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Title: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Barrett487 on October 27, 2014, 07:56:20 PM
I'm talking about the guys who don't always get the plaudits.

I nominate Alan Slough, i always enjoyed his total commitment, his forward runs, his passing and his influence, yet few ever talked about him.  065.gif
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: HatterDon on October 27, 2014, 08:04:30 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on October 27, 2014, 07:56:20 PM
I'm talking about the guys who don't always get the plaudits.

I nominate Alan Slough, i always enjoyed his total commitment, his forward runs, his passing and his influence, yet few ever talked about him.  065.gif

There are Luton Town supporters from the same era who would lift their glasses and shout, "hear hear." He was a solid player.
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Barrett487 on October 27, 2014, 08:07:31 PM
Quote from: HatterDon on October 27, 2014, 08:04:30 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on October 27, 2014, 07:56:20 PM
I'm talking about the guys who don't always get the plaudits.

I nominate Alan Slough, i always enjoyed his total commitment, his forward runs, his passing and his influence, yet few ever talked about him.  065.gif

There are Luton Town supporters from the same era who would lift their glasses and shout, "hear hear." He was a solid player.

Slough and Busby in the same Fulham team.... you must v enjoyed that?
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Lighthouse on October 27, 2014, 08:10:39 PM
John Marshall played from 83-84 to 96-07  and over 450 Appearances. Became a youth coach and  scout for the club. Was always a whole hearted player who never gave less than his all.
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Rhys Lightning 63 on October 27, 2014, 08:13:00 PM
Does 06/07 count as yesteryear? In which case, I nominate BJORN RUMSTROM!!!
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on October 27, 2014, 08:14:48 PM
Alan Goma, people talk about H & H and rightly so but Goma was a better player than Hughes and never played next to a quality partner in Brede. He was alongside Melvillio and then Knight.....

Our very own Kit Symons, two promotions where he was overshadowed by Cookie, scored a lot of goals especially in keegan 's promotion year and stepped up when cookie had his car crash to help see us over the line. Lost his place to Goma with promotion and left. Until the last handful of years where he burst onto the scene as u 21 coach very few fans mentioned him. It was always saha davis Coleman etc....

Darren Freeman was a very good winger but injuries cut short what we saw of him, again an important player in micky Adams team but nowadays I never see his name mentioned when talking up that promotion team.

Erik nevland- I've mentioned it a few times but nevland scored the two goals that kept us up. Forget the outcome of results, we finished above reading on goal difference, we stayed up by 2 goals and had nevland not scored injury time goals away to reading and home to Birmingham we would've gone down. Only three matches were won by two goals that season so only those 3 games could change the outcome of goal difference. Without those two goals reading would've stayed up instead by one goal. I don't think people realise that, it's not interpretation of the situation, it's fact and man city, pompey etc mean nothing without them.

Good post, I'm looking forward to seeing what names are put forward
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: b+w geezer on October 27, 2014, 08:19:04 PM
Quote from: Riether Lightning 63 on October 27, 2014, 08:13:00 PM
Does 06/07 count as yesteryear? In which case, I nominate BJORN RUMSTROM!!!
Presumably in jest. Ten minutes or so as a late sub at Spurs and then one league cup match (not sure it was even the whole of that) and wasn't that the sum total of his first team appearances. Sunk without trace after he left us too. Just a weird signing, as was Ahmed Elrich.

Anyone of a certain age will meanwhile be posting `Stan Brown' in answer to the original question. A decade later, Slough is an excellent shout too -- except only if it's alleged that they are both so widely agreed among veteran supporters to be under-appreciated that actually they aren't!
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Barrett487 on October 27, 2014, 08:21:46 PM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on October 27, 2014, 08:14:48 PM
Alan Goma, people talk about H & H and rightly so but Goma was a better player than Hughes and never played next to a quality partner in Brede. He was alongside Melvillio and then Knight.....

Our very own Kit Symons, two promotions where he was overshadowed by Cookie, scored a lot of goals especially in keegan 's promotion year and stepped up when cookie had his car crash to help see us over the line. Lost his place to Goma with promotion and left. Until the last handful of years where he burst onto the scene as u 21 coach very few fans mentioned him. It was always saha davis Coleman etc....

