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Post by pickledorange on Jul 14, 2024 11:51:44 GMT
This morning I finished my long run in front of his statue. I noted he is this first black English National player and he died on July 15th, tomorrow. 8magune how proud he’d be to see Watkins, Saka, Toney, Palmer, Trent and Bellingham leading the lions with such class.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2024 12:05:46 GMT
This morning I finished my long run in front of his statue. I noted he is this first black English National player and he died on July 15th, tomorrow. 8magune how proud he’d be to see Watkins, Saka, Toney, Palmer, Trent and Bellingham leading the lions with such class. Hopefully they all score tonight in tribute to the great man. |
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Post by redshank on Jul 14, 2024 12:13:40 GMT
So many pictures of the great Laurie Cunningham in my house.A true hero of a man and a footballer.feel so proud when I see fans having photos taken next to Lauries statue.
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Post by mrb on Jul 14, 2024 13:27:55 GMT
This morning I finished my long run in front of his statue. I noted he is this first black English National player and he died on July 15th, tomorrow. 8magune how proud he’d be to see Watkins, Saka, Toney, Palmer, Trent and Bellingham leading the lions with such class. Do you know,the first black player to play for England at any level(school boy)was Benjamin Odeje..He went to my school(South East London Boys) in Creek Road Deptford.There were high hopes for him,but alas it all went pear shape.Out of the few boys who went pro from my school,Ben was the one who was “meant” to make it big time. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2024 13:37:48 GMT
Do you know,the first black player to play for England at any level(school boy)was Benjamin Odeje..He went to my school(South East London Boys) in Creek Road Deptford.There were high hopes for him,but alas it all went pear shape.Out of the few boys who went pro from my school,Ben was the one who was “meant” to make it big time. Had to look him up. From Wikipedia: Blimey 🫡 |
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Post by tommydark on Jul 14, 2024 13:40:31 GMT
A mate of mine went to rokerby school in Stratford.they had two prospects
One Vince hillare and one called Ossie tutu.(nickname Ossie one-one)
Tutu was meant to be a star at orient better than hillare.But didn't happen.Hillare was the biz at palace due to Venables great coaching.
Both england schoolboys early 70s
Tutu played with Cunningham in our south east counties team
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Post by mrb on Jul 14, 2024 13:41:07 GMT
Do you know,the first black player to play for England at any level(school boy)was Benjamin Odeje..He went to my school(South East London Boys) in Creek Road Deptford.There were high hopes for him,but alas it all went pear shape.Out of the few boys who went pro from my school,Ben was the one who was “meant” to make it big time. Had to look him up. From Wikipedia: Blimey 🫡 Cool! If I recall Charlton was his first port of call.. |
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Post by redshank on Jul 14, 2024 14:53:37 GMT
Vince Hilaire was a delight to watch,so skillful.One movement I remember when he trapped the ball on his thigh let it roll to his foot and was away.
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