I WANT CURBISHLEY BACK... THAT IS ALL :-(

I get all the arguments that it's a backwards step and he is older and you can't turn the clocks back but it would be the best Christmas present if it was announced in the next few days.

On reflection, I think my anger towards KM when Luzon was appointed was because I'd allowed myself to believe that they might bring him in then.

With modest financial support I would be confident of the play offs and/or promotion within three seasons.

petetheaddick said:

I think he would be a great shout for CEO. He knows the game, knows the club and is sharp round a pound note.

This .. IN BLOCK CAPITALS, BOLD TYPE AND ITALICS

If RD wanted to save his investment from disappearing into league 1 whilst getting a large majority of fans back on side along with the current playing squad he could do far worst than appoint Curbs until the end of the season. Tell him what budget he has to play with in January for reinforcements, let him identify those reinforcements and bring in the players who he thinks has the character to keep us up then leave him to get on with it.

With his experience onboard along with the reinvigorated fan base we may just have a chance of staying up. If he is successful then give him a longer contract and task him with rebuilding in the summer.

We all know that this is a complete pipe dream and that RD would never go down this route so we should all let this romantic notion go, including myself!

petetheaddick said:

I think he would be a great shout for CEO. He knows the game, knows the club and is sharp round a pound note.

This, someone who knows the división. Plus he's been out of the game for a while, which should appeal to Roland's expertise management. Sadly, RD want's a carpet to walk up and down on, not a genuine football man with knowledge and experience. If Curbs had let TWWW go to Cardiff, a lot more people would have been onside as he actually knows about football, as opposed to RD/KM/KF

Addicted said:

Not sure Curbs has the qualifications for CEO. Square peg.

Director of football he could be great but that would require the less competent to relinquish control and a restructure of club operations.

Sounds like the current CEO

Wouldn't work with the RD circus and couldn't blame him.

queensland_addick said:

I actually think the fans fully appreciate just what a desperate position we are in and would completely forgive Curbs if he failed to make any progress.

Absolutely, I wouldn't put the blame on AC's shoulders either, my point is I wouldn't want a man of great integrity and stature in Charlton's history to have the RD/KM 'philosophy' inflicted on him. I wouldn't fear fans turning on Curbs, I just wouldn't want to see his own career potentially tarnished in the wider football world by being put in an impossible situation with the expectation that he can 'save Charlton'. In different circumstances I would love Curbs to return, might even get me to buy a season ticket again, but not now.

CharltonBoy said:

Sheets and banners left everywhere at the valley for KM to see as she drives in to work every morning! ''WE WANT CURBISHLEY''

I'm struggling to remember any example of where a football manager was appointed based on being selected by the fans.

Why not WE WANT GUARDIOLA?

Curbs was of his time - and his time was amazing. Not now.

Nothing to lose really for Curbs. He's been trying to get back into management for years without success. If he were to rescue us he'd be a double hero, if he failed, the fans would forgive and still appreciate the good times.

AFKABartram said:

I would have Alison Curbishley in front of the current set up

Keep your dirty thoughts to yourself @AFKABartram.......................LOL