Louis Mendez "asked" to stop doing Charlton commentaries

hudson-son-son said:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afNR1clZNYc

Come on Louis do it, we all believe in you.

brilliant

Alwaysneil said:

I wouldn't say that elusive and senile were the first attributes that spring to mind when thinking of Hitler.

Chippy bigoted genocidal racist leader and corrupter would probably be closer to the truth there. While I dislike Roland a lot, I wouldn't put him in that league.

I think you need to re-read it. The comparison relates to the dictatorial censorship not the elusiveness, large nose etc. Thanks anyway.

I hope they get Martin Tyler in as replacement

grumpyaddick said:

Can we assume Pete F is being re-signed on a lucrative four and a half year deal that will secure his career til his mid-thirties sixties ?

Fixed it for you!!

Wheresmeticket? said:

sillav nitram said:

while it's disappointing, you can hardly be surprised by the clubs actions.

I don't think any of us, could work with someone, when there's a conflict of interest.

I dunno. I seem to work with people who struggle not to take days off sick whenever they feel theres a conflict of interest between them staying in bed or getting in and doing what they are paid for the lazy f****rs.

I'm working from home today for a similar reason - my office has basically been empty this week.

Personally, I pride myself on my ability to be drinking until the early hours and being able to work the next day still a bit pissed. The lack of perseverance in the workplace is poor.

LuckyReds said:

Wheresmeticket? said:

sillav nitram said:

while it's disappointing, you can hardly be surprised by the clubs actions.

I don't think any of us, could work with someone, when there's a conflict of interest.

I dunno. I seem to work with people who struggle not to take days off sick whenever they feel theres a conflict of interest between them staying in bed or getting in and doing what they are paid for the lazy f****rs.

I'm working from home today for a similar reason - my office has basically been empty this week.

Personally, I pride myself on my ability to be drinking until the early hours and being able to work the next day still a bit pissed. The lack of perseverance in the workplace is poor.

Exactly. I mean, I work in drug and alcohol treatment. Haven't these people learnt anything?

This decision has obviously not been made with regard to Louis quality of commentaries, which I think are (along with Terry Smith) excellent.
I remember complaining about Emma commentating on the weather, the contents of her handbag, the game was almost incidental.
Those who had to endure the two jokers at Hull last week would appreciate the way Louis paints a verbal picture of the match.
The idiot who came to this decision reflects the current lack of understanding around matters involving Charlton and its supporters.

king addick said:

This man will be our manager next as he shares the same views as the current dictatorship...sorry ownership. ;-)

We are no longer supporters. We are no longer customers. We are subjects.

Oakster said:

I wonder if CAFC player subscriptions have been affected by the Belgian Malaise - I cancelled mine last season and have no intention of renewing.

AFAIK the player subscription fee doesn't go to the club anyway. It's outsourced to the football league, hence why we were able to listen in on Hulls stream last weekend.

Some clubs, like Leeds, decide to do their own subscription service and bring it in house. Wouldn't be surprised if we started doing this too.

seth plum said:

I would love details.

Who is the 'approved' commentator?

Lord Haw Haw

se9addick said:

Absolutely outrageous, I'm a big fan of Charlton Live and Louis has done a great job at giving the fans their say whilst trying to remain impartial, in fact there are instances where he's played devils advocate just to give a differing perspective even if it isn't a view he necessarily agrees with, that's what good journalists.

If this impacts Louis to the extent that he isn't allowed to use the Valley to record Charlton Live could this be something the fighting fund could help out with ?

Open to proposals. Depends on the exact purpose and cost. Would think a "Protests Special Edition" would be a stronger candidate than general programming.

The decision makers at the club are as thick as pig shit, by taking away his charlton commentaries he doesn't have to be careful what he says and can now slate them further and with more vengeance without having to be careful.

Well played you've just opened yourselves up to increased negativity while patting each other on the back with high fives thinking you have achieved something.

Is CAFC player not meant to be a vehicle to commentate on the game rather than be a eulogy to the club?