Defoe sealing our fate at the Valley, at the time it didn't bother me the slightest as we sang always look on the bright side of life throughout the last part of the game.
It sunk in on the journey home what it actually meant and who condemned us to relegation.
That Leeds game last year would have been the worst footballing experience for Charlton bar none, if we would have been able to attend in person. Was awful from the first minute.
only two goals I have seen in person have made me feel sick. Neither actually mattered in the end. non Charlton was Leigh Griffiths second free kick for Scotland against England.
John Marquis goal to put Doncaster 4-3 up in the play offs. Can remember feel absolutely sick that we have messed it and was struggling to consider where we would be next season when Taylor, Bowyer and all that left in the summer.
Defoe sealing our fate at the Valley, at the time it didn't bother me the slightest as we sang always look on the bright side of life throughout the last part of the game.
It sunk in on the journey home what it actually meant and who condemned us to relegation.
Never understood the hate for Defoe. He was a school kid who never played a game for us and left when he was a child.
Defoe sealing our fate at the Valley, at the time it didn't bother me the slightest as we sang always look on the bright side of life throughout the last part of the game.
It sunk in on the journey home what it actually meant and who condemned us to relegation.
Never understood the hate for Defoe. He was a school kid who never played a game for us and left when he was a child.
Agree. That move was down to his parents as much as anything but who can blame them? This was his chance to set himself (and them) up for life and it's not like he just made a quick buck and got out of the game...the bloke is still playing at 38.
But back to the goal question; probably the Stuart Slater goal for West Ham to knock us out of the cup at Selhurst in the 5th Round. A Quarter-Final place was just begging to be taken....
Defoe sealing our fate at the Valley, at the time it didn't bother me the slightest as we sang always look on the bright side of life throughout the last part of the game.
It sunk in on the journey home what it actually meant and who condemned us to relegation.
Never understood the hate for Defoe. He was a school kid who never played a game for us and left when he was a child.
Agree. That move was down to his parents as much as anything but who can blame them? This was his chance to set himself (and them) up for life and it's not like he just made a quick buck and got out of the game...the bloke is still playing at 38.
But back to the goal question; probably the Stuart Slater goal for West Ham to knock us out of the cup at Selhurst in the 5th Round. A Quarter-Final place was just begging to be taken....
Defoe sealing our fate at the Valley, at the time it didn't bother me the slightest as we sang always look on the bright side of life throughout the last part of the game.
It sunk in on the journey home what it actually meant and who condemned us to relegation.
Never understood the hate for Defoe. He was a school kid who never played a game for us and left when he was a child.
And whenever we boo him he seems to score. MInd you that happens with everyone we boo.
Defoe sealing our fate at the Valley, at the time it didn't bother me the slightest as we sang always look on the bright side of life throughout the last part of the game.
It sunk in on the journey home what it actually meant and who condemned us to relegation.
Never understood the hate for Defoe. He was a school kid who never played a game for us and left when he was a child.
Agree. That move was down to his parents as much as anything but who can blame them? This was his chance to set himself (and them) up for life and it's not like he just made a quick buck and got out of the game...the bloke is still playing at 38.
But back to the goal question; probably the Stuart Slater goal for West Ham to knock us out of the cup at Selhurst in the 5th Round. A Quarter-Final place was just begging to be taken....
Defoe sealing our fate at the Valley, at the time it didn't bother me the slightest as we sang always look on the bright side of life throughout the last part of the game.
It sunk in on the journey home what it actually meant and who condemned us to relegation.
Never understood the hate for Defoe. He was a school kid who never played a game for us and left when he was a child.
Agree. That move was down to his parents as much as anything but who can blame them? This was his chance to set himself (and them) up for life and it's not like he just made a quick buck and got out of the game...the bloke is still playing at 38.
But back to the goal question; probably the Stuart Slater goal for West Ham to knock us out of the cup at Selhurst in the 5th Round. A Quarter-Final place was just begging to be taken....
It was the 3Rd Round.
We'd beaten Oldham and Kettering at home and it felt like we were finally getting a bit of luck in the cup. Even more so when Mark Ward was dubiously sent off just before half-time.
Millwall equaliser at The Old Den when standing on the half way line with my Millwall mate. 0-2 to Charlton on 85 mins, he says I'll give you this one & laughs. We amble towards the exit and they score twice in 5 mins.
Yes this one, and the one in March 94 where they got the winner in injury time.
Agree entirely about the effect the Fulham one had on our whole season/rest of our life.
The previous West Ham game in Jan 1986 was pretty gutting too. We'd held our own against a really top side that afternoon (maybe the bad pitch helped) and were looking forward to a replay where no doubt we would have taken a really big following. In the end, it was just another in a long line of cup disappointments.
Millwall equaliser at The Old Den when standing on the half way line with my Millwall mate. 0-2 to Charlton on 85 mins, he says I'll give you this one & laughs. We amble towards the exit and they score twice in 5 mins.
Always this game. I was sitting in the kerb, head in hands afterwards.
Plus Birmingham last season. When that went in, you just knew our fate was sealed.
Theres been plenty for me but recently it would be Millwall last season. As soon as Bow took Pratters off all our attacking threat evaporated and only one thing was going to happen when they won that corner.
Seen too many bad goals against us over the years but wasn't too happy with the first goal we let in against P'boro when both centre backs went up for the same ball, cocked it up and their guy just ran through to finish. We had looked totally in command up until then.
John Sheridan's extra time goal in the play off final against Leeds was a real kick in the gut. Thankfully turned out ok though!
