New Museum Items

9goalswentpastperry said:

Lordflashheart said:

Henry Irving said:

New old/new door.

We replaced the archive room door with an old door from Sparrows Lane that signed by the 2012 squad.

Eddie Youds claims responsibility for the damage at the bottom.

And there on the right is a wonderful person - yes, yes, it is me @lordflashheart helping out today

We also put up loads of cracking framed photos in the corridor from the lift to the museum - they look superb

Get yourselves to the museum people - it’s fab - drench yourselves in our rich (and of course at times turbulent) history

Charlton Athletic - love it 😍

Well I must say I'm disappointed. You don't look a bit like your profile picture. 😂

guinnessaddick said:

ElfsborgAddick said:

Woolwich Stadium, where was this?

Stadium Road, opposite the QE hospital.

cafc999 said:

Chizz said:

I think there are several reasons why the - otherwise excellent - Museum should not display stickers featuring Nigel Farage:  

Political neutrality - The museum should remain an inclusive space for all fans, avoiding associations with divisive political figures.  Displaying a sticker linked to Farage, even unintentionally, could suggest an endorsement of his views.  

Potential offence to fans - Farage is a highly controversial figure, and his presence in the museum may alienate or upset Charlton supporters.  Many fans may feel uncomfortable seeing a far-right-linked figure associated with their club’s history. 

Not relevant to Charlton Athletic - The museum’s purpose is to celebrate Charlton Athletic’s rich football history, not unrelated political movements. It's mission is to preserve, present and promote the heritage of the club.  A sticker created by political supporters of Farage has no meaningful connection to the club’s heritage. 

Misrepresentation of the club’s values - Charlton has a strong tradition of community engagement, diversity and inclusion.  Associating with a divisive political figure could misrepresent the club’s ethos and alienate fans.  In fact, it could damage the club's image. 

Risk of Political Exploitation - The sticker’s presence could be used to suggest that Charlton Athletic or its museum has links to Farage’s ideology.  This could damage the club’s reputation among supporters and the wider football community.  

Encouraging further political symbolism in football - Football is often used as a tool for political messaging, but the museum should resist becoming a battleground for political discourse. Keeping the sticker on display may encourage others to introduce more political symbols, creating unnecessary controversy.  

Respect for the Club’s supporters’ diverse views - Charlton fans come from a wide range of backgrounds and political beliefs.  A display featuring Farage risks alienating sections of the fanbase who strongly oppose him.  

Negative Publicity for the Museum and the Club - The presence of the sticker risks attracting criticism from fans, media and advocacy groups.  This could overshadow the museum’s intended purpose and damage its reputation - that's too much to risk. 

Potential breach of anti-discrimination policies - Many football clubs, including Charlton, adhere to anti-discrimination initiatives.  Given Farage’s links to far-right rhetoric, displaying his image could be seen as conflicting with these policies. 

Lack of Historical or Cultural Significance - A politically motivated sticker does not contribute to the historical documentation of Charlton Athletic.  The museum usually prioritises artefacts that genuinely reflect the club’s legacy.  

In summary, keeping the sticker in the museum risks political controversy, misrepresentation of the club and alienation of supporters. The best course of action would be to remove it to maintain the museum’s neutrality and focus on Charlton’s football heritage.  The Museum itself is a great part of the club's heritage.  Something like this tawdry sticker shouldn't be allowed to diminish the great and genuine pride a lot of supporters have in the work that the museum does. 
Thank you for letting me give my view. 

The sticker isn't on display btw - it's just in our archive.

Thanks for your input on what we should be doing and how to maintain our neutrality.

Themightyath2 said:

Who cares if they show a Charlton sticker with Farage, Starmer or Badenoch - how is that impacting any of you!!

Charlton_Charlie said:

follett said:

I absolutely detest the sticker and shame on whatever fans are using them but a museum should be impartial. Despite all the great work the club does, stickers like these, booing the knee etc has been part of our fan culture, even if it's only a minority of idiots. As much as I'd love to forget about that side of our fanbase, it does exist and the museum shouldn't censor it, if anything it further highlights and provides context to the importance of the great work the club and community trust do in tackling these issues.

I hear what you are saying and in principle I agree...BUT...this isn't anything to do with CAFC/our culture/our history...you can find the same sticker with a number of clubs attached...it is a campaign to hijack our (football) culture, as opposed to being part of it..

Otherwise I could make any sticker with absolutely anything on it, stick a CAFC badge on it and claim it's part of CAFC's heritage and should be preserved, which would be - quite rightly - absolute rubbish.