Recent content by wilf tranter

He doesn't meet the age criterion since he signed for the Albion at the age of 21, and died in a road accident only a few months afterwards. But the nomination seems exactly right: Barrie was a footballer of exceptional ability who impressed everyone who had the privilege of watching him play...

Delighted to sign. It's a fine and well-reasoned proposal by a terrific club. Good luck!

Ordered a copy which I look forward to reading. Huge admiration for you in writing under the toughest of circumstances.

From within, however, the view is less impressive: St Mary's is as dull a piece of architecture as exists in the Premier League, and the concourses are unpleasant. Both could be forgiven were it not for the absence of food (edible or not), and there being no drinkable beer. No matter: we left...

Terrific post. Let's hope that the targeted players do as Super Perry thinks that they should and not as he (and we) fear that they probably will.

Italy and Uruguay Since Poyet is Uruguayan, there's unlikely to be resistance in principle to signing an Italian -- or a national of any other country, come to that.

Agree completely. On sunny days the journey from north Oxfordshire is (with the exception of the M25) great. And it gets even better once in Sussex. Nothing like God's own county. Then, fantastic reunion with family and friends at the Amex to watch football better than anything we could have...

Barry Rees.

RIP Steve was such an important part of the Albion team in the early nineteen-sixties, and a crucial part of the 1964-65 Fourth Division Championship winning side. His career was one of real distinction. I admired him, as I did so many of his wonderful team-mates: Powney, Bertolini, McGonigal...

Agreed. Completely reliable player who always gave everything. Lovely piece in the Argus today. Happy Birthday, Steve!:bigwave:

I accept that his departure this summer has long been likely, and that the mooted transfer fee is enormous. But losing a player of White's exceptional quality (not least his vision and intelligence ) is, nonetheless, disappointing. He will be missed.

Wilf That's very kind -- but I'm past it. Well past it. I can hardly get up the steps to WSU. :lolol:

Happy to support a great cause. Much admire your courage!

At least 1 But, alas, only one.

Outstanding post: measured, thoughtful, and reflective. It even cheered me up (a little).