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Post by seriouslyred on Sept 4, 2023 9:47:05 GMT
Very good news that Andy Scott is joining, as expected of course. However, I thought it might make sense to highlight the following paragraph in the announcement on the OS this morning, “Scott will join Managing Director Jim Rodwell, Group Finance Director Ed Warrick and a soon to be appointed Director of Performance on Charlton’s new SMT. The trio will be joined on the Charlton Board of Directors, chaired by Rodwell, by two Non-Executive Directors in former Charlton player Paul Elliott and GFP investor Gavin Carter.” It seems that in addition to Scott the club is planning another senior hire with a Director of Performance also joining the new SMT. The classical Director of Performance role covers sports science, medicine, nutrition and analytics. I’m a bit surprised this role appears not to be reporting into Scott because there is at least some overlap between how I’d understood his role and this. Nevertheless, this has to be seen as another positive development and further evidence of a determination to modernise and professionalise the management of the club. While we can’t know how the new owners will perform in the medium term, it’s becoming ever more difficult to understand the negative noises. What’s the realistic alternative? There is simply no way to “create value” as the owner of Charlton Athletic if the plan is to cut costs (because future revenues will fall by more) or by asset stripping (because someone else owns the only valuable assets), but even if there was a viable “low cost strategy” the new owners would hardly have hired Rodwell, Warrick, Scott, AN Other member of senior management and Sutherland, all within days of taking ownership, if they weren’t serious about progressing the club. It’s completely understandable that fans are focused on which players we’re signing, but as an early indicator of what’s in store it’s the action in the executive suite which is most encouraging. It’s no exaggeration to say that we appear to be in better shape than at any time since we failed to win promotion back to the Premier League in our first season following relegation. A month later and here we are as reality reshapes perceptions of the SMT and the squad. We've seen Holden sacked, a second win at last, and four new arrivals on transfer deadline day. Ideally they recruit a new manager this week - a step up from Holden, somebody who has tasted League success and is 100% aligned with the strategy set by Scott. The negativity comes from poor performances and results, but also from some determined to slate SE7 Partners. Ironic after four years of ESI / Sandgaard and six years of Duchatelet where it was increasingly difficult to make sense of any decisions. That these people will blame Methven for all football matters which go wrong, including the appointment of Holden last Christmas really shows their level of understanding when it's Scott in charge of the football side. Reality is that managers last on average 13 months so let's see what the side looks like in February. And whether the new manager is still in charge for the January 2025 window?! We might also keep an eye on KMSK Deinze who are owned by ACA. ACA own c5-10% of GFP / SE7 Partners. They've just beaten RSC Liege in the Belgian 2nd division and are now one point off second place. Perhaps zenga can inform us about the Challenger Pro League and their chances. |
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Post by zenga on Sept 4, 2023 11:36:49 GMT
We might also keep an eye on KMSK Deinze who are owned by ACA. ACA own c5-10% of GFP / SE7 Partners. They've just beaten RSC Liege in the Belgian 2nd division and are now one point off second place. Perhaps zenga can inform us about the Challenger Pro League and their chances. At the end of last season their management has publicly stated that they want this season to be amongst the top, and next year promotion to the first division. It's a very competitive league however, with possibly 3 teams going down/up. The journalist who predicted the winner of the league for the past 4 years has Zulte-Waregem as clear favorites, and Lommel (Man City owned), Deinze and Beveren as the main challengers. So far Deinze has lost from Patro Eisden (conceded 2 goals in minute '88 and '90), and from Lommel (direct contender). They won from Ostend and FC Liege (expected to be relegated). As far as transfers go: they officially didn't spend any money but most likely did (the Belgian way) and got some experienced players in. One guy left for the MLS. So stability + increased the quality of the overal squad. The challenger pro league is quite entertaining this season, as 4 youth teams (Anderlecht, Club Brugge, Genk and Standard) participate. They can't win promotion but can get relegated. This weekend one of the biggest Belgian talents broke the record for being the youngest player ever to score in a professional game at age 15 (not sure if this twitter link will work in the UK). |
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Post by manikin on Sept 4, 2023 11:48:38 GMT
We might also keep an eye on KMSK Deinze who are owned by ACA. ACA own c5-10% of GFP / SE7 Partners. They've just beaten RSC Liege in the Belgian 2nd division and are now one point off second place. Perhaps zenga can inform us about the Challenger Pro League and their chances. At the end of last season their management has publicly stated that they want this season to be amongst the top, and next year promotion to the first division. It's a very competitive league however, with possibly 3 teams going down/up. The journalist who predicted the winner of the league for the past 4 years has Zulte-Waregem as clear favorites, and Lommel (Man City owned), Deinze and Beveren as the main challengers. So far Deinze has lost from Patro Eisden (conceded 2 goals in minute '88 and '90), and from Lommel (direct contender). They won from Ostend and FC Liege (expected to be relegated). As far as transfers go: they officially didn't spend any money but most likely did (the Belgian way) and got some experienced players in. One guy left for the MLS. So stability + increased the quality of the overal squad. The challenger pro league is quite entertaining this season, as 4 youth teams (Anderlecht, Club Brugge, Genk and Standard) participate. They can't win promotion but can get relegated. This weekend one of the biggest Belgian talents broke the record for being the youngest player ever to score in a professional game at age 15 (not sure if this twitter link will work in the UK). Link works fine, bloody good goal! |
