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Rival English Football Fans Are Coming Together to Help Their Clubs Survive
Thrown into crisis by irresponsible ownership, Wigan Athletic and Charlton Athletic fans are reaching across the divide to protect each other's communities.
Remembering When Charlton Fans Took On The Labour Party and Won
In 1990, the predominantly Labour council in Greenwich rejected planning permission for Charlton’s home ground to be rebuilt. This led to the formation of The Valley Party, who launched a spectacular fightback.
Explaining The Obscure Origins Of English Football’s Best Badges
In entirely subjective fashion, we have selected the best club crests in English football and attempted to explain what they mean.
The Social, Political and Cultural Significance of Old-School Football Message Boards
While one might assume that the pub is still the primary social hub for football fans, there are in fact vast online communities based on outmoded internet forums. For many, they are where the last vestiges of true football fandom reside.
Remembering Ron Noades, the Itinerant Entrepreneur of London Football
Ron Noades was a mainstay of London's football scene for 30 years, buying, selling and progressing upwards like it was a game of Monopoly – though he never managed to get his hotels on Mayfair.
Introducing the Fan Podcast Exposing Charlton Athletic's Controversial Owner
In an unprecedented and radical move, several Charlton fans have started up a podcast exposing their club’s controversial owner. We spoke to them about the task at hand.
Two Communities, United: Dispatches From Charlton’s Joint Protest With Coventry
On Saturday afternoon, fans of Charlton and Coventry came together to demonstrate against their clubs’ disastrous ownership. These are our reflections on the day.
Charlton Season Ticket Holders of Up To 50 Years Explain Why They Won’t Be Renewing
If you want to understand the appalling cost of bad ownership in football, then look no further.
What Becomes of Play-off Final Winners in the Premier League?
A club promoted to the Premier League via the play-offs is usually hot favourite to go straight back down. But does it always pan out this way? We delved into the history books for a clearer answer.
We Spoke to the Charlton Fans Leading a Revolt Against Their Club's Owner
With Charlton Athletic in disarray both on and off the pitch, their normally mild-mannered fanbase has had enough. The relationship between supporters and owner Roland Duchâtelet is at an all time low. So how have things got this bad?
Charlton Fans Pollute the Pitch with Hundreds of Stress Balls, Like So Many Microbeads
The cleanup must've taken a good long minute.
Charlton Fan in Court Accused of Trying to Punch Crystal Palace's Eagle
What happens when a man comes into close proximity with a majestic, noble animal at a football match? He tries to chin it, obviously