SURREY CLASSICS FC

GOLDEN OLDIES

Bill Shankley (to a photographer who suggested Brian Clough was outspoken): "Laddie, that man scored 200 goals in 270 matches - an incredible record - and he has won cup after cup as a manager. When he talks, pin back your ears."

Collin Ashton Collin was a long standing member of the Classics and his claim to fame was that he was responsible for making the signing of the last millenium. He was coach of the Classics when he snapped up Dave Moore on a free transfer from Oldham. So that's who's to blame! Collin's record for the club was: Played 173, Goals 30, Match Winning goals 6, Own Goals 1, Yellow Cards 8, Red Cards 4, Penalty Misses 1, Penalty Saves 1, Penalties Conceded 3.

Martin Chipperfield Signed in the summer season of 2001 from local rivals Peace Arch, "Chipper" retired from the game at the start of the 2004-05 season. He made 68 appearances and scored one goal for and one goal against. In his time with the Classics he received 10 yellow and one red card. Martin also made two important penalty saves as he occasionally stepped between the sticks as emergency keeper.

Hans Erker Hans was with the Classics for a very long time and was a versatile player. The unconfirmed rumour is that he turned down a professional career with Bayern Munich to sign for the Classics. His playing record was: P297, G 18, Match Winning goals 3, Own Goals 1, Yellow Cards 2, Red Cards 4, Penalty Saves 1. He continues to insist that the ball was not over the line in 1966!

Les Horvath "Lotsy" was a long time member of the team who was forced to retire through injuries at the end of the 2002-03 season. The skillful Hungarian had the knack of keeping the ball glued to his foot, especially in the penalty area where he was so deadly. Les also coached the team in the early 90's. Les' record for the club was: Played 206, Goals 83, Match Winning Goals 12, Yellow Cards 5, Penalties 5, Penalty Saves 1.

Ron Jennings Ron played all his soccer in South Africa. He started playing at the age of 8 while at Cubs and played senior soccer when he was 16. He played in the NFL Division 1 for Iscor Newcastle where he ended his career at the age of 29. He returned to the game when he signed for the Classics and scored his first goal in 26 years in the game at Aldergrove in 2003. He made 30 appearances for the club, netting three goals.

Phil Nelson Phil signed for the Classics in the 1994-95 season and has appeared on and off through his career as age restrictions have allowed. He made a total of 88 appearances scoring 4 goals (1 MWG) and picked up 5 yellow cards along the way.

Doug Smith The "Boomerang" man was born in Sydney, Australia and he joined the Classics in the summer season in 2002. He went on to make 101 appearances for the team, scoring 8 goals (1 MWG) in the process. His proudest moment with the team was when he was awarded the famous ‘You were crap’ trophy."

George Wadsworth Was the biggest player in the club with the biggest hands. "When he was a boy" his sporting activities were confined to cricket in Jamaica but now his sporting activites are confined to improving his golf handicap. George's record for the club was: Played 80, Goals 7.