Robert Codner

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

Sat next two a couple of Olympic whingers at the game on Saturday. Chatting about lazy Albion players of the past and I mentioned Bob Cod. They then went on about how he was (allegedly) a bit of a powder user.

I know he was a lazy sod, but did he also have a reputation for substance abuse too?

 

[ATFC Seagull]

I was a bit young to be a part of the rumour-mill at the time, but I remember him being arrested for possession of something (and that was after his stint in Lewes for driving whilst disqualified or whatever it was).

 

[Napper]

yeah , he got done for it i seem to recall when stopped or something

 

[Gully]

...and for the first half dozen games or so after he was released from the nick he was exceptional, probably the best he played during his time with us...so, prison can work for some people, also the last time Lewes ever did anything positive for the Albion.

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

That was the sad thing about Codner - he really did seem to have talent but just always looked like playing for Brighton was beneath him.

Also think he may have written his own Wikipedia entry! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Codner

I have read that he's now a football agent.

 

[ATFC Seagull]

...and for the first half dozen games or so after he was released from the nick he was exceptional, probably the best he played during his time with us...so, prison can work for some people, also the last time Lewes ever did anything positive for the Albion.

I seem to remember he captained us (0-0 against Bradford?) just before his sentencing when everyone knew he was going to prison, and it was one of the most powerful displays I've seen. But then I might have imagined it...

 

[Jam The Man]

I was a bit young to be a part of the rumour-mill at the time, but I remember him being arrested for possession of something (and that was after his stint in Lewes for driving whilst disqualified or whatever it was).

I think he was borrowing a friend's car, as he never got convicted of possession

 

[Barrel of Fun]

Possibly the most naturally talented midfielder, I have the pleasure/displeasure of watching, in my opinion.

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

Possibly the most naturally talented midfielder, I have the pleasure/displeasure of watching, in my opinion.

That could well be the case and that's why he was so frustrating. Did you think he ever really performed consistently for the Albion tho?

 

[supaseagull]

overrated and only played well when it suited him!

 

[Harold]

If my memory serves, he was stopped in a motor with his agent (Ambrose Mendy?) and there was some Columbian marching power found in the glove box.

I also remember that he kept his job going in the city whilst with us (worked over the road from one of my best mates). Something that annoyed the club management who felt the (admittedly unusual) situation held him back from commiting everything to the club.

 

[The Auditor]

I have read that he's now a football agent.

Was in the North Stand at Withdean a couple of weeks ago but dont know who is was acting for

 

[Tubby Mondays]

If my memory serves, he was stopped in a motor with his agent (Ambrose Mendy?) and there was some Columbian marching power found in the glove box.

Thats what happened and it was Ambrose Mendy who used to look after Nigel Benn as well.

 

[Brightonfan1983]

I also remember that he kept his job going in the city whilst with us (worked over the road from one of my best mates). Something that annoyed the club management who felt the (admittedly unusual) situation held him back from committing everything to the club.

I remember that too. Wasn't Barry Lloyd in charge back then? Would explain a lot...

 

[Albion Dan]

Remember him playing an absolute blinder against Millwall in the play off semis.

 

[The Wookiee]

Robert Codner is the only black man that i know who actually looks like a white man

 

[The Wookiee]

Looks like he was a dodgy agent !!

Barry Fry tried to sue him !!

BBC SPORT | Football | My Club | Peterborough United | Posh threatening to sue striker

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

Norty Bob Cod!

 

[pishhead]

Robert Codner also knocked Barry fry out in there Barnet days!!

 

[Jimbo26]

Codner would be great one week and absolute shit the next. The shit weeks must have been when he was cold turkey.