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Just heard from a real Charlton fan, Royston.
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We are constantly in touch on WhatsApp. That the playing budget for next Season is lower than last Season. If that is true we are going to find it very hard to stave off relegation.
What is Royston's source?
The negative, depressed, pessimistic recesses of his mind I should imagine..
Is that what being a "real Charlton fan" does to you?
Doesn't to me. I tend to look on the bright side. Much better for your mental well-being.
 
Just heard from a real Charlton fan, Royston. We are constantly in touch on WhatsApp. That the playing budget for next Season is lower than last Season. If that is true we are going to find it very hard to stave off relegation. PS good to have you back posting on here again Elf’s, I miss your inane drivel. Totally different to the Elf’s who posts on CL. Funny that

I wonder if the men's squad budget is lower because funds have been diverted to the women's squad, after their success in reaching the WSL?

Probably not, or I assume Royston would have heard about it :steam:

However, this is unwelcome news if true.
We haven't had much negativity around the place for the past few weeks.
I think most of us have been looking forward to a Summer of progress and improvement.
 
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We haven't had much negativity around the place for the past few weeks.
I think most of us have been looking forward to a Summer of progress and improvement.
I wonder why that is ? And what’s changed today ?

Oh look, Pinky and Perky (via Pinky) are back.
 
This raises the old question about bad news.

IF it's true we shouldn't be shooting the messenger.
But of course we have no way of verifying the truth of it.
Then we are back to the conundrum of how much credence to give information from those supposedly ITK.

What's the wider weather pattern of opinion, on CL for instance? Or even on ITTV?
Is there any talk about this Summer's budget and comparison to last Summer?
 
If Dick hadn't said that his source was Royston I might have given it some credence. The most reliable source is Cawley, although TC has been known to be spot on.
 
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I just don’t get the point of a post like DP’s (apart from the need for attention).

It’s just complete boll*x with more chance of being totally untrue than it has of being true.

And even if it is true (which it isn’t) then what’s the point of posting it on here. Especially when you’ve said you’ll never post on here again, again.

Just f*ck off back to ITWV, take your doom and gloom with you, apologise for your treachery and attacks on our beloved leader and CHANGE YOUR F*CKING AVATAR (on here and ITWV) before even thinking about posting on here again.
 
By the way, I don't think anyone here would question Royston's credentials with regard to being a Charlton fan.
Any supporter who goes to all or nearly all away games (as I understand he does) is above reproach on that score.

And I hope the 'real' title was not meant to be a comparison with any member of this forum.
I have nothing but admiration for Charlton fans who commit time and resources to supporting our team on the road.
Those of us who cannot, or choose not to (for any number of reasons) are not however any the less a Charlton fan because of it.

Royston is a real Charlton fan. One who is still welcome to post here whenever he wishes.
There may however be a pattern emerging.
We did have the business with Elfs relaying messages from Royston - last Summer I think it was - regarding my fitness to be moderator and the big boost in membership that would follow (several ex-members and pals of his) should I step aside.

However that did not come to pass, when I eventually did as asked in November. And the whole episode was pretty unpleasant in my view.
This time (at present) we have no attacks on members, rather a claim that the Club is being less than up front with supporters about the 2026-27 budget. Based on previous experience, I would say we do have reason to be sceptical. At least until some evidence might come our way.

In a nutshell? It's silly season again regarding CAFC rumours.
 
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I just don’t get the point of a post like DP’s (apart from the need for attention).

It’s just complete boll*x with more chance of being totally untrue than it has of being true.

And even if it is true (which it isn’t) then what’s the point of posting it on here. Especially when you’ve said you’ll never post on here again, again.

Just f*ck off back to ITWV, take your doom and gloom with you, apologise for your treachery and attacks on our beloved leader and CHANGE YOUR F*CKING AVATAR (on here and ITWV) before even thinking about posting on here again.

Don't sit on the fence @Ubedizzytoo if there's something bothering you a little about this news, please feel free to say so <laugh>

Seriously though, I think you've tuned in to a generally held view (to greater or lesser degrees).
If this was a kite being flown, it has just been intercepted by a Not606 Charlton patriot missile :emoticon-0165-muscl
 
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Don't sit on the fence @Ubedizzytoo if there's something bothering you a little about this news, please feel free to say so <laugh>

Seriously though, I think you've tuned in to a generally held view (to greater or lesser degrees).
If this was a kite being flown, it has just been intercepted by a Not606 Charlton patriot missile :emoticon-0165-muscl
Nothing bothering me about the “news” because it’s boll*x.

I just think DP’s got some front to post on here after previous events, without a very public and very profound apology and while he still has the avatars on here and on ITWV which he currently still has.
 
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Nothing bothering me about the “news” because it’s boll*x.

I just think DP’s got some front to post on here after previous events, without a very public and very profound apology and while he still has the avatars on here and on ITWV which he currently still has.

A reminder of the unedifying events of last Winter. As you say, not an indicator that he has moved on.

I don't mind either Royston or DickPlumb posting there again. Especially if they aren't having a pop.
No regular Not606 member was targeted this time. The comment about Royston being a real fan can be taken as each member will.
Basically true enough, and a given in my view. I don't think anyone here would dispute it.
Any other meaning between the lines?
Again, to be taken as each reader chooses.

Summer is here, look to the skies :emoticon-0157-sun: