2nd december 1972 (2 Viewers)

[Evo1883]

Seen this on twatbook ,Something to change the subject , we were once half decent you know

 

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[SIR ERNIE]

That's some list of names in the top scorers column.

 

[Skyblueweeman]

John Craven - some career. Pro footballer and kids news TV presenter!

 

[Otis]

Seen this on twatbook ,Something to change the subject , we were once half decent you know View attachment 32614

I remember that day well.

I wore red socks and had hot dogs for lunch.

Another ex City player in those scoring ranks there. Graham Paddon

 

[Grendel]

John Craven - some career. Pro footballer and kids news TV presenter!

A very basic footballer. Died in his forties of a heart attack

 

[Evo1883]

I have never heard of Brian Alderson

 

[Calista]

A very basic footballer. Died in his forties of a heart attack

Are you quoting his obituary in The Times?

 

[Grendel]

I have never heard of Brian Alderson

Scored against Man U with best and I think charlton in the team in the first game I saw - he died in his forties as well

 

[Otis]

I have never heard of Brian Alderson

Scottish striker. Good goal poacher

 

[Legia Sky Blue]

I have never heard of Brian Alderson

One of many Scots we had. We sold to Leicester in the mid 70's. Like Craven I think he ended up in the States and also died quite young.

 

[Otis]

Wow. I didn't realise his goal ratio was so poor. 29 goals in 127 appearances

 

[Legia Sky Blue]

This was my first season and had just signed Hutchison and Stein. We did really well until we got beat at Wolves in the FA Cup quarter final, from when on we fell apart.

 

[clint van damme]

That's some list of names in the top scorers column.

Just thinking the same. John Craven for Palace, was that 'our' John Craven?

 

[Legia Sky Blue]

Wow. I didn't realise his goal ratio was so poor. 29 goals in 127 appearances

He wasn't an out and out forward though as I remember. Am sure many of those appearances would also be as a sub.

 

[Legia Sky Blue]

Just thinking the same. John Craven for Palace, was that 'our' John Craven?

Yes, although he played more defensively for us.

 

[clint van damme]

Yes, although he played more defensively for us.

Yeah, he either played more advanced for Palace or had a purple patch of scoring from deeper.

 

[ovduk78]

I have never heard of Brian Alderson

He scored our goal in my first ever game, a 2-1 home defeat against Liverpool in April 1973

 

[Calista]

Yeah, he either played more advanced for Palace or had a purple patch of scoring from deeper.

His first touch was subtle enough to score from 30 yards.

 

[clint van damme]

His first touch was subtle enough to score from 30 yards.

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I was only a bairn but I seem to remember him being a bit of a boo boy.

 

[Calista]

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I was only a bairn but I seem to remember him being a bit of a boo boy.

tbf although he was no Zidane, I recall he was a good character and served the club well, possibly captained us at times too?

 

[clint van damme]

tbf although he was no Zidane, I recall he was a good character and served the club well, possibly captained us at times too?

Fairly sure he did, think there was an accusation he was a Milne favourite.
Boo boys, managers favourites, it's not like that today!

 

[play_in_skyblue_stripes]

That's some list of names in the top scorers column.

Yes indeed and I remember every player, I would not have a clue these days.

 

[itsabuzzard]

I have never heard of Brian Alderson

No oil painting, but a good footballer.

 

[wingy]

Used to hold him as a bit patchy, alright though only 43 when he died.

 

[MalcSB]

One of many Scots we had. We sold to Leicester in the mid 70's. Like Craven I think he ended up in the States and also died quite young.

Electrocuted.

 

[wingy]

Genes I think being of the celtic brand.

 

[Flying Fokker]

I have never heard of Brian Alderson

That sort of ages you…