Used to watch the Albion training at the goldstone in the summer hols when I was a nipper. After they'd had lunch in the Cosy Cafe we'd all o over Hove Park and play cricket. Bill Cassidy, Jimmy Collins, Wally Gould to name a few.
Early 90s played in goal against Gerry Armstrong, Geoff Cooper and Mike Trusson at coaching school my son went to. Couldn't believe just how hard pros can both head and kick a football. GA could head a ball harder than I could kick it.
Also played in goal with GA for dads team aboutsame time...