Was in Rotterdam for the Holland England WCQ game in '93 and both their goals were sickeners. Remember fans were just sitting in silence after the game. The fact we had the long coach trip home didn't help. Luckily we met up with mates who'd been staying in Amsterdam and had brought some of the city's herbal delights with them that numbed the pain a bit.
I've just remembered one that killed me as a kid, the last minute Dion Dublin goal in the FA Cup against Leicester. Leicester were terrible that year, they finished 15th in the Championship. We were so poor that day but we improved a bit in the second half and you felt like we had enough to see them off. Nope, last minute corner and Dublin gently nodded the ball in to put them into the Quarters, where they played a struggling Blackburn side. I remember being absolutely crushed leaving the stadium that day.
Another one that drove me insane was the Sheff Wed game at The Valley in 2013. We went 1-0 up early in the second half and both Morrison and Wagstaff hit the woodwork. Waggy's one in particular was a ridiculous shot to not go in. Then they equalised on 84 and won it through Leroy bloody Lita on 89 for one of the least deserved away wins you'll ever see. We were so in control before that. The worst thing is I'd stupidly brought some housemates who weren't that bothered about football, and one of them proceeded to dig at me for the rest of the journey home about how exciting the end of the game was. I hated him.
I've just remembered one that killed me as a kid, the last minute Dion Dublin goal in the FA Cup against Leicester. Leicester were terrible that year, they finished 15th in the Championship. We were so poor that day but we improved a bit in the second half and you felt like we had enough to see them off. Nope, last minute corner and Dublin gently nodded the ball in to put them into the Quarters, where they played a struggling Blackburn side. I remember being absolutely crushed leaving the stadium that day
I took a mate to that game and it was dire. They scored first and somehow we equalised.
My mate said 'at least you'll get a draw and replay out of this'. Dublin then promptly scored the winner.
I've just remembered one that killed me as a kid, the last minute Dion Dublin goal in the FA Cup against Leicester. Leicester were terrible that year, they finished 15th in the Championship. We were so poor that day but we improved a bit in the second half and you felt like we had enough to see them off. Nope, last minute corner and Dublin gently nodded the ball in to put them into the Quarters, where they played a struggling Blackburn side. I remember being absolutely crushed leaving the stadium that day.
Another one that drove me insane was the Sheff Wed game at The Valley in 2013. We went 1-0 up early in the second half and both Morrison and Wagstaff hit the woodwork. Waggy's one in particular was a ridiculous shot to not go in. Then they equalised on 84 and won it through Leroy bloody Lita on 89 for one of the least deserved away wins you'll ever see. We were so in control before that. The worst thing is I'd stupidly brought some housemates who weren't that bothered about football, and one of them proceeded to dig at me for the rest of the journey home about how exciting the end of the game was. I hated him.
I refused to go to any cup games for a few years after that performance, we were terrible
We have to be honest and say most conceded goals that involve errors are annoying. I think this season was Shrewsbury away as it was so clear it was coming and so avoidable on a number of levels.
I've just remembered one that killed me as a kid, the last minute Dion Dublin goal in the FA Cup against Leicester. Leicester were terrible that year, they finished 15th in the Championship. We were so poor that day but we improved a bit in the second half and you felt like we had enough to see them off. Nope, last minute corner and Dublin gently nodded the ball in to put them into the Quarters, where they played a struggling Blackburn side. I remember being absolutely crushed leaving the stadium that day.
Another one that drove me insane was the Sheff Wed game at The Valley in 2013. We went 1-0 up early in the second half and both Morrison and Wagstaff hit the woodwork. Waggy's one in particular was a ridiculous shot to not go in. Then they equalised on 84 and won it through Leroy bloody Lita on 89 for one of the least deserved away wins you'll ever see. We were so in control before that. The worst thing is I'd stupidly brought some housemates who weren't that bothered about football, and one of them proceeded to dig at me for the rest of the journey home about how exciting the end of the game was. I hated him.
I refused to go to any cup games for a few years after that performance, we were terrible
Me too. Didn't help that I'd gone to Gillingham the year before
Charlton vs Derby at the Valley in the 90’s - we were 3-0 up at half time - lost 4-3 - I had a terrible hangover, it was a cold and wet miserable day, but I felt chipper at half time - walked out the ground feeling like dog shite
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It sunk in on the journey home what it actually meant and who condemned us to relegation.
only two goals I have seen in person have made me feel sick. Neither actually mattered in the end. non Charlton was Leigh Griffiths second free kick for Scotland against England.
John Marquis goal to put Doncaster 4-3 up in the play offs. Can remember feel absolutely sick that we have messed it and was struggling to consider where we would be next season when Taylor, Bowyer and all that left in the summer.
The 2-2 at the Den was a crippler when they came back from 2-0 in the last few minutes.
But back to the goal question; probably the Stuart Slater goal for West Ham to knock us out of the cup at Selhurst in the 5th Round. A Quarter-Final place was just begging to be taken....
This one was the 3rd round and Tony Cottee scored.
This one is Stuart Slater in the 5th round
That isn't to say I haven't cried since mind you.
Agree entirely about the effect the Fulham one had on our whole season/rest of our life.
Plus Birmingham last season. When that went in, you just knew our fate was sealed.
How any of that could be given was beyond ridiculous... Wasnt handball, wasnt a penalty, was offside!!
Nearly started throwing furniture
Was in Rotterdam for the Holland England WCQ game in '93 and both their goals were sickeners. Remember fans were just sitting in silence after the game. The fact we had the long coach trip home didn't help. Luckily we met up with mates who'd been staying in Amsterdam and had brought some of the city's herbal delights with them that numbed the pain a bit.
My mate said 'at least you'll get a draw and replay out of this'. Dublin then promptly scored the winner.