Gorgeous Albion squad photo from 1980 - could you please name the players?

[Hyperion]

it was on the front of the official calendar i got one for christmas last year, im sure the 2013 calendar will have the new one on

It's odd, I just do not remember ever seeing it on official website.

Maybe I should buy a calendar this year then.

Thanks for the heads up

 

[kc1]

6 posts and a JCL but third from right front row could be Glen Geard.

100% correct.

 

[BigGully]

100% correct.

Geard is 3rd from the right BACK row, I have added full lists of names, in an earlier post.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

As much as we love our 'home' what a shit hole it was.

 

[catfish]

Back row 2nd left is my good friend Tony Vessey probably one of the hardest to get out of that lot.

I remember his only Albion appearance the day after my birthday in '81 against Coventry. I had to run out to the bog behind the North Stand to throw up I was so hungover.

Didn't he swallow his tongue during a match when he was playing for Worthing a few years later? I'm sure it was him.

 

[T soprano]

As much as we love our 'home' what a shit hole it was.

Looking at the Meccano stand brings back a memory I think the only time I sat in it we played Everton in a midweek game I think we lost 3 0 Bob Latchford scoring one of Their goals awful views so many pillars in the way think it was only there for about 4 seasons

 

[T soprano]

Think Geards only appearance was against Arsenal at Highbury.

Marked an 'on fire' Graham Rix and was substituted and never got another chance.

Won't argue with that I think your right I knew he was on the bench for a few games and had a hunch he might of started at least one game

 

[Sussex Nomad]

Looking at the Meccano stand brings back a memory I think the only time I sat in it we played Everton in a midweek game I think we lost 3 0 Bob Latchford scoring one of Their goals awful views so many pillars in the way think it was only there for about 4 seasons

Never sat in it, only one I didn't in that era, didn't miss much really. Love the Goldstone, wouldn't want it back.

 

[glasfryn]

Next to Gary Stevens top row is Mark nye & glenn Geard both Played for reserves but never made it into the 1st team both local lads I think Geard made a few appearances on the bench both played good standard of football for non league Sussex clubs

when he was not getting sent off bless him feisty little sod

 

[T soprano]

when he was not getting sent off bless him feisty little sod

The joey Barton of Sussex non league football

 

[AZ Gull]

Baxk Row: Paul Clark, Tony Vessey, Dave Linstrum ( Apprentice ), Wayne Orton, Gary Williams, Mark Lawrenson, Gary Stevens, Mark Nye ( Apprentice ), Glen Geard, Tony Ewins ( Apprentice), Mark Vanston ( Apprentice).

Middle Row: Glen Wilson, Jimmy Melia, Ken Craggs, Danny Deans ( Apprentice), Jesse Roast ( Apprentice), Tony Knight, Graham Moseley, John Phillips, Steve Foster, Peter Suddaby, George Aitken, Mike Yaxley.

Front Row: Giles Stille, Neil Mcnab, Moshe Gariani, Peter Ward, Gordon Smith, Brian Horton, Alan Mullery, John Gregory, Gerry Ryan, Ray Mchale, Peter Sayer, Mick Ring.

Seated: Andy Young (Apprentice), Howard Denton (Apprentice) and Matthew Wiltshire ( Apprentice)

Matthew Wiltshire's son, Cameron, is a new scholar for this season.

 

[Woodchip]

This thread isn't for JCL's

Nor is it for those offended by shocking hair.

 

[Freddie Goodwin.]

The team picture was always something special, often the 1st view of new kits, hairstyles & players.

Reckon it's the transfer window that's 'done' for it as squads change so much by the end of August.

 

[Arnois2]

Next to Gary Stevens top row is Mark nye & glenn Geard both Played for reserves but never made it into the 1st team both local lads I think Geard made a few appearances on the bench /QUOTE]

I'm pretty sure I saw Geard start instead of Peter Ward in a league cup replay up at Highbury .Probably his one and only appearance

Yeah your right there. I did some work for Glen Geard at his house in Haywards Heath and his got a picture on the wall of the Arsenal game where his clearing a header. Told some good stories about Mullery and Moseley.

 

[Return of the Rev]

6 posts and a JCL but third from right front row could be Glen Geard.

correct

 

[ridda]

correct

Put some glasses on Glen Geard back row.

 

[Gregory2Smith1]

Matthew Wiltshire's son, Cameron, is a new scholar for this season.

I went to ipswich that season with matt wiltshire(minibus from peacehaven),1-1 draw,gary stevens late equaliser

was at tideway at the same time