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It's only a game Praa Sands 23 Apr 18 4.33pm
I still cannot believe that my best mate Alan is no longer with us. I first met Alan in the school playground when we were both 12. He asked me who I supported and I said you’ll laugh (nearly everyone in our area supported Chelsea). He said no I won’t so I told I him Crystal Palace. Brilliant replied Alan, so do I & from that day a long lasting friendship was formed with the most caring, loving & funny guy I have ever known. I have so many fond memories of him having holidayed with him & his loving late parents, John & Betty and toured Europe with him. Alan was a very good footballer (centre half) and as well as being Captain for the school, he played for the County and was on the youth books at Brentford. I often said to him that he was better than some of the players that have turned out for Palace. Jim Cannon, who we had the pleasure of playing golf with at a Charity Golf event around 6 years ago, was Alan’s hero and it made Alan’s day to meet & chat with Jim. Despite suffering from Asthma, Alan also excelled at cross country running and was Merton Champion during his school days. He took part in the London Marathon in the 80’s and achieved a very respectable time of just over 4 hours. Alan was a very keen follower of Horse Racing and a was a member of the Elite Racing Club. As many have said, Alan was a true gentleman and he will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends. Watching matches at Selhurst will never be the same. A stockbroker urged me to buy a stock that would triple its value every year. I told him, at my age, I don't even buy green bananas!
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I still cannot believe that my best mate Alan is no longer with us.

I first met Alan in the school playground when we were both 12. He asked me who I supported and I said you’ll laugh (nearly everyone in our area supported Chelsea). He said no I won’t so I told I him Crystal Palace. Brilliant replied Alan, so do I & from that day a long lasting friendship was formed with the most caring, loving & funny guy I have ever known.

I have so many fond memories of him having holidayed with him & his loving late parents, John & Betty and toured Europe with him. Alan was a very good footballer (centre half) and as well as being Captain for the school, he played for the County and was on the youth books at Brentford. I often said to him that he was better than some of the players that have turned out for Palace. Jim Cannon, who we had the pleasure of playing golf with at a Charity Golf event around 6 years ago, was Alan’s hero and it made Alan’s day to meet & chat with Jim.

Despite suffering from Asthma, Alan also excelled at cross country running and was Merton Champion during his school days. He took part in the London Marathon in the 80’s and achieved a very respectable time of just over 4 hours. Alan was a very keen follower of Horse Racing and a was a member of the Elite Racing Club.

As many have said, Alan was a true gentleman and he will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends. Watching matches at Selhurst will never be the same.

A stockbroker urged me to buy a stock that would triple its value every year. I told him, at my age, I don't even buy green bananas!

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monkey Sittingbourne,but made in Bromley 23 Apr 18 4.34pm
Originally posted by Forest Hillbilly Alan knew the game inside-out. He could spot deficiencies in formation (a word he didn't care for much), even as the teams were announced. On this occasion, (fuelled by high-energy alcoholic drinks), Alan came up with this master plan to defeat the opposition Haha what’s with the cat?
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Sittingbourne,but made in Bromley 23 Apr 18 4.34pm

Originally posted by Forest Hillbilly

Alan knew the game inside-out. He could spot deficiencies in formation (a word he didn't care for much), even as the teams were announced.

On this occasion, (fuelled by high-energy alcoholic drinks), Alan came up with this master plan to defeat the opposition

Haha what’s with the cat?

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teejay61 The Cup of Sid 23 Apr 18 4.44pm
Originally posted by It's only a game I still cannot believe that my best mate Alan is no longer with us. I first met Alan in the school playground when we were both 12. He asked me who I supported and I said you’ll laugh (nearly everyone in our area supported Chelsea). He said no I won’t so I told I him Crystal Palace. Brilliant replied Alan, so do I & from that day a long lasting friendship was formed with the most caring, loving & funny guy I have ever known. I have so many fond memories of him having holidayed with him & his loving late parents, John & Betty and toured Europe with him. Alan was a very good footballer (centre half) and as well as being Captain for the school, he played for the County and was on the youth books at Brentford. I often said to him that he was better than some of the players that have turned out for Palace. Jim Cannon, who we had the pleasure of playing golf with at a Charity Golf event around 6 years ago, was Alan’s hero and it made Alan’s day to meet & chat with Jim. Despite suffering from Asthma, Alan also excelled at cross country running and was Merton Champion during his school days. He took part in the London Marathon in the 80’s and achieved a very respectable time of just over 4 hours. Alan was a very keen follower of Horse Racing and a was a member of the Elite Racing Club. As many have said, Alan was a true gentleman and he will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends. Watching matches at Selhurst will never be the same. Lovely words Steve. Attached is the pic of Jim Cannon next to his hero ! Attachment: 7BB1F514-CF6B-4FC3-A575-1B7A4C08278F.jpeg (1,143.58Kb) Supporting the mighty CPFC since September 1971
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The Cup of Sid 23 Apr 18 4.44pm

Originally posted by It's only a game

I still cannot believe that my best mate Alan is no longer with us.

As many have said, Alan was a true gentleman and he will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends. Watching matches at Selhurst will never be the same.

Lovely words Steve. Attached is the pic of Jim Cannon next to his hero !

Attachment: 7BB1F514-CF6B-4FC3-A575-1B7A4C08278F.jpeg (1,143.58Kb)

Supporting the mighty CPFC since September 1971

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Forest Hillbilly in a hidey-hole 23 Apr 18 4.53pm
Originally posted by monkey Haha what’s with the cat? Monkey, are you blind ? That is so obviously a donkey, and is representative of Alan's favourite striker, Shefki Kuqi. Also note he has crossed Dave off the substitutes bench Other stuff is far too technical I disengage, I turn the page.
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Originally posted by monkey

Haha what’s with the cat?

