to Peterborough away. We lost 4-1 with the likes of Magennis and zyro up front. Why do you support Charlton dad? They are Rubbish. What could I say,he was right. We need a striker who can score goals dad. Somehow,Bowyer got us into the playoffs but due to lack of firepower we lost to Shrewsbury. Then came the summer, and we signed Lyle Taylor from Wimbledon and I must admit I'd never really heard of him. But after the first few games,we knew we had a striker on our hands and there started my sons love of Charlton. He knew that when we now played,we had a striker who would put the ball in the net more often than not. He's now nine and a pretty good footballer himself,so he knows a good player when he sees one. He was so happy this morning when I told him that the championship would be restarting soon. But he will be absolutely gutted when I tell him that his first true Hero at Charlton is refusing to play the remainder of the season. It will be just like having Magennis and zyro back up front and that lack of firepower will in my opinion send us down. So Lyle... if you are reading this,make one little boy and and thousands of other addicks happy by playing out the season and becoming a true Charlton hero by firing us to safety.
So long Lyle, thanks for the memories... and what the might have been. Good luck with your next move. Chris Solly, once again thanks for your service. Just leave you lads with this thought.
When you get what you want in your struggle for self And the world makes you king for a day Just go to the mirror and look at yourself And see what that man has to say.
You may fool the whole world down the pathway of years And get pats on the back as you pass But your final reward will be heartache and tears If you’ve cheated the man in the glass.
So,in march 2018 I took my 7 year old son to Peterborough away. We lost 4-1 with the likes of Magennis and zyro up front. Why do you support Charlton dad? They are Rubbish. What could I say,he was right. We need a striker who can score goals dad. Somehow,Bowyer got us into the playoffs but due to lack of firepower we lost to Shrewsbury. Then came the summer, and we signed Lyle Taylor from Wimbledon and I must admit I'd never really heard of him. But after the first few games,we knew we had a striker on our hands and there started my sons love of Charlton. He knew that when we now played,we had a striker who would put the ball in the net more often than not. He's now nine and a pretty good footballer himself,so he knows a good player when he sees one. He was so happy this morning when I told him that the championship would be restarting soon. But he will be absolutely gutted when I tell him that his first true Hero at Charlton is refusing to play the remainder of the season. It will be just like having Magennis and zyro back up front and that lack of firepower will in my opinion send us down. So Lyle... if you are reading this,make one little boy and and thousands of other addicks happy by playing out the season and becoming a true Charlton hero by firing us to safety.
Probably shouldn’t have told him as this may be a Taylor drama and he may change his mind??!
There are 3 weeks til game time. Lot can happen until then. I still back him to end up playing for us. Ultimately we had 9 games of 90 minute football before that he was going to play in, that's still the same so the risk hasn't really changed.
Davies - couldn’t give a monkeys Solly - silly decision on his part Taylor - I get it financially from his point of view but that’s it, he shouldn’t be under any illusion that he will be well regarded when returning to the Valley. His decision shows no regard to his manager, team mates or fans - if I were a pro footballer I’d have liked to have ended a hero / legend to at least one club I’d played for - very unlikely he will be now
I wouldn't have a problem if he would of said I won't be playing beyond my contract, I would of been a little pissed off yes.
But he is adored by us fans, he knows how much of a player he is and how big he is for us. So today has really upset me and I've lost all my respect for Taylor.
The survival of Charlton Athletic in the championship could be a matter of life and death and we need Taylor more than ever.
So for him to shove his two fingers up and say FU hits deep.
I'd like to hear from Taylor before judging too much, careers are short and he'd be crazy not to move on in the summer. If for that deal to happen he has to refuse to play for us - e.g. at the request of the club he's signing for, or because he'll lose the offer if he gets injured - then his hands are tied, really.
By his contract doesn't he actually have to play untill the 30th of June?
Other wise that's a violation of his contract no?
My point is regardless how he feels, 3 games could be huge for us if he plays.
Good opportunity for MB if he don't though
Football works in its own world though.
In normal life if you refuse to work or (for example) have a row with your manager, you'd likely be fired. In football you just sit at home and pick up your wage.
That's the perception - it isn't true.
Taylor will clearly be in breach of contract and clauses exist for such eventualities.
I would imagine he’s taking a calculated hit on his last month’s wages here as well. I don’t know the specifics, but I would guess he can only be fined X amount/week’s wages and he’s only got June’s left to be paid to him. That to him is probably worth not playing so as to not get injured now he’s going to be a free agent come July and he expects a big move.
In the long term I can’t see this doing his character too much damage in the wider game as good forwards are at a premium and we’ve seen so many other players in the game do other unprofessional things and get offered deal after deal. It’s just the way it is to quote Bruce Hornsby
Lyle is intelligent and has weighed the pros and cons of this up in his mind and the bitter aftertaste of leaving us without playing on versus protecting his next move is a price he thinks worth paying imo
In terms of his time here, I thank him. He gave 110% every time he put the shirt on. I wish he was staying, but I am disappointed he’s not seeing out the contract on the playing field until the end of June given the exceptional circumstances. That’s life. I’ll get behind Hemed and Bonne for the remaining games
He wasnt that bothered about getting injured playing for Monserat was he ? He picked up his wages for 4 months when he was out then.
