tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270500688830727076.post839969793348600918..comments2024-03-21T19:59:03.984+00:00Comments on Grounds for concern...: Eastbourne BoroughRabblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00834935884051921044noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270500688830727076.post-74794805865581873352017-05-13T20:27:19.599+01:002017-05-13T20:27:19.599+01:00My twin brother and I supported Eastbourne United ...My twin brother and I supported Eastbourne United in the mid 50's and early 60's when they were in their heyday and enjoyed great rivalry with Eastbourne Town who still play at The Saffrons, I believe.<br />As well as Ron Greenwood they were managed by Gordon Jago and Jackie Mansell around that time. I remember a young Bobby Moore playing for the West Ham under 18's at Princes' Park in the F.A. Youth Cup.<br />In the Metropolitan League the first team played third string teams from West Ham and other top professional outfits, and Tonbridge Reserves ( where I now live and follow Tonbridge Angels in the Ryman League ).<br />The rise of Langley Sports, now Eastbourne Borough, has eclipsed the other two Eastbourne teams in recent years but I still retain happy memories of United.<br />Favourite players in those days were goalkeeper Reg Pope and tricky winger Johnny Field.<br /><br />Peter Swan, 13/5/2017Peter Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11578204774372702774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270500688830727076.post-21852784128822923152013-09-25T15:48:27.007+01:002013-09-25T15:48:27.007+01:00Although born and raised in South London, it is Ea...Although born and raised in South London, it is Eastbourne where I spent my most formative years (10-16). I played on the old Priory Lane pitch more than once while representing teams such as Eastbourne Dynamos, Ocklynge Youth and the legendary Old Town Boys. In fact, I once scored a last minute belter of a free-kick to salvage a 1-1 draw against Langney Sports U15s. Happy days! <br />Oh, by the way, you do realise Eastbourne Borough's badge is the Martello Tower built during Napoleonic times? I really quite like it.Roseland Rangernoreply@blogger.com