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    [Misc] Walk 100 Miles for Prostate Cancer Research UK in May - Help Please

    Donated. Good luck -- and thank you.
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    [Politics] Are you voting today?

    I tried to vote, but was told that I needed photo id (which I did not have with me). Memory is not what it was, unfortunately.
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    [Albion] Who was our most promising youngster ever, pre-Amex era?

    He doesn't meet the age criterion since he signed for the Albion at the age of 21, and died in a road accident only a few months afterwards. But the nomination seems exactly right: Barrie was a footballer of exceptional ability who impressed everyone who had the privilege of watching him play...
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    [Football] Please help support Oxford United’s new stadium proposal

    Delighted to sign. It's a fine and well-reasoned proposal by a terrific club. Good luck!
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    [Help] Book - final update.

    Ordered a copy which I look forward to reading. Huge admiration for you in writing under the toughest of circumstances.
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    [Albion] Southampton vs Brighton & Hove Albion *** Official Match Thread ***

    From within, however, the view is less impressive: St Mary's is as dull a piece of architecture as exists in the Premier League, and the concourses are unpleasant. Both could be forgiven were it not for the absence of food (edible or not), and there being no drinkable beer. No matter: we left...
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    [Albion] Open Letter to the squad

    Terrific post. Let's hope that the targeted players do as Super Perry thinks that they should and not as he (and we) fear that they probably will.
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    [Albion] Next Brighton manager

    Italy and Uruguay Since Poyet is Uruguayan, there's unlikely to be resistance in principle to signing an Italian -- or a national of any other country, come to that.
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    [Albion] Why this season won't be my last

    Agree completely. On sunny days the journey from north Oxfordshire is (with the exception of the M25) great. And it gets even better once in Sussex. Nothing like God's own county. Then, fantastic reunion with family and friends at the Amex to watch football better than anything we could have...
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    [Albion] Steve Burtenshaw has died aged 86

    RIP Steve was such an important part of the Albion team in the early nineteen-sixties, and a crucial part of the 1964-65 Fourth Division Championship winning side. His career was one of real distinction. I admired him, as I did so many of his wonderful team-mates: Powney, Bertolini, McGonigal...
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    [Albion] Best wishes to Steve Burtenshaw

    Agreed. Completely reliable player who always gave everything. Lovely piece in the Argus today. Happy Birthday, Steve!:bigwave:
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    [Football] Arsenal’s Ben White

    I accept that his departure this summer has long been likely, and that the mooted transfer fee is enormous. But losing a player of White's exceptional quality (not least his vision and intelligence ) is, nonetheless, disappointing. He will be missed.
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    [Albion] So we all know there's a striker incoming - Who ?

    Wilf That's very kind -- but I'm past it. Well past it. I can hardly get up the steps to WSU. :lolol:
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    [Albion] Shaving my head for Macmillan

    Happy to support a great cause. Much admire your courage!
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    [Albion] It’s how we bounce back

    At least 1 But, alas, only one.
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    [Albion] Will Potter Stick or Twist?

    Outstanding post: measured, thoughtful, and reflective. It even cheered me up (a little).
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    [Albion] Best Travel Options for Saturday

    Probably Mill Lane -- but it fills up more quickly than the Racecourse. Mill Lane has easy access to the A23 > M23. Really impressed by SUFC's performances and results. Enjoy the game on Saturday.
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    [Albion] BHA cult hero vote - Goalkeeper

    A hero of mine: he made only 57 (or thereabouts) appearances for the Albion in the mid-sixties. Capable deputy to Brian Powney for four seasons (including the promotion season of 1964-1965). Bert died five years ago at the age of 72. :clap2:
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    Favourite Commentator?

    Kenneth Wolstenholme on BBC Radio shortly after the war. I remember listening to his broadcasts and being awed both by the technology of the wireless and his mastery of it.

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