Would you believe it! The Old Man has won a prize draw with his credit card company - the one that has a promotional tie up with Charlton. The prize is a couple of VIP tickets for the game against Colchester. It seems MBNA, the credit card company, are sponsoring the game and a number of credit card holders have won VIP packages. At first the Old Man thought it was a wind up as they told him the good news over the phone. He didn't hear anything then for over a week, so checked it out with his mate Henry. But now he has had a confirmation call and recieved the details in writing.
Well, the good news is that the Old Man has negotiated an extra place so that both me and Matt can join him. We weren't sure what to expect until we saw the itinery. The bad news is that we can't wear jeans and trainers. But that inconvenience is offset by the fact there is a free bar!!! We have to arrive at midday for a champagne reception. That's followed by a 'tour of The Valley. I assume this will be confined to the west stand, but we'll have to wait and see. Then we have a 'four course silver service meal served in the Centre Circle Suite'. In my initial excitement I didn't read the last word and thought we'd be eating on the pitch. But no, we get to go on the pitch when four guests make a pitch presentation. The food is definitely served in the restaurant.
The itinery is amusing. It says that refreshments are served at half time and at 3.55pm 'return to your seats'. Yes, 3.55pm! Half time will be my big chance to lambast those that don't get back to their seats for the kick off. I don't really care whether we've finished our prawn sandwiches or not. We need to be there for the start of the second half. None of this strolling back ten minutes into the second half. Every game this season you see empty seats in the west stand at the start of the second half. Well, against Colchester there will be at least three people in their seats at kick off.
And what's the protocol about singing in the VIP area? Will we be allowed to stand up and abuse the away supporters? I guess we'll have to find out.
At the end of the game the VIPs can vote for the man of the match. Let's hope it's Big Chris because he's scored a hat trick against his old club. If we can still stand up, at 5.30pm we make the 'man of the match presentations'. And at 5.45pm we are 'welcome to transfer to the Milenium Suite where a pay bar is in operation'. I think the bar staff in the Centre Circle Suite could be busy at 5.40pm!
It promises to be a different and memorable day on Tuesday. I wonder how many other VIPs will be at the ticket office getting their Watford tickets having been to every game this season?
Up The Addicks!
Robin
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