Having written my last Local History article for the Match Day Programme, after 14 years, I did think (at the time) that there might be a home play-off game that would need another bit of scribble on my part. However, that doesn't now look likely but having gone to the trouble (and deep thought) to come up with something a bit different, I might as well put in on here and now. So, I had decided to put down my squad of my favourite players of the past 35 years (something to pass the time whilst at sea for 3 days!).
I wasn't going to include any current players however the the departure/retirement of two players, changed my plans. I first saw Deano as a youth/reserve player and couldn't leave him out. As I have stated, it is a squad of my favourite players, all of whom I have had - and still (hopefully) have - a good relationship with. The management team caused me a few problems but eventually I went with Gary McCann because when I was out there parking cars and greeting players, club officials, referees and supporters etc, in all weathers, he always made me a cup of tea (and those little touches meant a lot!).
So,
Players;-
1 Matt Lovett; 2 Graham Harper, 3 Brian Bere, 4 Dean Inman, 5 Rob Paris, 6 Nick Burton, 7 John Reilly, 8 Darren Smith, 9 Ian Hodges, 10 Lawrence Yaku, 11 Mark Wilson. Subs; 12 Ian Savage, 13 Gk Mark Russell, 14 Kevin Duffell
Management;-
Manager, Gary McCann; Physio, Gareth Workman ; Gk Coach, Alan Julian
My Favourites
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Shepperton Supporter
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Good idea Les. It might make an interesting topic over the summer. Personally I would break mine down over eras as the standard of players / tactics has changed over the years.
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Lord Elpus
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Nice one Les. Now let me get my thinking cap on...
