[Albion] Anyone know what ever happened to Mick Kerslake?

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He featured in many Albion team photos of the late 1979s but didn't make a single appearance....

It's a long shot, and I'm guessing there won't be any/many responses, but if anyone knows when he was released and what happened next for him, please let me know...

Here he is, front row, far right....

 

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That picture contains the great martin chivers.......awesome mullets though

 

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For some reason I think he my have played once but could be wrong - perhaps league cup game at Arsenal when Geard played.

He was released at the end of that season I believe. No idea what happened next.

 

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Sadly, it was just Geard and not Kerslake who played in that League Cup match (which got a mention in 'Fever Pitch', fact fans). I have now found that Mick did play one game for Fulham in 1975 before he joined the Albion. But yes, no knowledge on what came after leaving the Goldstone....

 

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There is a builder in Newhaven called Nick Kerslake if this helps.

 

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bn9 bha said:

There is a builder in Newhaven called Nick Kerslake if this helps.

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It does! Might have to interview him if I can't find the real Mick.

 

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I don't think I can provide any info about what happened to him after he left, but some biographical information that may be of interest if you don't already have it:-

Michael L Kerslake
DOB: Feb 27 1958
POB: Bethnal Green
Position: Fullback
Signed professional for Fulham Oct 1 1975 (from apprenticeship).
Played for England U-18s against Wales at Ninian Park on Feb 11 1976 and against the same opponents at Maine Road on March 3 1976.
Here he is in his Fulham days Fulham squad photo 1976, alongside 2 others with Albion connections, Barry Lloyd and Ken Craggs.
Joined Albion from Fulham on a free transfer in June 1978; was released in May 1980.

You mention he made an appearance for Fulham; some sources indicate he made 3 appearances - Wikipedia - List of Fulham players and Fulham players

That latter link (Neil Brown Newcastle Fans) suggests he moved to Leyton Wingate from Fulham - which clearly he didn't, as he spent 2 years at Albion, but it might indicate that he played for them at some point post-Albion.

 

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Brilliant find, AZ Gull!

Oops, yes, I ought to have said he played one full game and made two sub appearances for Fulham.

I will definitely use that Fulham photo. It'll be on the blog tomorrow...

 

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If anyone wants to read the article I've written on Mick, it's here
http://thegoldstonewrap.com/2013/10/13/kerslake-in-the-seagulls-shadow/

Thanks for all the contributions....

 

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