Both Matt Southall and HE Tahnoon Nimer are certainly "talking the talk", and that is very heartening to see.
I now look forward to seeing them "walking the walk".
I'm not seeking miracles; retaining a place in the Championship with some exciting matches, completing the purchase of Sparrows Lane, and engaging meaningfully with CAST & CACT will do me for this season.
Team building in the summer will be interesting, and the content of next season's squad will give us a better feeling for the sporting intent behind the words.
Pretty much everything you would want to hear from a new owner. It would seem that at long last CAFC has found a perfect match of club, owner and fans. This is going to be an exciting time.
I know it’s been said before but HE is a very serious business player and held in high regard. It’s almost inconceivable that he would get involved in a venture that was anything other than well planned and well run. It might not be instant success but organic growth and investment with a manager in Bowyer feeling confident in a five year deal and with good support from the owner should be a recipe for something very exciting.
If true what he says and its from him and not some comms team, i loved it
To an extent, I think you’ve got to expect influence from a Comms team. With respect to HET, while his English is probably very good, it’s still his second language and it would be understandable to run comments through a comms team to ensure nuances aren’t misunderstood or open to interpretation. Even if you disregard the second language issue, I would expect him to run his first statement through a comms team anyway - In fact, I don’t see any reason why he wouldn’t or shouldn’t.
The important thing in my mind is that HET has clearly taken the communication with fans seriously. He’s found out (directly or indirectly) information about the club, its history and the fans and has made a respectful and positive statement that allows us all to feel both relieved and hopeful as we move into this new era.
One other thing - HET is also expressing excitement. Remember, this is an emotion that we can all identify with. We’re all excited to see what happens. Of course, we’re nervous and a little wary and, being Charlton fans, some of us probably can’t help wondering how it’s all going to go wrong this time! But that’s the thing, we’re passionate about Charlton and all of those emotions are part of the great tapestry of supporting this club.
So, thanks HET. Welcome to Charlton and thanks for the good positive opening statement. It’s hit all the marks we would’ve demanded and has demonstrated a healthy mix of head and heart, which is all we could expect at this early stage. I hope your excitement develops into the full blown passion we have as a fanbase and that you truly become one of us.
I am currently working in Riyadh, but am fortunate enough to get to Abu Dhabi or Dubai (my choice) on a monthly basis.
Just wondered if you fancied a get together sometime, so we can talk all things Charlton Athletic? How about we meet up for Friday brunch, in, say, Stars and Bars on Yas Island, or 'Stills' in the Crowne Plaza. Or for a real 'tacky' (Blackpool like) experience, 'Viewz' on the top floor of the Cristal Hotel, downtown Abu Dhabi.
Likewise, when you fly to your first match, give me a shout and maybe we can go together. I'm more than happy to get to Abu Dhabi to join you on your private jet, but better still, feel free to go via Riyadh and I'll meet up with you there.
, it doesn’t necessarily read as if HE bought the club. If it was fact that really it was his boss that indirectly bought the club through him, nothing in the piece is contrary to this possibility.
Good to see him reference the fight to get back to the valley. Regardless of how much he knows about it, it still shows he’s recognises what an important part of our history it was. If he’s being fed/reading up on that sort of thing, he once again makes Roland look like an amateur
In my eyes, that was and will always remain as THE most incredible part of our history. It was the major reason that I, a foreigner who lives thousands of miles away, having never been to the Valley, got to know and love this football club. Whenever someone asks me why I'm a Charlton fan, I always wish I could just tell them two simple words instead of explaining in detail: the Valley and Curbs. (sorry that's four words in English )
So it's nice to see the new owner highlight the exact same thing which moved me so deeply that I decided to become a Charlton supporter.
The piece is very well-written and I spent the past hour translating it to Chinese and put it up on my Weibo CAFC news page:https://weibo.com/ttarticle/p/show?id=2309404459931418886335#_0 It is worth my time and effort. I'm (cautiously) positive about the new regime. Hopefully we'll finally get to have the great new era that we deserved.
Can we now claim on all things CAFC related "by Royal Appointment to............" . What other clubs can boast that they are located in a Royal Borough and are owned by royalty ?
Can we now claim on all things CAFC related "by Royal Appointment to............" . What other clubs can boast that they are located in a Royal Borough and are owned by royalty ?
He isn't royalty! Although I think his boss, who is, may have something to do with things!