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Post by seriouslyred on Sept 4, 2023 12:25:50 GMT
We might also keep an eye on KMSK Deinze who are owned by ACA. ACA own c5-10% of GFP / SE7 Partners. They've just beaten RSC Liege in the Belgian 2nd division and are now one point off second place. Perhaps zenga can inform us about the Challenger Pro League and their chances. At the end of last season their management has publicly stated that they want this season to be amongst the top, and next year promotion to the first division. It's a very competitive league however, with possibly 3 teams going down/up. The journalist who predicted the winner of the league for the past 4 years has Zulte-Waregem as clear favorites, and Lommel (Man City owned), Deinze and Beveren as the main challengers. So far Deinze has lost from Patro Eisden (conceded 2 goals in minute '88 and '90), and from Lommel (direct contender). They won from Ostend and FC Liege (expected to be relegated). As far as transfers go: they officially didn't spend any money but most likely did (the Belgian way) and got some experienced players in. One guy left for the MLS. So stability + increased the quality of the overal squad. The challenger pro league is quite entertaining this season, as 4 youth teams (Anderlecht, Club Brugge, Genk and Standard) participate. They can't win promotion but can get relegated. This weekend one of the biggest Belgian talents broke the record for being the youngest player ever to score in a professional game at age 15 (not sure if this twitter link will work in the UK). Thanks for that zenga - will be interesting to see whether any players go in either direction. But perhaps it's more likely to be more about exchange of scouting data and expertise. Our squad rebuild back in 2014 was based around both Liege players and contacts, especially Gudmundsson who has been a regular for Burnley in the EPL ever since we sold him. And now playing alongside Cullen and Maatsen. In short we cannot rely upon just our Academy and third tier journeymen to raise the quality of our squad. We need to be fishing in the right pools of talent. |
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Post by 1978sussex on Sept 29, 2023 11:32:09 GMT
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Post by reamsofverse on Feb 1, 2024 15:11:26 GMT
reams just out of interest 33% each do you think that was the offer to them as a max they could invest in this venture? Might explain why not been bought lock stock and barrel? I really don't know mate but it's been an interesting read on here these past couple of days that has seen questions raised that are answerable to agree in the short to mid-term plan that I was going to put up here two months ago before being asked to hold fire on it while I was actually typing it out, until the takeover is all done and dusted. What I do know is, and as I have said all along, not one investor will have majority control at Board-level, meaning that – as in CAFC’s glory days – sensible decision-making can be pursued by a group rather than resting on the whim of an individual. I have actually posted this on here before as it's contained in what I have mentioned above. Just thought I would highlight what I shared with you back in July. I have highlighted it in red. It's good to see that six months on they are sticking to their word. |
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Post by garrynelson on Feb 1, 2024 15:34:10 GMT
I really don't know mate but it's been an interesting read on here these past couple of days that has seen questions raised that are answerable to agree in the short to mid-term plan that I was going to put up here two months ago before being asked to hold fire on it while I was actually typing it out, until the takeover is all done and dusted. What I do know is, and as I have said all along, not one investor will have majority control at Board-level, meaning that – as in CAFC’s glory days – sensible decision-making can be pursued by a group rather than resting on the whim of an individual. I have actually posted this on here before as it's contained in what I have mentioned above. Just thought I would highlight what I shared with you back in July. I have highlighted it in red. It's good to see that six months on they are sticking to their word. It’s just a shame that some of their decision making hasn’t been very sensible at all The decision to stick with Appleton as long as they did and then sack him when they did, leaving themselves not enough time to hire a replacement to see us through the rest of the transfer window seems a massive faux pas for a group of sensible board members |
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Post by watameires on Feb 1, 2024 17:21:40 GMT
They should have sacked him earlier and they should have known who they wanted as a replacement
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Post by roburwash on Feb 1, 2024 17:57:03 GMT
What sensible decision making has been going on, Reams?
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Post by clarky on Feb 1, 2024 18:28:47 GMT
Seeing as a group they are yet to make a sensible decision they may need to rethink this particular strategy.
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Post by reamsofverse on Feb 1, 2024 20:22:49 GMT
What sensible decision making has been going on, Reams? I highlighted a bit too much there didn't I? Only meant to point out that no one person has the final decision which is why I suspect, we still don't have a manager yet.. |
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Post by melrose555 on Feb 1, 2024 20:55:58 GMT
Same old same old so far. What an absolute fucking joke this club has become. The failure to make the "right" decisions at the right time is unbelievable. A consipracy theorist might suggest that there is an ulterior motive to destroy the club |
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