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Former Labour Leader Supports Falmer
By Tim Dudding
The former leader of the Labour Party, Michael Foot, has written to Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott to express his support for Albion's application for a new stadium at Falmer.
Mr Foot succeeded James Callaghan as Labour Party leader in 1980 following Margaret Thatcher's victory in the 1979 general election, a post he then held for three years.
A current director of Plymouth Argyle - the team he has supported since his childhood - Mr Foot attended Albion's recent 2-0 victory over the Pilgrims at Withdean, whereby the unsatisfactory conditions of Brighton's temporary home prompted him to contact the Deputy Prime Minister.
Mr Foot wrote, 'I have watched my team (Plymouth Argyle) play at Withdean Stadium on several occasions over the last few years. Every time I visit, I am reminded of its inadequacy as a venue for League football, let alone Championship Football.
'Brighton is a large, diverse and lively place, and Brighton and Hove Albion is a football club that is exceptionally well run and dedicated to the community it serves.
'I understand that you are currently assessing the planning application for a new stadium at Falmer. I strongly support this development and very much hope that you will approve the application.'
Now aged 92, Mr Foot was registered as a player with the Football League by Plymouth Argyle for his 90th birthday. Given the squad number 90, Mr Foot was described on the Pilgrims' official website as 'an experienced left-winger'.
Mr Prescott will deliver his verdict on Albion's stadium application on or before the 31st October.
Former Labour Leader Supports Falmer
By Tim Dudding
The former leader of the Labour Party, Michael Foot, has written to Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott to express his support for Albion's application for a new stadium at Falmer.
Mr Foot succeeded James Callaghan as Labour Party leader in 1980 following Margaret Thatcher's victory in the 1979 general election, a post he then held for three years.
A current director of Plymouth Argyle - the team he has supported since his childhood - Mr Foot attended Albion's recent 2-0 victory over the Pilgrims at Withdean, whereby the unsatisfactory conditions of Brighton's temporary home prompted him to contact the Deputy Prime Minister.
Mr Foot wrote, 'I have watched my team (Plymouth Argyle) play at Withdean Stadium on several occasions over the last few years. Every time I visit, I am reminded of its inadequacy as a venue for League football, let alone Championship Football.
'Brighton is a large, diverse and lively place, and Brighton and Hove Albion is a football club that is exceptionally well run and dedicated to the community it serves.
'I understand that you are currently assessing the planning application for a new stadium at Falmer. I strongly support this development and very much hope that you will approve the application.'
Now aged 92, Mr Foot was registered as a player with the Football League by Plymouth Argyle for his 90th birthday. Given the squad number 90, Mr Foot was described on the Pilgrims' official website as 'an experienced left-winger'.
Mr Prescott will deliver his verdict on Albion's stadium application on or before the 31st October.
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