Danny Hollands

Saturday marks my 36th season as a Charlton fan – yes I was a child bride. Pre-Selhurst Park I always had a season ticket and I got one again when we knew that Upton Park was just a mere overnight stay before we finally got back home. I continued with a season ticket from 1992 right up until a couple of years after I left London to work in Chicago but finally gave it up, when frankly Valley seats were easier to come by and financially it didn’t make sense to me.

However in an effort to give something back and as a small token to help Richard Murray pay a bill a year ago I decided to sponsor a player’s kit and I chose well I thought picking Jose Semedo, the eventual player of the year. Despite his flit to League One rivals Sheffield Wednesday, Semedo never shirked a challenge and wore the red shirt with the pride and passion I would demand plus he was very nice to my mates who took my place at the end of season sponsor’s dinner and I am more than happy to have his huge signed shirt in my possession.

This year I have sponsored a player’s kit again and after some thought I chose Danny Hollands. I wanted someone I could kind of relate to, you know be able to share a beer in the pub with. All the new boys were available, the few remaining players were on hold for last year’s sponsors, so no. 22 Hollands fitted the bill. The best of luck for a successful season Danny.

There seems to be a good take up of kit sponsorship this season, with the Charlton Life community contributing to an incredible 7 players. If you want to participate then call the ever-helpful Ravi at the club on +44 20 8333 4040.