Our long road to Falmer

[blue2]

Going to the Goldstone with my Dad was a highlight of the week sadly he is no longer is with us looking back we had many great days then suddenly it was all gone (the ground not my dad well not yet )..........stolen by Archer and the rest...........my world was looking so bleak then our shining Knight arrived not much in the way of funds but all the heart a real fan in charge staying up that year was a fantastic achievement and against all the odds which was followed by an Election night in Hove Hall when the chant went up "Ivor in Archer out Brighton Staying up" we then endured Gillingham 150 mile round trip only missed one game the team were awful but the fans were great and then our fantastic campaign to bring the club home, I remember walking the streets of Hove with leaflets, handing out leaflets in Churchill Square meeting nice and not nice individuals marching along the prom, with hundreds of others putting blue and white Balloons up on every lamp post in Brighton and Hove in the early hours before the next Election, only this time with a yes/yes vote to bring the team home................then withdean to honest not much of an improvement on Gillingham but at least it was ours ..... Loads of fantastic memories thanks to a great team on and off the pitch.............. Falmer seemed to be a lifetime away five years turned to ten I have to say I started to doubt it would happen .........then after two public enquiries our cub was allowed to Bloom (sorry)..........And now it’s almost here I have to pinch myself every time I drive past Falmer its going grounds this club has something very special...................us all of us.......................we are one of the best sets of fans anywhere......................I cannot wait until the first game I will raise a glass for all those including my Dad who did not live to see the day I will have a tear or two scream Seagulls sit back and watch the club I love in one of the best grounds in the country

 

[Everest]

That is hard to read.

 

[forumwayseagull]

too much text..

 

[alofbrighton]

Yes it's almost here. When I drive or cycle past the new stadium and think of all the doubters (and we all had doubts at times I'm sure) I thank those that have been in it for the long haul. 10 long years and more. For those that have stayed with it what a magnificent feeling the first game at Falmer will be. And for those still moaning and groaning about the team not being promotion material this season a thought: during these ten years we have so many times succeeded way above many peoples expectations. We have still had promotions and play off finals. This year we WILL get promoted but part of any teams promotion at this level involves positive fans screaming and willing the team on.

IF WE BELIEVE IT WILL HAPPEN IT CAN HAPPEN JUST LIKE FALMER

COME ON ALBION!

 

[blue2]

sorry must remember less is more

 

[Bevendean Hillbilly]

Did you lose faith then fella?

I never did. Always knew we'd get there in the end.

 

[blue2]

Quote Did you lose faith then fella?

no not completly it was just one point when it was one thing after another but after games like today the only way is up

 

[Freddie Goodwin.]

There were times when it was just one hurdle after another.

Not so much as losing hope but there were timnes when I imagine we all got pretty weary so well done to Knight, Perry & the team who just never gave up.