[Albion] Nigel Bushfire Erskine RIP

[Questions]

I could write a book on his exploits whilst supporting The Albion. We used to bunk in to so many grounds because he found a Huddersfield press pass at a match somewhere. He even told the young barmaid in one of the lounges that all the drinks were free to the press.

 

[Nicks]

A great bloke to know with a great sense of humour.
RIP mate

 

[Dave the OAP]

Met him many times at Albion games and gulls eye events.

still remember him fondly taking a penalty at the goldstone and his shorts heading south

RIP Little man

 

[Wes Tupper]

RIP Nigel. You absolutely typified the Albion spirit.

 

[Jam The Man]

Great shame to hear this news. A character and ‘ace face’ during the last days of the Goldstone.

 

[ROSM]

The word legend is often misused but for Nige it was very apt.

A huge personality

 

[Wozza]

Ugh. Losing too many good men. RIP Nigel.

 

[Dave the OAP]

Lot of us old timers on here

 

[veuve]

Always enjoyed his company, RIP

 

[Wes Tupper]

For those who can’t picture Nigel, there’s a photo of him on his 60th birthday thread.

 

[herecomesaregular]

I remember him from the Goldstone and vague recollections of a knee slide and the penalty/shorts down now that they're mentioned above.... I always used to buy Gulls Eye, back then an essential read. Respect and rip.

 

[Lenny Rider]

Xmas Day 2020

RIP Big Man

 

[Questions]

Xmas Day 2020
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That’s our boy Ian. X

 

[portlock seagull]

For a little guy, Albion fans don’t come bigger.

RIP Nigel, am smiling at the memory of your mascot appearance at the Goldstone. One of the funniest moments I’ve ever witnessed in the game.

Condolences to all family and friends.

 

[METALMICKY]

How sad. I cannot say I knew him personally but certainly knew 'of him' especially during the war-years; he was quite a character.

RIP

Ditto. And didn't the famous pitch knee slide involve his arse being partially exposed?

Featured large in Gulls Eye tales and as previous poster qualified entirely fitting that Lenny should be involved in his glorious send off.

 

[Dancin Ninja BHA]

Oh christ, I recognise the face now from way back when supporting the Albion.

RIP

 

[Jack Straw]

Amazing character. I always picture him standing there with a pint in his hand, which looked like a gallon in his hands! A War Years veteran. They're disappearing fast unfortunately.

 

[Rambo]

Remember Nigel well from the quiz nights at Broadwater WMC with him and Harty. Always used to love a chat about the Albion. A decent bloke and great fun.

Sorry to hear this Harty, I know you will do him proud but it must be really tough for you too, I know you were great friends. Best of luck mate.

RIP Nigel

 

[WATFORD zero]

Remember him from years ago. RIP

 

[Beach Hut]

RIP