Fan Loyalty Rewarded ?
Whilst the support shown to Chris Powell on Saturday was laudable it was also quite laughable. Laughable to the extent that many fans showed more support to Chris, an opposition player, than they did for their own team. 'Fans' who sat on their hands, mouths firmly closed, for 90 minutes whilst the team they allegedly 'support' was trying to win a game and get a vital three points suddenly came to life when Chrissy made a late substitute appearance. And at the final whistle they could hardly contain their excitement as Chris got a rapturous round of applause as he performed his ledgendary tunnel celebration. Sad. Just a pity they can't put as much energy into supporting the team on the pitch. Fans, they don't know the meaning of the word.
At least they'll be pleased to read in the programme that the Club has decided to take the full allocation on offer for the forthcoming trip to Reading. The Club expect demand to outstrip even the 2,000 tickets on offer. They also took great delight in reiterating the current away ticket allocation policy. Yes, the blanket wearing, flask waving ValleyGolders get first dibs again whilst those who may not be in ValleyGold but are making the much longer and considerably more expensive trip to Wigan the previous week are left to wait patiently in line. Why ?? I've always been against a policy which basically rewards those who can afford to pay a tenner a month into VG over those who prefer to spend their money actually supporting the team. We'll be able to spot those at the MadStad who are there just for a jolly-up and a new ground a mile off (any true Charlton fan has been there already, a pre-season trip a few years ago). And will they support the team, will they end up hoarse urging their team onto victory?. Will they heck as like. It'll be moans about fans standing, fans swearing, people shouting too loudly in their earholes and their blanket getting dirty as other fans have the temerity to celebrate a Charlton goal. Whatever next?
Perhaps we should book Chris Powell as a warm up act. That'll keep 'em happy.
posted by SE7 ADDICK @ 1:20 pm
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6 Comments:
I get very fed up with this stuff.
I am a 50 yr old Charlton supporter , having supported for 42 years , I've sung my heart out been everywhere in all weathers & divisions, etc. I don't now want to stand up every 5 mins and be abused by some kid for not doin so
Have a bit of tolerance for heaven's sake !!
well, as I'm 43 myself I can hardly be called a kid. I've been doing this since 1972, am still doing it and will continue to do so for the next 30 years. All I'm saying is SUPPORT the team. Too many sit there moaning and don't encourage the team. You must realise as well that this is a generalisation and not take it too personally. Thanks for reading anyway !
Right. So because you cant, or cant afford, to attend a pointless waste of time called a pre season friendly, you arent a true fan. PERLEEEASE.
Ok,so why don't those planning to attend the MadStad go to Wigan the previous week. Because they are prepared to make a short trip to Berkshire but can't be arsed to travel further afield.
se7 you sound like a right nerd,if they cant beat watford they deserve abuse ,they get overpaid to produce that tripe,sorry we cant all sing red army geek
Thanks anonymous. And you can't sing 'Red Army' because? Struggling with the words ? Also, why were you abusing players after the Watford game. We played well and should have won. If you want to get relegated then you carry on but it's more productive to get behind the team or don't you want us to win.
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