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Gavin Carter - Aug 2025 Talksport interview p8
raytreacy69
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As a club we are at a pretty low point
For many on this site we have been there and seen it all before
Owners have come and gone and we are all cynical about the next regime
Gavin is not only a Charlton fan through and through but has also put his own money where his mouth is and frequently comes over from his home in Canada
He is now on the board as Chairman -a position that gives him a unique opportunity to report to the powers that be.
There have been too many mistakes to mention and I fear yet another season is to be written off
But we have to move on
Gavin is a genuine guy and having met him a few times I hope he can be a bridge from the fans to the money men and hopefully finally move the club forward⚽️
For many on this site we have been there and seen it all before
Owners have come and gone and we are all cynical about the next regime
Gavin is not only a Charlton fan through and through but has also put his own money where his mouth is and frequently comes over from his home in Canada
He is now on the board as Chairman -a position that gives him a unique opportunity to report to the powers that be.
There have been too many mistakes to mention and I fear yet another season is to be written off
But we have to move on
Gavin is a genuine guy and having met him a few times I hope he can be a bridge from the fans to the money men and hopefully finally move the club forward⚽️
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He needs to recognise that the fans are drifting away in numbers and it’s very hard to get them back. The football is worse than dire and something has to change. If we don’t see change very soon I actually fear for this club of ours. We’re in a tailspin with no sign of it ending. Desperate times.5
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There’s nothing like being on the ball 😂raytreacy69 said:As a club we are at a pretty low point
For many on this site we have been there and seen it all before
Owners have come and gone and we are all cynical about the next regime
Gavin is not only a Charlton fan through and through but has also put his own money where his mouth is and frequently comes over from his home in Canada
He is now on the board as Chairman -a position that gives him a unique opportunity to report to the powers that be.
There have been too many mistakes to mention and I fear yet another season is to be written off
But we have to move on
Gavin is a genuine guy and having met him a few times I hope he can be a bridge from the fans to the money men and hopefully finally move the club forward⚽️0 -
This thread has actually made me even more cynical about the whole situation.5
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Blimey I still have my concerns about the current regime, don't tell me we have a new lot coming in ?raytreacy69 said:As a club we are at a pretty low point
For many on this site we have been there and seen it all before
Owners have come and gone and we are all cynical about the next regime
Gavin is not only a Charlton fan through and through but has also put his own money where his mouth is and frequently comes over from his home in Canada
He is now on the board as Chairman -a position that gives him a unique opportunity to report to the powers that be.
There have been too many mistakes to mention and I fear yet another season is to be written off
But we have to move on
Gavin is a genuine guy and having met him a few times I hope he can be a bridge from the fans to the money men and hopefully finally move the club forward⚽️
You've met him a few times & assure us that he is a genuine guy ? He may well be, but some people met southall a few times & thought the same thing. Some hung on every word from the Belgian "solicitor". Actions speak louder than words, I'll wait & see thanks.11 -
Southall was a shister / you know thatcharltonbob said:
Blimey I still have my concerns about the current regime, don't tell me we have a new lot coming in ?raytreacy69 said:As a club we are at a pretty low point
For many on this site we have been there and seen it all before
Owners have come and gone and we are all cynical about the next regime
Gavin is not only a Charlton fan through and through but has also put his own money where his mouth is and frequently comes over from his home in Canada
He is now on the board as Chairman -a position that gives him a unique opportunity to report to the powers that be.
There have been too many mistakes to mention and I fear yet another season is to be written off
But we have to move on
Gavin is a genuine guy and having met him a few times I hope he can be a bridge from the fans to the money men and hopefully finally move the club forward⚽️
You've met him a few times & assure us that he is a genuine guy ? He may well be, but some people met southall a few times & thought the same thing. Some hung on every word from the Belgian "solicitor". Actions speak louder than words, I'll wait & see thanks.
Gavin is a fan backed with his own money8 -
How much has it cost him? Do we know?raytreacy69 said:
Southall was a shister / you know thatcharltonbob said:
Blimey I still have my concerns about the current regime, don't tell me we have a new lot coming in ?raytreacy69 said:As a club we are at a pretty low point
For many on this site we have been there and seen it all before
Owners have come and gone and we are all cynical about the next regime
Gavin is not only a Charlton fan through and through but has also put his own money where his mouth is and frequently comes over from his home in Canada
He is now on the board as Chairman -a position that gives him a unique opportunity to report to the powers that be.