Darren Freeman was a very good winger but injuries cut short what we saw of him, again an important player in mice Adams team but nowadays I never see his name mentioned when talking up that promotion team.

Erik nevland- I've mentioned it a few times but nevland scored the two goals that kept us up. Forget the outcome of results, we finished above reading on goal difference, we stayed up by 2 goals and had nevland not scored injury time goals away to reading and home to Birmingham we would've gone down. Only three matches were won by two goals that season so only those 3 games could change the outcome of goal difference. Without those two goals reading would've stayed up instead by one goal. I don't think people realise that, it's not interpretation of the situation, it's fact and man city, pompey etc mean nothing without them.

Good post, I'm looking forward to seeing what names are put forward

Goma's a great shout, and i have heard people swooning over his skill and reading of the game quite recently.
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Barrett487 on October 27, 2014, 08:23:09 PM
Quote from: b+w geezer on October 27, 2014, 08:19:04 PM
Quote from: Riether Lightning 63 on October 27, 2014, 08:13:00 PM
Does 06/07 count as yesteryear? In which case, I nominate BJORN RUMSTROM!!!
Presumably in jest. Ten minutes or so as a late sub at Spurs and then one league cup match (not sure it was even the whole of that) and wasn't that the sum total of his first team appearances. Sunk without trace after he left us too. Just a weird signing, as was Ahmed Elrich.

Anyone of a certain age will meanwhile be posting `Stan Brown' in answer to the original question. A decade later, Slough is an excellent shout too -- except only if it's alleged that they are both so widely agreed among veteran supporters to be under-appreciated that actually they aren't!

Maybe not under-appreciated.... just overshadowed by 'names'.
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: b+w geezer on October 27, 2014, 08:26:27 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on October 27, 2014, 08:23:09 PM
Maybe not under-appreciated.... just overshadowed by 'names'.
Then certainly applicable to Brown and Slough.
Much more recently, Etuhu was without doubt overshadowed. More contentious is whether he was also under-appreciated.

Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Barrett487 on October 27, 2014, 08:38:10 PM
Quote from: Riether Lightning 63 on October 27, 2014, 08:13:00 PM
Does 06/07 count as yesteryear?

in my books that's certainly within the parameters of the subject....... i would steer away from recent/current players tho..
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: LBNo11 on October 27, 2014, 08:46:05 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on October 27, 2014, 08:10:39 PM
John Marshall played from 83-84 to 96-07  and over 450 Appearances. Became a youth coach and  scout for the club. Was always a whole hearted player who never gave less than his all.

...you beat me to it Lighthouse, John 'Mash' Marshall, a real unsung hero who came through the ranks as an apprentice, and played as a real utility player up front, in the middle or in defence for the first team when things were really tough at Fulham, and then went on to become chief scout. A dedicated Fulham man who deserved his testimonial...
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Mince n Tatties on October 27, 2014, 08:46:23 PM
Nick Cusack..........
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Barrett487 on October 27, 2014, 08:50:48 PM
Quote from: LBNo11 on October 27, 2014, 08:46:05 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on October 27, 2014, 08:10:39 PM
John Marshall played from 83-84 to 96-07  and over 450 Appearances. Became a youth coach and  scout for the club. Was always a whole hearted player who never gave less than his all.

...you beat me to it Lighthouse, John 'Mash' Marshall, a real unsung hero who came through the ranks as an apprentice, and played as a real utility player up front, in the middle or in defence for the first team when things were really tough at Fulham, and then went on to become chief scout. A dedicated Fulham man who deserved his testimonial...

not forgetting his contribution to 75's cup year
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Barrett487 on October 27, 2014, 08:53:33 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on October 27, 2014, 08:46:23 PM
Nick Cusack..........

Nick's a good shout.. didn't he alternate between back four and no.10?
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Mince n Tatties on October 27, 2014, 08:57:56 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on October 27, 2014, 08:53:33 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on October 27, 2014, 08:46:23 PM
Nick Cusack..........

