FLeet Legend Announces Retirement

[fleetboy14]

just seen on the gate forum that one time player and FLEET LEGEND Justin "Skinns" Skinner has announced his retirement from football at hte end of the season due to Arthritus in his ankle. Im sure all fleet fans will wish him all the best in his retirement THANKS FOR MANY GREAT MEMORIES SKINNS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[1 F in Fleet]

Roses Are Red

Violets Are Blue

Skinner Is Orange

And Five Foot Two

(But Fleet Through And Through)

 

Good Luck Skins ! Thanx for the memories ( and the penalties)

[Hannah]

Skins is a lovely guy I wish him all the best!

[Stu B]

Justin Skinner, one man crime wave!

[Bill Kent]

Best wishes for the future Skins. You have given us a lot of entertainment of the years.

[Graham S]

A great Fleet man, glad I've got a video of his penalty that knocked Chester out the FA Cup to remember him by. Chester's golaie came out to try & put him off before taking it & Skins just patted him on the head. "Don't pat him, chin him!" someone next to the cameraman shouted. Fortunately, Skins did not heed his advice, but did blast in an unstoppable penalty.

[Ian_D]

One of my favourite ever Fleet players, purely for his passion for both the game and the club.

 

Although it has been a relatively long time coming, what sad news this is. Good luck for the future, Skins!

[Hempstead Gaz]

One of the select few who can be considered "great".

Along with Sacha, one of the best left backs ever to pull on a red shirt.

If he takes up his coaching badge - look out for Skins the manager - tough, abrasive and full of fire.

And will make a success of it, too.

[Jake]

He's always on the touchline for us because Robin Trott plays so who knows!

[BustaGut]

Originally Posted By: Hempstead Gaz

One of the select few who can be considered "great".
Along with Sacha, one of the best left backs ever to pull on a red shirt.
If he takes up his coaching badge - look out for Skins the manager - tough, abrasive and full of fire.
And will make a success of it, too.

I used to like Alan Crudace, not sure if thats how it was spelt after all this time

[Jeff]

Originally Posted By: Hempstead Gaz

Along with Sacha, one of the best left backs ever to pull on a red shirt.

and Paul Lamb, if just for the shorts.

[American FLEET FAN No1]

I used to love Paul Lamb's(attempted)clearances. I believe the George and Dragon still have a couple of balls, that landed in there!

He plays golf in the same manner!

[StuThompson]

Skins told me at the Margate game that it was a possibility, so although not a surprise is still a great shame. Hopefully he can now start a career in management or something similar. Good luck Skins.