Albion fans urged to unite
9:55pm Friday 23rd January 2009
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By Andy Naylor »
Leading Albion supporter Paul Samrah has issued a plea for unity.
He has urged everyone involved with the club to pull together to help the Seagulls move forward.
Long-time fan John Baine, one of the public address announcers at Withdean, slammed manager Micky Adams and his struggling team live on local radio following Tuesday’s 0-0 draw with Luton in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy.
Adams revealed today that some supporters in the south stand abused him before the game.
Now Samrah, another member of the Withdean public address team and key figure in the club’s stadium battle, has called for an end to the feuding.
He said: “I urge everyone involved with the Albion to really get behind the team, the manager and coaching staff. That includes all the Board members, the chairman, shareholders and fans. Put the debate and arguments to one side and let’s move forward in a positive way.
“The club’s past successes were based on good communication, team effort and hard work. Everyone had a smile and everyone knew what their responsibility was, be it the directors, players, office and coaching staff or fans.
“We were united in our efforts to win promotion. We succeeded. Similarly in the dark days we won through because of our strength of togetherness and communication. We won the battle for Falmer, united.”
Samrah added: “Yes, of course we are frustrated and people are having their say with some justification. We are passionate about the Albion and we cannot just sit back and accept what is going on.
“That said, there will always be things going on behind the scenes that we are not privy to. But now is the time for individuals to look at themselves and really support the Albion, be it vocally at matches, financially, or from afar.
“Unless we all get behind the Albion we face huge disappointment and uncertainty.”
9:55pm Friday 23rd January 2009
Comments (0) Have your say »
By Andy Naylor »
Leading Albion supporter Paul Samrah has issued a plea for unity.
He has urged everyone involved with the club to pull together to help the Seagulls move forward.
Long-time fan John Baine, one of the public address announcers at Withdean, slammed manager Micky Adams and his struggling team live on local radio following Tuesday’s 0-0 draw with Luton in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy.
Adams revealed today that some supporters in the south stand abused him before the game.
Now Samrah, another member of the Withdean public address team and key figure in the club’s stadium battle, has called for an end to the feuding.
He said: “I urge everyone involved with the Albion to really get behind the team, the manager and coaching staff. That includes all the Board members, the chairman, shareholders and fans. Put the debate and arguments to one side and let’s move forward in a positive way.
“The club’s past successes were based on good communication, team effort and hard work. Everyone had a smile and everyone knew what their responsibility was, be it the directors, players, office and coaching staff or fans.
“We were united in our efforts to win promotion. We succeeded. Similarly in the dark days we won through because of our strength of togetherness and communication. We won the battle for Falmer, united.”
Samrah added: “Yes, of course we are frustrated and people are having their say with some justification. We are passionate about the Albion and we cannot just sit back and accept what is going on.
“That said, there will always be things going on behind the scenes that we are not privy to. But now is the time for individuals to look at themselves and really support the Albion, be it vocally at matches, financially, or from afar.
“Unless we all get behind the Albion we face huge disappointment and uncertainty.”