Nick's a good shout.. didn't he alternate between back four and no.10?

Yes...Didnt play Iin the best of sides, but I always thought he earned
his wages.....
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: SuffolkWhite on October 27, 2014, 08:59:01 PM
Robert Wilson for me in Super Mac's 80's team
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Peabody on October 27, 2014, 09:04:04 PM
Eddie Lowe is a perfect example, as was Arthur Stevens. Modest men, who never craved the limelight and gave their all for FFC
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Barrett487 on October 27, 2014, 09:04:05 PM
Richard Money had class... solid player
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: epsomraver on October 27, 2014, 09:04:40 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on October 27, 2014, 08:46:23 PM
Nick Cusack..........

Met him a little while ago, he works for the FA as a ref assesor
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: nose on October 27, 2014, 09:25:49 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on October 27, 2014, 08:46:23 PM
Nick Cusack..........

once he moved to sweeper became one of my all time favourite players
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: nose on October 27, 2014, 09:26:19 PM
Quote from: Lighthouse on October 27, 2014, 08:10:39 PM
John Marshall played from 83-84 to 96-07  and over 450 Appearances. Became a youth coach and  scout for the club. Was always a whole hearted player who never gave less than his all.

absaloutement monsieur
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Andy S on October 27, 2014, 09:35:02 PM
Peter Scot was a good Servant to the club. Don't know what happened to him in the end though. Back in the 60/70s Steve Earle always over shadowed by Alan Clarke but a very skilful striker. Dean Coney had a good season with Ivor but then lost his ability to score. But he set Ivor up on lods of occasions
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Supermitch on October 27, 2014, 09:52:00 PM
Goma's a great shout, and i have heard people swooning over his skill and reading of the game quite recently.
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The great man is still often seen at the Cottage.  When I was selling TOOFIF before the recent Norwich game by the Press Office he was there signing a number of autographs. 
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Rhys Lightning 63 on October 27, 2014, 10:05:22 PM
Mark Crossley? A very dependable backup for VDS and later Tony Warner
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: TonyGilroy on October 27, 2014, 10:13:26 PM
Quote from: SuffolkWhite on October 27, 2014, 08:59:01 PM
Robert Wilson for me in Super Mac's 80's team

Absolutely.

John Margerrison was ultra reliable.
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: keith on October 27, 2014, 10:17:28 PM
Les Strong, great Servant to FFC.
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Lighthouse on October 27, 2014, 10:22:43 PM
Quote from: TonyGilroy on October 27, 2014, 10:13:26 PM
Quote from: SuffolkWhite on October 27, 2014, 08:59:01 PM
Robert Wilson for me in Super Mac's 80's team

Absolutely.

John Margerrison was ultra reliable.

Remember the headed goal Margerrison scored in the cup against United at the Cottage very clearly.
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: f bloke on October 27, 2014, 10:29:13 PM
Margerrisson is a good shout. What about John Evanson. Will add Ray Evans. We really lost his leadership when he left
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: HatterDon on October 27, 2014, 10:29:23 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on October 27, 2014, 08:07:31 PM
Quote from: HatterDon on October 27, 2014, 08:04:30 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on October 27, 2014, 07:56:20 PM
I'm talking about the guys who don't always get the plaudits.

I nominate Alan Slough, i always enjoyed his total commitment, his forward runs, his passing and his influence, yet few ever talked about him.  065.gif

There are Luton Town supporters from the same era who would lift their glasses and shout, "hear hear." He was a solid player.

Slough and Busby in the same Fulham team.... you must v enjoyed that?

Interestingly, I was that cranky young Yank who was constantly on Viv Busby's case. I thought he was very talented but very lazy. From the films I've seen of Fulham's cup run, he really played his heart out for Fulham, though.
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Snibbo on October 27, 2014, 10:32:03 PM
Stan Brown is the ultimate example. Always overshadowed by the maestro but severely missed when unavailable , which was not often.
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Tonywa on October 27, 2014, 10:34:37 PM
Quote from: nose on October 27, 2014, 09:25:49 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on October 27, 2014, 08:46:23 PM
Nick Cusack..........

once he moved to sweeper became one of my all time favourite players

Cus was transformed from being a very average striker lacking in pace though hard-working, to an extremely good sweeper who read the game excellently and used the ball very well indeed.  A real master stroke from Mickey Adams.

