Am I correct in saying he used to live in Gypsy Road? On the boundary line of Welling and Bexleyheath (the house was between Sutcliffe and Elsa) as everyone used to bang on about it when I was at primary school at Brampton back in the early/mid 80s.
Am I correct in saying he used to live in Gypsy Road? On the boundary line of Welling and Bexleyheath (the house was between Sutcliffe and Elsa) as everyone used to bang on about it when I was at primary school at Brampton back in the early/mid 80s.
Correct, we used to live in Sutcliffe Road and got invited to a promotion party at George’s house as a mate of mine lived opposite him and knew him.
Great party with all the first team there as well as friends, family and neighbours
George Shipley came to us from Lincoln City along with Steve Thompson before the start of 1985/1986 season. The last match both had played in was at Bradford City 11th May 1985 that was the day that 56 people lost they life in The Valley Parade fire Bradford.
Both very good players and trust me if we had the likes of these players in our squad today football would be better for it.
George Shipley came to us from Lincoln City along with Steve Thompson before the start of 1985/1986 season. The last match both had played in was at Bradford City 11th May 1985 that was the day that 56 people lost they life in The Valley Parade fire Bradford.
Both very good players and trust me if we had the likes of these players in our squad today football would be better for it.
Ah, he came from Lincoln, knew Thompson did but not Shipley. How astute Mr Lawrence was.
Very good player, I remember he lived in Welling - we overtook him a couple of times on the South Circ going to games at Sellout, doing the famous 20 minute journey from The Valley.
George Shipley came to us from Lincoln City along with Steve Thompson before the start of 1985/1986 season. The last match both had played in was at Bradford City 11th May 1985 that was the day that 56 people lost they life in The Valley Parade fire Bradford.
Both very good players and trust me if we had the likes of these players in our squad today football would be better for it.
Ah, he came from Lincoln, knew Thompson did but not Shipley. How astute Mr Lawrence was.
Lennie managed at Lincoln so knew both players well.
Pretty sure he scored in my first ever visit to the scum , in our promotion year 2-2 March 1986 , at the filthy flee pit the den then back at shithurst park just over 2 weeks later we went 0-3 down think it was first half and pulled it back to 3-3 . Loads of scum in the home part of the half awake stand . good memories and just being near that pond life a lifelong hatred of them began , cnuts
Shipley was industrious and decent but think top flight was a step too far for him . Good tash as well I think
Pretty sure he scored in my first ever visit to the scum , in our promotion year 2-2 March 1986 , at the filthy flee pit the den then back at shithurst park just over 2 weeks later we went 0-3 down think it was first half and pulled it back to 3-3 . Loads of scum in the home part of the half awake stand . good memories and just being near that pond life a lifelong hatred of them began , cnuts
Shipley was industrious and decent but think top flight was a step too far for him . Good tash as well I think
Very good player, I remember he lived in Welling - we overtook him a couple of times on the South Circ going to games at Sellout, doing the famous 20 minute journey from The Valley.
20 minutes to Blackheath Village on a Saturday afternoon (or week day evening) more like it.
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Very consistent - no stand out games come to mind, but also can't remember any really poor performances either.
Mistake by me…..that was Andy Peake! 🫤
Great party with all the first team there as well as friends, family and neighbours
Both very good players and trust me if we had the likes of these players in our squad today football would be better for it.
good memories and just being near that pond life a lifelong hatred of them began , cnuts
Shipley was industrious and decent but think top flight was a step too far for him . Good tash as well I think
Did he become a copper?
A good solid player...
Gutted!