For my father

[cunningplan]

My father died this morning.

He had a long and mostly happy life.

Why am I posting? Because, he was a lifelong Albion Supporter and he passed his enthusiam to me. Unlike me, he was good at football and played goalkeeper for Brighton boys under the then manager, the great Tommy Cook.

.... and ironically the first Albion game he took me to (which began my passion) was against Hull City at the Goldstone in 1965. Like today, Hull were close to the top of the table. But that day, Albion lost 3-1.

Rest in peace James Revell

 

[Dan Gleeballs]

Well done mate. That win's for your dad. Think all the positive thing your Dad has done & all the good times. Be strong mate

 

[Philzo-93]

The football god's were in favour of your Dad tonight.

May he rest in peace!

 

[Dalos]

Sorry to hear that,sure he would have been delighted at that result.

 

[Garage_Doors]

Condolences, Be happy he had a good life and passed a lot of good to you.
He will be smiling at that win today.

 

[Doc Lynam]

Yep that one's for your Dad.

 

[timbha]

sounds like he had a happy life - celebrate it, he'll still be smiling tonight

 

[tweenster]

Condolences buddy, best wishes to you and your family at what must be a difficult time.

 

[Elvis]

My granddad died in 1977. He introduced me to the ALBION. He was a wonderful man. Every time I watch Brighton play I think of him. I'm sure the same will be for you, with your fathers memory. Football is a bond that will never be broken.

May your Dad rest in peace.

Get through tonight Fella.

From one Albion fan to another!

 

[cunningplan]

Thanks for your good wishes.

 

[Paris]

All the best Cunning Plan

 

[HAILSHAM SEAGULL]

Sorry for your loss pal, I know the feeling.
My father took me to my first game in 1964, Macauleys team that won div 4,midweek game against Millwall, i was 8 years old.
My mum died when we beat Walsall 7-0 in 1977 and i was at the match when she passed away, and my dad passed away in 1985,
at least he saw them in the cup final at Wembley.
Treasure the memories.

 

[The Modfather]

Condolences to you and your family

 

[Twinkle Toes]

Sorry to hear about your sad loss today plansta. I'd like to think that your Dad did a cheeky intervention today by bamboozling the 'Ull keeper, as today as Vicente's shot squirmed past him & nestled in the Onion Bag! Take it steady in the coming hours, days & weeks; & think of your Father with the love you had for him all the time he was in your life & (doubtlessly) the lives of many others.

 

[RowleyBirkinQ.C(deceased)]

God bless you and god bless your fathers soul. May he be leaping for joy in heaven for every game from now to when we beat palace in the play off final.

 

[bravohotelalpha]

Deep peace of the running water to you ... Deep peace of the Son of Peace to you xx

 

[User removed 4]

Sorry for your loss mate.

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

Sincere condolences to you and your family. I would like to think those 2 excellent saves by TK were a tribute to your Dad.

 

[BBassic]

Sorry for your loss mate. I nearly lost my Dad a couple of years ago and I can only imagine what you're feeling right now.

Just remember the good times and all of the times you spent with him.

I hope I can speak for NSC when I say you've always got people to talk to here.

 

[dejavuatbtn]

Sincere condolences. On the positive side, he'll now have the best view in the house.