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Under 21s (Match updates and news)

bolloxbolder
bolloxbolder Posts: 7,964
edited February 7 in General Charlton
On a personal level it is extremely disappointing that our Under 23's are seeking permission to play their matches at Beckenham Town this season. Although 5 matches will be played at the Valley, that is too far for me to travel.

Of course Beckenham is far from being "Charlton heartland", but of course the regime are probably unaware of that. Most likely they simply don't care. Sigh.

http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/charlton-athlteic-development-squad-fixtures-u23s-3239104.aspx?
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  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,833
    3 miles from Selhurst, 10 miles from The Valley
  • Valiantphil
    Valiantphil Posts: 6,410
    The regime are just sussing out alternatives for the first team in the future, so that RD can press ahead with his Valley housing scheme and get some money back.

    Remember - RD owns the lot and we are powerless to stop him implementing his scheme.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,883
    To be fair, Beckenham Town are about the same distance from The Valley as VCD where we played last year
  • Elthamaddick
    Elthamaddick Posts: 15,820
    should use somewhere like Badgers in Middle Park Ave
  • bolloxbolder
    bolloxbolder Posts: 7,964
    killerandflash said:

    To be fair, Beckenham Town are about the same distance from The Valley as VCD where we played last year

    True but my point was there are charlton fans in Crayford. Probably more than in Beckenham!!
  • Swisdom
    Swisdom Posts: 14,977
    I'm not sure what was wrong with VCD's pitch - and they did a cracking burger there too
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,883
    bolloxbolder said:

    killerandflash said:

    To be fair, Beckenham Town are about the same distance from The Valley as VCD where we played last year

    True but my point was there are charlton fans in Crayford. Probably more than in Beckenham!!
    It's all part of our cunning plan to steal Palace supporters :-)
  • Brendan_O_Connell
    Brendan_O_Connell Posts: 8,938
    As Swisdom says, less fans in Beckenham than in Crayford/Barnehurst. This way Daisy can go and watch the games and only have to take two bodyguards rather than the usual four.
  • Athletico Charlton
    Athletico Charlton Posts: 14,282
    Credit where credit is due, I think this is a great idea and honestly my thoughts are in no way biased by the fact I could then watch them from my bedroom window! Millwall Lionesses have played their last couple of seasons. I have one of their match balls which ended in my garden.
  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448
    Nearer to me in Lee, but as I don't now have a season ticket I won't be allowed in.

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  • Tutt-Tutt
    Tutt-Tutt Posts: 3,275
    edited August 2016
    The pitch at Meridian is top quality. They should play there.

    It's in Charlton!

    Probably never occurred to them or considered helping out a local club with a few bob.
  • BDL
    BDL Posts: 6,001
    Tutt-Tutt said:

    The pitch at Meridian is top quality. They should play there.

    You beat me to it!
  • Athletico Charlton
    Athletico Charlton Posts: 14,282
    edited August 2016
    seth plum said:

    Nearer to me in Lee, but as I don't now have a season ticket I won't be allowed in.

    You can by a season ticket for my garage and watch it from there for £300, will even chuck in a cup of tea occasionally.
  • dickplumb
    dickplumb Posts: 4,835
    When I watched the U21s at VCD you did not have to show your Season ticket. The same may be true at Beckenham.
  • addickfanatic
    addickfanatic Posts: 1,113
    Athletico Charlton said:

    seth plum said:

    Nearer to me in Lee, but as I don't now have a season ticket I won't be allowed in.

    You can by a season ticket for my garage and watch it from there for £300, will even chuck in a cup of tea occasionally.
    And what about the 14 chips?
  • Athletico Charlton
    Athletico Charlton Posts: 14,282
    ^ For £300 you can have 15.
  • Bangkokaddick
    Bangkokaddick Posts: 4,299
    It'll probably be mainly under 18s anyway as most of those over that age are in the first team matchday squads.
  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448
    dickplumb said:

    When I watched the U21s at VCD you did not have to show your Season ticket. The same may be true at Beckenham.

    I hope so. Mind you Cojones has been filming me at protests so I might be blacklisted by him.
  • AddicksAddict
    AddicksAddict Posts: 15,801
    AFKABartram said:

    3 miles from Selhurst, 10 miles from The Valley

    Closer to me.
  • harveys_gardener
    harveys_gardener Posts: 7,038
    Any news from Hudds on today's match?

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  • ross1
    ross1 Posts: 51,004
    edited August 2016
    harveys gardener said:

    Any news from Hudds on today's match?

    Huddersfield Town ‏@htafcdotcom 2h2 hours ago
    UPDATE 21' #htafc U23s 0-1 @CAFCofficial: the visitors take the lead from the penalty spot, with striker Ahearne-Grant converting (DTS)

    Huddersfield Town ‏@htafcdotcom 48m48 minutes ago
    FULL TIME: #htafc U23s 1-1 @CAFCofficial. Striker @RekeilPyke's equaliser gives the young Terriers a share of the spoils today (DTS)
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,455
    Didnt someone mention on the RKC match thread that Ahearne Grant shouldnt be allowed near a penalty again?
  • harveys_gardener
    harveys_gardener Posts: 7,038
    edited August 2016
    The SMT could improve their communication with fans by telling us the starting line up of a match that kicked off four hours ago. Hope RCC impressed as we desperately need pace in CM. I wonder if RS attended?
  • SDAddick
    SDAddick Posts: 14,468
    ForeverAddickted said:

    Didnt someone mention on the RKC match thread that Ahearne Grant shouldnt be allowed near a penalty again?

    Didn't you mention you were supposed to be on your honeymoon and you wouldn't be checking CL?
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,237
    Glad KAG scored the pen.

    Like falling off a bike you need to get right back on.

    As it was away and on a Sunday I guess we had no press team there (working on the Shrews programme I guess) so if Hudds don't tweet the teams we won't know until Jason Euell gets back tomorrow.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,237
    At Home to Forest today at Sparrows Lane (according to OS but you might want to check before travelling) 2.00pm KO

    Lennon set to play according to Cawley in the SLP
  • dickplumb
    dickplumb Posts: 4,835
    Cawley and the OS are saying it is at the training ground. KO 2pm. I will post one of my brilliant match reports. Kevin Nolan eat your heart out.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,237
    dickplumb said:

    Cawley and the OS are saying it is at the training ground. KO 2pm. I will post one of my brilliant match reports. Kevin Nolan eat your heart out.

    Look forward to live updates Ridmidland style ; - )

    And check the spelling of the names of all the trialists!
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,237
    http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/charlton-athletic-u23s-nottingham-forest-preview-3263741.aspx

    Brief preview on OS
  • northstandsteve
    northstandsteve Posts: 14,329
    Elthamaddick said:

    should use somewhere like Badgers in Middle Park Ave

    not a chance Greenwich Borough and Cray Valley PM play there pitch would never hold up, presuming thats is why not a VCD anymore due to Erith Town sharing this year with them.

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