Words are easy. Shame his actions didn't match those words. Be interesting to see how many of the backroom staff, who have had to endure his actions, whether directly or indirectly, agree with your assessment.
I assume CM will be on a wage after the statement he made about the things he will do for the club
Not seen his statement, but the whole point of the takeover (using other peoples money) is so him & his cronies get a wage & of course the payoff at the end of the day for his shares which I assume is his fee for putting the takeover together.
Is it?
Well I assume so. Of course maybe he has some deep affection for the Addicks & has put this consortium together out of the goodness of his heart.
Perhaps after what went before him it was inevitable that a character like Thomas was not going to provide the stability we needed. Larger than life and allowed his excitement in owning a football club to cloud his obvious business nous. Not appointing a CEO and going hands on and having his son in a position for which he was painfully ill equipped and qualified was just ludicrous. He allowed a culture of bullying to exist and that for me is the worst thing about the TS tenure. Without him and his over the top persona we might not have a club to support so I thank him for that. Not sorry he’s departed. He bit off far more than he could chew and wasn’t smart enough to get the professional help he needed.
Surprised that Andy Scott has not been named in the Technical Director role. Wonder if that's just a brief delay or there'll be more of a surprise? Perhaps linked with an exit plan for Steve Gallen, whom I hope is treated with due respect.
Happy with the structure. Happy that the football club board is comprised of SMT plus two non-Execs - Elliott and one minority shareholder a Charlton supporter. Shows thinking has gone into it whether you agree with it or not.
Contrast with TS with no effective board, no accountability and him running everything,
Well now we know who’s got investment. Combined that looks quite a bit of dollar, but more importantly there looks like we have people on the ground that know football.
Can't comment on what it's like to work for Thomas or his family.
But, as far as his relationship with the Club? - IMO it took someone with the very attributes that then went towards making him a bit of an arse, to take on and see off ESI and Farnell etc.
Proof will be in the laying for the new owners, let's see where this goes
A farewell message from me to you Tommy boy. Take your guitar and shove it up yer arse and fuck off as far away as you can from Charlton.
You snotgobling shit weasel narsacistic delusional wanker.
Hate it when people sit on the fence and dont say what they mean
Just say it as I see it. Had he listened to people who know about football he would have put proper football people in to run the club. Instead he put his son and girlfriend into jobs they had no right to be in . He's a prick in my eyes.
After nearly three years as Charlton Athletic Owner, I am pleased to announce the handover to new owners. During my time with Charlton, I sincerely appreciated the excitement, gratitude and connection with you as fans and supporters of this great club. The welcome when I purchased the club was incredible and I am hopeful the new ownership receives the same warm reception as well.
My time at Charlton Athletic was not without its challenges. I shared the frustrations and disappointment that stemmed from the results we faced. The journey has indeed been bittersweet, painted with both criticism and appreciation, each equally important in its own right.
Thank you for supporting the club's progression in some key areas the past three years including advancing the women's game when we turned the women's team full-time professional in 2021, engaging in the early excitement and togetherness around the infamous 'Our Club, Your Car' campaign and watching the continued progression of the academy and academy players.
One memory, in particular, stands out among the rest - the electrifying match in the Carabao Cup against Manchester United. The echoing chants from our loyal fans at Old Trafford still resound in my ears. Facing a club of such magnitude on their home turf was no small feat, but our team, coaches and support staff turned the challenge into a display of incredible perseverance and unshakeable belief. It was a monumental evening, filled with adrenaline, suspense and immense pride. That night, we showed the world what Charlton Athletic is capable of.
I would be remiss if I did not express my deepest gratitude to our dedicated and hard-working staff and players. Your tireless efforts and commitment have been the lifeblood of this club. You have shown remarkable resilience in the face of adversity and your passion for the game has been a constant source of inspiration. To Dean Holden, Karen Hills, Steve Avory, as well as Peter Storrie, who has done an excellent job since his appointment in February, to our sponsors who trusted and supported us throughout this journey; we are grateful for the role you played in elevating the club to its current stature.
As I pass the reigns over to SE7 Partners, I wish the new owners all the best in leading this great club back to the Championship and eventually the Premier League again.
In closing, while the journey has been demanding, it has also been immensely rewarding. Charlton Athletic is more than a football club. It is a community, a family, a bond that unites, from the staff to the players, from the sponsors to the most crucial part of our team - you, the fans. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of this journey.
I move on from Charlton Athletic, not with a heavy heart, but with a sense of pride. I am leaving this club knowing that its future is bright and full of potential.
My deepest gratitude for allowing me the honour of being part of this remarkable club. Continue the chants, hold the faith and let the spirit of Charlton Athletic soar high. As I step away, I remain, as always, a supporter and a lifelong fan.
Kind regards,
Thomas Sandgaard
Really don't get the lols. He was not a southall, Parnell, Elliot, dentist. He saved us but had a big mouth and over promised. Glad he has gone but also glad he saved us. Just go back to the court case match thread. We were very close to being extinct.
Well now we know who’s got investment. Combined that looks quite a bit of dollar, but more importantly there looks like we have people on the ground that know football.
Closest we’ve had to a proper football structure in a while. Although that’s not hard.
Can't comment on what it's like to work for Thomas or his family.
But, as far as his relationship with the Club? - IMO it took someone with the very attributes that then went towards making him a bit of an arse, to take on and see off ESI and Farnell etc.
Proof will be in the laying for the new owners, let's see where this goes
And in order to see them off he paid somewhere in the region of £1m between Nimer and Southall
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You KNOW he didn't???
No you don't so give it a rest...😴😴😴
Classic golfie.
Be interesting to see how many of the backroom staff, who have had to endure his actions, whether directly or indirectly, agree with your assessment.
;-)
Airman will be pleased!
Contrast with TS with no effective board, no accountability and him running everything,
But, as far as his relationship with the Club? - IMO it took someone with the very attributes that then went towards making him a bit of an arse, to take on and see off ESI and Farnell etc.
Proof will be in the laying for the new owners, let's see where this goes