There have been too many mistakes to mention and I fear yet another season is to be written off
But we have to move on
Gavin is a genuine guy and having met him a few times I hope he can be a bridge from the fans to the money men and hopefully finally move the club forward⚽️
You've met him a few times & assure us that he is a genuine guy ? He may well be, but some people met southall a few times & thought the same thing. Some hung on every word from the Belgian "solicitor". Actions speak louder than words, I'll wait & see thanks.
Gavin is a fan backed with his own money2 -
This thread would have been better being addressed to him so he takes notice of the fans feelings & let's the owners know.
Never met the guy but is he someone to put his head above the parapet & tell it like it is or is he a Yes man ?0 -
All he can do is advise the current owners if they had not realised before that this if a shit show now then strap yourselves in for more shit unless you advise me otherwise6
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Discussed in an existing thread from page 2 (announcement of his role as non exec chair earlier in December):
https://forum.charltonlife.com/discussion/97479/gavin-carter-its-a-long-term-project/p2
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I bet he does not pay for his Business Class flights over.valleynick66 said:
How much has it cost him? Do we know?raytreacy69 said:
Southall was a shister / you know thatcharltonbob said:
Blimey I still have my concerns about the current regime, don't tell me we have a new lot coming in ?raytreacy69 said:As a club we are at a pretty low point
For many on this site we have been there and seen it all before
Owners have come and gone and we are all cynical about the next regime
Gavin is not only a Charlton fan through and through but has also put his own money where his mouth is and frequently comes over from his home in Canada
He is now on the board as Chairman -a position that gives him a unique opportunity to report to the powers that be.
There have been too many mistakes to mention and I fear yet another season is to be written off
But we have to move on
Gavin is a genuine guy and having met him a few times I hope he can be a bridge from the fans to the money men and hopefully finally move the club forward⚽️
You've met him a few times & assure us that he is a genuine guy ? He may well be, but some people met southall a few times & thought the same thing. Some hung on every word from the Belgian "solicitor". Actions speak louder than words, I'll wait & see thanks.
Gavin is a fan backed with his own money
That aside, I think we'll see things change now.2 -
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4th highest budget or whatever it is we claim to have is also being consumed by non playing expense I assume is your point.ElfsborgAddick said:
I bet he does not pay for his Business Class flights over.valleynick66 said:
How much has it cost him? Do we know?raytreacy69 said:
Southall was a shister / you know thatcharltonbob said:
Blimey I still have my concerns about the current regime, don't tell me we have a new lot coming in ?raytreacy69 said:As a club we are at a pretty low point
For many on this site we have been there and seen it all before
Owners have come and gone and we are all cynical about the next regime
Gavin is not only a Charlton fan through and through but has also put his own money where his mouth is and frequently comes over from his home in Canada
He is now on the board as Chairman -a position that gives him a unique opportunity to report to the powers that be.
There have been too many mistakes to mention and I fear yet another season is to be written off
But we have to move on
Gavin is a genuine guy and having met him a few times I hope he can be a bridge from the fans to the money men and hopefully finally move the club forward⚽️
You've met him a few times & assure us that he is a genuine guy ? He may well be, but some people met southall a few times & thought the same thing. Some hung on every word from the Belgian "solicitor". Actions speak louder than words, I'll wait & see thanks.
Gavin is a fan backed with his own money
That aside, I think we'll see things change now.0 -
You assume wrong.valleynick66 said:
4th highest budget or whatever it is we claim to have is also being consumed by non playing expense I assume is your point.ElfsborgAddick said:
I bet he does not pay for his Business Class flights over.valleynick66 said:
How much has it cost him? Do we know?raytreacy69 said:
Southall was a shister / you know thatcharltonbob said:
Blimey I still have my concerns about the current regime, don't tell me we have a new lot coming in ?raytreacy69 said:As a club we are at a pretty low point
For many on this site we have been there and seen it all before
Owners have come and gone and we are all cynical about the next regime
Gavin is not only a Charlton fan through and through but has also put his own money where his mouth is and frequently comes over from his home in Canada
He is now on the board as Chairman -a position that gives him a unique opportunity to report to the powers that be.
There have been too many mistakes to mention and I fear yet another season is to be written off
But we have to move on
Gavin is a genuine guy and having met him a few times I hope he can be a bridge from the fans to the money men and hopefully finally move the club forward⚽️
You've met him a few times & assure us that he is a genuine guy ? He may well be, but some people met southall a few times & thought the same thing. Some hung on every word from the Belgian "solicitor". Actions speak louder than words, I'll wait & see thanks.
