Maurice Norman

[Lord Horn]

Just watched the Kent TV interview with Roly and noticed the 'Maurice Norman Lounge' sign. Can anyone tell me what the link between Maurice Norman and The Fleet is/was or is it a different Maurice Norman than the one who played for Norwich City and Spurs in the I950s/60s? (Or am I just being a dim new boy?)

 

[Stu M]

Not the same one Lord H. Maurice was a long-standing director of the club going way back... I'm sure some older supporters would know more though.

[Lord Horn]

Thanks for that Stu - I thought it must have been a different one - just me looking for spurious links between Norwich City and the Fleet. On that note, some time ago I noticed mention of Cedric Anselin on the Pat Gradley thread - any idea as to what link the erstwhile Gallic charmer has to the Fleet?

 

[David Holden]

He played about 20 minutes for us a few years back.

[Stu M]

Originally Posted By: Lord Horn

Cedric Anselin on the Pat Gradley thread - any idea as to what link the erstwhile Gallic charmer has to the Fleet?

A Fleet legend no less. Twenty minutes of swashbuckling, UEFA Cup-winning, Gallic skill and flair all condensed into a small chunk of the second half. It was like watching Pele's entire career at x100 speed.

Then he buggered off to East Anglia. I was heartbroken.

[Lord Horn]

Thanks for that DH - he may well be the only player to have played for both the Fleet and Norwich - I will try and dig a bit deeper! The last I heard about Cedric was he was plying his trade with Dereham Town in the Ridgeons League.

[Jeff]

Ah Cedric. Stu M's favourite player of all time!

 

What was the name of that bloke from years back who was cut from the same cloth?

 

Amede Shebab or something sounding like that?

[Stu M]

Lord H - Paul Gibbs was another who shared the Norwich and Fleet colours. He had a massive tantrum live on TV after getting sent off against Notts County and then left for "better clubs" which included Canvey, Weymouth and the mighty Diss Town.

 

Jeff - I believe you mean Amade Chababe? He was Steve Sullivan's favourite ever Fleet player.

[Jeff]

That's the fella. Utter pony he was.

[redowl]

Maurice was a Gem he never stopped working for his beloved Fleet, R.I.P. peace Old Mate, you were missed by the old original suppoters.

[David Holden]

Originally Posted By: Lord Horn

Thanks for that DH - he may well be the only player to have played for both the Fleet and Norwich - I will try and dig a bit deeper! The last I heard about Cedric was he was plying his trade with Dereham Town in the Ridgeons League.

This should help

[kaizen]

By 'eck Mr Holden - you know where to find everything don't you!

 

 

[David Holden]

Ten years of having to do my own research when we signed a player.

[Lord Horn]

Originally Posted By: David Holden

Ten years of having to do my own research when we signed a player.

Thanks for the great info from Flown From The Nest. Didn't know that Adrian Pennock had played for the Fleet. Saw Paul Gibbs when he played in the FA Vase Final for Diss Town, alongside Matthew Upson and ex-Norwich Milk Cup Winner (now jailbird) Peter Mendham!

[ahsatan]

Speaking of cameo appearances.. anyone remember the 45 minutes at purfleet from a guy called Derek Browne ( I think )

I believe he touched the ball about 3 times and was never seen again... In andy fords era

[Stu M]

Derek Browne was possibly the worst player to pull on a Fleet shirt.

 

It reminded of that incident where Southampton (I think) signed a bloke on reputation and he turned out to be little more than a park footballer!

[Alan ( GNFC )]

Ali Dia, a legend around here.

He was signed by Souness on the recommendation of a dubious agent who claimed Dia was George Weah's brother.

Came on as a second half sub, nearly scored a minute later and was subbed in about the 80th minute.

never heard of again.

He made Balbir Beila look world class.