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Eden Eagle Kent 29 May 24 6.27am
Originally posted by HKOwen I had a friend from Forest Hill who worked for Lloyds in the City in the early 80's who liked the sports club so much he transferred from being in an office to being a groundsman there. So many sports grounds around Beckenham and Dulwich, also good public facilities at Catford next to the bridge and Honor Oak Park, SE London was indeed leafy I used to work for Lloyds Bank in the early 80’s in the City and also worked part-time behind the bar at the sports club in Copers Cope Rd - it was great fun.. Remember one of the bar staff, I seem to remember was called Bert, was a Lancaster bomber pilot in WW2 - interesting chap..
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Kent 29 May 24 6.27am

Originally posted by HKOwen

I had a friend from Forest Hill who worked for Lloyds in the City in the early 80's who liked the sports club so much he transferred from being in an office to being a groundsman there.

So many sports grounds around Beckenham and Dulwich, also good public facilities at Catford next to the bridge and Honor Oak Park, SE London was indeed leafy

I used to work for Lloyds Bank in the early 80’s in the City and also worked part-time behind the bar at the sports club in Copers Cope Rd - it was great fun..

Remember one of the bar staff, I seem to remember was called Bert, was a Lancaster bomber pilot in WW2 - interesting chap..

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YT Oxford 29 May 24 7.31am
Originally posted by Harborough Eagle was on the pitch at the end lap of honour for the last home game along with Doucoure In the video, CPFC calls it a lap of appreciation. The lap of honour will be at the end of next season. Palace since 19 August 1972. Palace 1 (Tony Taylor) Liverpool 1 (Emlyn Hughes)
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Oxford 29 May 24 7.31am

Originally posted by Harborough Eagle

was on the pitch at the end lap of honour for the last home game along with Doucoure

In the video, CPFC calls it a lap of appreciation. The lap of honour will be at the end of next season.

Palace since 19 August 1972. Palace 1 (Tony Taylor) Liverpool 1 (Emlyn Hughes)

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doombear Too far from Selhurst Park 29 May 24 5.54pm
Originally posted by Eden Eagle I used to work for Lloyds Bank in the early 80’s in the City and also worked part-time behind the bar at the sports club in Copers Cope Rd - it was great fun.. Remember one of the bar staff, I seem to remember was called Bert, was a Lancaster bomber pilot in WW2 - interesting chap.. You probably served me the odd pint or three as I played cricket for one of the lower teams between 81 and 86 and also hockey for one season. PS. Back to the subject of the thread, let's hope Franca will be ready for a good pre-season. Edited by doombear (29 May 2024 5.56pm)
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Too far from Selhurst Park 29 May 24 5.54pm

Originally posted by Eden Eagle

I used to work for Lloyds Bank in the early 80’s in the City and also worked part-time behind the bar at the sports club in Copers Cope Rd - it was great fun..

Remember one of the bar staff, I seem to remember was called Bert, was a Lancaster bomber pilot in WW2 - interesting chap..

You probably served me the odd pint or three as I played cricket for one of the lower teams between 81 and 86 and also hockey for one season.

PS. Back to the subject of the thread, let's hope Franca will be ready for a good pre-season.

Edited by doombear (29 May 2024 5.56pm)

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dreamwaverider London 29 May 24 6.35pm
Originally posted by HKOwen I had a friend from Forest Hill who worked for Lloyds in the City in the early 80's who liked the sports club so much he transferred from being in an office to being a groundsman there. So many sports grounds around Beckenham and Dulwich, also good public facilities at Catford next to the bridge and Honor Oak Park, SE London was indeed leafy With the emphasis on 'was'
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Originally posted by HKOwen

I had a friend from Forest Hill who worked for Lloyds in the City in the early 80's who liked the sports club so much he transferred from being in an office to being a groundsman there.

So many sports grounds around Beckenham and Dulwich, also good public facilities at Catford next to the bridge and Honor Oak Park, SE London was indeed leafy

With the emphasis on 'was'

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Rogers Don Horsham 19 Jun 24 10.34am
Can anyone provide an update on Franca? Let's keep the ball this season!
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Horsham 19 Jun 24 10.34am

Can anyone provide an update on Franca?

Let's keep the ball this season!

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eagleman13 On The Road To Hell & Alicante 19 Jun 24 1.04pm
Originally posted by Rogers Don Can anyone provide an update on Franca? He's no longer listed on the EPL Injury Table, that's it so far. This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise.
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On The Road To Hell & Alicante 19 Jun 24 1.04pm

Originally posted by Rogers Don

Can anyone provide an update on Franca?

He's no longer listed on the EPL Injury Table, that's it so far.

This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise.

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DANGERCLOSE London 19 Jun 24 1.16pm
Make or break next season, he hopefully do well
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London 19 Jun 24 1.16pm

Make or break next season, he hopefully do well

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Houston Eagle Houston 19 Jun 24 1.35pm
I think he will be afforded more than one season to prove his worth! Still only a teenager and on modest wages I would assume makes him ideal for cameo appearances in a more talented squad and fluid system! When purchased we needed him to be the next Wilf immediately, but now the pressure is off to allow him to develop into a top player!
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Houston Eagle

Houston 19 Jun 24 1.35pm

I think he will be afforded more than one season to prove his worth! Still only a teenager and on modest wages I would assume makes him ideal for cameo appearances in a more talented squad and fluid system!

When purchased we needed him to be the next Wilf immediately, but now the pressure is off to allow him to develop into a top player!

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ex hibitionist Hastings 19 Jun 24 1.49pm
Originally posted by Houston Eagle I think he will be afforded more than one season to prove his worth! Still only a teenager and on modest wages I would assume makes him ideal for cameo appearances in a more talented squad and fluid system! When purchased we needed him to be the next Wilf immediately, but now the pressure is off to allow him to develop into a top player! this
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Originally posted by Houston Eagle

When purchased we needed him to be the next Wilf immediately, but now the pressure is off to allow him to develop into a top player!

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Nicholas91 The Democratic Republic of Kent 19 Jun 24 1.52pm
Originally posted by ex hibitionist this Seconded. Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!
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The Democratic Republic of Kent 19 Jun 24 1.52pm

Originally posted by ex hibitionist

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Seconded.

Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!

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Painter Croydon 19 Jun 24 7.36pm
Originally posted by Rogers Don Can anyone provide an update on Franca? I expect he is back in Brazil with his family, until pre season starts in July.
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