Sergei Gotsmanov

[Brovion]

Sergei Gotsmanov was the Vicente of the 80s Goldstone era

We just couldn't really believe we had managed to sign the guy - and he didn't let us down.

I agree, so if sadly the rumours are true and he IS ill - what can we do for him? I know we had a whip-round for Sully, so is it feasible/desirable to do one for him?

 

[Si Gull]

A wonderful player, sad to hear that he's unwell.

I seem to remember that in that game away at Swindon he chased down a lost cause ball (and possibly put in a cross that resulted in an Albion goal?).

That commitment stuck in my mind and I still use it as a benchmark as to whether a player is giving their all, or not.

 

[Giraffe]

Yep a truly great player who provided some great entertainment in a dreary time. Remember the goal mentioned above very well as I was in the South Stand with my dad. Great moment, oozed class and confidence.

 

[Giraffe]

Slightly astonished to see he played only 16 times for us (scoring 4 goals). Has any players made such an impact with so few appearances?

Edit: Vicente made 29 appearances (5 goals)

 

[Jesus Gul]

Poor Sergei

 

[oldboyroy]

Remember watching him at the Goldstone and he was brilliant at the time, by far different class to what we had in those darker days. Best wishes to him

 

[Eeyore]

Hull

Terrible quality footage, but here it is (from 'Saint and Greavsie', no less)

Friday night match. Seem to remember going to the National the next day. Might have been the day before the Poll Tax Riots.

 

[trueblue]

Hull

Terrible quality footage, but here it is (from 'Saint and Greavsie', no less)

One of my favourite Goldstone goals. Flair.

 

[Dinner with Gotsmanov]

Very sad news. I met Sergei and his family during his stint with us and laughed with him about THAT goal celebration, though he could not speak English nor I Russian. Played football with one of his kids, and I think Sergei must have learnt a few tricks from me….. I was gutted when he left us for Southampton.

Just hope and pray that things go as well for him as they possibly can.

 

[portlock seagull]

Fond memories of, he brought so much excitement to our club it’s hard to convey now looking back. Sending my very best wishes to a very special player. A legendary figure to a generation of Albion fans.

 

[Weststander]

Just covered, briefly, on ITV South.

Hard to believe SG’s 65 years of age, his playing days seem like yesterday. In that era, we felt so lucky to have a great talent.

A terrible disease, I hope the meds give him a decent quality of life for many years to come.

 

[Questions]

Hull

Terrible quality footage, but here it is (from 'Saint and Greavsie', no less)

Reminds me how unfunny Greaves was. I was a BBC Bob Wilson man.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Very sad news. I met Sergei and his family during his stint with us and laughed with him about THAT goal celebration, though he could not speak English nor I Russian. Played football with one of his kids, and I think Sergei must have learnt a few tricks from me….. I was gutted when he left us for Southampton.

Just hope and pray that things go as well for him as they possibly can.

Amen to that.