Isn't It Time That Welly Was Granted A Testimonial By Bha?

[Blackadder]

Let's Wedge-up for Welly!

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Top man. Deserves everything. Didn't he ask for the autograph of one of the REMF team who scored in the first game against the Palace?

He could make a really positive contribution to the Falmer campaign by publicly opposing the Sheepcote Valley site and the threat it poses to Whitehawk FC's ground.

 

[Waterhall Wizard]

Does he owe you money then?

Nice one TLO. He doesn't but I think that we as fans, who were around at the time that he wore the blue and white stripes (and the Tesco carrier bag) with pride, owe him for the joy he gave us.

He has been let down badly by our club and I would like to see that addressed. I'm sure that there are others who feel the same way as me.

 

[Set of Tracksuits]

Re: Isn't It Time That Welly Was Granted A Testimonial By BHA?

I remember the disgraceful scene, when his own inebriated manager decked him with a single punch after a football charity dinner. It was shortly after this that Ian was persuaded that his Albion career was over.

I never knew about that, was that Jimmy Case?

Anyway, I didn't know him personally, as several of you do/did, but he was always one of my favourite players, just because of the sheer effort and commitment to the Albion that he showed every week and I would love to see that re-paid somehow by the club.

 

[Curious Orange]

Ian Chapman was a boyhood hero of mine, so I'd love to see his long service to the club repaid.

 

[CHAPPERS]

He's my favourite player.

 

[Waterhall Wizard]

Today has seen a loyal servant of the club receive justified recognition. Sorry I couldn't make it Gary, but thanks for all you've put in to the club. Here's to another successful season for you individually, and to The Albion.

I've bounced this thread, because it is as pertinent today as it was when I started it. Since then, Ian has been back to the club and left out of loyalty to the man who brought him back to league football. The same integrity that shone through his playing days surfaced once again after Dean Wilkins was sacked.

The footballer Ian Chapman was promised a testimonial. Nothing has changed in that respect, except there's no sign of one on the horizon. Surely it's time his committee was formed and events were announced.

 

[Scotty Mac]

agreed

 

[Scotty Mac]

Who was the manager who punched him? And why? I've never heard of that!

jimmy case i believe

 

[Scotty Mac]

Should have realised that when I saw the word "drunk." Any idea WHY?

none - although he left the club shortly after despite WINNING player of the season

 

[deano seagulls]

Today has seen a loyal servant of the club receive justified recognition. Sorry I couldn't make it Gary, but thanks for all you've put in to the club. Here's to another successful season for you individually, and to The Albion.

I've bounced this thread, because it is as pertinent today as it was when I started it. Since then, Ian has been back to the club and left out of loyalty to the man who brought him back to league football. The same integrity that shone through his playing days surfaced once again after Dean Wilkins was sacked.

The footballer Ian Chapman was promised a testimonial. Nothing has changed in that respect, except there's no sign of one on the horizon. Surely it's time his committee was formed and events were announced.

Excellent post - this is a testimonial that is long overdue

 

[Ernest]

Excellent post - this is a testimonial that is long overdue

More chance of Elvis Presley walking on the pitch at halftime on Tuesday

 

[Jim D]

Elvis was in Worthing last Friday - I saw him in Chapmans. Maybe we could get him over for Tuesday?

 

[Nemesis]

More chance of Elvis Presley walking on the pitch at halftime on Tuesday

Speaking of walking on the pitch at halftime.....isn't it about time for your lips to be in contact with Dick's chocolate starfish as promised a while ago?