John Vinicombe RIP

[Ernest]

Top man, RIP

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Loved his reports growing up. Remember seeing him on the 'Seagull Specials' over the years.

Funny how Sully was always man of the match though.

RIP - JV

 

[Stoichkov]

Sad news. Used to enjoy 'Vinicombe's Verdict' - part of my Albion-youth

 

[Mellor 3 Ward 4]

RIP JV, part of my growing up with the Albion. As a teenager I must admit I never questioned his reports - if JV wrote it, it must have been true!

Used to look forward to getting the Argus on a Moday, just for his report. Afraid to say I don't have any of his books.

Along with the 35p entrance fee, 10p programme, the North Stand surges, terrible Goldsone toilets, another part of my Albion supporting history has gone.

 

[Lyndhurst 14]

John was my neighbour for a while when I lived in Hove. He was always passionate about Sussex sport. He was one of the old school sports reporters - a real Gentleman.

 

[Steve Foster]

Really sad news. I used to look forward to my Saturday paper round so I could read his reports.

Will be sorely missed

 

[Southern Scouse]

To me, he was the Argus.
RIP.

 

[ewe2]

A very sad passing.......He made The Albion,come alive !

 

[Beach Hut]

RIP, sad news

 

[Gritt23]

JV was a MASSIVE part of my childhood, and early Brighton days. I'll have to dig out my copy of "Up, up and away" tonight. That used to be my bedtime story.

"Can we have 'Ward, in and out' tonight mum?" a young Gritty would plead. I can see it now.

RIP fella.

 

[Publius Ovidius]

A must read - RIP John

super book that one!

 

[Chicken Runner61]

My ex used to type up the Albion reports as he read his notes down the phone to her.

 

[1234andcounting]

Like so many other long standing Albion fans I grew up on JV's match reports and coverage of the club. Always enjoyable, if provocative.

A fitting tribute would be if the Argus and the club could combine to produce a souvenir book of the top match reports and other features (eg, I think I am right in saying that Lawro being the first £100k signing made the front page of the Argus).

 

[Seagull kimchi]

A piece of my Seagulls history has gone - RIP

 

[Durlston]

I used to like reading his column in the Sports Argus on a Saturday night. A very intelligent and knowledgeable chap who will be sadly missed.

RIP Vinners.

 

[SuperMario]

RIP always read Vinicombes Verdict in the argus after a game.

 

[JACKRUSSELL]

Legend!!! Up Up & Away R.I.P John

 

[cattlin'srockshop]

Like many Vinicombe's Verdict was an integral part of all things Albion for me. He is a big part of the club's history, whether one agreed with his verdict or not. RIP.

 

[timinhorley]

In the days before instant news and comment, JVs albion reports were required reading, even when losing 8-2 to Bristol Rovers. RIP John

 

[*Gullsworth*]

Sad day, part of life following our team gone from this world. RIP Vinners