Ewell CFC

He's a silent as the Sphinx.

Been re-reading Ossies biography and various obituarys; apparently he put on two stone while he was out with his broken leg, and never shed it all. Theres a bit of consensus that if he really dedicated himself he could have been a world beater. Playing football wasn't the be all and end all and he enjoyed his social life, and wasn't much of a trainer. ( Alf Ramsey disapproved of his playboy lifestyle) Mick Channon reckoned in terms of natural ability him and Besty we're out on their own.

Harry Medhurst with a collar and tie and a butchers coat!

Yeah, Mikel's really got his finger on the pulse. In terms of someone equipped to take the temperature of a footballing patient, look no further than JOM

And Dean Saunders for ending Paul Elliot's career.

Just looking at our physio Norman Medhurst there- Norman, Norman give us a wave- he was involved with the England set up for a good while- the main rub man was Fred Street from Arsenal ( unbelievably there was only one official physio back then) and Normans entry into the national team was as kitman. This is according to my mate Jimmy Hendry who was our second in command to NM. RIP Norman

It probably didn't do his confidence much good when he was singled out by Ian Wright on MOTD after a poor game- can't remember what one. Im sure that gave him a real boost. Wrighty IMO is a shocking pundit. He's probably in work because he's deemed as a bit of a character and not a fence sitter, but his use of the great English language and jumbled analysis is ....... crap.

He was rapid before he badly broke his leg apparently. When he returned from injury he reckoned he had to remodel his style of play because he lost a yard of pace. Theres a longer version of this game kicking around which shows Chopper running with the ball and having a howitzer of a 50/50, leaving his opponent on the deck ( not a foul, just a beast of a tackle). Kenneth Wolstenholme " And that's why they call Ron Harris a hardman!"

I find our lack of pressure on the ball infuriating. We never try to harass a mistake out of the opposition. Boring, slow tempo, no risk, lack of invention football. A bit like watching the England team under Hodgson / Capello.

I used to see Jimmy and his brother around Wimbledon Village when he was playing for us. He was wearing shorts once and I was struck by how big his thighs were. Reckon he had squirrels living in them!

It seems as though we've been counter attaching football forever. The only time we play with pace is on the break. We send 2 players to the ball and the first man doesn't even harass his opponent. Mourinho is on record as saying that the team without the ball is most dangerous ( sounds a bit Irish?) Its probably affected our marketability across the world when compared with rivals who play with a bit more panache and verve.

Just discovered this. I was so young I thought it might have been one of those " false" childhood memories!

There was discussion on here a while back about some sort of tie in with Esso Blue and Chelsea in the early 70s. Im sure my older brother was given a signed team photo via our cousin Jackie Wilkins ( nee Bygraves), with an Esso Blue logo in the corner.

It will be interesting to see how this plays out. Governments don't like having guns held to their head. If they roll over and and speedily issue Roman his visa it might make them appear weak. Im not sure how this will unravel.

If Roman is looking to sell, the potentially ruinous billion pound rebuild ticket would have put off most suitors. Who knows. There might be a more detailed explanation following but I wouldn't bank on it.

No offence but you remind me of Private Fraser on Dads Army. " We're Doooomed!"

FL I'm guessing has got a good relationship with Roman, and might be able to procure some of our loanies. De Matteo wasnt successful with this when he went to Villa, possibly because the fact RA having to pay him off made him less amenable.

Best Wishes Frank and Jody. Quite why someone with Super Frankie's dough would wish to subject himself to the stress and rigours of management is beyond me, then again maybe he needs a challenge.

Great stuff. The " old West Stand" wasn't built until 65, so the camera position must have been or that huge side of terracing. Thought that might have been a broken leg when Johnny Giles got stretchered off, but knee ligaments according to Wikopedia.

Don't know bout you but I'm at an age now where I don't often wear trainers to football anymore. Normally Red Wing boots, loafers brogues or desert boots for me now. Gazelles are still timeless however.

Cheers mate- your description jogged a few grey cells back. East Upper bar at halftime, was standing next to Sam aka Lovejoy- he was having a torrid time with the bar staff- Pinky and Perky he named em- anyway the barman hands him 2 pints which were poured earlier. Sam " freshly poured please. For all I know you've been bathing your plonker in them!

I used to love going for a mooch around and a chat at half time. ( West Stand, bar area) Funny thing is I can't remember the layout of it- must have been just a big featureless space.

They definitely sold Orangeboom circa 83. Remember this because they couldn't give the stuff away cause it was so rotten. Was queuing at the bar and a bloke remarked " shows how much they think of us fans, ...... Orangeboom!"

Deary me. In addition to being a glory hunter your one of these " gotta get the last word in" freaks. Youve comprehensively lost the debate sunshine, and further comments from yourself on the subject make you look even more of a plank. Take good care plastic

Bonetti looks like he's watching a coffin being lowered. Ps Pelligrini looks like he sleeps in a coffin!