Some Charlton Athletic fans have flocked to a tweet that was recently posted by Charlton fan Jimmy Stone to share criticism for the EFL and the negative impact that they feel the EFL have had on their club of late.
This criticism comes after the EFL released a statement on 21 May which declared that EFL clubs in all divisions will decide on curtailing the 2019/20 campaign or playing it to a finish when possible, via a vote. Furthermore, this statement from the EFL goes on to explain that in the event of curtailment, final placings in each division will be decided by an unweighted points-per-game model.
With all Championship clubs having played 37 games and with the Addicks sitting just inside the relegation zone at present, this would result in Charlton being relegated from England’s second tier.
Some Charlton fans have also shared criticism for the EFL for allowing Tahnoon Nimer and his ‘East Street Investments’ group to complete a takeover of the club back in January, as the club’s majority shareholder is still yet to “provide source and sufficiency of funding to the EFL”, as per an article that was published by The Evening Standard earlier this month.
Read the critical posts from some Addicks fans who have been discussing the EFL in response to this post in the tweets below.
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Being a Charlton Athletic fan over the last few years has felt like the world is against us.
When I look back at this period in our history, the @EFL will be who I hold accountable above anyone else. Not fit for purpose. #cafc
— Jimmy Stone (@JimmyStone_) May 21, 2020
Agreed it’s all been decided to make life easy with Leeds, EPL etc. and no consideration given to the smaller teams
— smaclennan (@Maccn5) May 21, 2020
Here here, 100% agree with that
— Peter O`Sullivan (@peterjos64) May 21, 2020
Nail on the head
— Fran (@_Just_Add_Water) May 21, 2020
Would you blame the EFL if Charlton Athletic are relegated this season?YES
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If a match is abandoned with 20 minutes left, current score is irrelevant and the match is void. If a season is abandoned with 20% of matches left, current points are relevant and the positions are valid??? @EFL
— Steve (@steviechat) May 21, 2020
Here here.. disgraceful handling of #cafc I wonder if Charlton were in a promotion place would it have been the same outcome
— Jamie Watkins (@Wattos) May 21, 2020
Any real look into southall would have brought up some issues in the takeover and letting the owners take over when they haven’t even proven they have money is just plain wrong.
— matthew lea (@cafc1993) May 21, 2020
What do we think?
As the EFL’s latest statement declares that Charlton would be relegated if the 2019/20 season is curtailed, it may be understandable why these Addicks fans have now decided to air their grievances with the EFL and their decisions regarding the club in recent months which may have left the club in a difficult situation.