Gavin is a fan backed with his own money
That aside, I think we'll see things change now.2 -
Genuine question but did anyone within the supporter base know Gavin Carter or seen him at a game before he appeared on Twitter defending Sandgaard junior?
Just curious to know how someone who the club puts out as 'lifelong supporter' and yet I have not come across anyone who remembers seeing or going to games with him from years gone by.
Varney, Simmons, Bobe and White were very known/seen as supporters before they officially got involved with the club.16 -
Never met him but from the video interviews I have seen he doesn’t strike me as a rock the boat type of guy, hope I am wrong but wouldn’t surprise me if he is in the SMT’s pocket2
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Why on earth would you think he’s in anyone’s pocket ?eaststandmike said:Never met him but from the video interviews I have seen he doesn’t strike me as a rock the boat type of guy, hope I am wrong but wouldn’t surprise me if he is in the SMT’s pocket5 -
I knew that as soon as he opened his mouth, others wanted to shake his hand & have their photos taken with him & even applaud him as he walked past.raytreacy69 said:
Southall was a shister / you know thatcharltonbob said:
Blimey I still have my concerns about the current regime, don't tell me we have a new lot coming in ?raytreacy69 said:As a club we are at a pretty low point
For many on this site we have been there and seen it all before
Owners have come and gone and we are all cynical about the next regime
Gavin is not only a Charlton fan through and through but has also put his own money where his mouth is and frequently comes over from his home in Canada
He is now on the board as Chairman -a position that gives him a unique opportunity to report to the powers that be.
There have been too many mistakes to mention and I fear yet another season is to be written off
But we have to move on
Gavin is a genuine guy and having met him a few times I hope he can be a bridge from the fans to the money men and hopefully finally move the club forward⚽️
You've met him a few times & assure us that he is a genuine guy ? He may well be, but some people met southall a few times & thought the same thing. Some hung on every word from the Belgian "solicitor". Actions speak louder than words, I'll wait & see thanks.
Gavin is a fan backed with his own money
Good old Gavin, lets wait & see what he brings to the party now that he is "chairman" (All the way from Canada
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Because in the interviews I have seen he seems quiet and compliant, he doesn’t strike me as the sort of guy who will give Charlie, Rodwell and Scott a hard time. As I said I hope I am wrong and he tells the investors what’s going on but I am not holding my breathShootersHillGuru said:
Why on earth would you think he’s in anyone’s pocket ?eaststandmike said:Never met him but from the video interviews I have seen he doesn’t strike me as a rock the boat type of guy, hope I am wrong but wouldn’t surprise me if he is in the SMT’s pocket2 -
I take at face value that he is a Charlton fan. I certainly would not expect him to be in the SMT pocket as there is no reason for him to be.
As per Bromley Addicks he knew one of our Billionaire owning families and that is how he came to be involved; Methven didn't find him. In which case he is far more likely to be firmly wedded to our owners, not our SMT.
As far as I am aware he has no football background so I have no idea whether he will be a capable appointment as Chairman. I also question his judgement given how much he stood up for the Sandgaard family when it was clear that had run it's course.
Overall I am as certain as I can be that he has the club's best interests at heart, but ultimately that doesn't mean a lot given he is a small investor.5 -
I can vouch for Gav or 'mad dog' as he was called in our little crew in the 90s.JohnnyH2 said:Genuine question but did anyone within the supporter base know Gavin Carter or seen him at a game before he appeared on Twitter defending Sandgaard junior?
He was always very entrepreneurial and die hard Charlton. A cracking example of this is the infamous Oceans 4 episode in ;97 when me, mad dog, James Corden's missus and Dave Berry performed an early hours heist of the News Shopper print rooms with the view that we could spread the word of the "Kids for a quid" promotion beyond the Shopper's traditional SE London/ NW Kent remit. It was masterminded by Gary Bushell and funded by Karl Howman and the bloke from Squeeze who also knocked about with our little mob on occasion. I think enough time has passed that I can talk about it under the statue of limitations.
We managed to haul 2k newly printed papers with the promotion and drove them round the country delivering them to homes as far flung as Cumbria, Northumbria and Corby. Whether this managed to entice any new fans from beyond our usual locale I'll never know for sure but me n' mad dog Carter oft wax lyrical that maybe there is a family from Barrow that makes the weekly trip to the Valley of dreams due to our exploits that night and if we managed to grow the supporter base by just one in that respect then that's good enough for us.