Sewer rat.
Sewer rat? Really?
His reasoning for not playing stinks of sewage after he's collected 3 months worth of salary whilst injured and another 2 months through lockdown and now he is refusing to play 2 to 3 games to see out his contract.
He is screwing team mates, manager, coaches & fans.
It's completely inexcusable and the anger has to be understood even if not entirely agreed with.
Can’t be bothered to read all this but yeah own goal for me.... You’d think one of the fucktard owners would bung him some more dosh/insurance just to play as surely relegation will affect the whole pound that the pricks have spent on us....
On a final months notice at work, I think most people would have their eyes on other things and their committment may not be what it was previously.
Good luck in the rest of your career Mr Taylor.
No they don't. Sarr isn't, others aren't. Stop making excuses for the inexcusable.
Plus he has let down his team mates.
Football stinks now so I am not sure I will bother after this lockdown. There are other things to do, I have found. I suspect others have too. So there will be high unemployment for a lot of them and less clubs.
I really thought Taylor was the type to run through brick walls and be the utmost professional at all times. Just last week his interview where he called out Southall added to my level of respect for the man.
And then he does this. He has his reasons, but I am genuinely so disappointed in him that as a professional footballer still under contract, and knowing what the club/fans/teammates are going through, that he could abandon them in their time of need. If it’s because he is chasing a pay day then good luck, because you can sit in your mansion having just lost 20,000 people’s love and admiration.
It does sound like Bowyer has come out to put pressure on him to play.
I can't imagine Taylor would really care though what fans thought of him. He's set for life and walking into a new club where the fans will love him there instead.
But will they love him? With the exception of Charlton (and possibly wimbledon) Taylor was an OK player and did not generate this type of loyalty. We have a generation of kids at the valley due our recent 'success' that idolize him and he is breaking their hearts by not seeing this through. I am not going to start calling him some of the names bandied around here and facebook today, but my 9 year old son cried when I told him we won't see him play for Charlton again as it stands today. At least give us a chance to say a proper goodbye..
He wouldn’t have refused to play in mid March under normal circumstances so why now,it’s no different. Disappointed with Solly too, Club captain, testimonial year etc.........
Lest we forget this is the same player who thought nothing of flying halfway across the world to play for one of the worst international teams and returned injured.
In this Covid-led environment what sort of contract does a 30-year old striker honestly think he will get and will future employers look positively at his decision?
If the club had any leadership they ought to be suing him for all of the wages they've paid him since January and the transfer fee foregone when they had a chance to sell him but chose not to on the basis he'd be available for the remainder of the season.
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Chris Solly, once again thanks for your service. Just leave you lads with this thought.
When you get what you want in your struggle for self
And the world makes you king for a day
Just go to the mirror and look at yourself
And see what that man has to say.
You may fool the whole world down the pathway of years
And get pats on the back as you pass
But your final reward will be heartache and tears
If you’ve cheated the man in the glass.
They still expect full payment.
Solly - silly decision on his part
Taylor - I get it financially from his point of view but that’s it, he shouldn’t be under any illusion that he will be well regarded when returning to the Valley. His decision shows no regard to his manager, team mates or fans - if I were a pro footballer I’d have liked to have ended a hero / legend to at least one club I’d played for - very unlikely he will be now
Lyle Taylor is now the man that puts his foot on top of your head.
But he is adored by us fans, he knows how much of a player he is and how big he is for us. So today has really upset me and I've lost all my respect for Taylor.
The survival of Charlton Athletic in the championship could be a matter of life and death and we need Taylor more than ever.
So for him to shove his two fingers up and say FU hits deep.
Also if he ain't playing don't let him mix in
In the long term I can’t see this doing his character too much damage in the wider game as good forwards are at a premium and we’ve seen so many other players in the game do other unprofessional things and get offered deal after deal. It’s just the way it is to quote Bruce Hornsby
Lyle is intelligent and has weighed the pros and cons of this up in his mind and the bitter aftertaste of leaving us without playing on versus protecting his next move is a price he thinks worth paying imo
In terms of his time here, I thank him. He gave 110% every time he put the shirt on. I wish he was staying, but I am disappointed he’s not seeing out the contract on the playing field until the end of June given the exceptional circumstances. That’s life. I’ll get behind Hemed and Bonne for the remaining games
He is screwing team mates, manager, coaches & fans.
It's completely inexcusable and the anger has to be understood even if not entirely agreed with.
You’d think one of the fucktard owners would bung him some more dosh/insurance just to play as surely relegation will affect the whole pound that the pricks have spent on us....
Always loved you Dicky.
to run through brick walls and be the utmost professional at all times. Just last week his interview where he called out Southall added to my level of respect for the man.
In this Covid-led environment what sort of contract does a 30-year old striker honestly think he will get and will future employers look positively at his decision?
If the club had any leadership they ought to be suing him for all of the wages they've paid him since January and the transfer fee foregone when they had a chance to sell him but chose not to on the basis he'd be available for the remainder of the season.