Video - Andy Rollings v Justin Fashanu (Brighton v Norwich 1979/80)

[Goldstone Rapper]

Wasn't it Fash who split open Fozzie's head which led to the famous headband?

No, that was in a clash with Andy Gray in the game against Wolves on the opening day of the 1980/81 season.

 

[Barry Izbak]

I remember going absolutely ape when Rollo got sent off. Going crazy I was because of the thuggish way Fashanu had been throwing his weight around all game.

Seeing the film all these years later is amazing. Thanks.

 

[Questions]

I was at that game, what you don't see in the video is the fact that all through the game Fashanu had been using his elbows and Rollo had taken several thumps in and around the face before the sending off incident.
The ref had let Fash get away with loads and I think Rollo blew up when he really got lamped because he was not getting any protection from the ref.

About time you went to another game soon then isn't it Veg ?

 

[Brightonfan1983]

My thoughts exactly. Brought a big smile to my face hearing the commentator sticking up for Rollings after he absolutely lamped Fash. Compare that to the pundits on MOTD last night describing those two WBA penalties as "stonewall" - the game has indeed changed, for the worse.

My thoughts too! Gone are the days when a defender lying injured in his own half plays the opposition onside!

 

[Goldstone Rapper]

My thoughts too! Gone are the days when a defender lying injured in his own half plays the opposition onside!

An example of this...

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

 

[Brightonfan1983]

An example of this...

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

Wow, excellent archiving sir!

 

[Brightonfan1983]

Michael Owen article - NOT transfer rubbish

Weird - tried to post a new thread, it ended up here...

 

[colinz]

I remember going absolutely ape when Rollo got sent off. Going crazy I was because of the thuggish way Fashanu had been throwing his weight around all game.

Seeing the film all these years later is amazing. Thanks.

I was at that game. Fashanu suffered mercilessly from the monkey taunts, clear as day I can still see his grinning face as he responded back, by imitating being a monkey to the North Stand faithfull.

 

[Weststander]

Funny to see footage of punching, by the now mild mannered owner of the Preston Park north cafe.