Happy 60th Birthday Nigel ' Bushfire ' Erskine

rocker959 said:

Happy Birthday to a great Albion supporter . Sadly has suffered from ill health over the past 5 years rendering him initially care home then housebound having suffered a stroke . Through friends including Ian Hart and Sid Seacombe he has some years back be able to see the Amex but his circumstances have not allowed further visits . I went to visit him recently and his room is a shrine to BHA . He has Sky so has been able to watch televised games and highlights or listened to the radio . I understand John Keeley has also been kind to him as they have been friends for years .' Little Nige ' was a very recognisable fan to the pre Amex era fans . Some of his away day antics legendary . So Happy Birthday old friend who was always Alex Dawson when we played footy in Victoria Park Worthing as kids . A special guy and fan .

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Jack Straw said:

I wondered where Nige was nowadays. I'll never forget his "Klinsman Dive" in front of the North Stand before a game, when he slid headlong across the turf and out of his rather large shorts. Happy Birthday and wishing you well Nige. You are a Fan Legend.

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rocker959 said:

Happy Birthday to a great Albion supporter . Sadly has suffered from ill health over the past 5 years rendering him initially care home then housebound having suffered a stroke . Through friends including Ian Hart and Sid Seacombe he has some years back be able to see the Amex but his circumstances have not allowed further visits . I went to visit him recently and his room is a shrine to BHA . He has Sky so has been able to watch televised games and highlights or listened to the radio . I understand John Keeley has also been kind to him as they have been friends for years .' Little Nige ' was a very recognisable fan to the pre Amex era fans . Some of his away day antics legendary . So Happy Birthday old friend who was always Alex Dawson when we played footy in Victoria Park Worthing as kids . A special guy and fan .

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rocker959 said:

Happy Birthday to a great Albion supporter . Sadly has suffered from ill health over the past 5 years rendering him initially care home then housebound having suffered a stroke . Through friends including Ian Hart and Sid Seacombe he has some years back be able to see the Amex but his circumstances have not allowed further visits . I went to visit him recently and his room is a shrine to BHA . He has Sky so has been able to watch televised games and highlights or listened to the radio . I understand John Keeley has also been kind to him as they have been friends for years .' Little Nige ' was a very recognisable fan to the pre Amex era fans . Some of his away day antics legendary . So Happy Birthday old friend who was always Alex Dawson when we played footy in Victoria Park Worthing as kids . A special guy and fan .

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Lenny Rider said:

Beautiful words Cliff, 5 months early though, Nigel Bushfire Enoch Erskine arrived on 21st September 1957.

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Brovion said:

Happy birthday Nigel! Still remember the first time we met at Butlins when we were kids. I thought you were younger though!

EDIT: I knew you were in the year below me. Thanks Ian.

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whitelion said:

So is it his 60th or not?

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Jack Straw said:

I wondered where Nige was nowadays. I'll never forget his "Klinsman Dive" in front of the North Stand before a game, when he slid headlong across the turf and out of his rather large shorts. Happy Birthday and wishing you well Nige. You are a Fan Legend.

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BRIGHT ON Q said:

Never forget the slide , was he maskot that day? ��

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Lenny Rider said:

Beautiful words Cliff, 5 months early though, Nigel Bushfire Enoch Erskine arrived on 21st September 1957.

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Dr. Notthenineo'clocknews said:

good ol Nige, one of the "faces" from an era where "what train are we getting? was the one that got there in good time "where we drinking? Was the pub you saw some Albion fans having a fag outside. No approval was needed for a new song, you just sung it and if it was any good people just joined in, and as for "when are the fixtures out?" It was when the Argus printed them (or told you briefly what they were with the promise of a 'full list tomorrow')

Happy Birthday Nigel (whenever it may be)

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Buzzer said:

Am I imagining it or did he sometimes wear an actual Tescos carrier bag in the North Stand?

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Return of the Rev said:

Recall Gillingham away in the 70's with him getting lobbed out for running end to end across the pitch and then he re entered the ground to do it all over again

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