Top ex professionals

[jerroll]

The man who must be addressed as Sir and wear the number 1 , !! for me he was a touch arrogant. Now I give you : Mark Lawrenson !

Thats why i said in league 2 , his conference period was shambolic!the no1 rubbish came once we had gone down!

[becbee]

Paul Warhurst

I remember he joined us in March and was tremendous, helped save us from relegation. New season, first match he blundered to cost us a 0-1 home defeat. He was poor for the rest of the season. I can't recall any player going downhill so much over a close season.

[OB1]

Not a top footballer, but Bradley Walsh made a few appearances for us in the late 1970’s whilst on loan from Brentford. His new job as a doctor’s assistant may come in handy in our treatment room. Maybe he could borrow a sonic screwdriver and perform a few miracles.

[OB1]

Martin Chivers.

[MCB]

Gary Breen showed his class, as did of course ED.

At the opposite end i'd have to put Eddie Newton.

[hoofer2]

Steve Kabba

[MCB]

Steve Kabba

To be fair no other players have made such an impact on the club that they have a room named after them at the Hive.

[CrawleyBee]

Breen and Furlong have already been said, but these two showed their class.

[OB1]

Steve Kabba

Send for the doctor!!!

[Reckless]

Gerry Ward was the best ex professional to join us.
True Gent and completely different class at our level in the mid 60's. Every player from that era will tell you.

[amberforever]

Agreed remember him well. I recall he was ex Arsenal?

[pgbee]

Agreed remember him well. I recall he was ex Arsenal?

Youngest player at the time to appear in the Cup Final I believe...

[becbee]

Agreed remember him well. I recall he was ex Arsenal?

Youngest player at the time to appear in the Cup Final I believe...

That honour subsequently went to Curtis Weston.

[hoppy]

Agreed remember him well. I recall he was ex Arsenal?

Youngest player at the time to appear in the Cup Final I believe...

Not sure about that. Arsenal didn't play in any cup finals between 1952 and 1972 and Gerry Ward played for Arsenal early 60s if my memory serves me correct.
Gerry Ward was the youngest player to play for Aresenal, 16, I believe.

[Reckless]

Hippy is correct.