Dick's really isn't that great. It needs some softer lighting, better decorating and to feel different from other areas of the stadium, much more of a proper bar feel. Until then, it's not worth £2 admission let alone £250. If they were to invest in it and improve it, people might pay.
He was also on the West Stand balcony waving to the fans on the pitch when Bloom was doing the same with Barber and his family, but they were not together, Dick was standing away to TB's right. As you allude to in your other post, it's a shame they don't get on as it would have been a lovely...
Was one of the last to leave. Bumped into Dick Knight with his family on the way out and shook his hand. That was about 8.20.
The players all came out again from their lounge to celebrate in the East Stand after promotion was mathematically confirmed before heading off into town.
Luckily i work for myself, but i really have to get some work done today as i have tons to do, need to close all forms of media and concentrate. Easier said than done with Albion fever everywhere i turn! :smile:
He is still under contract to us, so who knows what could happen? I for one would like to see him see out that year with us and if he works hard, he could become a useful impact sub again.
Was in the North Stand celebrating when the words 'Brighton Promoted to the Premier League' came up on the TV screen. Admit to having a tear in my eye when i saw that, really brought home the magnitude of what had just happened.
Been to the last couple. First was balcony of the council offices on the Drive (now sold off) with Bob Booker as Freddie Mercury. Then 2011 on Madeira Drive with Gus unforgettably singing 'we're f*king brilliant' but the terraces are now closed so if they did that route, the players would...