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We will regularly post a selection of the emails we receive on this page.

To get in touch with us, email centenary@cafc.co.uk.

"The idea of a statue to Sam Batram has been milling about in the minds of all true supporters for as long as I can remember... There could be no better time in our history than to fully recognise the service and commitment this marvellous fellow gave to the club." David Mulrenan

"I think that a statue to Sam is the most appropriate way to mark the centenary. For people of my generation he was Charlton, and he was also my boyhood hero." Bryan Mackley

"As a young lad I watched Sam Bartram perform strange and sometimes miraculous heroics in goal at The Valley. When he left, it just wasn't the same... A statue of Sam would be a wonderful tribute to one of the most colourful characters who ever plied his trade at The Valley." Dominic Murphy

"Recognise the achievements of Sam Bartram and erect the statue to arguably the most famous player in the history of the club." Colin Murphy

"Probably the greatest uncapped player of his time. One of my great Sam memories is a penalty save from the great Ronny Allan in a cup match at The Hawthorns... I do hope the idea gains irreversible support." John Worrow

"I heartily endorse the idea of a tribute to Sam Bartram. I am 84 years of age now and well remember standing on the terraces at The Valley in my youth... He was really great and, as I remember, married a girl who worked in Siemens, where I later worked. The entrance fee for boys at that time was three old pence. Go for it! I would love to see it happen." S Little

"I fully welcome the Sam Bartram statue idea. I still vividly remember the positive and electric effect he had on supporters and his team. He is truly Charlton's greatest legend." Alf Velvick

"I think that there can be no better way to celebrate the club's centenary!" Brian Dunham

"What a wonderful idea... the club's most famous player who achieved so much, what a servant to the club. You have my full backing for this project to which I will surely donate." Neil Wooldridge

"I think it's a great idea to commemorate the club's centenary year with a statue of Sam Bartram. I was not around when the great man played but I have read his book and Sam and Charlton just go together." Gary Mond

"I think it is a great idea and it's true recognition of Charlton's longest serving player." Clive Williams