Can we now claim on all things CAFC related "by Royal Appointment to............" . What other clubs can boast that they are located in a Royal Borough and are owned by royalty ?
He isn't royalty! Although I think his boss, who is, may have something to do with things!
If HETN is basically an "asset manager", would it not go without saying that most, if not all, of these 60 companies (Including Charlton) he looks after, utimately belong to the Sheikh?
Can we now claim on all things CAFC related "by Royal Appointment to............" . What other clubs can boast that they are located in a Royal Borough and are owned by royalty ?
He isn't royalty! Although I think his boss, who is, may have something to do with things!
If HETN is basically an "asset manager", would it not go without saying that most, if not all, of these 60 companies (Including Charlton) he looks after, utimately belong to the Sheikh?
ESI and the parent company are not in the 60 or so companies that make up ADBD. So technically, no.
, it doesn’t necessarily read as if HE bought the club. If it was fact that really it was his boss that indirectly bought the club through him, nothing in the piece is contrary to this possibility.
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I now look forward to seeing them "walking the walk".
I'm not seeking miracles; retaining a place in the Championship with some exciting matches, completing the purchase of Sparrows Lane, and engaging meaningfully with CAST & CACT will do me for this season.
Team building in the summer will be interesting, and the content of next season's squad will give us a better feeling for the sporting intent behind the words.
Don't tell me you weren't impressed by it
With respect to HET, while his English is probably very good, it’s still his second language and it would be understandable to run comments through a comms team to ensure nuances aren’t misunderstood or open to interpretation.
Even if you disregard the second language issue, I would expect him to run his first statement through a comms team anyway - In fact, I don’t see any reason why he wouldn’t or shouldn’t.
The important thing in my mind is that HET has clearly taken the communication with fans seriously. He’s found out (directly or indirectly) information about the club, its history and the fans and has made a respectful and positive statement that allows us all to feel both relieved and hopeful as we move into this new era.
One other thing - HET is also expressing excitement. Remember, this is an emotion that we can all identify with. We’re all excited to see what happens. Of course, we’re nervous and a little wary and, being Charlton fans, some of us probably can’t help wondering how it’s all going to go wrong this time! But that’s the thing, we’re passionate about Charlton and all of those emotions are part of the great tapestry of supporting this club.
So, thanks HET. Welcome to Charlton and thanks for the good positive opening statement. It’s hit all the marks we would’ve demanded and has demonstrated a healthy mix of head and heart, which is all we could expect at this early stage.
I hope your excitement develops into the full blown passion we have as a fanbase
and that you truly become one of us.
I am currently working in Riyadh, but am fortunate enough to get to Abu Dhabi or Dubai (my choice) on a monthly basis.
Just wondered if you fancied a get together sometime, so we can talk all things Charlton Athletic? How about we meet up for Friday brunch, in, say, Stars and Bars on Yas Island, or 'Stills' in the Crowne Plaza. Or for a real 'tacky' (Blackpool like) experience, 'Viewz' on the top floor of the Cristal Hotel, downtown Abu Dhabi.
Likewise, when you fly to your first match, give me a shout and maybe we can go together. I'm more than happy to get to Abu Dhabi to join you on your private jet, but better still, feel free to go via Riyadh and I'll meet up with you there.
Cheers TN, speak soon hopefully.
So it's nice to see the new owner highlight the exact same thing which moved me so deeply that I decided to become a Charlton supporter.
The piece is very well-written and I spent the past hour translating it to Chinese and put it up on my Weibo CAFC news page:https://weibo.com/ttarticle/p/show?id=2309404459931418886335#_0
It is worth my time and effort. I'm (cautiously) positive about the new regime. Hopefully we'll finally get to have the great new era that we deserved.
To the tune of Blue Moon (and slightly adapting the lyrics):
Tahhh Noooon
We are no longer alone
We’ve got a dream in our heart
We’ve got a club of our own
Tahnoon Nimer
Doesn't drink the vodka
Doesn't drink the Jaager
His wallet's f****** massive
He isn't royalty! Although I think his boss, who is, may have something to do with things!
His Excellency is our leader
La la la la
La la la la
ESI and the parent company are not in the 60 or so companies that make up ADBD. So technically, no.
The intentions are good and the pr slick but suspect HR has never heard of the Valley Party or Derek Hales.