More Than 90 Minutes

[Hampster Gull]

However searched the house again and cannot find it. My wife remebers it but hasnt seen it for years. I am now worried it was removed in a clean out. That is grounds for divorce but i cant prove she did it

 

[Dick Swiveller]

Anyone come across this book before? This thread has cost be £10 as I have just bought this from Amazon.

http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=1307522932&searchurl=kn=brighton and hove albion

 

[*Gullsworth*]

Got it......hang on where is it. (Moved about six times since I purchased it )

 

[Lethargic]

Yep no signatures but I do have the last one number 5625

 

[Dick Swiveller]

Anyone come across this book before? This thread has cost be £10 as I have just bought this from Amazon.

http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=1307522932&searchurl=kn=brighton and hove albion

I'm aware I'm talking to myself but have answered my own question.

http://portsladehistory.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/the-goldstone-football-ground.html

Alec Whitcher

Although he is not a significant name in the long history of the Albion, I have to admit a personal interest because he was my grandfather; the only football match I ever watched was from the directors’ box at the Goldstone Ground. In his youth Whitcher had enjoyed playing football in the Isthmian League and had a lifelong interest in the game. He was connected with the Albion for some seventeen years as director and chairman and he was mainly responsible for building the west stand.


Cartoon left is from December 1945 depicts Alex Whitcher in Father Christmas gear presenting his cheque to Stanley Rouse, secretary of the Football Association. Cartoon right comes from Soccer Calling and is characteristic of Reg Carter’s work. Those who are familiar with the Beano might recognise the style.
During the 1940s he wrote four football-related books, which became best sellers. From his first book Soccer – The Ace of Games he donated the £302 profits to the F.A. Benevolent Fund. Then followed Soccer Calling! and The Voice of Soccer. From the profits of these two books he donated £1,000 to the Albion. There was some talk of establishing a Whitcher Fund for new players but probably the money was just absorbed into the general funds. The talented artist Reg Carter (1886-1949) drew some charming illustrations for the books. They were great friends and lived near each other in Haywards Heath. They also performed the duties of A.R.P Wardens during the war together.

 

[Deleted member 2719]

1246 and I am in it

 

[Cheshire Cat]

If Mr Whitcher was responsible for the West Stand, he sounds quite significant to me.

 

[Deleted member 2719]

Got it......hang on where is it. (Moved about six times since I purchased it )

Look in your man cave mate.

 

[Cian]

#3043, unsigned. Brother got it for me as an 18th birthday present, wasn't particularly cheap at the time. Randomly enough it has this bloke (https://uk.linkedin.com/in/david-ashton-hill-6747a921)s library sticker inside it, no idea if he's another Albion fan or not.

Said brother is a serious book collector and has got me some decent stuff over the years. Some Vinnicombe books from the 70s and a full signed teamsheet from a programme from about the same era - I'll try find it after I've finished cooking and haven't got as high a chance of spilling stuff on it.

 

[pasty]

Number 1596 here. Not in it, and not signed though

 

[Cian]

More Than 90 Minutes

http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=17514444623&searchurl=kn=brighton and hove albion

That $39 one, if legitimate, is a steal.

Should we reach the promised land ahead these are likely to become extremely valuable.

 

[Publius Ovidius]

Number 1553. Hands up who's in it

Yep

 

[Tarpon]

That $39 one, if legitimate, is a steal.

Should we reach the promised land ahead these are likely to become extremely valuable.

Second hand soft cover with shipping $50. Think you can get same in UK for about £20.

 

[Papak]

Some good stuff here:

https://morethan90minutes.wordpress.com/page/4/

 

[lawros left foot]

One on Amazon for £16.94

 

[swindonseagull]

Ive got 2.......inherited one when my dad passed.
Numbers 453 and 458 both unsigned

 

[Barham's tash]

Got one and in several ensemble shots.

Don't know the number and it's in storage now. Really want to read it all again now. Angry.

 

[thedonkeycentrehalf]

Got it, in it, must try and find my copy as it was put somewhere safe.

 

[Working class pride]

I do and every time some sky tv or bbc presenter gets excited about a kid with drum at Selhurst, I always think of it and with a knowing smile, know exactly what proper support is, and its not a kid with drum. Should really send them a copy but they still wouldnt "get it" as they didnt then either.

 

[Horsham Gull]

number 326