Ed Bassford - Lord Bracknell

Bwian

Kiss my (_!_)

Jul 14, 2003

15,898

• Jul 29, 2017

• #121

Saw and spoke to Ed many times during the War Years. Often at some God forsaken ground 'Up North' somewhere or other. Let's save the minute's applause for the Man City game where it will be packed with regular Abion people. Ed will be missed on here and at The Amex.

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The Large One

Who's Next?

Jul 7, 2003

52,343

97.2FM

• Jul 29, 2017

• #122

True story...

It sounded better when Ed told the story rather than it being written down, so try and read this with Ed's voice in mind.

C&G Final 2006 - Sussex v Lancashire. It was the lunch session after Sussex had finished their innings, and we're all milling around the concourses. I saw Ed and we started chatting.

"I've just had a very peculiar encounter", he said, engimatically. "I've either met someone from NSC, or I've just pulled..."

"Why, what happened?"

"Well, I was standing in the urinals, going for a wee, when a total stranger sidled up to me as asked quite menacingly..." [adopts deep, plummy voice] "Are you Lord Bracknell - because I'm a Barrel of Fun.

"I couldn't get out of there quick enough..."

 

The Sock of Poskett

The best is yet to come (spoiler alert)

Jun 12, 2009

2,802

• Jul 29, 2017

• #123

So sad to hear this - never met Ed but recognized him at many a match over the years, and appreciated his regular insights and wisdom on NSC. A real legend who will be hugely missed.
Thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

 

B

basque seagull

Active member

Oct 21, 2012

361

• Jul 29, 2017

• #124

RIP Lord Bracknell.

 

Behind Enemy Lines

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Jul 18, 2003

4,801

London

• Jul 29, 2017

• #125

Very sad news. I wasnt privileged enough to know him personally but of course know of his immense contribution to the Albion.
My best wishes to his family and friends. RIP.

 

T

The Mole

Well-known member

Feb 20, 2004

1,085

Bowdon actually , Cheshire

• Jul 29, 2017

• #126

Very sorry to hear about this and it's so sad he hasn't been able to see Brighton in the premiership.. His updates of all the meetings and inquiries were so important as he always gave such a measured and informed view. He was always such a beacon of hope during those dark days.

Also, indirectly, I have him to thank for making a number of friends in the Albion fraternity as I joined the Cheshire Seagulls as a result of the Falmer Day protests that he organised.

Amongst all the nonsense on NSC, I would always enjoy his contributions - someone who will be missed a lot.

 

Albion_Dave

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Jul 4, 2011

2,108

Eastbourne

• Jul 29, 2017

• #127

Very sad news. RIP Ed.

 

portlock seagull

Why? Why us?

Jul 28, 2003

17,071

• Jul 29, 2017

• #128

Stunned. Absolutely stunned by this news. Didn't know especially well but met and worked together with Ed on several occasions. A true hero of the Albion, a minutes silence at least for the opening game. RIP Lord B, heartbroken for his family.

We've lost a pillar of the Albion community with his passing.

 

clapham_gull

Legacy Fan

Aug 20, 2003

25,309

• Jul 29, 2017

• #129

Right man, right time, right club.

Legend.

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Zebedee

Anyone seen Florence?

Jul 8, 2003

7,998

Hangleton

• Jul 29, 2017

• #130

So very sorry to hear this news. RIP Ed. You will forever remain in our memories.

 

Grombleton

Surrounded by <div>s

Dec 31, 2011

7,356

• Jul 29, 2017

• #131

Such a sad thing to hear, for anyone but also for someone so pivotal towards the fight for Falmer.

I never had the opportunity to meet him but from his posts on here I got one main impression: when he talked, you listened. And you were grateful for his vast knowledge.

RIP LB, and thankyou for touching everyone's lives the way you did.

 

dazzer6666

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Mar 27, 2013

52,399

Burgess Hill

• Jul 29, 2017

• #132

Didn't know him personally but always a wise and reasonable poster on here and reading some of the tributes and hearing about how much he has done for the club is just amazing.

RIP LB.

 

studio150

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Jul 30, 2011

29,611

On the Border

• Jul 29, 2017

• #133

Far too many people are taken too early, always an informative opinion on NSC, RIP

 

C

Crispy Ambulance

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May 27, 2010

2,414

Burgess Hill

• Jul 29, 2017

• #134

Very sad news. RIP Ed and thank you.

 

J

Jim D

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Jul 23, 2003

5,249

Worthing

• Jul 29, 2017

• #135

Very sad, rest in peace Ed

 

KNC

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Sep 3, 2003

2,021

Seven Dials

• Jul 29, 2017

• #136

Oh this is sad
Ed fought hard against this horrible disease. I remember seeing him back at the Amex after his bout of illness.
He called it 'Bellotti',incidentally.
A proper 'fans' fan.
Condolences to Roz and the family.

 

grawhite

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Jul 6, 2011

1,432

Brighton

• Jul 29, 2017

• #137

RIP


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Notters

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Oct 20, 2003

24,869

Guiseley

• Jul 29, 2017

• #138

a really top man who will be missed.

 

Curious Orange

Punxsatawney Phil

Jul 5, 2003

9,949

On NSC for over two decades...

• Jul 29, 2017

• #139

I am really sad to hear this, I met Lord B a couple of times. A very warm chap, even if he couldn't remember who I was - not that I'd expect him too!

His voice will be missed from NSC.

 

Algernon

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Sep 9, 2012

2,964

Newmarket.

• Jul 29, 2017

• #140

Terribly sad news.
Will evidently be missed by many.
RIP Sir.