On the potential player-exchange between Charlton and clubs within the UAE, Southall added: “Going forward we could potentially send players here on loan from our academy; they may send players to us.
On the potential player-exchange between Charlton and clubs within the UAE, Southall added: “Going forward we could potentially send players here on loan from our academy; they may send players to us.
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Slightly more worrying was Southall’s following comment:
” It's only good for the profile of their club (Al-Ain in the UAE League) if they've got a player who's playing in our (Charlton) first team”
Saudi sponsors to generate £s makes total sense. Loan players between us and Al Ain - will remain respectful but a strong hint of deja vu. Nevertheless, at least there is talk of Premier League ambition, which is a welcome change and investment in our already strong academy pipeline is great news 👏
On the potential player-exchange between Charlton and clubs within the UAE, Southall added: “Going forward we could potentially send players here on loan from our academy; they may send players to us.
Warning Warning... Meltdown approaching!!
Slightly more worrying was Southall’s following comment:
” It's only good for the profile of their club (Al-Ain in the UAE League) if they've got a player who's playing in our (Charlton) first team”
Doesnt mean it will happen of course.
But then there are no links between the Al-Ain team and Charlton at the moment so that doesnt bother me too much
Its an interesting hint that there may be though
I've still got no problem if a network is established provided its ran the right way rather than players being forced on Managers etc.
I do like the constant references to Charlton being a part of the local community that Southall and His Excellency make, I think Roland totally ignored this. What % of the local population of Charlton go to matches regularly/ever? Must be leaving so much money on the table.
(quote from the interview:
“ It didn't really take much convincing. The location, the ties with the local community, the manager [Lee Bowyer], the academy: Tahnoon just said, ‘Go and work the deal.’”)
What I really want is a real, pure football experience where I can come to Charlton, listen to some banging house music, and watch the future stars of the Premier League before they're sold on for a profit.
Living out here and having seen some of the UAE league, i can confirm that there are probably only 4-5 players in the entire league who would be good enough for Championship level football, and none of them play for Al Ain.
The standard is pretty poor and because each club is limited to 4 foreigners, you usually get a bunch of South American attacking players and Emirati defences/keepers.
There are 2 decent Emirati players, but both play for another Abu Dhabi club, Al Jazira and their chairman is the Man City owner.
The club was founded in 1968 by players from Al Ain, members of a Bahraini group of exchange students and the Sudanese community working in the United Arab Emirates.[1]
And so it transpires that the Historical books Tahnoon Nimer read on the history of Charlton Athletic were lent to him by none other than Roland Duchatelet.... strangely with the last three pages ripped out?
I don’t think it says that £50m was the price paid, but more it was the price agreed.
Deferred payment for The Valley and training ground ie Charlton Holdings, £50m or £60m deferred for six months to get the deal over the line in time for the transfer window opening.
They still may have bought CAFC Ltd for £1.00.
It would be good to get the detail on that @Airman Brown.
Living out here and having seen some of the UAE league, i can confirm that there are probably only 4-5 players in the entire league who would be good enough for Championship level football, and none of them play for Al Ain.
The standard is pretty poor and because each club is limited to 4 foreigners, you usually get a bunch of South American attacking players and Emirati defences/keepers.
There are 2 decent Emirati players, but both play for another Abu Dhabi club, Al Jazira and their chairman is the Man City owner.
Omar Abdulrahman plays for Al Ain and is widely regarded as the best Emirati footballer in the league
Living out here and having seen some of the UAE league, i can confirm that there are probably only 4-5 players in the entire league who would be good enough for Championship level football, and none of them play for Al Ain.
The standard is pretty poor and because each club is limited to 4 foreigners, you usually get a bunch of South American attacking players and Emirati defences/keepers.
There are 2 decent Emirati players, but both play for another Abu Dhabi club, Al Jazira and their chairman is the Man City owner.
Omar Abdulrahman plays for Al Ain and is widely regarded as the best Emirati footballer in the league
He plays for Al Jazira, along with Ali Mabkhout (the best Emirati striker)
Living out here and having seen some of the UAE league, i can confirm that there are probably only 4-5 players in the entire league who would be good enough for Championship level football, and none of them play for Al Ain.
The standard is pretty poor and because each club is limited to 4 foreigners, you usually get a bunch of South American attacking players and Emirati defences/keepers.
There are 2 decent Emirati players, but both play for another Abu Dhabi club, Al Jazira and their chairman is the Man City owner.
Omar Abdulrahman plays for Al Ain and is widely regarded as the best Emirati footballer in the league
He plays for Al Jazira, along with Ali Mabkhout (the best Emirati striker)
If this much money is now behind the club, why are we looking at players from Bristol Rovers, Peterborough United and Blackpool?
No - I don't expect them to bring in Harry Kane and Ronaldo. But, I'd expect reinforcements from slightly higher up the food chain than those we are being told about.
If this much money is now behind the club, why are we looking at players from Bristol Rovers, Peterborough United and Blackpool?
No - I don't expect them to bring in Harry Kane and Ronaldo. But, I'd expect reinforcements from slightly higher up the food chain than those we are being told about.
Perhaps they feel players stepping up, wanting to prove themselves at a higher level, will perform better and be more up for the fight than players stepping down ?
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The plan is clear as it was all along. Keep costs low. Build a squad over time. Get into premier. Profit.
I read that as sponsorship and maybe later investment.
He also says they didn't mind paying more than others did (£50m) for the club.
” It's only good for the profile of their club (Al-Ain in the UAE League) if they've got a player who's playing in our (Charlton) first team”
Doesnt mean it will happen of course.
quite positive, reading that... Again hints at ADBE involvement
Its an interesting hint that there may be though
I've still got no problem if a network is established provided its ran the right way rather than players being forced on Managers etc.
“ It didn't really take much convincing. The location, the ties with the local community, the manager [Lee Bowyer], the academy: Tahnoon just said, ‘Go and work the deal.’”)
Or even Chris Solly.
I doubt five players will suddenly arrive unannounced from the gulf expecting to start in the first team, that would be ridiculous.
The standard is pretty poor and because each club is limited to 4 foreigners, you usually get a bunch of South American attacking players and Emirati defences/keepers.
There are 2 decent Emirati players, but both play for another Abu Dhabi club, Al Jazira and their chairman is the Man City owner.
The club was founded in 1968 by players from Al Ain, members of a Bahraini group of exchange students and the Sudanese community working in the United Arab Emirates.[1]
Al Ain is by far the most successful club in the UAE.[2] The team quickly gained popularity and recognition throughout the country, being the team with the most tournament titles (32 in total).[3] Al Ain has won a record 13 UAE Pro-League titles, 6 President's Cups, 3 Federation Cups, 1 Arabian Gulf Cup, a record 5 Super Cups, two Abu Dhabi Championship Cups, one Joint League Cup, Emirati-Moroccan Super Cup, Gulf Club Champions Cup and AFC Champions League. The club is the first and only UAE side so far to win the AFC Champions League.[4]
Must say the football stadium looks ok though!