[Albion] Who is your favourite Albion STALWART of recent times?

[Simster]

I might do a poll, but need some nominations.

Only criteria: must have played at Withdean or more recently. Not looking for greatest player, but who most represents the beating heart of the club

Initial nominations: Kerry Mayo, Gary Hart, Inigo Calderon.

 

[teaboy]

Kuipers?

 

[Brian Fantana]

Calde.

 

[bhamex1901]

Andy Whing

 

[Simster]

Kuipers?

Can't argue with his inclusion in my mid morning poll.

 

[Medwayseagull]

Oatway

 

[Simster]

Oatway

In, as well

 

[strings]

I've been a massive fan of El Abd, long before he was actually a good footballer (well, you know what I mean - before Gus developed him into what he is today). He would play anywhere and would always give his all. There was a time when I felt he was the only player that actually cared about our results.

Also, I would give a nod to Calde. He sums up everything that is good about the club.

Gary Hart was another that I admired through the Withdean years - would play anywhere (I remember him at left back for a while!!) and never seemed to complain.

 

[smeariestbat]

oatway snr or calde

 

[MattBackHome]

David Lee

 

[Krusty]

Glenn Murray

 

[Simster]

I've been a massive fan of El Abd, long before he was actually a good footballer (well, you know what I mean - before Gus developed him into what he is today). He would play anywhere and would always give his all. There was a time when I felt he was the only player that actually cared about our results.

Also, I would give a nod to Calde. He sums up everything that is good about the club.

Gary Hart was another that I admired through the Withdean years - would play anywhere (I remember him at left back for a while!!) and never seemed to complain.

AEA is a good shout.

So far the poll will consist of:

Calde
OGH
Kerry
FDM
Charlie
AEA

 

[wolfie]

Always thought "stalwart" was a programme term from the 60s or 70s. If I had been a pro footballer I don't think I would have liked to be labelled one - it suggests not very talented, just long serving (usually a defender) !

 

[The Large One]

Must we only include players?

If not, I'd include Martin Hinshelwood, Dr Malcolm Shipman and the likes of Alan Sanders and Steve Ford.

 

[chucky1973]

Charlie Oatway is the heart beat of the club.

 

[Icy Gull]

I suggest our Captain through two Championships should be in there - Danny "bully" Cullip

Two ends of the spectrum - Chesterfield at home, Clip round the ear for Pethwick at Swindon

 

[Trigger]

Michel Kuipers,
Leon Knight.

 

[Common as Mook]

Bob Booker

 

[GoldWithFalmer]

Simon Morgan (well i have to include him for me he was great) and Danny Cullip also Kuipers,Carpenter and Oatway.

Nicky Forster too,love Gus but not for getting rid of him at the time,sorry Gus but i cannot agree with everything you do.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Must we only include players?

If not, I'd include...Dr Malcolm Shipman.

Have I missed his contribution?