Is it just me or was that a shambles or what? The names were still scrolling through as the ref was about to kick off. Glad a fair few fans kept on clapping to the end but thought it was a bit disrespectful to be honest.
Credit to the Reading fans though who it appeared joined in the clapping to a man and there was certainly no singing or shouting.
I think the memorial etc should have been at 2.50 not 2.58 so then no rushing.It was a professional football match which should kick off at 3pm.club started memorial too near kick off
No, that would miss the whole point.
This memorial and any memorial should be when as many fans as possible and all the players and officials are present ie just before KO.
Shunting it to 2.50 would be even more disrespectful than the Kevin Nolan tribute.
There was nothing wrong with the tribute other than the ref blew too early.
Presumably the club had spoken to the ref? Seems utterly ludicrous what happened - not a difficult thing to organise the timing.
I do question the priorities of some within the club following the mess made of the Kevin Nolan tribute.
Regardless of whose fault it was I felt very disappointed yesterday and I'm sure I'm not alone.
I am as disappointed as anyone and I've contacted the club this morning asking them to raise a complaint about the ref.
They have responded to say that it was raised in the post-match report and that they'll be taking it up with the relevant authorities.
They added that they fully understand the frustration, which they very much share, on an important day for many fans.
Is it just me or was that a shambles or what? The names were still scrolling through as the ref was about to kick off. Glad a fair few fans kept on clapping to the end but thought it was a bit disrespectful to be honest.
Credit to the Reading fans though who it appeared joined in the clapping to a man and there was certainly no singing or shouting.
I think the memorial etc should have been at 2.50 not 2.58 so then no rushing.It was a professional football match which should kick off at 3pm.club started memorial too near kick off
It’s a delicate balance though. I think it was at Port Vale last season where they read out every single name. It took about 20 minutes and it almost devalued it a bit.
Fantastic! Thank you for taking the photo. At least I can copy it, in case there’s any issues with the video, Pete 👍
If there are are issues with the club video which I doubt there will be, I took a video and can either post here or send direct. It won't be as good as the clubs, so let's wait and see.
I now have the official CAFC video thanks to the link kindly sent to me by James Bell, but I would really appreciate it if you could also post your own video on here as well, if it’s not any trouble. Thanks very much in advance, Pete.
Hi folks. My uncle, Pete, posted on here about getting a photo/video of my dad's name during the memorial. A heartfelt thankyou to him, Henry Irving, oohaahmortimer, @clive and all of you who have helped to find footage of my dad's name (Barry Ward) and to those who've posted their condolences. I'm always proud to be a Charlton fan, but even prouder given the caring responses. We've suffered a bereavement and are about to suffer a second no-fault eviction in 6 months. You guys have managed to give us a huge lift. Bless you Charlton fans 🙏🏼.
Thank you too James Bell. We were blown away that you managed to get dad's name onto the list. It's deeply appreciated - my mum was really touched that you did that (as am I). Thanks again everyone.
Fantastic! Thank you for taking the photo. At least I can copy it, in case there’s any issues with the video, Pete 👍
If there are are issues with the club video which I doubt there will be, I took a video and can either post here or send direct. It won't be as good as the clubs, so let's wait and see.
I now have the official CAFC video thanks to the link kindly sent to me by James Bell, but I would really appreciate it if you could also post your own video on here as well, if it’s not any trouble. Thanks very much in advance, Pete.
Sorry to have missed this Pete and glad to have sent it. If anyone else wants a copy please pm me. The file would not load here but I can send it direct via WeTransfer
I would like to thank everyone for their kind messages of help, support and condolences regarding my late brother Barry, and for remembering him on Memorial Day.
Special thanks to Henry Irving & James Bell for getting Barry's name onto the big screen remembrance list, Kap10 for providing his own video of the big screen, and oohaahmortimer for his photo of the big screen.
Apologies if I have forgotten to mention anyone else.
Here's to a successful rest of the season and a final push towards the play-offs (or even better, if we have a miracle!)
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They have responded to say that it was raised in the post-match report and that they'll be taking it up with the relevant authorities.
Info@cafc.co.uk if anyone wishes to do the same.
Thanks very much in advance, Pete.
Praise due to James Bell at the club who compiled the list and added the final two names at the last minute.
Sorry to have missed this Pete and glad to have sent it. If anyone else wants a copy please pm me. The file would not load here but I can send it direct via WeTransfer