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Thanks for that. I know he used to play tennis in Preston Park. No one has had a bad word to say about him
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[Albion] Memories of Justin Fashanu?
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Thanks for that. I know he used to play tennis in Preston Park. No one has had a bad word to say about him
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Thank you for replying. I have no idea who you're talking about but thanks anyway, lol.
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Thank you. I'm trying I've but not managed to get a reply from her yet.
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Ha ha, no, but thank you for your interest
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Thanks. Yup, everyone who actually met him seems to agree he was a really nice guy
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Hi. Sorry, I was unable to look at this site today. It'd be great to hear any memories you have.
My research will go to the Brighton & Hove Black History group as Justin Fashanu isn't currently listed on their website: https://www.black-history.org.uk/category/20th-century/. And if it goes well I'll be writing an article for Black History Month in Gscene magazine. His football career is well documented but brief in Brighton, I'm trying to connect him as a person to people and locations in town.
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Any further details on your massively important, yet incredibly niche, local history project
I'd agree it's incredibly niche! Here you go:
My research will go to the Brighton & Hove Black History group as Justin Fashanu isn't currently listed on their website: https://www.black-history.org.uk/category/20th-century/. And if it goes well I'll be writing an article for Black History Month in Gscene magazine. His football career is well documented but brief in Brighton, I'm trying to connect him as a person to people and locations in town.
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I loved it when we signed him. Shoot Magazine printed his pic in the classic Phoenix Brewery shirt. Had that on my wall. I spoke with him on a SCR phone in soon after he signed.
I do remember that the months before his death were a tabloid writer’s dream. His bizarre relationship with Julie Goodyear and then the sexual assault allegations in the States which apparently caused him to leave the country on the hoof. I am sure at the time of his death, reports attributed his suicide to being wanted in America but that seems to have been forgotten these days and the popular opinion is that he took his life due to victimisation linked to his sexuality. It’s a long time ago and maybe my recollection is wrong. Regardless, it was a very sad end to a talented but troubled life.
I do remember that the months before his death were a tabloid writer’s dream. His bizarre relationship with Julie Goodyear and then the sexual assault allegations in the States which apparently caused him to leave the country on the hoof. I am sure at the time of his death, reports attributed his suicide to being wanted in America but that seems to have been forgotten these days and the popular opinion is that he took his life due to victimisation linked to his sexuality. It’s a long time ago and maybe my recollection is wrong. Regardless, it was a very sad end to a talented but troubled life.
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I knew he lived somewhere around Regency Square as I visited his flat one day to try and get contact for him to speak to a Christian group. He wasn't there alas, and I had no other means of contact. Certainly his faith and sexuality would have been something that he had great trouble reconciling.
As for earlier doubts and scorn in this thread, some background. In the past it has not been uncommon for opposition fans to start a thinly veiled thread on this forum that touches on the issue of sexuality merely to bait and seek a cheap homophobic thrill. Apologies for that, but it is forgivable in context without some deeper reasoning as to why the person may be asking.
I know your enquiry is genuine now as I have seen it elsewhere in local social media. I hope your project is successful in gaining the content it needs.
dejavuatbtn
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Pretty sure he had a flat in Sussex Heights.
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From the people I've spoken to I would agree with you about the assault allegations playing quite a significant role. But I'm trying not to speculate and just listen to others, so thank you for your thoughts.
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Hello and thank you for the explanation. I wasn't aware of previous baiting by opposing fans but I can imagine it now. A fair number of people I've spoken with have initially been suspicious and that's fair enough. Thanks for the memory about his flat, that confirms what I've been told elsewhere
My apologies to you. As [MENTION=29192]Brighton Lines[/MENTION] says we've had a few users sign up in the past simply to post homophobic taunts and then disappear (or try to keep up the sad act).
Now I have more details I can see you're genuine so sorry for the hostility. Good luck with the project.
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Skaville
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I remember reading in the Argus that he was a born again Christian and never swore. Fifteen minutes into his first pre season friendly someone clattered into him and you heard the word “bastard” proclaimed by JF
Taybha
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I've seen the furry hat picture
Where is/was Bellamey's nightclub?
It was up west Street didn't open until 11pm and one of the few clubs that stayed open after 2am in those days .
Don Tmatter
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Going back 30+ years, So memory very hazy/vague but mate of mine says he saw him walking down his road in Burgess Hill with another chap, so stopped him for an autograph and a chat then went inside his house. Some time later (days or weeks, can’t remember), mate goes home and his mum tells him that someone of Justin’s description had knocked on my mate’s door to have a chat again with him.
Now I didn’t believe this at the time when told but mate was absolutely convinced and got the hump with my mocking of, a) of the original meeting and b) JF’s call at his house.
Next time I bump into this mate, I’ll see if he recalls anymore.
Now I didn’t believe this at the time when told but mate was absolutely convinced and got the hump with my mocking of, a) of the original meeting and b) JF’s call at his house.
Next time I bump into this mate, I’ll see if he recalls anymore.