Nottseagull
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Indeed; for years, the only Sussex born regular we had was John Templeman.It seems that Sussex isn't exactly a prolific producer of footballers.
Indeed; for years, the only Sussex born regular we had was John Templeman.It seems that Sussex isn't exactly a prolific producer of footballers.
I don't know if they were Sussex born but the Brown family from Lewes was well known in the 60's. Stan played in the first division for Fulham for many years. Younger brother Gary was an Albion apprentice at one time and I think another brother played for Lewes. Looking at the list so far it seems we've done well in recent years to produce so many players who have had a decent league career.
We might have missed Russell Martin but didn't BZ have a spell at Norwich before he went to Bristol Rovers?
I was a Bennett Boy, had some proper football and Rugby matches against your lot!!
Good times, albeit a shit school for education!!
One that got away:
Russell Martin.
Released 2004, now plying his trade as (bloody) Norwich's first choice right back having worked his way up from Lewes via Wycombe and Peterborough.
Nickname: 'The Norfolk Cafu'
Born in Brighton, just turned 26, Brighton supporter
How strange was talking about that todayAnyone remember that story of the seven year old from Sussex signed by Real Madrid?
Is probably 13 or 14 by now.
He was a spurs fan the 5 years I went to school with him!