[Albion] Ian Mellor

[Brovion]

Everyone is talking about the game against Walsall - quite rightly as it was a magical (if soaking wet) night. But there were other great games: we scored seven a couple of weeks before the Walsall game. I can't remember who it was against but Spider was on fire that day.

And he also scored a great goal against Derby at the Baseball Ground. This was when Derby were one of England's best team but for 10 minutes or so, it looked we could get a draw against them,

Spider was a magical player. He had a really sharp footballing brain and no little skill. I'm still in shock that he's gone

Without looking it up was that the York game? 7-2. On MoTD as well iirc.

 

[Worried Man Blues]

Wonderful era, some brilliant memories, thanks very much, RIP

 

[Tillo]

Without looking it up was that the York game? 7-2. On MoTD as well iirc.

Yeah, 5 second hall goals v York, I only recall Wardy’s amazing goal , cant remember if Spider scored

 

[Kalimantan Gull]

Ah, i only knew the name, didn't know the player, but the name Ian 'Spider' Mellor always resonated with me. He scored the very first brighton goal of my lifetime, against Palace, and I was even at the Goldstone that day. RIP

 

[Dave the hatosaurus]

Just seen this sad news and instantly thought back to my teenage years at the Goldstone.

RIP "Spider" and thanks for the memories

 

[Jeremiah]

Spider was a wonderful player. He didn't look like a footballer - very tall, thin and gangly - but he could play. How many players score a second half hattrick and don't finish top goalscorer in a game ? I remember so many good moments spent at the Goldstone with him and Wardy.

 

[BLOCK F]

I’ve only just seen this sad news.
I will never forget the fantastic Spider and Wardy partnership, back in the day. What fantastic memories.
RIP Spider, one of the best!

 

[maltaseagull]

Spider was a wonderful player. He didn't look like a footballer - very tall, thin and gangly - but he could play. How many players score a second half hattrick and don't finish top goalscorer in a game ? I remember so many good moments spent at the Goldstone with him and Wardy.

I always thought Wardy was never as good when not playing with Spider. A great partnership and Spider was a great player. Condolences to all his friends and family RIP.