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[Albion] Barry Lloyd - RIP
- Thread starter Wozza
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Crispy Ambulance
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Has died aged 75.
Much maligned but did a great job in incredibly difficult circumstances.
Much maligned but did a great job in incredibly difficult circumstances.
Jam The Man
Well-known member
RIP 
My first ever match in April 1987 was Barry‘s first win as Brighton manager. He was tremendously malaligned during his years as manager, but history has shown he actually did a really good job, taking us to a Wembley playoff final in 91 which we lost to Neil Warnock’s Notts County, 1 year before the start of the Premier League.
He was a scout for us too and in 2008 recommended we sign Glenn Murray.
Cheers Bazza.
My first ever match in April 1987 was Barry‘s first win as Brighton manager. He was tremendously malaligned during his years as manager, but history has shown he actually did a really good job, taking us to a Wembley playoff final in 91 which we lost to Neil Warnock’s Notts County, 1 year before the start of the Premier League.
He was a scout for us too and in 2008 recommended we sign Glenn Murray.
Cheers Bazza.
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
I remember seeing him at the reserves matches at Worthing when we were at Withdean, so he was still connected to the club.
- Nov 15, 2006
- 4,203
Too young 
He had an eye for a forward, John Byrne and Small, one of the best front two in my Albion supporting life.
Did he ever give up chain smoking?
Edit - I rest my case re forwards having seen the @Jam The Man post above.
He had an eye for a forward, John Byrne and Small, one of the best front two in my Albion supporting life.
Did he ever give up chain smoking?
Edit - I rest my case re forwards having seen the @Jam The Man post above.
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- #6
They are. Sorry, misread.
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BRIGHT ON Q
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- Jul 5, 2003
- 9,242
Very sad news.
Big part of supporting the Albion growing up.Did a great job with the budget and players he had.
Big part of supporting the Albion growing up.Did a great job with the budget and players he had.
In hindsight, a very fine man. A gentleman who was polite to all, in even the most trying of circumstances. RIP.
Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo
I believe in Joe Hendry
- Oct 4, 2003
- 12,012
Very sad news. Big part of my formative years as a Brighton fan.
He was manager when i started going to games with mates rather than my Dad in my early teens. Also the manager that gave us the first promotion I saw live when we got promoted in 87-88.
RIP.
He was manager when i started going to games with mates rather than my Dad in my early teens. Also the manager that gave us the first promotion I saw live when we got promoted in 87-88.
RIP.
jonny.rainbow
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- Oct 29, 2005
- 6,843
A brilliant manager. The 91 cup run and play off final. Great memories.
I never understood the animosity towards him. Pleased to say I was always ‘Barry, Barry, Barry - In, In, In.
I never understood the animosity towards him. Pleased to say I was always ‘Barry, Barry, Barry - In, In, In.
Thankyou Barry Lloyd.
You led the Albion to one of the very very best and most fun seasons( 1990/91). It was a highlight of my childhood.
Your imaginative signings from literally anywhere in the world were epic.
And you told Garry Nelson he wasn’t playing at Wembley when you were both in the loo
RIP and condolences to Charlie and the family.
You led the Albion to one of the very very best and most fun seasons( 1990/91). It was a highlight of my childhood.
Your imaginative signings from literally anywhere in the world were epic.
And you told Garry Nelson he wasn’t playing at Wembley when you were both in the loo
RIP and condolences to Charlie and the family.
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
Your first post includes the club saying they will wear black armbands. It’s probably been edited since you posted it.
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- #14
Ah yes. Good. Misread as leaving for game.
Mackenzie
Old Brightonian
That 87/88 team and season were my favourite ever, thanks Barry.
- Apr 5, 2014
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Looks like they are.
Barry wasn't just managing the team he was basically running the club at one stage. It was a thankless task. Then the powers that be decided to bring in... well, we know the rest. Barry was sacked within a month.
He had his pelters at times, which was unfair. He gave absolute commitment and will go down rightly in our history as one of the good guys.
RIP, and thanks for all you did for us. Sad day.
gripper stebson
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- Jul 27, 2004
- 6,688
A round of 'Barry Lloyd's blue and white army' next week.
A huge part of my Albion youth.
A huge part of my Albion youth.
gripper stebson
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- Jul 27, 2004
- 6,688
Same. When I fell in love with the Albion
RIP Barry, you gave me and many others a magnificent season 90/91 and a third trip to Wembley
Tony Towner's Fridge
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Very sad news. A key part of our wonderful history. RIP.
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