As for Stan Brown - a hero of my childhood.  I believe he started a first team game for Fulham in every position on the field other than goalkeeper and never, ever gave less than his all for the cause.  Like the great Brian McBride a model professional and a wonderful example to any kids watching league football. 
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: RidgeRider on October 27, 2014, 10:40:47 PM
I know this doesn't go back far enough, but it goes back as far as this "Johnny come lately" Fulham fan does. Erik Nevland.
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: St Eve on October 28, 2014, 01:04:16 AM
Stan Brown, Fred Callaghan, Aaron Hughes
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on October 28, 2014, 05:39:34 AM
Quote from: Supermitch on October 27, 2014, 09:52:00 PM
Goma's a great shout, and i have heard people swooning over his skill and reading of the game quite recently.

The great man is still often seen at the Cottage.  When I was selling TOOFIF before the recent Norwich game by the Press Office he was there signing a number of autographs. 
[/quote]


I'm pretty sure he lives in the area  and loves the club. Like you said he goes to a lot of games at the cottage.  Class player
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Holders on October 28, 2014, 06:11:29 AM
Quote from: Barrett487 on October 27, 2014, 09:04:05 PM
Richard Money had class... solid player

That's the name I was trying to remember, thanks LB.

I'm not sure some of the names mentioned (e.g. Slough, Brown, Goma) were so much unsung as in the shadows of others. They were certainly appreciated at the time.

I could add Fred Callaghan, Paul Went, Simon Morgan, Vic Halom, Danny Cullip etc.

Hatter mentions Busby - never rated him at the time myself either.
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Holders on October 28, 2014, 06:13:02 AM
Quote from: Tonywa on October 27, 2014, 10:34:37 PM
Quote from: nose on October 27, 2014, 09:25:49 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on October 27, 2014, 08:46:23 PM
Nick Cusack..........

once he moved to sweeper became one of my all time favourite players

Cus was transformed from being a very average striker lacking in pace though hard-working, to an extremely good sweeper who read the game excellently and used the ball very well indeed.  A real master stroke from Mickey Adams.

As for Stan Brown - a hero of my childhood.  I believe he started a first team game for Fulham in every position on the field other than goalkeeper and never, ever gave less than his all for the cause.  Like the great Brian McBride a model professional and a wonderful example to any kids watching league football. 

Stan Brown may never have started as keeper but, for what it's worth,  I saw him go in goal when the keeper (Ian Seymour) had to go off.
Title: Re:
Post by: MJG on October 28, 2014, 07:09:08 AM
The one and only, fully committed, play anywhere for team..... Jeff Eckhardt
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Peabody on October 28, 2014, 08:08:37 AM
Quote from: Snibbo on October 27, 2014, 10:32:03 PM
Stan Brown is the ultimate example. Always overshadowed by the maestro but severely missed when unavailable , which was not often.

What a good shout, he was Mr Dependable, never let the club down and was always prepared to adapt.
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Dodgin on October 28, 2014, 08:49:55 AM
Jimmy Langley
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: ron on October 28, 2014, 09:03:50 AM
Quote from: Snibbo on October 27, 2014, 10:32:03 PM
Stan Brown is the ultimate example. Always overshadowed by the maestro but severely missed when unavailable , which was not often.


Another "utility " player of that era was Brian 'Pat' O'Connell. Happy to wait his turn for a game, and cover any forward or full back position.
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: ron on October 28, 2014, 09:05:24 AM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on October 28, 2014, 05:39:34 AM
Quote from: Supermitch on October 27, 2014, 09:52:00 PM
Goma's a great shout, and i have heard people swooning over his skill and reading of the game quite recently.

The great man is still often seen at the Cottage.  When I was selling TOOFIF before the recent Norwich game by the Press Office he was there signing a number of autographs. 


