Roll up, roll up, it's the Charlton circus

[Meadow]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1200339904997314565

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[Bobbin']

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We are proud and delighted to announce East Street Investments have agreed the purchase of Charlton Athletic Football Club.

We are privileged to take ownership of such an historic club and it is incredibly exciting to be part of the process of building a fresh future for the fans, loyal club staff and players of Charlton Athletic.

While we may be the club owners, truly we are only the custodians. The true spirit of this football club rests with the fans, it is nothing without them. Their support throughout some difficult times both recently and in the past has been inspirational and we intend to build on that loyalty. Our priority will be immediate contact with fan groups in order that their views play a major role in the club going forward.

We believe the football side of the club is in excellent hands with Lee Bowyer and what he and the players have achieved following promotion has been outstanding. We will do everything possible to support Lee’s vision and ambitions.

We would like to thank Roland Duchatelet, his team and the directors for helping to facilitate a quick and smooth sale. They leave the club with solid foundations on which we can invest and build.

Any deal of this kind is subject to the approval of the EFL and we are now working closely with them on the final details to satisfy their Owners’ and Directors’ Test. Until that has been received, we will be making no further comment.

But please be assured we intend to do everything within our power to bring back a true sense of pride to Charlton Athletic Football Club which is the least the fans, future generations of supporters and the community deserve.

Matt Southall

Chairman



Please see below for further information on the individuals involved...

MATT SOUTHALL (Chairman)

For the past five years, Matt has been working between the UK and Middle East advising on international mergers and acquisitions and building strong relationships with key businesses in the Gulf.

Previously, he set up and ran a successful e-commerce business and was also involved in sports management, working alongside high profile sports agencies and their clients.

His early ambitions were as a professional footballer but having left the Blackburn Rovers School of Excellence at 16, he opted for a career in the sports industry and attended the University of Manchester where he was awarded a Masters in Business Administration.

HIS EXCELLENCY TAHNOON NIMER (Director)

H.E Tahnoon Nimer is the Chairman of Abu Dhabi Business Development, the private office of Sheikh Saeed Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, and oversees the running of more than 60 companies including energy, insurance, broadcasting, shipping and sports businesses.

He has strong ties with governments and multi-nationals across the globe and has a track record of supporting emerging businesses. In 2018, he was named as a Global Ambassador for Peace.

His Excellency is the majority shareholder in East Street Investments through his Abu Dhabi based corporation, Panorama Magic General Contracting LLC, and will form part of the new Charlton Athletic board.

JONATHAN HELLER (Director)

Jonathan is the Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Business Development having established a consultancy advising large multi-national pension sponsors which broadened into a global financial advisory.

He held prominent positions in the UK nuclear industry and served as Secretary-General of the European Atomic Forum before becoming Head of European Development for Prudential Investments

 

[Kenneth E End]

Are these guys credible for the long term?

 

[The Terminator]

Happy to see this for Charlton, Roland was a disaster.

Good Luck.

 

[Bobbin']

Are these guys credible for the long term?

Time will tell but right now we’re just celebrating ridding the club of Roland.

Their statement is a good start and the fact they’ve named themselves after the street on which the club was originally formed shows they’ve done their homework on the club. These two things alone make them better than the previous owner who openly admitted not being interested in the club.

 

[GodsGift]

Why haven't the EFL approved this yet?!

 

[Lamby]

Why haven't the EFL approved this yet?!

Interviews are being conducted this week

 

[Kenneth E End]

Don't be packing away the big top just yet...

https://www.skysports.com/football/...bpKOdFvMX6lFjNACMLCcfK-BtEi8qVcZP244G--yVna4w

 

[Millwall_Matt]

This one might get lively again tomorrow....

 

[Meadow]

https://www.cafc.co.uk/news/view/5e66d30dc5f81/a-statement-from-executive-chairman-matt-southall

 

[KeithH]

Is it true you have Matt McCarthy involved at your club?
If so you are fucked.

 

[KeithH]

Oh Shit
It’s time to talk about Matt McCarthy. A man who helped bring Steve Dale to Bury and is now heavily involved at Charlton alongside @MattSouthall84 at The Valley, Training Ground and in the Directors Box. What is his role? #cafc

 

[KeithH]

Start asking questions and start fighting this can of worms now

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27 minutes ago, giggabyte said:
If they know he “helped bring Steve Dale to Bury” then they really don’t need to know any more than that.​

Don't be so certain...we knew Thomas brought Dale to Bury and McCarthy was best mates with Thomas.
McCarthy is now working with Charlton's chairman...
It all stinks but it's amazing how a stench can be spun...

 

[GodsGift]

It was clear from the outset these guys were dodgy. Matt Southall was involved with Bassini during the Bolton saga as well.

 

[KeithH]

Watch out for Glen Thomas he cannot be far behind

 

[Kenneth E End]

So what's the craic with the Charlton Athletic circus? I see overnight that Bassini has pulled out of purchasing the club, which is probably more of a positive than anything.

Who actually owns the club at present? Is there a real danger you will go into administration in the next few days / weeks? Or even start next season?

 

[Super_horns]

Good news for them regarding Bassini but it seems the old "owner" still owns the stadium and training ground despite leaving.

 

[Super_horns]

The take over saga might not be over at Charlton.

Charlton ownership crisis: Matt Southall moves to retake control of Addicks

Former chairman Matt Southall has moved to try to retake control of Charlton Athletic.

www.skysports.com

 

[Kenneth E End]

Prospective owners ESI have been rejected by the EFL.

Where is that paddle again?

 

[Indian Dan]

How bad must they be to fail the fit and proper test?

 

[Bobbin']

This thread was created over 4 years ago.

How miserable.