JC had a few words, and was gobsmacked to see that Fatboy has a portrait of Crumps in his lounge
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Genius on Football Focus
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Hungry Joe
SINNEN
Johnny Crumplin = Football Genius
Mark Lawrenson = ****
Mark Lawrenson = ****
Beach Hut
Brighton Bhuna Boy
Plus Ian Hart was on 
Silent Bob
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- Dec 6, 2004
- 22,172
plus Ian Hart was on 
Knightsworld
Well-known member
Nice to hear from the Genius again.
Cheeky Monkey
Well-known member
- Jul 17, 2003
- 23,617
The painting of the Genuis looked like it was the result of a local primary school art competition.
Bluejuice
Lazy as a rug on Valium
Excuse me for being ignorant and young, but just what is the hero status attributed to Mr Crumplin in honour of?
From what I understand he was by no means an outstanding player, yet he obviously won over a lot of fans. I didn't catch all of the feature on Footie Focus this morning so I'm still in the dark about this man's history with us.
Enlighten me anyone?
From what I understand he was by no means an outstanding player, yet he obviously won over a lot of fans. I didn't catch all of the feature on Footie Focus this morning so I'm still in the dark about this man's history with us.
Enlighten me anyone?
Pevenseagull
meh
- Jul 20, 2003
- 20,433
Bluejuice said:
Reasons for cult status
Think Kerry Mayo and add a bit
Maked John Barnes out of a game TWICE
"Johnny Crumplin, Football Genius" was a really good chant
Gully
Monkey in a seagull suit.
Not the most skilful player ever to have donned the stripes but he was a local lad who always gave 110% or more for the team, for that he is worthy of the accolade.
...think he scored direct from a corner on one occasion...
...think he scored direct from a corner on one occasion...
Safeway
M0DERAT0R
Quality article.
HAMPSHIRE DAVE
New member
Nice feature on him and nice to see Harty but shame for the two
second clip of Wardy and Steve Foster.
second clip of Wardy and Steve Foster.
robbierenaultsleftboot
New member
- Oct 9, 2003
- 36
JCFG.....i will never forget his goal against Burnley on Boxing Day at the Goldstone......traditional shoulder drop cut inside from the right and hit a left foot screamer into the roof of the north stand goal from 20 yards..................
QUALITY
QUALITY
Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
Crumplin is a worthy winner of the "Cult Hero" for the Albion. He is EXACTLY what a cult hero is all about - not necessarily an amazing player (otherwise Ward / BZ / Lawro would have won hands down). He was just a player who, despite not being very gifted, rose above the criticism and evetually won us all over.
In the early years he truley was woeful, and the abuse would (sometimes justifiably) rain down on the fella from all sides. But after that Liverpool match, something changed in him. That performance at Anfield seemed to flick a "confidence switch" on, and suddenly, from being utter garbage week-in week-out, he actually became half decent. Not brilliant, but certainly not too shabby. And his 100% effort after that Liverpool game was always appreciated that bit more by the crowd.
The only other player I can think of who won people over in such a way was Dean Wilkins.
In the early years he truley was woeful, and the abuse would (sometimes justifiably) rain down on the fella from all sides. But after that Liverpool match, something changed in him. That performance at Anfield seemed to flick a "confidence switch" on, and suddenly, from being utter garbage week-in week-out, he actually became half decent. Not brilliant, but certainly not too shabby. And his 100% effort after that Liverpool game was always appreciated that bit more by the crowd.
The only other player I can think of who won people over in such a way was Dean Wilkins.
West Hoathly Seagull
Honorary Ruffian
pevenseagull said:
And set up John Byrne's equaliser in the first game. Cue marvellous scenes
Seagulls over Lewes
New member
Gully said:
Against Wrexham away won 3 - 1, oh happy days.
Brightonfan1983
Well-known member
Best bit for me was a brief discussion on the definition of 'a cult', with Alan rounding off with "Grobelaar, he was a true cult"
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Crumps started off as a mediocre right winger who could not tackle, shoot or cross. As you can imagine, the massed ranks of the whingers in the west stand used to have a field day giving him dogs abuse.
Tactical genius Sir Barry Lloyd then converted him into a right back and his performances improved. Then came the match at Anfield in '91, when we played okay for an hour, but found ourselves 2-0 down. Crumps did have his finest moments in that match, but even better to establish the legend status was the fact that we scored twice late on at 'our' end to earn a draw.
Tactical genius Sir Barry Lloyd then converted him into a right back and his performances improved. Then came the match at Anfield in '91, when we played okay for an hour, but found ourselves 2-0 down. Crumps did have his finest moments in that match, but even better to establish the legend status was the fact that we scored twice late on at 'our' end to earn a draw.
Lord Bracknell
On fire
And - more importantly - so did he.C1 BHA said:
Let's just hope that the chants of "Leon - you wanker" don't have the same effect on Knight.