A great left winger. Sadly passed away suffering from Alzheimers aged 72
Played alngside Bobby Smith in the 4th division promotion side 1964/5
Played alngside Bobby Smith in the 4th division promotion side 1964/5
Johnny Goodchild RIP
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dejavuatbtn
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Part of the first Albion team I saw in the early 60s. "Legend" is probably a bit strong, but his corners were legendary - I remember him scoring direct from at least one. Round shouldered with a bit of pace - scored an exceptional number of goals for an old style winger. RIP
Very good player and always one of my favourites. Sad news.
Bill Cassidy's tie up
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Agree with all the above sentiments RIP Granny
Geriatric Seagull
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Those were the days. RIP "Noddy"
mune ni kamome
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Still picture that promotion day with Johnny and the rest appearing and celebrating in the West Stand at the Goldstone.
wolfie
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Powney
Hopkins Baxter
Bertolini Gall Turner
Gould Collins R Smith J Smith Goodchild
What a team that was (for Div 4 !) All 5 forwards scored 15+ goals in the 64-65 season.
Hopkins Baxter
Bertolini Gall Turner
Gould Collins R Smith J Smith Goodchild
What a team that was (for Div 4 !) All 5 forwards scored 15+ goals in the 64-65 season.
severnside gull
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happy memories 
the first Brighton team that I had the pleasure to watch on a regular basis as we moved down permanently at the end of the previous season and I had become well and truly hooked - standing as a lad at the front of the North Stand and bracing for the surge every time we scored - and by God we scored plenty that season. Goodchild was a real battler in the old style - not pretty but very very effective and he set up a good few goals for Bobby Smith as well as helping himself to a few.
the first Brighton team that I had the pleasure to watch on a regular basis as we moved down permanently at the end of the previous season and I had become well and truly hooked - standing as a lad at the front of the North Stand and bracing for the surge every time we scored - and by God we scored plenty that season. Goodchild was a real battler in the old style - not pretty but very very effective and he set up a good few goals for Bobby Smith as well as helping himself to a few.
That line-up brings back great memories.
Brian Powney: Great goalie. One of the Albion's best.
Mel Hopkins: Ex Spurs. Pure class.
Bobby Baxter: One of my favourite Albion players.
Jack Bertolini: Another of my favourites.
Norman Gall: A rock in central defense.
Dave Turner: Class.
Wally Gould: Another very good player.
Jimmy Collins: One of Albion's best "inside forwards". Another ex-Spurs.
Bobby Smith: Brighton's most exciting signing ever. Another ex-Spurs, and of course England!
Jack Smith: The perfect partner for Bobby. Scored as many as Bobby that season, I believe.
Johnny Goodchild: Can't say more than has already been said in the above posts.
That was some season!!
Goldstone Rapper
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What's Brian Powney doing outside of his penalty area?
mune ni kamome
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happy memories
the first Brighton team that I had the pleasure to watch on a regular basis as we moved down permanently at the end of the previous season and I had become well and truly hooked - standing as a lad at the front of the North Stand and bracing for the surge every time we scored - and by God we scored plenty that season. Goodchild was a real battler in the old style - not pretty but very very effective and he set up a good few goals for Bobby Smith as well as helping himself to a few.
You must have started around the same time as me. The second half of the season before that promotion was my introduction to the Albion. We finished abouth 8th I think. Happy days
Seagull on the wing
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Sad news indeed...great winger....same age as me....R.I.P. Noddy.
fosters headband
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Very sad, a good player and club man for the Albion. Played a big part in that memorable promotion season.
Granny takes yer corners. RIP
withdeanwombat
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Sad news indeed,
Brilliant for the Albion,and as many have said,those were the days.
Brilliant for the Albion,and as many have said,those were the days.
I remember the side mentioned above very well. My dad had started to take me to the games and I was hooked. I remember Johnny Goodchild flying down the wing!
As much as the good times are back with the club I still miss night matches at the Goldstone with a big crowd
As much as the good times are back with the club I still miss night matches at the Goldstone with a big crowd
