RIP . I had a season ticket next to him and his wife in the east stand back in the prem days along with my son who was only 6 then . Lovely couple . RIP Vernon . You will be missed .
Vernon was an absolute champion of a man. I had the great pleasure of knowing Vernon since I was a little child, traveling on his coaches to away matches throughout the 90s and naughties.Apparently, he was a cracking footballer in the day playing semi pro.
Vernon was a kind and caring person who was always brilliant to me as a kid and now an adult. Whether on the coach to away match, outside The Valley or at Plumpton Racecourse he always had enough time for a chat.
He was one of the good guys who made Charlton the family club in which we are today. Vernon loved Charlton, which eventually led to him dying his hair red and into a Mohawk to show his support.
Attending The Valley will be less enjoyable knowing Vernon won’t be on Floyd Road before kick off to have a chat with. I for one will definitely miss you. On match days I normally arrive late and usually only get a quick hello, but I arrived with plenty of time at the Fleetwood match to speak to him and his girlfriend.
Rest In Peace Vernon, and thank you for being a great friend to my family and I, you always will be missed.
Vernon is interviewed with his late wife Betty in this fantastic film of the 1997 Fans United day at Brighton at 3’48” - for those who knew him and those who didn’t. https://youtu.be/sLTtsEFfDRA
Vernon was an absolute champion of a man. I had the great pleasure of knowing Vernon since I was a little child, traveling on his coaches to away matches throughout the 90s and naughties.Apparently, he was a cracking footballer in the day playing semi pro in the Suffolk area.
Vernon was a kind and caring person who was always brilliant to me as a kid and now an adult. Whether on the coach to away match, outside The Valley or at Plumpton Racecourse he always had enough time for a chat.
He was one of the good guys who made Charlton the family club in which we are today. Vernon loved Charlton, which eventually led to him dying his hair red and into a Mohawk to show his support.
Attending The Valley will be less enjoyable knowing Vernon won’t be on Floyd Road before kick off to have a chat with. I for one will definitely miss you. On match days I normally arrive late and usually only get a quick hello, but I arrived with plenty of time at the Fleetwood match to speak to him and his girlfriend.
Rest In Peace Vernon, and thank you for being a great friend to my family and I, you always will be missed.
Nice tribute Robert, very well said mate. Can only echo what you and others have said. Every time I met him he came across as a true gentleman and hope that he is now reunited with his wife and can rest in peace
I spoke with Vernon after the last home game as we left the ground. It was the first time I had seen him in a wheelchair but he played it down, saying he had a few mobility issues at the time. Bless him.
I met Vernon years ago when we were both involved in our respective Supporters' Groups as well as both being regulars at away games.
Vernon & his dear wife, Betty, were the salt of the earth & it hit him hard when she passed away unexpectedly.
I was involved in making a banner that Betty Hutchins & her daughter hung over the front of the North Upper at the first game after her passing, saying " This one's for you, Betty" or words of that kind.
In recent seasons, after my departure from NWK Addicks, Vernon didn't appear at away games on a regular basis but at some point our paths crossed again when he introduced me to his new girlfriend/partner which gladdened my heart to know he wasn't alone any longer.
As others have stated, Vernon was one of the best. An Addick through & through who travelled many miles from his home in Sussex to both matches and to represent his Branch at numerous SG meetings.
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Vernon was a kind and caring person who was always brilliant to me as a kid and now an adult. Whether on the coach to away match, outside The Valley or at Plumpton Racecourse he always had enough time for a chat.
He was one of the good guys who made Charlton the family club in which we are today. Vernon loved Charlton, which eventually led to him dying his hair red and into a Mohawk to show his support.
Attending The Valley will be less enjoyable knowing Vernon won’t be on Floyd Road before kick off to have a chat with. I for one will definitely miss you.
On match days I normally arrive late and usually only get a quick hello, but I arrived with plenty of time at the Fleetwood match to speak to him and his girlfriend.
Rest In Peace Vernon, and thank you for being a great friend to my family and I, you always will be missed.
RIP
I'll raise a glass to him this evening.
Great tribute @SouthWest_Addicks.
I spoke with Vernon after the last home game as we left the ground. It was the first time I had seen him in a wheelchair but he played it down, saying he had a few mobility issues at the time. Bless him.
I met Vernon years ago when we were both involved in our respective Supporters' Groups as well as both being regulars at away games.
Vernon & his dear wife, Betty, were the salt of the earth & it hit him hard when she passed away unexpectedly.
I was involved in making a banner that Betty Hutchins & her daughter hung over the front of the North Upper at the first game after her passing, saying " This one's for you, Betty" or words of that kind.
In recent seasons, after my departure from NWK Addicks, Vernon didn't appear at away games on a regular basis but at some point our paths crossed again when he introduced me to his new girlfriend/partner which gladdened my heart to know he wasn't alone any longer.
As others have stated, Vernon was one of the best. An Addick through & through who travelled many miles from his home in Sussex to both matches and to represent his Branch at numerous SG meetings.
Bless his heart. He will be sorely missed.
Sleep tight, lovely man.