the first in a new series of where are they now.......southend fans that is

[TMWLT]

First off the Bushell brothers?? any ideas, they were my introduction to away days with the shrimpers. Fond memories of the coaches turning up
with them both parked in the front seats of the coach, checking you off the list one was called Alan?? and the other Gary(or am I confusing him with the former NF spokesman top man!!) always very polite, and always looked under pressure, after they ran the coaches they used to go away by train and I used see them at leigh station when we used to go by train, in the early 1980s. I believe they were leading lights inthe supporters band??

anyway- anyone know where they are now

 

[Napster]

were they the ones who did the old video, currently on sale with the Trust? If so, they're still in Southend, I think

 

[Cricko]

were they the ones who did the old video, currently on sale with the Trust? If so, they're still in Southend, I think

Correct Naps,it was Alan and Peter Bushell that did "The Team we call United"

 

[Beaver]

were they the ones who did the old video, currently on sale with the Trust? If so, they're still in Southend, I think

That's them, and both still living in Westcliff, and both can still be seen at home games.

 

[C C Csiders]

One always looked like he should be visiting probation on a Wednesday afternoon.

What about the disabled person on those late 70's/early 80's coaches, Chopper. What happened to him?

Dickie Worthington too?

 

[C'mon you Shrimpers]

terrific video of Roots Hall in the early days. Really nostalgic and even more so with the imminent move. I'm sure they're still some left.
Can I add 2 names to the list
Argentine Pete. The man with the poster and author of his very own fanzine.
Tony "the builder" Hall. The brains behind WTSSG and the first chairman and guiding light of the reconstituted Supporters Club now the Shrimpers Trust. I always think when I read dept 36 posts that it might be him but am not sure.

 

[The Big Shrimp]

One always looked like he should be visiting probation on a Wednesday afternoon.

What about the disabled person on those late 70's/early 80's coaches, Chopper. What happened to him?

Dickie Worthington too?

Beat me to it! Sunday football referee too! Must rank as one of the worst too! If you argued decision, he'd often change his mind!! He always walked around the ground selling Bingo tickets. He had a big striding walk IIRC!

 

[C C Csiders]

Beat me to it! Sunday football referee too! Must rank as one of the worst too! If you argued decision, he'd often change his mind!! He always walked around the ground selling Bingo tickets. He had a big striding walk IIRC!

A sort of long-striding, bouncy walk.

 

[Shrimperstrust]

terrific video of Roots Hall in the early days. Really nostalgic and even more so with the imminent move. I'm sure they're still some left.
Can I add 2 names to the list
Argentine Pete. The man with the poster and author of his very own fanzine.
Tony "the builder" Hall. The brains behind WTSSG and the first chairman and guiding light of the reconstituted Supporters Club now the Shrimpers Trust. I always think when I read dept 36 posts that it might be him but am not sure.

The DVD - The Team We Call United is still available from the Trust Stand in the Shrimpers Bar or online here.

 

[The Big Shrimp]

A sort of long-striding, bouncy walk.

Thats the chappy!

 

[Firestorm]

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Tony "the builder" Hall. The brains behind WTSSG and the first chairman and guiding light of the reconstituted Supporters Club now the Shrimpers Trust. I always think when I read dept 36 posts that it might be him but am not sure.

I think you will find you are correct

 

[McNasty]

Dickie Worthington too?

He is still reffing, was at Stambridge a few weeks ago. We had a long chat, he married a Mongolian lady from the internet who mashes all his food together like baby food and he tried to give her driving lessons but she didn't quite understand stopping at red lights as she had never seen them before.
He said when he flew out to visit her pre-marriage the people in her village all looked up to him --- cos they are all vertically challenged.

 

[DTS]

He is still reffing, was at Stambridge a few weeks ago. We had a long chat, he married a Mongolian lady from the internet who mashes all his food together like baby food and he tried to give her driving lessons but she didn't quite understand stopping at red lights as she had never seen them before.
He said when he flew out to visit her pre-marriage the people in her village all looked up to him --- cos they are all vertically challenged.

I dont know Dickie personally but I am liking his stories already. Can we get him to sign up to Szone.

 

[Ex-Member1]

Does anyone remember or know the whereabouts of Dawn Cuthbert who would be in her 70's now probably. She was an avid supporter starting in the late 1950's like me, and we used to travel all over watching the Blues, and even did the Manchester derby in the 60's when Bert Trautmann was in goal for City!! I lost touch with her years ago, and would love to know where she is now.

 

[McNasty]

Does anyone remember or know the whereabouts of Dawn Cuthbert who would be in her 70's now probably. She was an avid supporter starting in the late 1950's like me, and we used to travel all over watching the Blues, and even did the Manchester derby in the 60's when Bert Trautmann was in goal for City!! I lost touch with her years ago, and would love to know where she is now.

Did she live in Southbourne Grove area near Chalkwell Park ?

 

[Ex-Member1]

used to live in Leigh Road, not far from Chalkwell park, a tall blonde lady with a big character!

 

[Csboy]

What about the disabled person on those late 70's/early 80's coaches, Chopper. What happened to him?

Deserted Southend in the mid 80's for Millwall as he knew Dave Cusack.

Used to work a the same place as Chopper did but haven't seen him in years. Anyone seen him?

Anyone know whatever happened to Scruffy? Used to be a regular home and away in the 80's but hasn't been seen or heard from in 20 years.

 

[Tinks]

Beat me to it! Sunday football referee too! Must rank as one of the worst too! If you argued decision, he'd often change his mind!! He always walked around the ground selling Bingo tickets. He had a big striding walk IIRC!

Crikey what a name from the past. He had many a joke played on him. Hope is wearing deodrant these days! Could tell you a few stories about him but, would not want to cause myself any embarrassment.

 

[A Century United]

I enjoy threads that look back, and this is a good one - but I think the old threads were better.

Nostalgia just isn't what it used to be.

 

[Cricko]

I am far to young to remember these Tinks ...you will have to give me the gossip tomorrow ..:liar: