Kevin Charlton

[Reckless]

Not really Barnet related, don't care.

If you were a regular on the West Bank in the 1980's you will understand.
Kevin was Telford United keeper for about 12 years. This was a time with no stewards when interacting with players while the game was on was almost accepted. Kevin was the best and he always said he loved coming to Underhill because there was no malice from us just respect for a very good keeper and laughs.
The Percycuter once bought him a cup of tea and a chair from the social club to go with the Mars Bars he kept in his bag in the goal. He was a chunky monkey and we took the piss at first but learned he was diabetic and needed a regular fix!
I'm getting old and miserable I know but what happened to football? The buzz is really beginning to go for me. Ho hum.
RIP Kevin.
Right carry on everybody.

[jerroll]

Not really Barnet related, don't care.

If you were a regular on the West Bank in the 1980's you will understand.
Kevin was Telford United keeper for about 12 years. This was a time with no stewards when interacting with players while the game was on was almost accepted. Kevin was the best and he always said he loved coming to Underhill because there was no malice from us just respect for a very good keeper and laughs.
The Percycuter once bought him a cup of tea and a chair from the social club to go with the Mars Bars he kept in his bag in the goal. He was a chunky monkey and we took the piss at first but learned he was diabetic and needed a regular fix!
I'm getting old and miserable I know but what happened to football? The buzz is really beginning to go for me. Ho hum.
RIP Kevin.
Right carry on everybody.

Sad news, one of the real characters who used to visit Underhill in the late 80's. RIP Kevin

[ricardobee]

Kevin Charlton, one of those away keepers you could always have a giggle with. Most away keepers say nothing and never bite. Kevin could take anything verbally and always had a comeback. Sad news, condolences to his family. RIP Kevin.

[amberforever]

Sad news, RIP Kevin. He did have an excellent sense of humour. Another was Kevin Pressman I seem to recall. It’s great having terrace banter which was always a part of Underhill.

[Beereasonable]

Another character in goal for the opposition was Steve Perrin for Forest Green. Could always take a bit of banter as could our own Gary Sumo Philips

[hoppy]

Surely one of the most extrovert of goalkeepers was our own Steve Humphries.

[john dockers shorts]

Talking of keepers I always remember a few keepers that played against us and for no reason always remembered them. Just names and faces that I remember today.

Dave Mogg Bath City
Paul Barron Welling
Derek Richardson Maidstone

[Mikel Bee]

Another character in goal for the opposition was Steve Perrin for Forest Green. Could always take a bit of banter as could our own Gary Sumo Philips

Tony Roberts for Dagenham was another. Lightened up many an afternoon on the North Terrace.

[Psycho]

Another character in goal for the opposition was Steve Perrin for Forest Green. Could always take a bit of banter as could our own Gary Sumo Philips

I remember a Barnet fan (Clarkey) asking Steve Perrin why he was so fat. Perrin replied as he was getting ready to take a goal kick "......because every time I shagged your mum she cooked me a pie after!"

RIP Kevin Charlton.

[pletch99]

Dave Ryan of Northwich Victoria is the other keeper I remember from the mid 80s along with Kevin Charlton.

Seem to recall Ryan took a fair amount of stick from the West Bank for his urm "good looks"

[Mattamies]

Can't forget dave ryan..... Played forever!

[Mattamies]

Dave.