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Alan Curbishley Stand

TheAddicks4Ever
TheAddicks4Ever Posts: 439
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Probably one of our most successful managers in recent times, twice taking us to the Premiership and helping us stay there for 8 seasons - what’s your thoughts on this stand ? 
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  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 34,225
    https://forum.charltonlife.com/discussion/91492/east-stand-to-be-renamed-after-sir-alan-curbishley#latest
  • Pedro45
    Pedro45 Posts: 5,899
    I can't believe they spelt Curbishley wrong....
  • soapy_jones
    soapy_jones Posts: 21,450
    Fucks sake!

    It's the "Llewellyn Charles "Alan" Curbishley" stand you tards!!
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 21,088
    Pedro45 said:
    I can't believe they spelt Curbishley wrong....
    Everyone scrolls back to the picture!!
  • N01R4M
    N01R4M Posts: 2,577
    At least they have the S the right way up - unlike when the Ferguson stand was unveiled, using a font with uneven sized loops on the S and with the larger loop at the top instead of the bottom!

    Good to see this happening.
  • eastterrace6168
    eastterrace6168 Posts: 23,615
    edited May 2021
    bobmunro said:
    Pedro45 said:
    I can't believe they spelt Curbishley wrong....
    Everyone scrolls back to the picture!!
    Gave yourself away there Bob!! B) 
  • DOUCHER
    DOUCHER Posts: 8,152
    TheAddicks4Ever said:
    Probably one of our most successful managers in recent times, twice taking us to the Premiership and helping us stay there for 8 seasons - what’s your thoughts on this stand ? 
    Richly deserved - no probablies about it though - he is our most successful manager in recent times 
  • ken_shabby
    ken_shabby Posts: 6,321
    edited May 2021
    Still waiting for them to hang a broken bell somewhere daft and name it after Karrl Fraeye. Not the same as Curbs, but needs remembering too.
  • SporadicAddick
    SporadicAddick Posts: 6,988
    edited May 2021
    Bah Humbug....not a fan. The name of the club (and ground) is bigger than any individual. 

    Nothing but respect for AC and all he did but if it were my choice I wouldn't have renamed the stand. Statues, stands and commemoration should be done long after the event it celebrates, to create a connection with something that can't be recreated. That's why The Jimmy Seed Stand, and the Bartram Statue works.  

    Notwithstanding that, it was a popular decision and I accept I'm in the minority (possibly of one).

    Now that it's done, let's hope they repaint the fascia so you can't still read the ghost sign of "Charlton Athletic Football Club".

    edit - I see from the picture that it is being repainted....

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  • DOUCHER
    DOUCHER Posts: 8,152
    i've always felt the Sam Bartram statue is poor - not captured the big burly bloke that he was  
  • EastTerrace
    EastTerrace Posts: 3,969
    Mmm, although I like the name change, I prefer the club’s name up there.
  • RodneyCharltonTrotta
    RodneyCharltonTrotta Posts: 14,862
    EastTerrace said:
    Mmm, although I like the name change, I prefer the club’s name up there.

    Well at least you'll never have to see it if your moniker is apt.  

    Those in the West stand probably won't have time to clock it between naps. 

     The Covered End mob can barely read so won't notice any change and as for the away fans they'll just be too awestruck and the wonder and atmosphere of The Valley to notice.
  • RodneyCharltonTrotta
    RodneyCharltonTrotta Posts: 14,862
    addick1956 said:
    What a fucking cheek Rodney Trotter !
    I have a science degree...can barely read indeed. Quite prejudiced opinion for a self acclaimed 'educated supporter.

    I've been a season ticket holder in the Covered End for longer than I can remember.  It was a joke professor.

    Not sure what a science degree has got to do with reading....just chucking stuff in test tubes for 3 years innit.


    Yours faithfully, 

    Cheeky Rodders, Orpington College alumni class of 98
  • JohnnyH2
    JohnnyH2 Posts: 5,381
    RodneyCharltonTrotta said:
    addick1956 said:
    What a fucking cheek Rodney Trotter !
    I have a science degree...can barely read indeed. Quite prejudiced opinion for a self acclaimed 'educated supporter.

    I've been a season ticket holder in the Covered End for longer than I can remember.  It was a joke professor.

    Not sure what a science degree has got to do with reading....just chucking stuff in test tubes for 3 years innit.


    Yours faithfully, 

    Cheeky Rodders, Orpington College alumni class of 98
    And you have 2 GCE's
  • masicat
    masicat Posts: 5,017
    I spoke yesterday to Fred East who played one game for us in the 1950’s. He’s always been chuffed to have a stand named after him, totally gets why Sir Alan should replace him.
  • RodneyCharltonTrotta
    RodneyCharltonTrotta Posts: 14,862
    addick1956 said:
    RodneyCharltonTrotta said:
    addick1956 said:
    What a fucking cheek Rodney Trotter !
    I have a science degree...can barely read indeed. Quite prejudiced opinion for a self acclaimed 'educated supporter.

    I've been a season ticket holder in the Covered End for longer than I can remember.  It was a joke professor.

    Not sure what a science degree has got to do with reading....just chucking stuff in test tubes for 3 years innit.


    Yours faithfully, 

    Cheeky Rodders, Orpington College alumni class of 98
     I am not a professor.  Secondly it is not for you to feel abused by my statement.  However I am offended by your 'joke' followed by an attempt to belittle me by calling  me a professor having said we are all illiterate in 'The Covered End'. 

    That is always the excuse isn't it. You insult people for a cheap personal laugh then claim it is a joke and the victim is in the wrong for complaining. 

    What a f***k**g cheek.

    Blimey. If you're on a wind up then bravo and well played.  If not, deary me. 






  • MrOneLung
    MrOneLung Posts: 27,091
    Blimey !
  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,708
    masicat said:
    I spoke yesterday to Fred East who played one game for us in the 1950’s. He’s always been chuffed to have a stand named after him, totally gets why Sir Alan should replace him.
    Good job it wasn't Fred West!!

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  • Garrymanilow
    Garrymanilow Posts: 13,421
    SporadicAddick said:
    Bah Humbug....not a fan. The name of the club (and ground) is bigger than any individual. 

    Nothing but respect for AC and all he did but if it were my choice I wouldn't have renamed the stand. Statues, stands and commemoration should be done long after the event it celebrates, to create a connection with something that can't be recreated. That's why The Jimmy Seed Stand, and the Bartram Statue works.  

    Notwithstanding that, it was a popular decision and I accept I'm in the minority (possibly of one).

    Now that it's done, let's hope they repaint the fascia so you can't still read the ghost sign of "Charlton Athletic Football Club".

    edit - I see from the picture that it is being repainted....
    Did I miss the part where we're now called Alan Curbishley Athletic and playing at The Alan Curbishley Valley? It's a stand that would otherwise be named after a compass direction. It'll be OK.
  • shine166
    shine166 Posts: 13,988
    addick1956 said:
    What a fucking cheek Rodney Trotter !
    I have a science degree...can barely read indeed. Quite prejudiced opinion for a self acclaimed 'educated supporter.
    Might have a science degree, but can't work out a fucking joke. Maybe you should have joined clown school instead. 


  • MattF
    MattF Posts: 3,798

  • shine166
    shine166 Posts: 13,988
    Any chance the previous letters will be auctioned? I know the museum will probably have a few but I'd love one framed (preferably the H for my boys room :)) and itf raise a nice bit for the upbeats 
  • TheAddicks4Ever
    TheAddicks4Ever Posts: 439
    Perhaps it’s should say S I R    C U R B S   S T A N D 
  • valleynick66
    valleynick66 Posts: 5,000
    Wonder if they fixed the floodlights when they were up there?
  • Karim_myBagheri
    Karim_myBagheri Posts: 13,171
    Bit premature imo. His second spell at the club could end up being a disaster. 
  • Redvalleyeast
    Redvalleyeast Posts: 4,818
    valleynick66 said:
    Wonder if they fixed the floodlights when they were up there?
    Hope so. I sit in the NWQ and it does my ocd no favours with the amount of floodlights out over there
  • SporadicAddick
    SporadicAddick Posts: 6,988
    Garrymanilow said:
    SporadicAddick said:
    Bah Humbug....not a fan. The name of the club (and ground) is bigger than any individual. 

    Nothing but respect for AC and all he did but if it were my choice I wouldn't have renamed the stand. Statues, stands and commemoration should be done long after the event it celebrates, to create a connection with something that can't be recreated. That's why The Jimmy Seed Stand, and the Bartram Statue works.  

    Notwithstanding that, it was a popular decision and I accept I'm in the minority (possibly of one).

    Now that it's done, let's hope they repaint the fascia so you can't still read the ghost sign of "Charlton Athletic Football Club".

    edit - I see from the picture that it is being repainted....
    Did I miss the part where we're now called Alan Curbishley Athletic and playing at The Alan Curbishley Valley? It's a stand that would otherwise be named after a compass direction. It'll be OK.
    Clearly referring to the removal of "Charlton Athletic Football Club" and replacing it with the new name....
  • charlton_hero
    charlton_hero Posts: 4,689
    edited May 2021
    Great to be back yesterday and see this, although the s in Curbishley looked wonky.

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