I remember we tattooed big CAFC4EVA across our chests in a moment of teenage folly after getting hammered on Hooch in the west stand car park having been refused entry to Bartram's for being too young. Gav's famed boyish good looks have served him well over the years and even now when wooing CEOs in important business meetings but they counted against him that night as he'd left his fake ID so getting sloshed in the car park under the lights of the Valley it had to be.
I got my tatt removed by laser but mad dog still keeps his with pride and gets it re inked once a year I believe. This is why you will never see him shirtless in interviews.
Don't see him as much now as he emigrated to Canada and made his fortune whilst I opted to spend my days writing lies on internet forums but we often reminisce over those glory days where we ran that little mob all in the name of the good ship CAFC and he's still very much as committed an Addick as he was when we were going toe to toe with Palace at Cubs' table tennis tournaments back in the 90s.45 -
He set up and is CEO of a tech business so I doubt he’s averse to saying his piece or getting things done. He has two dogs in the fight. His investment and his genuine support of CAFC. He’s not likely in my opinion to keep Schtum and watch both go down the gurgler. I have no idea what his relationship with any of the SMT is but I’m confident he doesn’t know any of them particularly well or for much longer than his investment timescale. I’m about as despondent as anyone about Charlton at the moment but I think we should at least wait and see before accusing Carter of being a patsy.eaststandmike said:
Because in the interviews I have seen he seems quiet and compliant, he doesn’t strike me as the sort of guy who will give Charlie, Rodwell and Scott a hard time. As I said I hope I am wrong and he tells the investors what’s going on but I am not holding my breathShootersHillGuru said:
Why on earth would you think he’s in anyone’s pocket ?eaststandmike said:Never met him but from the video interviews I have seen he doesn’t strike me as a rock the boat type of guy, hope I am wrong but wouldn’t surprise me if he is in the SMT’s pocket15 -
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👍ShootersHillGuru said:
He set up and is CEO of a tech business so I doubt he’s averse to saying his piece or getting things done. He has two dogs in the fight. His investment and his genuine support of CAFC. He’s not likely in my opinion to keep Schtum and watch both go down the gurgler. I have no idea what his relationship with any of the SMT is but I’m confident he doesn’t know any of them particularly well or for much longer than his investment timescale. I’m about as despondent as anyone about Charlton at the moment but I think we should at least wait and see before accusing Carter of being a patsy.eaststandmike said:
Because in the interviews I have seen he seems quiet and compliant, he doesn’t strike me as the sort of guy who will give Charlie, Rodwell and Scott a hard time. As I said I hope I am wrong and he tells the investors what’s going on but I am not holding my breathShootersHillGuru said:
Why on earth would you think he’s in anyone’s pocket ?eaststandmike said:Never met him but from the video interviews I have seen he doesn’t strike me as a rock the boat type of guy, hope I am wrong but wouldn’t surprise me if he is in the SMT’s pocket0 -
I'm told he schleps over at least once every two weeks. (On the last occasion he was in Hong Kong and got a flight over from there.)1
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I am not accusing him directly of anything and I clearly said “I hope I am wrong”ShootersHillGuru said:
He set up and is CEO of a tech business so I doubt he’s averse to saying his piece or getting things done. He has two dogs in the fight. His investment and his genuine support of CAFC. He’s not likely in my opinion to keep Schtum and watch both go down the gurgler. I have no idea what his relationship with any of the SMT is but I’m confident he doesn’t know any of them particularly well or for much longer than his investment timescale. I’m about as despondent as anyone about Charlton at the moment but I think we should at least wait and see before accusing Carter of being a patsy.eaststandmike said:
Because in the interviews I have seen he seems quiet and compliant, he doesn’t strike me as the sort of guy who will give Charlie, Rodwell and Scott a hard time. As I said I hope I am wrong and he tells the investors what’s going on but I am not holding my breathShootersHillGuru said:
Why on earth would you think he’s in anyone’s pocket ?eaststandmike said:Never met him but from the video interviews I have seen he doesn’t strike me as a rock the boat type of guy, hope I am wrong but wouldn’t surprise me if he is in the SMT’s pocket
Just basing my thoughts on small observations1 -
Amazing Insight Rodders, thanks for sharing.RodneyCharltonTrotta said:
I can vouch for Gav or 'mad dog' as he was called in our little crew in the 90s.JohnnyH2 said:Genuine question but did anyone within the supporter base know Gavin Carter or seen him at a game before he appeared on Twitter defending Sandgaard junior?
