Supporters' Trust founded
Charlton's 100th birthday on 9th June saw the foundation of the first Supporters' Trust at the club. The trust sees itself as part of the nationwide movement of supporters' trusts.
Charlton Athletic Independent Supporters' Trust (CAIST) has been created to act as 'an independent organisation to represent the views of Charlton fans and support the continued growth and development of Charlton Athletic FC.' One might infer that a possible implication is that CASC has not been representing the views of fans.
CAIST will initially be led by Glynne Jones, a former CASC activist who runs the unofficial Addicks mailing list. It is understood that further information can be obtained at a 'haddock and chips party' being held at the Rose of Denmark pub on the Woolwich Road on Saturday June 11th. A well-known Charlton author may be in attendance.
Temporary headquarters of the new Supporters' Trust?
The organisation's website is at CAIST
Quite how the Trust will develop and what role it plays remains to be seen. It may, however, be seen as a 'fronde' from a club perspective. It would be unfortunate if it was just dismissed as 'unmutual' as it has some positive aspects, not least the potential for reining in those members of the board who do not seem to fully understand the nature of the Charlton project.
However, there is no doubt that Richard Redden, who is understood to be closely involved, is a controversial figure at the club and among its fans.
Charlton Athletic Independent Supporters' Trust (CAIST) has been created to act as 'an independent organisation to represent the views of Charlton fans and support the continued growth and development of Charlton Athletic FC.' One might infer that a possible implication is that CASC has not been representing the views of fans.
CAIST will initially be led by Glynne Jones, a former CASC activist who runs the unofficial Addicks mailing list. It is understood that further information can be obtained at a 'haddock and chips party' being held at the Rose of Denmark pub on the Woolwich Road on Saturday June 11th. A well-known Charlton author may be in attendance.
Temporary headquarters of the new Supporters' Trust?
The organisation's website is at CAIST
Quite how the Trust will develop and what role it plays remains to be seen. It may, however, be seen as a 'fronde' from a club perspective. It would be unfortunate if it was just dismissed as 'unmutual' as it has some positive aspects, not least the potential for reining in those members of the board who do not seem to fully understand the nature of the Charlton project.
However, there is no doubt that Richard Redden, who is understood to be closely involved, is a controversial figure at the club and among its fans.
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