Monkey, are you blind ? That is so obviously a donkey, and is representative of Alan's favourite striker, Shefki Kuqi.
Also note he has crossed Dave off the substitutes bench

Other stuff is far too technical

I disengage, I turn the page.

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gerry theagle newbury 23 Apr 18 5.39pm
RIP Alaneagle1,didn't have the pleasure of meeting you but from what your mates have said Palace have lost a great guy.Condolences to family and friends.
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newbury 23 Apr 18 5.39pm

RIP Alaneagle1,didn't have the pleasure of meeting you but from what your mates have said Palace have lost a great guy.Condolences to family and friends.

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MKCPFC Spain/MK 23 Apr 18 8.52pm
Originally posted by Forest Hillbilly Fond memories of the Whitehorse. This photo (circa 2012) is of two best mates mercilessly taking the pI55 out of each other,...again Wow , thanks for that Forest . You can see why we took the P@ss out of each other. Jeez , I loved that guy , gonna miss him so much.
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Spain/MK 23 Apr 18 8.52pm

Originally posted by Forest Hillbilly

Fond memories of the Whitehorse. This photo (circa 2012) is of two best mates mercilessly taking the pI55 out of each other,...again

Wow , thanks for that Forest .

You can see why we took the P@ss out of each other.

Jeez , I loved that guy , gonna miss him so much.

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Kingvagabond London 23 Apr 18 9.01pm
One of the things I loved sitting with them was Alan ranting about David Wright in one ear, George ranting about Speroni in the other ear whilst singing an alcohol fuelled overture of Power to the Palace, Paul chuckling away and Steve sitting quietly with a wry smile on his face. Definitely miss that these days. Part of Holmesdale Radio: The Next Generation @KingvagabondHOL Quote cornwalls palace at 24 Oct 2012 9.37am He was right!!!...and we killed him!!... poor Orpinton Eagles........
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London 23 Apr 18 9.01pm

One of the things I loved sitting with them was Alan ranting about David Wright in one ear, George ranting about Speroni in the other ear whilst singing an alcohol fuelled overture of Power to the Palace, Paul chuckling away and Steve sitting quietly with a wry smile on his face. Definitely miss that these days.

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Quote cornwalls palace at 24 Oct 2012 9.37am

He was right!!!...and we killed him!!... poor Orpinton Eagles........

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collier row eagle romford essex via another galaxy 24 Apr 18 7.33am
Originally posted by It's only a game I still cannot believe that my best mate Alan is no longer with us. I first met Alan in the school playground when we were both 12. He asked me who I supported and I said you’ll laugh (nearly everyone in our area supported Chelsea). He said no I won’t so I told I him Crystal Palace. Brilliant replied Alan, so do I & from that day a long lasting friendship was formed with the most caring, loving & funny guy I have ever known. I have so many fond memories of him having holidayed with him & his loving late parents, John & Betty and toured Europe with him. Alan was a very good footballer (centre half) and as well as being Captain for the school, he played for the County and was on the youth books at Brentford. I often said to him that he was better than some of the players that have turned out for Palace. Jim Cannon, who we had the pleasure of playing golf with at a Charity Golf event around 6 years ago, was Alan’s hero and it made Alan’s day to meet & chat with Jim. Despite suffering from Asthma, Alan also excelled at cross country running and was Merton Champion during his school days. He took part in the London Marathon in the 80’s and achieved a very respectable time of just over 4 hours. Alan was a very keen follower of Horse Racing and a was a member of the Elite Racing Club. As many have said, Alan was a true gentleman and he will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends. Watching matches at Selhurst will never be the same. What a lovely post, and many things I didn't know about this lovely fella
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romford essex via another galaxy 24 Apr 18 7.33am

Originally posted by It's only a game

I still cannot believe that my best mate Alan is no longer with us.

As many have said, Alan was a true gentleman and he will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends. Watching matches at Selhurst will never be the same.

What a lovely post, and many things I didn't know about this lovely fella

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Three Bridges Eagle Sheffield 24 Apr 18 4.49pm
Had the pleasure of meeting Alan a number of times home and away thanks to Paul. We shared one too many beers and silly chats about this, that and Palace. The speed at which this escalated was frightening, it won't be the same without him, a truly lovely man. To all of us who had the pleasure, lets keep Alan and of course his family in our hearts. Charlie Bear - Think of you everyday
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Had the pleasure of meeting Alan a number of times home and away thanks to Paul. We shared one too many beers and silly chats about this, that and Palace.
The speed at which this escalated was frightening, it won't be the same without him, a truly lovely man.
To all of us who had the pleasure, lets keep Alan and of course his family in our hearts.

Charlie Bear - Think of you everyday

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dynamicdick Dormansland 24 Apr 18 7.09pm
I didn't know Alan as many did on here but from all the kind words that have been said he was obviously a top guy and through and through Palace, who will be sorely missed. My condolences to his family. R.I.P Alan Bring back Brolin
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Dormansland 24 Apr 18 7.09pm

I didn't know Alan as many did on here but from all the kind words that have been said he was obviously a top guy and through and through Palace, who will be sorely missed.

My condolences to his family.

R.I.P Alan

Bring back Brolin

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TulseHillEagle Tulse Hill 24 Apr 18 8.46pm
Sad news indeed! Never got the opportunity to meet AlanEagle,knew him as a poster on here! Rest in Peace AlanEagle. Member of the Keith Millen Club. COYP
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