He was always very entrepreneurial and die hard Charlton. A cracking example of this is the infamous Oceans 4 episode in ;97 when me, mad dog, James Corden's missus and Dave Berry performed an early hours heist of the News Shopper print rooms with the view that we could spread the word of the "Kids for a quid" promotion beyond the Shopper's traditional SE London/ NW Kent remit. It was masterminded by Gary Bushell and funded by Karl Howman and the bloke from Squeeze who also knocked about with our little mob on occasion. I think enough time has passed that I can talk about it under the statue of limitations.
We managed to haul 2k newly printed papers with the promotion and drove them round the country delivering them to homes as far flung as Cumbria, Northumbria and Corby. Whether this managed to entice any new fans from beyond our usual locale I'll never know for sure but me n' mad dog Carter oft wax lyrical that maybe there is a family from Barrow that makes the weekly trip to the Valley of dreams due to our exploits that night and if we managed to grow the supporter base by just one in that respect then that's good enough for us.
I remember we tattooed big CAFC4EVA across our chests in a moment of teenage folly after getting hammered on Hooch in the west stand car park having been refused entry to Bartram's for being too young. Gav's famed boyish good looks have served him well over the years and even now when wooing CEOs in important business meetings but they counted against him that night as he'd left his fake ID so getting sloshed in the car park under the lights of the Valley it had to be.
I got my tatt removed by laser but mad dog still keeps his with pride and gets it re inked once a year I believe. This is why you will never see him shirtless in interviews.
Don't see him as much now as he emigrated to Canada and made his fortune whilst I opted to spend my days writing lies on internet forums but we often reminisce over those glory days where we ran that little mob all in the name of the good ship CAFC and he's still very much as committed an Addick as he was when we were going toe to toe with Palace at Cubs' table tennis tournaments back in the 90s.7 -
I’ve thought the same since he was first announced.JohnnyH2 said:Genuine question but did anyone within the supporter base know Gavin Carter or seen him at a game before he appeared on Twitter defending Sandgaard junior?
Just curious to know how someone who the club puts out as 'lifelong supporter' and yet I have not come across anyone who remembers seeing or going to games with him from years gone by.
Varney, Simmons, Bobe and White were very known/seen as supporters before they officially got involved with the club.
I expect he was more likely a West Stand home fan, that rarely went away (pure speculation based on the fact not one person have said they recognize him).3 -
I suspect there are lots of people on here who wouldn't be recognised either. If I suddenly became wealthy and bought a stake in the club I think there's a handful of people who would be able to vouch for me. We have a big stadium and take a decent amount away usually, it's easy to stay anonymousCovered End said:
I’ve thought the same since he was first announced.JohnnyH2 said:Genuine question but did anyone within the supporter base know Gavin Carter or seen him at a game before he appeared on Twitter defending Sandgaard junior?
Just curious to know how someone who the club puts out as 'lifelong supporter' and yet I have not come across anyone who remembers seeing or going to games with him from years gone by.
Varney, Simmons, Bobe and White were very known/seen as supporters before they officially got involved with the club.
I expect he was more likely a West Stand home fan, that rarely went away (pure speculation based on the fact not one person have said they recognize him).7 -
Exactly.fenaddick said:
I suspect there are lots of people on here who wouldn't be recognised either. If I suddenly became wealthy and bought a stake in the club I think there's a handful of people who would be able to vouch for me. We have a big stadium and take a decent amount away usually, it's easy to stay anonymousCovered End said:
I’ve thought the same since he was first announced.JohnnyH2 said:Genuine question but did anyone within the supporter base know Gavin Carter or seen him at a game before he appeared on Twitter defending Sandgaard junior?
Just curious to know how someone who the club puts out as 'lifelong supporter' and yet I have not come across anyone who remembers seeing or going to games with him from years gone by.
Varney, Simmons, Bobe and White were very known/seen as supporters before they officially got involved with the club.
I expect he was more likely a West Stand home fan, that rarely went away (pure speculation based on the fact not one person have said they recognize him).
If you go to lots of away games you’ll be known and if you sit in The Covered End every game as well.
If you rarely go away and sit in the wastelands of The West, you could quite easily not be recognised.4 -
Never took a travel booking from him, but each to their own. As I have said before, time will tell.2
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I'd like to think this appointment could prove to be profitable in the next twelve months.
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Interested to know your thoughts as to why? I'm hoping the same to be fair.ElfsborgAddick said:I'd like to think this appointment could prove to be profitable in the next twelve months.1
