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[Albion] Derek Chapman - Thank you
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Brian Fantana
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One of the key figures at the club over the past 30 years.
I can’t say I know him but I understand he’s quite a character, didn’t he learn to fly helicopters and has visited over a 100 countries and holds the record for the longest continuous pour of concrete in the UK?
And a savior and director of the Albion. That’s some life.
And a savior and director of the Albion. That’s some life.
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ewe2
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Always concerns me when long serving directors step down .
Brian Fantana
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I saw him at Marseille away in our hotel and he didn’t look that well to me.
deletebeepbeepbeep
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- May 12, 2009
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He has a helicopter landing pad at his house approximately a mile from the Amex.
Dipped into his pocket when the Club needed it most. He is a demanding and cantankerous git but knows how to get things done. Definitely a character and doesn't take fools gladly.
Has followed Albion and England through thick and thin so will be a big loss.
Crispy Ambulance
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Was allegedly in The Bosun the day the ‘Seagulls’ chant was first aired!
I understand your concerns under normal circumstances, given we have a lifelong fan who has funded this club as the owner I don't think we need to worry. I'm sure a few new additions will balance it out.
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
He deserves his retirement, in the same way Martin Perry did.
origigull
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- Jun 29, 2009
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He had a company called kerblay UK which laid continuous kerbs like sausages from a machine.
Yes he was at that table in the Bosun when the Seagull chant was conceived.
I must say I have known Derek since 11 years old and is a great guy. A seagull through and through.
Fourteenth Eye
Face for Radio
Derek is a top top guy and an absolute hero.
A well deserved retirement but he will still very much be around.
A well deserved retirement but he will still very much be around.
seagullwedgee
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- Aug 9, 2005
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Derek’s wife C invited me and two of my lads into the Amex boardroom on match day a few years ago. Really lovely people, hope he isn’t suffering. X
Nice interview with Derek Chapman on the official site:
www.brightonandhovealbion.com
Derek Chapman on 25 years as an Albion director
Long-serving Derek to depart in June.
www.brightonandhovealbion.com
Cowfold Seagull
Fan of the 17 bus
On the board, yes l think so.
Van Cleef
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- Jun 17, 2023
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Me and my mate cadged a lift from Derek to the Millwall play off second leg (my mate was working for him at the time). Seemed a very busy guy. His phone was ringing non stop. Actual, real-life fans on the boards seem much rarer these days, especially in the PL.
Not the most exciting story I grant you
Not the most exciting story I grant you
Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo
I believe in Joe Hendry
- Oct 4, 2003
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Nice interview with Derek Chapman on the official site:
Derek Chapman on 25 years as an Albion director
Long-serving Derek to depart in June.
A great read. What a modest chap considering all he's done for the club.
Love the line "best money I ever wasted" on his decision to put money into the club and become a director. Also the story about Vicente.
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Oh God. I’m going to explode.