I'm pretty sure he lives in the area  and loves the club. Like you said he goes to a lot of games at the cottage.  Class player
[/quote]

I was a couple of seats away from him in the JH a while ago.
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: TonyGilroy on October 28, 2014, 09:06:26 AM
Quote from: Dodgin on October 28, 2014, 08:49:55 AM
Jimmy Langley

Not unsung.

One of our truly great players of the 1960's and maybe the most popular with supporters.
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: epsomraver on October 28, 2014, 09:13:01 AM
Quote from: Dodgin on October 28, 2014, 08:49:55 AM
Jimmy Langley
:plus one:
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: epsomraver on October 28, 2014, 09:14:53 AM
Quote from: TonyGilroy on October 28, 2014, 09:06:26 AM
Quote from: Dodgin on October 28, 2014, 08:49:55 AM
Jimmy Langley

Not unsung.

One of our truly great players of the 1960's and maybe the most popular with supporters.

never got the plaudits that Haynes and Cohen got though Tony as with  my hero  Bobby Keetch
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: TonyGilroy on October 28, 2014, 09:20:41 AM
Quote from: epsomraver on October 28, 2014, 09:14:53 AM
Quote from: TonyGilroy on October 28, 2014, 09:06:26 AM
Quote from: Dodgin on October 28, 2014, 08:49:55 AM
Jimmy Langley

Not unsung.

One of our truly great players of the 1960's and maybe the most popular with supporters.

never got the plaudits that Haynes and Cohen got though Tony as with  my hero  Bobby Keetch


On the very few occasions that Cohen or Langley missed a game you soon saw the difference when Bobby Drake or Barry Mealand deputised. A bit like giving the opposition a three goal start.

Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: ron on October 28, 2014, 09:26:07 AM
I still remember the humiliation of letting in seven at Upton Park with messrs Drake and Ryan as full backs.
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Peabody on October 28, 2014, 09:38:06 AM
Oh the list goes on, what about Robin Lawlor, never complained and another who always did his best.
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Tonywa on October 28, 2014, 09:46:12 AM
Quote from: ron on October 28, 2014, 09:26:07 AM
I still remember the humiliation of letting in seven at Upton Park with messrs Drake and Ryan as full backs.

Those wonderful games at Upton Park. Lost 1-6 and 2-7 in successive seasons having scored first on both occasions.
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: MasterHaynes on October 28, 2014, 12:25:09 PM
Quote from: b+w geezer on October 27, 2014, 08:19:04 PM
Quote from: Riether Lightning 63 on October 27, 2014, 08:13:00 PM
Does 06/07 count as yesteryear? In which case, I nominate BJORN RUMSTROM!!!
'Anyone of a certain age will meanwhile be posting `Stan Brown' in answer to the original question. A decade later, Slough is an excellent shout too -- except only if it's alleged that they are both so widely agreed among veteran supporters to be under-appreciated that actually they aren't!
:plus one: 049:gif
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Peabody on October 28, 2014, 12:34:35 PM
Kevin Locke is another
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: TonyGilroy on October 28, 2014, 01:00:34 PM
Quote from: Peabody on October 28, 2014, 12:34:35 PM
Kevin Locke is another

Currently working as a Court usher according to TOOFIF.
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: MGBadrock on October 28, 2014, 01:28:17 PM
How about Kit Symons. Five wins from last seven games and still cant get the job on a permanent basis.............
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: blingo on October 28, 2014, 01:40:20 PM
Allan Clarke
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Peabody on October 28, 2014, 04:13:39 PM
 To me, an unsung hero is a player who turned out wherever they were asked to play , gave their all for the club but  received very few plaudits. Without them, the club would achieve little. They ask little but give a lot.

Do you think Tosh qualifys?

Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: colinwhite on October 28, 2014, 05:07:29 PM
I always liked Fred Callaghan . He was never really that great a player but he could  get the team and the fans going with his swashbuckling style .  Come own Fred !
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: f321ffc on October 28, 2014, 05:34:53 PM
 
Quote from: Snibbo on October 27, 2014, 10:32:03 PM
Stan Brown is the ultimate example. Always overshadowed by the maestro but severely missed when unavailable , which was not often.
My thoughts exactly. 049:gif
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Holders on October 28, 2014, 05:38:54 PM
Quote from: Peabody on October 28, 2014, 04:13:39 PM
To me, an unsung hero is a player who turned out wherever they were asked to play , gave their all for the club but  received very few plaudits. Without them, the club would achieve little. They ask little but give a lot.

Do you think Tosh qualifys?



I would rate Tosh as a sung hero, appreciated at the time.
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: win-dup on October 28, 2014, 06:53:46 PM
Quote from: Peabody on October 28, 2014, 04:13:39 PM
To me, an unsung hero is a player who turned out wherever they were asked to play , gave their all for the club but  received very few plaudits. Without them, the club would achieve little. They ask little but give a lot.

Do you think Tosh qualifys?



Loved Tosh and his continuing support for Fulham through good times and a lot of bad. Guess everyone was overshadowed during the Haynes era, and we had some wonderful players during that time.
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Sir Alec of good Stock on October 28, 2014, 07:00:10 PM
Jimmy Dunne

A class act who's FFC career only came to an end because of Bobby Moore's arrival.

Probably most famous for dropping his shorts at Roker Park!
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Barrett487 on October 29, 2014, 08:45:19 PM
Kit could do with another Zoltan Gera
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: bog on October 29, 2014, 09:05:48 PM
Stan Brown, Robin Lawler.
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Barrett487 on October 29, 2014, 09:46:25 PM
Quote from: bog on October 29, 2014, 09:05:48 PM
Stan Brown, Robin Lawler.

Stan Brown was before my time and nominated many times on this thread, so i checked out wiki to find it pretty barren.
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: RaySmith on October 29, 2014, 10:24:02 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on October 29, 2014, 09:46:25 PM
Quote from: bog on October 29, 2014, 09:05:48 PM
Stan Brown, Robin Lawler.

Stan Brown was before my time and nominated many times on this thread, so i checked out wiki to find it pretty barren.

Remember those two well.

What about Ken Hewkins from that era? Tony Macedo's South African understudy in the early 60's, who rarely got to play.

I remember he was about the hardest player to get to sign an autograph, but maybe being in the great Macedo's shadow had something to do with that.


Just found this article from The Hammy End Chronicle- 2007


'Nostalgia - Ken Hewkins  

Bit late in the day with this one (actually been quite busy at work for a change!). This was actually the second of Gordon's posts on TFI hence the slightly confusing start for those who are reading these pieces for the first time. I've got the order sorted out now and will be saving the alluded to "world class players post" for the end! Suspect there won't be much activity on here over the weekend so check back on Monday for the next post.


Article written by Gordon Mills.

Encouraged by the response to my world class players post the other day, I have decided to make a weekly post highlighting a player from the era when Fulham were in the old first division 1959 - 1968.

I'm going to begin with Tony Macedo's understudy for much of that time, reserve team goalkeeper, Ken Hewkins. Ken was a South African and a big man. Well over 6 feet and hard as nails, he might well have been a first team regular were it not for Macedo's unpredictable brilliance. Hewkins could propel his goal kicks well into the opponent's half - no mean feat given the weight of the balls back then - and such was the power of his kick that he was the regular penalty taker for the reserves. One game in front of the usual 211 spectators at the Cottage a penalty was awarded to Fulham in the dying moments of a game with the scores level. Big Ken ran enthusiastically up the pitch with the rest of the team standing back in anticipation of his bullet like shot. He didn't check his stride as someone else had placed the ball on the spot, increased his speed and launched a thunderous cannonball of a shot goalwards. To his dismay the ball crashed against the crossbar and such was its velocity that it rebounded well over his head and the rest of the Fulham players who were gathered on the edge of the penalty area. In fact it rebounded to an opponent who was loitering in the centre circle. He turned towards the Fulham goal and set off with the ball at his feet and all 11 Fulham players in pursuit. He shot from about 35 yards, no doubt fearing the ref would blow for time before he could get any closer to the goal and the ball bobbled along into the unguarded Fulham net with Hewkins and the rest puffing in vain some yards adrift. The laughter from the now Johnny Haynes stand was amplified by members of the first team who were in attendance, enjoying every second of the spectacle. There was no time to restart the game - Fulham reserves had lost!!It was moments like these and characters like Ken Hewkins who made supporting Fulham such a joy and started the popular term "Fulhamish". '

Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Peabody on October 29, 2014, 11:57:01 PM
Also Tony Macedo's deputy and an unsung hero was Dave Underwood, who was a very good keeper and a bit of a character as well
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Holders on October 30, 2014, 08:32:11 AM
Didn't Dave Underwood play in Stan Brown's testimonial game?
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: TonyGilroy on October 30, 2014, 08:45:55 AM
Quote from: Peabody on October 29, 2014, 11:57:01 PM
Also Tony Macedo's deputy and an unsung hero was Dave Underwood, who was a very good keeper and a bit of a character as well

I remember thinking at the time that Underwood was a better keeper than Macedo but then so was my mother in law.
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: MasterHaynes on October 30, 2014, 09:22:01 AM
Quote from: Barrett487 on October 29, 2014, 09:46:25 PM
Quote from: bog on October 29, 2014, 09:05:48 PM
Stan Brown, Robin Lawler.

Stan Brown was before my time and nominated many times on this thread, so i checked out wiki to find it pretty barren.
which is rather fitting really as he was an unassuming guy who just got on and did what was required, played whatever position he was asked to fullback centre forward. I can't ever remember a bad performance from him, despite only seeing him at the latter stages of his career when we were falling through the divisions in the late sixties early seventies he was one of the names when it came out over the tannoy that gave you a sigh of relief that he fit and playing. I never saw Haynes ever give him even a hint of a stare which is a real seal of approval. He scored some great headers at key moments for us. A Fulham man through and through and definitely worthy of any praise sent his way.
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: the nutflush on October 30, 2014, 10:04:19 AM
Look no further than Simon Davies.  Apologies to Zoltan Gera and Bairdinho.
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: HatterDon on October 30, 2014, 08:08:37 PM
Quote from: TonyGilroy on October 30, 2014, 08:45:55 AM
Quote from: Peabody on October 29, 2014, 11:57:01 PM
Also Tony Macedo's deputy and an unsung hero was Dave Underwood, who was a very good keeper and a bit of a character as well

I remember thinking at the time that Underwood was a better keeper than Macedo but then so was my mother in law.

Calling Mr. Blings!
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: gang on October 30, 2014, 08:23:54 PM
After he left Fulham Robin Lawler used to give me a lift to training at Hillingdon Borough (Yewsley F.C.)  a quiet man and very friendly, looked a lot better in the Southern League, my nomination for unsung hero.
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Black and White Blood on October 30, 2014, 08:28:45 PM
Alan Slough, great shout, also Nick Cusack, let go too easily by Keegan and Wilkins
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Peabody on October 30, 2014, 09:21:48 PM
Quote from: TonyGilroy on October 30, 2014, 08:45:55 AM
Quote from: Peabody on October 29, 2014, 11:57:01 PM
Also Tony Macedo's deputy and an unsung hero was Dave Underwood, who was a very good keeper and a bit of a character as well

I remember thinking at the time that Underwood was a better keeper than Macedo but then so was my mother in law.


Cor, that's a bit below the belt Tony, after all, TM was our best ever keeper. Do you think your mother-In-Law could give Kiraly a run for his money?
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: TonyGilroy on October 30, 2014, 09:36:25 PM

Before she died, maybe.

