[Football] 6 years ago RIP ED

[Dave the OAP]

IMHO Ed was one of the unsung saviours of our club, from his work with the REMF to his candidacy for the Seagulls Party in Lewes keeping LDC under check whilst we battled allcomers to get this stadium through the torturous planning process.

to a lot of us we owe this man a huge debt of gratitude.

left us 6 years ago

 

[cjd]

For those few who didn't know or meet him...Lord Bracknell on here.

I do hope the lovely Lady Bracknell is keeping well. A smashing couple.

 

[WATFORD zero]

Brighton through and through (except a little bit of Newport) and a true gent

 

[HangletonGull]

The word legend is over used but for this gentleman it’s just the tip of the iceberg

 

[The Oldman]

He was a remarkable man. So talented In many ways. His essays re the Albion’s public inquiries , his talents with the Cliff Bonfire society, his knowledge of planning rules, driving the Cuckmere Bus, etc etc etc. what a man supported by the wonderful Roz. We owe them both so much. A great loss but wonderful memories.

 

[herecomesaregular]

Never met him, or seen a photo before, but certainly remember his name in print and online here in terms of a strong contribution in the battle years. So not forgotten and always remembered in gratitude by a complete stranger.

 

[Easy 10]

Just a lovely, lovely man. A pleasure to share a (wonky) pint with.

 

[wehatepalace]

Thanks for all your efforts LB, I sincerely hope you're up there looking down and feeling proud, you are a big part of where we are now.

 

[Weststander]

RIP club legend.

He got under Norman Baker’s skin

 

[Sheebo]

Great man and person as is Rob and their kids - always a thought for him when the Albion reach new heights. His Falmer work was superb.

 

[Sheebo]

Great man and person as is Rob and their kids - always a thought for him when the Albion reach new heights. His Falmer work was superb.

 

[nsclurker]

How the hell has it been 6 years? One of a number of people we have to thank for (a) having a ground and (b) going on a European tour this season. Rest well, Ed.

 

[SK1NT]

I am stunned that it has been 6 years. Miss him on the board. He use to sit near my Uncle and i met him a few times... lovely guy.

Lord Bracknell

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

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Just a lovely, lovely man. A pleasure to share a (wonky) pint with.

Is it the beer that's wonky there, or Ed!

Seriously though, is it really 6 years that have passed already? just echoing everyone else on here, a man that l remember well, and held in high esteem..

 

[Frutos]

Can't believe its 6 years already.

I met Ed a few times in person, and absolutely echo what others have said - an absolute gent, and a key reason why the club is where it is.

Its a shame he, and others, never got to experience the full fruits of their labour, but if he's watching somewhere I hope he's proud of what he helped to achieve.

 

[essbee1]

His posts on here were works of art.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Ed was a diamond. His contribution to where we are today cannot be stressed enough. There was many a time during the never-ending public inquiry process when the Albion's opponents would deliver what seemed to be a knockout blow to the club's hopes and dreams and Ed would single-handedly haul us back from the depths of despair by telling us that, actually, this latest apparent setback wasn't nearly as bad news as it at first appeared. He'd give detailed incisive reports of the progress of the Inquiry both on here and in the club programme. He sat through just about every day of that wretched process so we didn't have to. He knew, and was greatly respected by, all the major players on both sides.

Always a twinkle in the eye and a pint of Harveys and a fag close to hand, Ed was, as others have said, an absolute gentleman. It's a privilege to have known him

 

[Saladpack Seagull]

Six years? Where did that time go? So many good people have passed away that fought for our club. We owe them so much, and need to keep reminding new fans that being able to watch European football at the Amex is a privilege and would not have been possible without the likes of Ed.

 

[Rogero]

A nice guy .I worked with him for a few years .

 

[Brovion]

Ed was a diamond. His contribution to where we are today cannot be stressed enough. There was many a time during the never-ending public inquiry process when the Albion's opponents would deliver what seemed to be a knockout blow to the club's hopes and dreams and Ed would single-handedly haul us back from the depths of despair by telling us that, actually, this latest apparent setback wasn't nearly as bad news as it at first appeared. He'd give detailed incisive reports of the progress of the Inquiry both on here and in the club programme. He sat through just about every day of that wretched process so we didn't have to. He knew, and was greatly respected by, all the major players on both sides.

Always a twinkle in the eye and a pint of Harveys and a fag close to hand, Ed was, as others have said, an absolute gentleman. It's a privilege to have known him

Absolutely. Saved me some typing. A truly great man.