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Charlton announcer steps down to join protests at owners

Dave Lockwood has been at The Valley for 24 years but wants rid of Roland Duchatelet

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19 July ~ Charlton Athletic’s long-time matchday announcer has stepped down from his role and will now join fans’ protests against club owner Roland Duchatelet. Dave Lockwood, who has been on the mic at The Valley for 24 years, released a statement to the South London Press yesterday in which he said: “It isn’t Charlton anymore is it? Not our Charlton. For 24 seasons I have had the privilege of being the announcer, maybe the voice of the Valley? But I can take no more. When a statement on the website accuses fans of wanting failure.”

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– England exit in confusion
– Marvellous month for Wales
– Portugal: teamwork triumphs
– From Bilic to Shearer: TV analysed
– Views from Lille and Marseille
– Taking on Europe in 1973

Photo of the week ~ Crewe’s art of motivation

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Crewe Alexandra training ground shoot, 2002.

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Monday, July 18th, 2016 - Stories

WSC Survey ~ have your say on the state of the game

Another major international tournament has been and gone, which means it’s time for you to have your say on the state of the game in the 2016 WSC Survey – and maybe win a WSC T-shirt. Who put in the best underdog performance at Euro 2016? Who do you trust to run football? What would you change about WSC? We promise we read all your responses, so don’t hold back. As ever we’re grateful for your participation and it should take you about ten minutes.

Monday, July 18th, 2016 - Stories

Millwall fans denied entry by Man City win complaint

Supporters were attending Etihad as neutrals after match against Oldham postponed

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16 July ~ Millwall fans who were denied entry to the Etihad Stadium as neutrals have had their complaint upheld by the Independent Football Ombudsman (IFO). Nick Weavis and his group of friends had originally been planning to attend Millwall’s match at Oldham but, when it was cancelled, opted to watch nearby Manchester City play Swansea instead. However, upon learning they were Millwall fans the cashier at the Etihad refused to sell them tickets. When Weavis initially complained Manchester City put the decision down to police advice, but a freedom of information request to Greater Manchester Police revealed no such advice was given.