Not so much now.
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Southcoastffc on October 30, 2014, 09:42:12 PM
Quote from: Barrett487 on October 29, 2014, 08:45:19 PM
Kit could do with another Zoltan Gera
Kit could do with another Kit.
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: BestOfBrede on October 30, 2014, 10:18:04 PM
Jimmy Dunne
Reg Matthewson
Barry Lloyd
Marrinello
Gerry Peyton
John Marshall
Richard Carpenter
Rufus
Goldbeck
Mellor
Leroy
And the great Bazza Hayles!
Edit.....
Just remembered the great Darren Freeman and can't bloomin remember the German porn stars name?
There's many more obviously but I'm too drunk to remember
.... Ha ha - Dirk Lehmann
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: alfie on October 31, 2014, 08:16:38 AM
Quote from: Lighthouse on October 27, 2014, 08:10:39 PM
John Marshall played from 83-84 to 96-07  and over 450 Appearances. Became a youth coach and  scout for the club. Was always a whole hearted player who never gave less than his all.
Always my favourite Fulham player and good bloke as well. I remember down at Brighton when he was up and down the wing, a group of about 10 Fulham supporters were really sticking it to him, a few of us had words with them and they shut up.
To his credit he just got on with it, i think if that had been me i would have reacted.
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: RaySmith on October 31, 2014, 09:05:11 AM
Don't know if these have been mentioned -

Johnny Key

Eddie Lowe

Bill Dodgin

John Doherty -I believe I read that he died recently.

Derek Lampe

Dave Metchik

Jackie Henderson
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: TonyGilroy on October 31, 2014, 09:33:08 AM
Quote from: RaySmith on October 31, 2014, 09:05:11 AM
Don't know if these have been mentioned -

Johnny Key

Eddie Lowe

Bill Dodgin

John Doherty -I believe I read that he died recently.

Derek Lampe

Dave Metchik

Jackie Henderson


Eddie Lowe was a great player but the rest of your choices, as I remember, were not much loved by the crowd.

Certainly Johnny Key took a lot of stick possibly unmerited  - a sort of 1960's version of Tomas Radzinsky.

Lampe was never really a regular and wasn't rated when he did play. Henderson was well past his best when he played for us. Dave Metchick scored about 5 in 3 games and thereafter drifted from the scene,
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: dannyboi-ffc on October 31, 2014, 10:03:08 AM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on October 30, 2014, 10:18:04 PM
Jimmy Dunne
Reg Matthewson
Barry Lloyd
Marrinello
Gerry Peyton
John Marshall
Richard Carpenter
Rufus
Goldbeck
Mellor
Leroy
And the great Bazza Hayles!
Edit.....
Just remembered the great Darren Freeman and can't bloomin remember the German porn stars name?
There's many more obviously but I'm too drunk to remember
.... Ha ha - Dirk Lehmann

Haha dirk lehmann!  Only Fulham could have a guy who looked like a pornstar!

I mentioned Darren Freeman earlier in the thread, I thought he was very under rated
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: HatterDon on October 31, 2014, 07:40:27 PM
Quote from: dannyboi-ffc on October 31, 2014, 10:03:08 AM
Quote from: BestOfBrede on October 30, 2014, 10:18:04 PM
Jimmy Dunne
Reg Matthewson
Barry Lloyd
Marrinello
Gerry Peyton
John Marshall
Richard Carpenter
Rufus
Goldbeck
Mellor
Leroy
And the great Bazza Hayles!
Edit.....
Just remembered the great Darren Freeman and can't bloomin remember the German porn stars name?
There's many more obviously but I'm too drunk to remember
.... Ha ha - Dirk Lehmann

Haha dirk lehmann!  Only Fulham could have a guy who looked like a pornstar!

I mentioned Darren Freeman earlier in the thread, I thought he was very under rated

and inspired an inspired nom-de-Offal "Dirk Lehmann's Diggler." classic
Title: Re: Fulham's yesteryear unsung heroes
Post by: Peabody on November 01, 2014, 02:14:09 AM
Quote from: RaySmith on October 31, 2014, 09:05:11 AM
Don't know if these have been mentioned -

Johnny Key

Eddie Lowe

Bill Dodgin

John Doherty -I believe I read that he died recently.

Derek Lampe

Dave Metchik

Jackie Henderson

Yes, I proposed Eddie Lowe earlier in the thread. As for Derek Lampe, well he was very injury prone and didn't play many games, he was quite promising in his early days but never quite made it.