Charlton fans appeal for help

[Tony Meolas Loan Spell]

Another NO from me.

I am however MORE than happy to chip in for a poster OUTSIDE the Valley advertising Prem League football by the seaside when it happens.

Hell I will even drive one of the free coaches that the club may want to provide.

Afterall THEY ****ING DID IT TO US WHEN WE WERE AT GILLINGHAM.

Never forget. Why do we bum lick Charlton I will never ever know.

Even Palace never stooped so low.

 

[Tony Meolas Loan Spell]

Always remember at least a coach full turning up for Fans United!
For those of us who went through that time and turmoil of our club, it would be totally disgraceful if we didn't support them now when they are in need of our support!

Nope. Our time of need was also thru Gillingham. But Charlton were happy to organise free coaches from sussex advertising prem football. As far along rhe coast as Eastbourne.

So **** them.

 

[fataddick]

Nope. Our time of need was also thru Gillingham. But Charlton were happy to organise free coaches from sussex advertising prem football. As far along rhe coast as Eastbourne.

So **** them.

They were never free. They were initially £5 then £7 and now £8.50 (yep, they still run from Brighton, Worthing. Crawley, Eastbourne, Hastings and all over Kent for every home game, although I suspect they don't need quite so many of them these days).

The way Valley Express was spun in the press by moaning Gills Chairman Paul Scally means people have got a slightly twisted interpretation of what it was/is...

Basically, when we ground shared in the mid-80s some branches of our supporters club started running coaches to home games at Selhurst then Upton Park. These continued when we returned to the Valley and covered a fair geographic spread (including our Brighton & West Sussex branch). During the Premier League era the main supporters club closed down (due to in-fighting) and the branches asked the club to take over organising the coaches. This is what they did - Valley Express as it was branded is just a continuation of cheap coaches to home games that have been run from places like Brighton since the 80s. The only difference is that the club now runs them instead of the supporters groups. I actually thought all clubs had supporters coaches like this, and thus am quite surprised by the hostility to the idea of it.

Having said that - yes, sticking up posters advertising the service (and PL football) at Brighton station etc was a scummy thing to do.

 

[papajaff]

So if the two scumbags who ran our club back in the 90's decided to run coaches from SE London to the Goldstone, would Charlton FANS still hold a grudge? It wasn't their fans who ran these coaches. And many many of their FANS supported us when we so needed it. Too many people with very short memories.

As for some sort of protest or raising of the issue against these owners, it's a bit late in the day for Albion fans to do much except show some kind of support through applause at something that you will demonstrate in the away end.

You will certainly have my support as I remember how many Charlton fans came to Fans United and it was very humbling. Maybe someone has some pictures to remind us.

 

[Return of the Rev]

Nope. Our time of need was also thru Gillingham. But Charlton were happy to organise free coaches from sussex advertising prem football. As far along rhe coast as Eastbourne.

So **** them.

Not long ago we were sending out request for support to everyone and anyone,seems like we are nice and cosy in our new home and position and cannot hear the people who responded to our pleas! Very sad but i think a good few Albion will remember our past.

 

[Tony Meolas Loan Spell]

Having said that - yes, sticking up posters advertising the service (and PL football) at Brighton station etc was a scummy thing to do.

And for that reason IM OUT.

I wish you luck in your campaign but thats it.

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

Having said that - yes, sticking up posters advertising the service (and PL football) at Brighton station etc was a scummy thing to do.

And that's what I can't understand with some posters on here. The thing with the flyers at Brighton station was organised by the club(right?). So why would some BHA fans hold that against the fans of Charlton when they're trying to protest against the club. It makes no sense to me anyway

 

[edna krabappel]

Any idea how many will be coming down from Charlton on Saturday, [MENTION=1792]fataddick[/MENTION], on coaches or otherwise...?

 

[Dr. Notthenineo'clocknews]

Not really the sort of thing to do at an away Club. Shows disrespect for our Club. Fine to join in when we are away at Charlton.

I'm lost here, are you saying its disrespectful to protest at an away match? If so no one told us in the 90s.

Apologies if I've got the wrong end of the stick

 

[Blues Rock DJ]

judging by the empty seats at their home game at the weekend, they obviously don't give a monkeys about whatever it is they're moaning about, so why should we bother ? Blinkers on and focus on three points, that's all !

 

[knocky1]

Charlton 1-0 winners away to Birmingham, beat Sheffield Wed at home and lost Saturday. Not bad November for a team in crisis.

 

[Return of the Rev]

judging by the empty seats at their home game at the weekend, they obviously don't give a monkeys about whatever it is they're moaning about, so why should we bother ? Blinkers on and focus on three points, that's all !

Unlike the full houses we had during the archer period

 

[Albion_Dave]

Never forget.

 

[fataddick]

Any idea how many will be coming down from Charlton on Saturday, [MENTION=1792]fataddick[/MENTION], on coaches or otherwise...?

About 900 sold so far. I reckon maybe 1,200 tops by Saturday. A lot of people just not bothering with Charlton until the Chairman goes, eg none of my Addicks mates are coming down on Sat but half of them will be down next week for Lewes v Dulwich. A sizeable chunk of our support just don't have the passion for watching Charlton in its current state

 

[papajaff]

Yes I remember our crowds of 30,000 when we were in turmoil.

For Christs sake you lot who have forgotten; read Build A Bonfire or something. Remind yourselves or do some research if you are 16 years old or under!

 

[dazzer6666]

http://forum.charltonlife.com/discu...ideas-of-a-protest-for-saturday-brighton-away

 

[Worried Man Blues]

Ah, the football family, rather reminds me of my own!

 

[Everest]

http://intothevalley.proboards.com/thread/18724/brighton-fans-twitter-keen-protest

 

[Dr. Notthenineo'clocknews]

Yes I remember our crowds of 30,000 when we were in turmoil.

For Christs sake you lot who have forgotten; read Build A Bonfire or something. Remind yourselves or do some research if you are 16 years old or under!

Indeed

 

[Munkfish]

What are they protesting against? I am completely clueless as to what is going on at Charlton?

Is it because they have become part of a feeder club or something along those lines?

I Havent heard of huge debts or plans to sell the ground. Just looks like poor performances and a string of odd managerial appointments.