Following a fans forum at The Valley to discuss the potential takeover of the club, fans have been left unimpressed by proceedings.
Lieven De Turck (LDT), who is representing the club in takeover talks, addressed fans and club staff of the latest developments.
Key points from the forum were that a call between the club and potential suitors from Australia and America were held, but:
“Nothing was confirmed on the call about the takeover date. The main message from the call was that the complexity of their group has been reduced.”
Mr De Turck believes the potential buyers have the finances to purchase the club but it was revealed at the fans forum that:
“The remaining documents required for a deal to be completed are still not lodged with the EFL.”
This led fans to believe that any takeover was far from near.
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One man who has come in for criticism, along with owner Roland Duchatelet, is TalkSport’s Jim White.
White, fans believe, misled the Addicks faithful in to believing that a takeover was imminent, or in the next ‘24-72 hours’ as was frequently mentioned on air earlier this week.
The reporting of the issue left many fans venting their frustration towards the presenter on social media.
https://t.co/ut1L3k4Lpl@JimWhite You're not really welcome now at #cafc with all your bull**** Journalism. The takeover isn't close. The frontrunning prospective buyers haven't even sent all the required Financial docs to the EFL. Take a read. You might learn somthing factual.
— Robert Higgs (@RHiggs_01) January 10, 2019
The silence from @JimWhite is defeaning. #cafc #talkshite
— Jonathan Grade (@jonathangrade) January 9, 2019
White his own worst enemy mate. After his slimy interview with Duchatelet, he then went on to admit on air that he liked the fella! All about White keeping up with the Jones’ I’m afraid! Duchatelet has latched onto that subservience and used White like a sheet of Kleenex #cafc
— JP (@whatsallthefus2) January 10, 2019
@JimWhite reports sale of Charlton will be wrapped up this week, no where near! Don’t string us along we want the truth. EPL papers not even lodged by any bidders. You on Roland’s payroll? #cafc
— Steve Rudd (@Spud_1972) January 10, 2019
“It’s hope that kills you #cafc
— Foxy OBE (@foxster1977) January 10, 2019
F*** sake so turns out we’re not close to completing it. Thanks for getting are hopes up @JimWhite #cafc
— Rocco (@RDCAFC) January 9, 2019
So @JimWhite genuinely, many thanks for showing interest in our club, but it turns out Roland was using you to force the hand of a second group of bidders. He’s untrustworthy. He’s not in a hurry to sell at all. #cafc
— Jimmy Seed (@JamesMSeed) January 9, 2019
So @JimWhite do you now along with all us #cafc fans believe that Roland is stringing you along just like he lies to us?? https://t.co/NT68TWKPip
— Scott Tulloch (@TattooedAndBald) January 9, 2019
@JimWhite welcome to the world of a #cafc fan for the last 5 years, lies, deceit & dishonourable conduct. For the last few years RD has used the take over tactic to deflect fans attention from a half hearted transfer window, especially when against the odd the team are doing well
— James Maddison (@JamMad83) January 10, 2019
LDT confirmed that, as with previous meetings, the remaining documents required for a deal to be completed are still not lodged with the EFL. #cafc@JimWhite You need to have a word with your source. You've been played at! https://t.co/ZatL91HpYc
— CAFC Facts & Stats (@CafcFacts) January 10, 2019
Hey @JimWhite - Charlton takeover still imminent to be completed this week is it?🤔 You’ve been used by Duchâtelet. #cafc https://t.co/pZWt6wVzaH
— Ben Hunt (@BenHunt93_) January 10, 2019
Best thing @JimWhite can do is explain the matter. As we are still miles off from a takeover. I'd have more respect for JW if he was honest in who passed the info, as they've done him and us a kipper yet again. #cafc
— Adam Woodsford (@adamwoodsford94) January 9, 2019
@JimWhite have a read mate, sounds a bit different to the statement you made to us on friday.
— ryan tait (@Turkishcypriot8) January 9, 2019
Their is no honestly or integrity in any of this, just complete bullshit.
Their will be no takeover anytime soon, I'd put my house on it.#cafc @talkSPORT https://t.co/gJqgMU9Kpl
Jim White sympathisers were also shot down:
Why defend @JimWhite? He chose to get involved in this takeover mess for his own self promotion. Simple as that, so I have no sympathy now he’s getting criticized. He’s been used as a pawn by RD and given us fans false hope which we didn’t need. #cafc
— Charlton Strife (@TwistedShoe) January 10, 2019
To read the full club statement from the fans forum, visit: https://www.cafc.co.uk/news/view/5c36289e5bb79/takeover-update-from-this-evenings-fans-forum
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