Charlton may change name of club
Charlton may change the name of the club. The secretary, Mr. Jack Phillips, confirmed this today.
"The idea has been raised several times, but nothing has ever been decided. No change will be considered this season, but something may be done in the future. I understand that some directors are keen to incorporate the name of London in the club's title," he said.
What would be the reaction of other London clubs?
Mr. Bob Wall, the Arsenal secretary, said today: "I do not think any other club would object if they merely wanted to incorporate the word 'London' in the title.
Nothing In Rules
"However, if they wanted to call themselves simply 'London Football Club,' I doubt whether the management committee of the League would allow it."
Mr. Eric Howarth, assistant secretary of the League, said today, "There is nothing in the rules to stop them changing their name. It is up to the management committee."
The last occasion a Football League club changed its name was in 1946, when Clapton Orient became Leyton Orient.
Daily News (London) - Monday 19 January 1959
NAME ROW AT CHARLTON
Mr. Guy Basan and Mrs. Winifred Jones, who have never met, last night launched a united attack on Britain's youngest Soccer director. They have, they say, nothing personal against 20-year old Mr. Michael Gliksten. They are, however, horrified that he is advocating changing the name of Charlton Football Club.
Mr. Gliksten, who sits on Charlton's board under the chairmanship of his father, confirmed yesterday that he believes a change of name would benefit the club. He has suggested it becomes "London Athletic."
Housewife Mrs. Jones, 39, is upset on the grounds of tradition. She is secretary of Charlton Supporters' Club.
Mr. Basan, pre-war champion sprinter, objects for more fundamental reasons. He is secretary of the 95-year-old London Athletic Club, whose H.Q. is at Hurlingham.
"If they go ahead with this plan they will get strong objections from us." he told me. "For one thing it would lead to enormous confusion.
Is Mr. Gliksten serious? " Certainly, but we shall find out what our supporters think first.' IW (Ian Wooldridge)
No comments:
Post a Comment