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CHARLTON fans launched hundreds of crisp packets onto The Valley pitch in the latest protest against hated owner Roland Duchatelet.

Just 20 seconds into the Addicks' League One game against Fleetwood, the match had to be halted due to the spud-filled missiles.

 Charlton play on after fans threw crisp packets on the pitch at The Valley
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Charlton play on after fans threw crisp packets on the pitch at The ValleyCredit: Rex Features

The protest comes in response to a report in the  that revealed Duchatelet's recent cost-cutting measures.

A member of staff at League One Charlton had to ask permission of HR, the report said, to eat a packet of crisps at their desk following cutbacks on the working hours of cleaners.

The Coalition Against Roland Duchatelet (CARD) group had planned to protest anyway this week after the Belgian owner refused to pay bonuses promised to staff.

A statement from CARD said: "Duchatelet is destroying the club.

 Roland Duchatelet, right, is the unpopular owner of Charlton Athletic
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Roland Duchatelet, right, is the unpopular owner of Charlton AthleticCredit: Corbis - Getty
 Stewards attempt to clear the crisp packets away from the field
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Stewards attempt to clear the crisp packets away from the fieldCredit: Rex Features
 Addicks fans have made their feelings clear
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Addicks fans have made their feelings clearCredit: Getty Images - Getty

"He needs to go and until he does we will make sure he pays a price for the damage he is doing."

It wasn't the first time Charlton fans had made their feelings known by littering the pitch.

In October 2016, small plastic pigs were thrown onto the field at both ends of The Valley.

They also staged a mock "funeral" for the club before a game against Middlesbrough in March that year.

 

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