Relations who have played for Brighton

[8ace]

My brother is Leon Knight

 

[Gary Gurr]

I had a trial at the Goldstone in 1970, does that count.

 

[The Large One]

I have an uncle who played for Brighton 'A' side in the 1950s.

He then went on to manage Lewes in the 1970s.

 

[Neil]

Ken Beamish son married my wifes niece

 

[My Name Is Gully]

My physio played for Brighton, his picture is up on North stand wall. Guess that doesnt count either !!!!

Did not know he played for the Albion until saw that pic, I Went to Fawcett with him!

My mother used to work with Steve Pipers mother!

No - none of my relations have any playing connections.

 

[Deleted User X18H]

Cyril my dads second cousin (I think) was manager as well. Died in the early 80's I think.

 

[Ernest]

My brother played for the Albion in the Mid 80's

 

[Deleted User X18H]

My brother played for the Albion in the Mid 80's

Eric Young or Jack Dineen?

 

[GoldWithFalmer]

Have known Darren Freeman for about 28 years,-even if i only see him on the odd occasion these days,i also know Ross Johnson from old,not sure if this counts.......eh nope it does not.

I have however scored a goal at the Goldstone,in both goals when me an a few mates scaled the walls one evening and took a ball with us......this in my eyes does count.

 

[Phat Baz 68]

Im friends with Paiul McCarthy lives in my town played for Albion and Rep of Ireland currently Asst Manager of Ebsfleet Town in the Conference.
And my great Uncle Peter played for Aston Villa in 57 cup final v Man Utd (not Albion related I know) ended living in Arundel.

 

[Ernest]

Eric Young or Jack Dineen?

Justin Fashanu

 

[BensGrandad]

My grandfathers brothers son is Adrian Thorne who was a winger for the Albion in the late 50's . His claim to fame was scoring 5 out of 6 goals in a cup match for the Albion.

Sorry to be pedantic but it wasnt a cup game it was a game in Div III South that we had to win to gain our first ever promotion to Div II and he scored 5 of the goals as we beat Watford. I know because I was there, as were many who write on here.

 

[GoldWithFalmer]

Sorry to be pedantic but it wasnt a cup game it was a game in Div III South that we had to win to gain our first ever promotion to Div II and he scored 5 of the goals as we beat Watford. I know because I was there, as were many who write on here.

Pre floodlights and an early kick off too-all from the history books as i am far too young and a final promotion at last as we were very good in the 50's but always seemed to just miss out..good timing too as they restructured the Leagues at that stage?

 

[vegster]

Sorry to be pedantic but it wasnt a cup game it was a game in Div III South that we had to win to gain our first ever promotion to Div II and he scored 5 of the goals as we beat Watford. I know because I was there, as were many who write on here.

Thanks for that, I was unsure of the exact facts, after all, I am a whippersnapper who was only born in 1960. And, sadly I have never met the man himself.

 

[Prodigal Son]

Have known Darren Freeman for about 28 years,-even if i only see him on the odd occasion these days,i also know Ross Johnson from old,not sure if this counts.......eh nope it does not.

I have however scored a goal at the Goldstone,in both goals when me an a few mates scaled the walls one evening and took a ball with us......this in my eyes does count.

 

[Prodigal Son]

My mate's missus works with Nicky Forsters missus.

 

[GoldWithFalmer]

Yeah we did it one Sunday night i think,only about 16 or 17 at the time,climbed over the East terrace,and it was quite fun,no chance getting away with it at the Amex.

I tell you these Pro's that miss the target even from 35 yards want shooting,if i can score in the dark with only moonlight!!!

 

[West Hoathly Seagull]

The Virgo brothers are fellow Old Ardinians, though I'm not sure that counts. My first Geography Master at Ardingly, Graham Dawtrey, was an Albion Reserve.

 

[wunt be druv]

I could have played for Brighton myself,the only thing that prevented it was a total lack of any footballing talent.

 

[terryberry1]

My cousin plays for the Albion now