BensGrandad
New member
A truly emotional letter which I think is genuinely from the heart good luck to him in the remainder of his playing career, wherever it may be, and no doubt as he says he will be back in some capacity in the future.
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Calde's Open Letter on the Club Website
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midnight_rendezvous
Well-known member
I don't want him to leave 
Cheeky Monkey
Well-known member
- Jul 17, 2003
- 23,870
This, not ashamed to admit it. Legend Calde, legend.
attila
1997 Club
Calde, you absolute star. In the real sense of the word. He obviously wants to stay in Brighton, and loads of us want him to. He'd be a HERO at Whitehawk, and could carry on doing community stuff in the city too. Equally, a bit of a commute would get him to a higher level than the Hawks, though not with such LOUD fans 
Blue_Boy
New member
What a wonderfully emotional humble farewell. Light hearted in parts, genuine tear evoking in others
THAT is how real men & dedicated Club men say goodbye. No foot stamping or complaining. Just acceptance & a passionate look back on the marvellous moments we were blessed to share
With salty cheeks I hurt inside. More upset to deal with on top of the other hurts we've been faced with lately. Yet I smile hopefully reading of his wife's insistence to stay in the Brighton area & how he feels it's not his final goodbye yet. Maybe just maybe?
There aren't enough words of thanks Calde. You leave a big gap to fill. Adios special man. I wish you another Club soon who will love you for what you give but here is where we hold your heart. We'll keep it safe till the time is right ��
THAT is how real men & dedicated Club men say goodbye. No foot stamping or complaining. Just acceptance & a passionate look back on the marvellous moments we were blessed to share
With salty cheeks I hurt inside. More upset to deal with on top of the other hurts we've been faced with lately. Yet I smile hopefully reading of his wife's insistence to stay in the Brighton area & how he feels it's not his final goodbye yet. Maybe just maybe?
There aren't enough words of thanks Calde. You leave a big gap to fill. Adios special man. I wish you another Club soon who will love you for what you give but here is where we hold your heart. We'll keep it safe till the time is right ��
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LamieRobertson
Not awoke
Who else would have bothered to write that letter....lets hope he is back soon
Brighton_Rose
Up the Albion!
Love you Calde! 
Daffy Duck
Stop bloody moaning!
Wherever he goes, I just hope that it's within touching distance and wish him every success.
Damn those onions!!
Damn those onions!!
beardy gull
Well-known member
What a guy.
Grombleton
Surrounded by <div>s
- Dec 31, 2011
- 7,356
God I love that man.
I honestly wish for nothing but the best for him - that if he plays elsewhere the club and fans realise and appreciate that they aren't just getting a skilled and committed player, but an example of what a professional footballer should be. He's left a BIG hole in not just the squad, but the club as well in all aspects.
Paul, Tony: if you're reading this then please move Heaven and Earth to ensure he has a place within this club for years to come. We can accept losing him so he can play for a bit longer but to lose him from the club entirely would be a travesty. I can't think of an Albion player past or present so beloved and respected by all.
I honestly wish for nothing but the best for him - that if he plays elsewhere the club and fans realise and appreciate that they aren't just getting a skilled and committed player, but an example of what a professional footballer should be. He's left a BIG hole in not just the squad, but the club as well in all aspects.
Paul, Tony: if you're reading this then please move Heaven and Earth to ensure he has a place within this club for years to come. We can accept losing him so he can play for a bit longer but to lose him from the club entirely would be a travesty. I can't think of an Albion player past or present so beloved and respected by all.
Worthingite
Sexy Pete... :D
That letter has genuinely upset me, had a little bit of a cry after reading that, I'm not ashamed to admit. I just assumed he would always be there, and now he's not..... It's just not right. Love you Calde, come home soon please xxx
A season or two of regular first team football somewhere before he returns once his playing days are done. Great for everyone. Every confidence he'll be back. Utter, utter legend.
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
Hopefully he'll get a deal at Crawley, or if not, somewhere where he can 'work from home' one training day a week to cut down on his travel.
And I reckon Jones has already sounded Inigo out about joining Luton.
And I reckon Jones has already sounded Inigo out about joining Luton.
Tom Hark Preston Park
Will Post For Cash
- Jul 6, 2003
- 72,327
"Thanks first to my family, without them all this would not have been possible. It’s going to be difficult to explain to my four-year-old son that Daddy is not playing for Brighton & Hove Albion any more, his first English word was Seagulls, fact! My seven-month-old daughter was born in Brighton, we were sure about this decision.
My wife is now checking all the clubs around Brighton, she wants to live here, we love it: it’s not England, it’s just Brighton."
There is a part of the Calde family that will be forever Brighton. They've obviously fallen head over heels in love with us and our town. The feeling's mutual.
Inigo Calderon
Spirit Of The Albion
My wife is now checking all the clubs around Brighton, she wants to live here, we love it: it’s not England, it’s just Brighton."
There is a part of the Calde family that will be forever Brighton. They've obviously fallen head over heels in love with us and our town. The feeling's mutual.
Inigo Calderon
Spirit Of The Albion
B-right-on
Living the dream
Brings a great insight to a great man and how it looks from the other side of a passionate footballer who is then released at 35.
Brought a tear to my eye and a lump in my throat. A true gent.
Tony/Paul/Chris have to be really committed to the club to make such big decisions as this and GG etc..
-gully-
The Flux Capacitor
More class and personality in his little finger than most premier league "big" stars put together. Genuine nice guy.
Pavilionaire
Well-known member
- Jul 7, 2003
- 31,265
The guy bleeds blue and white.
Wrong-Direction
Well-known member
- Mar 10, 2013
- 13,638
Absolute gent, he just gains more and more respect every day!
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glasfryn
cleaning up cat sick
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come back soon Calde
come back soon Calde