Permits I don’t believe will be an issue, all the boxes ticked, more of awaiting the official paperwork. The club didn’t want this one out earlier, have extremely high hopes, only negative will carry a high sell on value, they feel can make good money on him
Dare I suggest that this potentially is a big success for Charlie Methven, and the connections he's created with Jamaica?
Ironically he's a player that was not at Mount Pleasant. His coach in Jamaica contacted us and said "he should be playing in Europe". Now why did he contact us? Is it because we are breaking ground over there with the academy?
Charlie and Bert Dawkins went over there to represent the club and clearly made an impression. I met the owner of Mount Pleasant at the Wyvombe game and she was a lovely lady. It's a fabulous charity and there are synergies with University of Greenwich planned for the future I believe
For all the shit this club has done in the past dozen years - it really does feel we are turning a corner and it would be REALLY good if the fans could get behind initiatives like the one in Jamaica as well as all the other stuff going on.
Could we be getting our Charlton back?
Well if we are going to offer tickets and Valley Express extends its reach I will consider giving it a go 😆😉
Regardless of what happens with Dixon it’s very hard to knock the club on this one. An audacious and progressive attitude to signing players that are worth a punt and that’s not meant to disrespect Dixon.
Regardless of the views, not one of us has ever seen this kid in person I don't think, and we certainly have no idea of the level of the Jamaican league. I hope the kid is amazing, but I won't heap pressure on him. Firstly moving abroad from what he knows for the first time in his life and secondly, his a young kid. Let's give him time and hopefully watch him blossom in a charlton shirt.
Dixon is clearly low risk high reward (potentially), lets be honest most of us aren't very clued up on the players we sign from this country let alone the qualities of the Jamaican league. I assume we have got him fairly cheap, if he turns out develop nicely in to a squad player its a good result, if he becomes a top player for us even better. Equally if he doesnt make it he moves on and we have spent very little time/money on him.
Regardless of the views, not one of us has ever seen this kid in person I don't think, and we certainly have no idea of the level of the Jamaican league. I hope the kid is amazing, but I won't heap pressure on him. Firstly moving abroad from what he knows for the first time in his life and secondly, his a young kid. Let's give him time and hopefully watch him blossom in a charlton shirt.
How many matches do people think he’ll play in the team this season, 5 maybe 10 matches?
Good grief how many chances does he need to score from 5 yards out. He might well have more to his game & only be young but if you can't hit the target from there it's worrying.
Bloody hell give him a break. He’s obviously got something about him and definitely worth a punt. Not as if he’s Alfie’s direct replacement. No disrespect to his Jamaican club but in our environment he should come on in leaps and bounds.
No, if he wants to play for us his spirit must be broken and early. Last thing we need is an outbreak of optimism.
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But the pick up times might be awkward.
Are we at 🧤✍️🔜 stage?