David Campbell was from that era, £75,000 from Forest.
He wasn’t as good as Colin Walsh.
He wasn’t as good as Colin Walsh.
Favourite CAFC player from the glorious 80s
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I think we should have a thread for some of the worse players to play for us. But I fear it would be a very long thread.
The Eighties were a golden era for players who actually cared about representing our club.
We used to have regular testimonials for long service players, Paddy Powell even had two. I think his second one was probably the last, sadly attracted a crowd of less than 4,000.
Steve Gritt had one at Selhurst, which I went to. Again, it was very poorly attended unfortunately.
I used to see Gritt at Sparrows Lane to watch the U-18's. Even after the club had dispensed with his services he kept going for a while. True club loyalty.
The truth never really came out about why his managerial partnership with Curbs ended.
Definitely Rob Lee. He is still my all-time favourite player.
I loved Mark Reid, Big Carlo and Gritty. All great servants to our club.
I met Peter Shirtliff when I was about ten years old. I remember he seemed to be a giant of a man.
A great era for memories, but also tinged with sadness for an obvious reason.
I loved Mark Reid, Big Carlo and Gritty. All great servants to our club.
I met Peter Shirtliff when I was about ten years old. I remember he seemed to be a giant of a man.
A great era for memories, but also tinged with sadness for an obvious reason.
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