tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515686825920365069.post8048060429078597284..comments2024-01-09T18:02:56.096+00:00Comments on And Nothing Else Matters - Charlton Athletic F C: " There has to be an element of control "Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551617953362551561noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515686825920365069.post-67049925833144211172017-02-17T11:30:04.806+00:002017-02-17T11:30:04.806+00:00Anon thasss juss wot I think in them lass two post...Anon thasss juss wot I think in them lass two posts n well said n all, e's full of atred, bitter which sums up wot the exenophobe vermin are dahn our gaff. I ope all the ones goin to arrass Roland get bannin orders cos thass wot they deserve. Get them all ahrt then the rest of us can get on with supportin our gaff gettin behind the players n seein our team move onwards n upwards with Queen Katrien the best CEO we've ever ad.a2cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515686825920365069.post-82860298525407899872017-02-14T09:12:47.721+00:002017-02-14T09:12:47.721+00:00I agree things on the up, Robinson could be the ma...I agree things on the up, Robinson could be the main man and has 100% support from most fans I know Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515686825920365069.post-30579770064836891432017-02-14T09:00:02.346+00:002017-02-14T09:00:02.346+00:00Ken, we'll continue to disagree then. Me with ...Ken, we'll continue to disagree then. Me with my belief that the manager should behave in a certain way and you that all fans should support him no matter what he says or does simply because he's OUR manager. So, yes, we clearly do have different views of what a supporter is. Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551617953362551561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515686825920365069.post-88186453106309492182017-02-14T03:04:59.580+00:002017-02-14T03:04:59.580+00:00Right ho !Right ho !Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551617953362551561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515686825920365069.post-742294887515009202017-02-14T01:31:37.160+00:002017-02-14T01:31:37.160+00:00Well, Phil. it seems the 'Volunteer' made ...Well, Phil. it seems the 'Volunteer' made vile comments about OUR Manager's 10 year old daughter. So, you carry on telling us all how he has let himself down and about the damage he has done between us and the lovely Wimbledon and yes, I stick with what I first wrote but obviously we have different versions of what supporter means. You jumped on him at the first opportunity. No benefit of the doubt for one of ours, no, let's get the facts before judging, accusing, criticising. You would seem to care more about Wimbledon. Seems odd for a self professed 'Charlton' supporter. Your Duchatelet comment explains your motive.Ken Jenningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741612498023798047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515686825920365069.post-88872384921439961592017-02-14T00:00:13.692+00:002017-02-14T00:00:13.692+00:00You are blinded by hate and come across as nothing...You are blinded by hate and come across as nothing but a bitter old fool. What if we were successful under RD I bet you would still moan. Some people can only see darkness I pity youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515686825920365069.post-30012528498748819632017-02-13T23:37:14.937+00:002017-02-13T23:37:14.937+00:00A very good summation of things Anon. Robinson was...A very good summation of things Anon. Robinson was naive if he thought he'd be fully backed by Roly although I'm not sure he'd be successful even if he were. However, as you say things won't improve until Roly is gone.Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551617953362551561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515686825920365069.post-28681824436048545942017-02-13T23:17:29.902+00:002017-02-13T23:17:29.902+00:00In this industry results tell all - and Karl has b...In this industry results tell all - and Karl has been talking the talk ever since he arrived in SE7 but he's yet to deliver the goods.<br />12 games into his reign and he's collected 15 points - exactly the same total as Russell Slade got in his last 12 games in charge ..... so not much of an improvement there then.<br /><br />The transfer window merely confirmed what we all knew would happen - but it was probably a big learning curve for Karl... Ademole finally left and the large number of £millions paid by Everton was immediately transferred into Euros and sent off to Duchatelet's local bank in Sint Truiden, leaving Karl to scratch around to bring in journeymen and loanees.... oh yes, and the return of the prodigal son from Scotland.<br /><br />Karl has to wise up and ensure that the teams he selects can see out games, which, incidentally lasts for 90 minutes PLUS injury (or added on) time. We want to see games put to bed early on, an early goal is fine but that needs to be added to - we've only seen that once so far in Karl's reign at home to Bristol Rovers.