Hooleyfan 0 Posted January 3, 2009 Just back from the game and another great turn out for the Yellow Army...it was good to see Lupoli in the squad, but i wasn''t convinced that he''d get a game...particularly when Roeder changed Patty and Omozusi at half time. Our fans were getting on Roeder''s back once we went a goal down, with "Roeder Roeder, sort it out!" being chanted widely and loudly and continously for the remainder of the first half as well as ''Arturo Lupoli'' chants, particularly as he ran along the touch line keeping warm, applauding the attention every time. A massive cheer went up as he eventually came on and you should have seen his reaction when he scored...he ran all the way back up the field to us to celebrate, and I suspect thank us for undoubtedly putting the pressure on to bring him on. He went close two or three more times before the end of the game and Sibierski''s touch looked like he would put him on goal again and again. Shame we ran out of time, Lupoli should have been on from the start of the second half at least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucky green trainers 0 Posted January 3, 2009 sounds like it was worth the trip just to see lupes goal celebration... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grantroederdisaster 0 Posted January 3, 2009 Great turn out again. Amazing we can take so many to a plain old fixture against a team worse than us. That proves we are a big club! Just like Lupoli today proved how mental Roedernowhere has been to play a midfielder up front instead of him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooleyfan 0 Posted January 3, 2009 The official crowd was about 12,600...absolutely shameful, but then Charlton really struggle with their fan base, relying on drawing people in from all over Kent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucky green trainers 0 Posted January 3, 2009 [quote user="grantroederdisaster"]Great turn out again. Amazing we can take so many to a plain old fixture against a team worse than us. That proves we are a big club! Just like Lupoli today proved how mental Roedernowhere has been to play a midfielder up front instead of him![/quote]yeah, only 9k home support...which is cr@p for a london side ain''t it??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SitTee 0 Posted January 3, 2009 [quote user="lucky green trainers"][quote user="grantroederdisaster"]Great turn out again. Amazing we can take so many to a plain old fixture against a team worse than us. That proves we are a big club! Just like Lupoli today proved how mental Roedernowhere has been to play a midfielder up front instead of him![/quote]yeah, only 9k home support...which is cr@p for a london side ain''t it???[/quote]The only reason we have good fanbase is because we are the only team around here. In london there is tons so its understandable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucky green trainers 0 Posted January 3, 2009 [quote user="kiwiNCFC"][quote user="lucky green trainers"][quote user="grantroederdisaster"]Great turn out again. Amazing we can take so many to a plain old fixture against a team worse than us. That proves we are a big club! Just like Lupoli today proved how mental Roedernowhere has been to play a midfielder up front instead of him![/quote]yeah, only 9k home support...which is cr@p for a london side ain''t it???[/quote]The only reason we have good fanbase is because we are the only team around here. In london there is tons so its understandable[/quote]yeah, but the population of london is??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InLambertWeTrust! 0 Posted January 3, 2009 I''d rather have a good side on the pitch than good attendances ....wouldnt everyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SitTee 0 Posted January 3, 2009 [quote user="lucky green trainers"][quote user="kiwiNCFC"][quote user="lucky green trainers"][quote user="grantroederdisaster"]Great turn out again. Amazing we can take so many to a plain old fixture against a team worse than us. That proves we are a big club! Just like Lupoli today proved how mental Roedernowhere has been to play a midfielder up front instead of him![/quote]yeah, only 9k home support...which is cr@p for a london side ain''t it???[/quote]The only reason we have good fanbase is because we are the only team around here. In london there is tons so its understandable[/quote]yeah, but the population of london is???[/quote]7,900,632 = londonNorfolk =840,700 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grantroederdisaster 0 Posted January 3, 2009 [quote user="CT "]I''d rather have a good side on the pitch than good attendances ....wouldnt everyone?[/quote] Yes but then having both would be good as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucky green trainers 0 Posted January 3, 2009 [quote user="kiwiNCFC"][quote user="lucky green trainers"][quote user="kiwiNCFC"][quote user="lucky green trainers"][quote user="grantroederdisaster"]Great turn out again. Amazing we can take so many to a plain old fixture against a team worse than us. That proves we are a big club! Just like Lupoli today proved how mental Roedernowhere has been to play a midfielder up front instead of him![/quote]yeah, only 9k home support...which is cr@p for a london side ain''t it???[/quote]The only reason we have good fanbase is because we are the only team around here. In london there is tons so its understandable[/quote]yeah, but the population of london is???[/quote]7,900,632 = londonNorfolk =840,700[/quote]so is that figure the total pop inside the m25 KWNCFC??? additionally, bearing in mind london teams draw support from outside that area as well??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucky green trainers 0 Posted January 3, 2009 [quote user="lucky green trainers"][quote user="kiwiNCFC"][quote user="lucky green trainers"][quote user="kiwiNCFC"][quote user="lucky green trainers"][quote user="grantroederdisaster"]Great turn out again. Amazing we can take so many to a plain old fixture against a team worse than us. That proves we are a big club! Just like Lupoli today proved how mental Roedernowhere has been to play a midfielder up front instead of him![/quote]yeah, only 9k home support...which is cr@p for a london side ain''t it???[/quote]The only reason we have good fanbase is because we are the only team around here. In london there is tons so its understandable[/quote]yeah, but the population of london is???[/quote]7,900,632 = londonNorfolk =840,700[/quote]so is that figure the total pop inside the m25 KWNCFC??? additionally, bearing in mind london teams draw support from outside that area as well???[/quote]just seen its approx 10m population inside m25...still 9k for a home cup tie is still shite... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger 0 Posted January 3, 2009 [quote user="kiwiNCFC"][quote user="lucky green trainers"][quote user="grantroederdisaster"]Great turn out again. Amazing we can take so many to a plain old fixture against a team worse than us. That proves we are a big club! Just like Lupoli today proved how mental Roedernowhere has been to play a midfielder up front instead of him![/quote]yeah, only 9k home support...which is cr@p for a london side ain''t it???[/quote]The only reason we have good fanbase is because we are the only team around here. In london there is tons so its understandable[/quote]But the population is about 15 times bigger! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooleyfan 0 Posted January 3, 2009 The population of Greenwich borough is not that affluent, but I do know that the Charlton work hard on their community involvement, but clearly still struggle. Although the community thing is a much longer term strategy to create a lasting fan base. If I lived in that part of London, I''d rather take the Woolwich Ferry and go the extra couple of miles to watch the Hammers...but if I lived further out into Kent, I think as I would have to into London anyway to see a reasonable team, better it was Chelsea, Arsenal or Spurs...I really cant see what the attraction of Charlton would be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will c 0 Posted January 3, 2009 That area of London was once part of the old county of Kent, hence many people from Kent support Charlton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooleyfan 0 Posted January 3, 2009 [quote user="will c"]That area of London was once part of the old county of Kent, hence many people from Kent support Charlton.[/quote]Either they''ve forgotten their historical links or the many good people of Kent dont do it very well any more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
