All-Time Leading Appearances?

[finisterre]

Based on this extract (also from the WHU Floodlight game programme)it seems Steve Bone was at the club from '69ish onwards. I know he was still there in '79 for the 3rd Vase, but I'm not sure how much longer he played?

 

Based on that stint, he must be a contender in our leading appearances table.

 

Do the club have records on such things? Is there an all-time appearances table?

 

[GazzaBTFC]

I believe Per-Helge is trying to delve into the history of the club. The Norweigan site has some team facts from seasons past...it's worth a view.

 

Per-Helge is about this weekend, why not introduce yourself and ask if he has any further information about this.

[Cherry Blue]

I think you might find that John Pullin and Freddie Clayden made more appearances than Steve Bone.

 

Someone was looking into doing a book a little while ago, they would have had all this sort of info.

[finisterre]

I will try and have a chat with Per-Helge on Saturday, although I will probably have minimal time before and after the game as I am supposed to be going to a wedding.

 

TC, do you know if the club has always kept the teams sheets that are produced? (have these even always been produced?). If not, I guess it's a case of trying to contact the leagues and hope they did - although god knows who has kept the records for defunct leagues such as the Athenian.

 

[GazzaBTFC]

Per-Helge does have a quite a bit of information regarding past teams on his website

 

http://www.btfc.no/news.php.

 

Mark Kettley was in the process of producing a book. I believe his investigations were hampered a bit by the lack of information regarding past teams and results. His investigations took him to look at an extensive selection of local newspaper reports which did not have the team line ups...

 

I'm sure there must be some central archive. When was the Essex FA set up. Surely they must have some records...I'll investigate that one out of interest.

 

[Ryan.c]

Leading Appearances: John Pullin 418

Record goalscorer: Freddie Clayden 273

 

 

[Paul J]

These 2 legends are still seen out and about locally.

 

I remember seeing Freddie playing for Herongate a few years ago when he must have been at least 50 and he still looked the most dangerous playing on the pitch.

[Keith.P]

Originally Posted By: Paul J

I remember seeing Freddie playing for Herongate a few years ago when he must have been at least 50 and he still looked the most dangerous playing on the pitch.

Was that when they whopped your team of young wippa snappers 10 zip Paul ? Secrets safe mate !

[Paul J]

Eh?

[Keith.P]

Bite !

[finisterre]

Where did you get those figures from Ryan? I've just found this photo. I wonder if that's league appearances you have there?

 

 

"Billericay Town captain John Pullin being presented with a cut glass decanter by Chairman George Hackwell and a carriage clock by Supporter's Club Chairman Ron Symes to mark his 500th game for the club. The presentation was made before the match v. Epson & Ewell F.C. on Saturday 27th October 1984. Photo: Evening Echo (Basildon)

 

 

[Keith.P]

Good on yer Ron !! You have not changed one IOTA ! I think i speak for all that we hope we can also look as good as you (and) Joyce! in years to come....When i saw that photo i it looked like it was taken yesterday !

 

Superb !

[Cherry Blue]

Quality picture. That was the season we wore blue and white hooped shirts. Not one of my favourite kits !!