<br />We want to see more fight on the pitch - not bad tackles which sees a player sent off putting the team under more strain .... but what we don't want to see is the manager trying to thump a member of the opposition staff, no matter what the provocation might be. The manager should lead by example.<br />Mid table is the most that we can expect this season - which is better than a relegation dog-fight that I was fearing once again. <br />No matter how good the manager, if he's not given the tools to do the job he will fail, and probably pay the price with his job. The only constant in the whole SE7 saga of the last 3 years is the failure of Duchatelet and Meire. The sooner that they go the better, that day cannot come too soon.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515686825920365069.post-89126062204060480802017-02-13T23:12:18.759+00:002017-02-13T23:12:18.759+00:00RD is dragging the club down not those trying to m...RD is dragging the club down not those trying to move him on. Not sure how they're being a nuisance. Crowds continue to dwindle and the squad gets ever weaker especially when the latest loaners depart along with our latest bright young things. They won't be replaced as Roly pockets the cash. Little to be positive about really.Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551617953362551561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515686825920365069.post-17674046879744439062017-02-13T22:55:04.058+00:002017-02-13T22:55:04.058+00:00Zombie, agree with your thoughts on our Belgium bo...Zombie, agree with your thoughts on our Belgium bound friends. Roly has no plan and no interest in our club. We may end up like Orient and be facing life in non-league football.Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551617953362551561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515686825920365069.post-22435464657312399572017-02-13T22:30:57.531+00:002017-02-13T22:30:57.531+00:00Time will tell on Karl, and he may yet make a play...Time will tell on Karl, and he may yet make a play off push, although I am doubtful. Probably best Manager we have had since Sir Chris. As for the Protesters, it is obvious that we have an Owner that simply does not invest, the richest owner we have ever had and he does zero. He has removed hope, and hope is what football is all about. Until he departs, we will decline, and as I have said on other forums, I fully expect a relegation struggle next year. There should be no apologists for this clown of an owner, he will depart, and we will rebuild. Good luck to the Belgium Protesters, and all those that think they are misguided should look at the other 5/6 clubs with poor ownership and be thankful that some are taking action in lawful protest.Zombie 100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515686825920365069.post-35346943407528335132017-02-13T22:11:28.215+00:002017-02-13T22:11:28.215+00:00Unfortunately most see the protesters as nothing m...Unfortunately most see the protesters as nothing more than an embarrassment, they have lost the support they once had and know it . Positive is the way forward not dragging the club name down. I think many fans will never accept them as supporters if they persist on being a nuisance. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515686825920365069.post-32097389407604094122017-02-13T21:54:17.864+00:002017-02-13T21:54:17.864+00:00Anon, time will tell on Robinson but I can't e...Anon, time will tell on Robinson but I can't envisage success with him. Those going to Belgium are doing so to highlight the damage RD is doing to our club. I take little joy at highlighting the problems at our club but I won't ignore them. Those protesting want us to be truly proud of our club again.Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551617953362551561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515686825920365069.post-41927140956997505582017-02-13T20:43:05.758+00:002017-02-13T20:43:05.758+00:00You talk of embarrassment to the club the real emb...You talk of embarrassment to the club the real embarrassment are the idiots going to Belgium to hassle locals . Robinson is a great appointment and with him at the helm I feel good times are ahead . Be Proud of Charlton not someone who only gets off at digging up negativesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515686825920365069.post-140602634701502902017-02-13T19:32:21.239+00:002017-02-13T19:32:21.239+00:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.a2cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515686825920365069.post-63525631446997990632017-02-13T15:42:53.512+00:002017-02-13T15:42:53.512+00:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.a2cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515686825920365069.post-22419220458921192282017-02-13T10:31:50.134+00:002017-02-13T10:31:50.134+00:00Shame it wasn't on Saturday.Shame it wasn't on Saturday.Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551617953362551561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515686825920365069.post-61861701897604122192017-02-13T10:26:22.881+00:002017-02-13T10:26:22.881+00:00Eeee pal, water off a duck's back, mate!Eeee pal, water off a duck's back, mate!Karl Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362369388112702686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515686825920365069.post-15862082788370197992017-02-13T08:07:08.883+00:002017-02-13T08:07:08.883+00:00Dave, thanks for your comment. He was clearly prov...Dave, thanks for your comment. He was clearly provoked. What is a further concern is that later on and sometime after the heat of the moment he made the comment that he hoped the guy was still around effectively to sort him out. I'm struggling to warm to him in any way. his supposed passion and love for the club is expressed in the same way as his previous so you doubt it's genuine aside from the road to Damascus moment that you refer to.Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551617953362551561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515686825920365069.post-66332570311473935132017-02-13T07:43:21.992+00:002017-02-13T07:43:21.992+00:00Anon, I'd love to see us make the playoffs and...Anon, I'd love to see us make the playoffs and beyond. I think the players do want to play for him at the moment. The unavailability of some players is down to suspension though and that is a worry. Ardley is convinced that Holmes should have got a red on Saturday and I've never considered him that type of player. Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551617953362551561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515686825920365069.post-31367929382506658392017-02-13T07:38:31.861+00:002017-02-13T07:38:31.861+00:00I don't buy the 'back the manager' lin...I don't buy the 'back the manager' line just because he's the manager. If that's your view we would still have Karel Fraye in charge. I am not a big fan of Robinson but it must be said he was provoked on Saturday even though he should show more self-control as Charlton Athletic manager. What disappoints me most about Robinson is he said we were "a basket case of a club" when he visited with MK Dons last season. His conversion on the Lower Road has been spectacular and after spending an evening in the pub with four fans can now move on safe in the knowledge he has heard the fans and is quite happy continuing his backing of Meire and Duchatelet. A backing which he can and will probably argue in due course, hasn't yet been reciprocated.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01191662363898215747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515686825920365069.post-71637598094804556122017-02-13T07:31:49.620+00:002017-02-13T07:31:49.620+00:00I guess we have to agree to disagree. For me Robin...I guess we have to agree to disagree. For me Robinson has been a breath of fresh air - I love the passion - it's a welcome change from someone who gives the appearance of being dead from the neck up and, for that matter, dead from the neck down (aka R Slade). And it is quite clear that most, if not all, the players have warmed to him. I think he has given them and me, HOPE. Anyone who can get Tony Watt playing has my respect. I'm very confident that (a) he is here for the long run and (b) good things are go to happen under his stewardship. I'm certainly not ruling out the playoffs this season, particularly once he has a full strength side back in play. As for the level of provocation at AFC Wimbledon well I think it was unprecedented and he rose to the bait. But then again so would Brian Clough.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515686825920365069.post-74160220273617818062017-02-13T05:41:17.911+00:002017-02-13T05:41:17.911+00:00Ken, you're entitled to your view. I don't...Ken, you're entitled to your view. I don't accept that I should back the actions of our manager just because he holds the position. By that token we should all back Duchatelet. You seriously question me as a supporter? You let yourself down and weaken any argument with that comment. I expect the manager of our club to behave in a certain way and to have standards. If they don't then we have to question it. Better people than I have done so too. You seem to be suggesting that we should support whatever he does Ken, I can't agree with that.Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551617953362551561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515686825920365069.post-60763735468818786062017-02-13T04:48:55.410+00:002017-02-13T04:48:55.410+00:00What kind of no mark does not back their own manag...What kind of no mark does not back their own manager? Why are you even pretending to blog as a Charlton 'Supporter'? Ken Jenningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741612498023798047noreply@blogger.com