'I’m a footballer, a commodity, a piece of meat, call it what you will, but at Charlton they care about their commodities, they care about their players and as player it is rare that you get that feeling at a club. The first touch was that they couldn’t do enough for me. They really helped me settle into the area, little steers about where to live and schools. They were really supportive and that meant it was turning up with your boots and gloves and cracking on – get in the team. You play your best football when you’re at your most comfortable, and by that I mean when everything is taken care of and all you need to focus on is why you’re there – the football.' Dean Kiely, Michael Walsh ‘When Football was Football: Charlton Athletic - a nostalgic look at a century of the club’ London: Haynes, 2014.
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Quote of the Day (12) Chris Powell
Quote of the Day (12) Chris Powell 'This club was dragged up from its knees by its community, and they were feeling let down. We owe it to them to pay them back for the faith they showed.' and 'Never forget that this is a beautiful game. Never ever, give less than everything you've got, and never let go of your dreams because there will be ups and downs, and it'll be tough, but it will pay you back for the effort. And when it does, it's fantastic.' Chris Powell in MailOnline, 22 February 2012.
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Quote of the Day (11) Alan Curbishley
Quote of the Day (11) Alan Curbishley 'Every club has loyal supporters, but when you think about what Charlton fans had to endure when the club moved from its home and the depth of feeling and determination they showed, I think it's remarkable.' and 'Whatever happens in the future and whatever I do in my career I know Charlton, its fans and the people I worked with during my time at the club will always represent a very special and happy period of my life.' Alan Curbishley, Valley of Dreams, London: Harper Sport, 2006, p.56 and p.392
