[Football] Guernsey FC

[Lord Bracknell]

I've always assumed that Guernsey FC was part of some dodgy money-laundering scam.

 

[carlzeiss]

I've always assumed that Guernsey FC was part of some dodgy money-laundering scam.

 

[Puppet Master]

Couldn't they be an international team?

 

[skipper734]

They could play the match at Eastleigh. Get off the plane, walk across the road, play the match, walk back to the airport.

 

[bobbysmith01]

I work in Guernsey every other week and have watched them play, superb set up, big crowds and play good football. They do not play the players n they are all Guernsey residents. A good way to run a football club.

 

[Springal]

They don't charter they fly with the islands airline. I've been on the flight with them. They negotiate rates for the season.

 

[BensGrandad]

They don't charter they fly with the islands airline. I've been on the flight with them. They negotiate rates for the season.

I wasnt thking of Guernsey FC flying here for the replay but Bexleyheath flying from Biggin Hill or if still going Lydd.

 

[atfc village]

Couldn't they be an international team?

There is they play in the bi annual Island games .They won this years in Jersey beating Isle of Man 3 0.

 

[dazzer6666]

I lived in Guernsey for a year (after 3 years in Jersey too). Strong sporting ethic on both islands (not a lot else to do really), happily backed up with an equally strong after-match drinking ethic. Standards are pretty good considering the size of the population (Guernsey probably about equivalent to Burgess Hill maybe ?)

 

[Ernest]

Was it Worthing FC who kicked off on the plane to Guernsey or another team ? Too much duty FREE consumed

 

[Dr. Notthenineo'clocknews]

I think our resident Peacehaven & Telscombe FC and Brighton fan @ Dr.Not the nine o'clock news went to the Peacehaven away fixture at Guernsey, this was the season before last.
Both teams are in the same division this season.

Indeed, it was only a day trip mind, £75 return on fly be, left about 9am got back to LGW about 7 (1pm ko) what a skinfull! Friendly club, large crowd (1100, ryman average 250) very modern facilities as it's also the main athletics track, I don't think fly be do it any more, not suprised as there was 19 on the flight back and out of a capacity of 120. This years fixture clashes with fa trophy qualifying, so I'm sure at least one of us will be involved so it's midweek for us

It's Worthing at home tomorrow (bank hol mon) 3pm kick off, I'll be passing the bucket round for the REMF/Jacob

 

[BN9 BHA]

Indeed, it was only a day trip mind, £75 return on fly be, left about 9am got back to LGW about 7 (1pm ko) what a skinfull! Friendly club, large crowd (1100, ryman average 250) very modern facilities as it's also the main athletics track, I don't think fly be do it any more, not suprised as there was 19 on the flight back and out of a capacity of 120. This years fixture clashes with fa trophy qualifying, so I'm sure at least one of us will be involved so it's midweek for us

It's Worthing at home tomorrow (bank hol mon) 3pm kick off, I'll be passing the bucket round for the REMF/Jacob

Guernsey on a Tuesday night

The Peacehaven pitch is getting a good soaking tonight.

 

[Dr. Notthenineo'clocknews]

Guernsey on a Tuesday night

The Peacehaven pitch is getting a good soaking tonight.

It's like a carpet at the moment, it's looks better than Wembley!

 

[Dr. Notthenineo'clocknews]

Guernsey on a Tuesday night

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Hopefully a Wednesday and I'll just tag along with the team

 

[Megazone]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Calleri

 

[BN9 BHA]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Calleri

Is he signing for Guernsey?

 

[Dr. Notthenineo'clocknews]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Calleri

Please tell me he's signed for Peacehaven

 

[Dr. Notthenineo'clocknews]

Is he signing for Guernsey?

Doh!

 

[AZ Gull]

I'm amazed that a non-league club could afford to do that every other week. Particularly if it's true that it needs to subsidise away teams.

Has Brighton ever played them?

No, but in May 1955 (after the end of the season) the Albion visited Jersey and played a Jersey Saturday League XI and, two days later, a Jersey & Guernsey XI. Then in August, they returned and played a match against Grouville FC to open their ground, and the next day a Jersey Saturday League XI (again).

In fact, Albion also signed a player as a result of the first trip. Quoting from the first league programme of the 1955-56 season:-

Our other signing, Roy Balston, was made when the Albion visited Jersey to play two representative matches last May. Roy, born in Jersey, showed up quite well against our lads and after the first match he signed as an Amateur. He travelled to Hove and reported for training with the other lads, and after our practice match last Saturday [August 13 1955], he signed as professional.

Talking of Jersey, Albion had another player on their books in the last 30 years who was born on the island. He was a pro with the club for a couple of years without actually making an appearance, but made over 100 league appearances for other clubs, played internationally for one of the home nations and played in the Champions League. Do you know who he is?

 

[BN9 BHA]

No, but in May 1955 (after the end of the season) the Albion visited Jersey and played a Jersey Saturday League XI and, two days later, a Jersey & Guernsey XI. Then in August, they returned and played a match against Grouville FC to open their ground, and the next day a Jersey Saturday League XI (again).

In fact, Albion also signed a player as a result of the first trip. Quoting from the first league programme of the 1955-56 season:-



Talking of Jersey, Albion had another player on their books in the last 30 years who was born on the island. He was a pro with the club for a couple of years without actually making an appearance, but made over 100 league appearances for other clubs, played internationally for one of the home nations and played in the Champions League. Do you know who he is?

Who is this player?

Fred Leamon who made 11 appearances for Brighton 1949-50 season, was also born in Jersey.