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John Michael Harrison

killerjerrylee
killerjerrylee Posts: 727
in General Charlton
I recently sought information about the other Danny Mills and received great help from several CL contributors. The information was needed as I am now at an advanced stage writing volume 2 of 'The Valiant 1000' and am struggling with a number of names from Charlton's glorious past. Now here is a tough one for you.

Who can remember John Harrison, (known as Fred, if my memory serves me right). He played 5 League and 1 League Cup match in 1975-76 when Andy Nelson was manager, played on the right wing and scored the winner at Nottingham Forest on his debut. His problem was not lack of ability but lack of height, being a shade under 5' 3'' which put him at a great disadvantage in the days when football was a good deal more physical than today. He was born in Stepney, not New Eltham as has been claimed elsewhere and after leaving Charlton in March 1977 (still only aged 19), played for Dartford (1977-78), Hayes (1978-79) and then Walthamstow Avenue and Barking (mid 8o's). After that I know nothing about him.

Does anybody have any additional information or know where he is now . He is aged 64 and may even be your next door neighbour. Any help will be gratefully received , as usual.

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  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448
    All I can say isI remember seeing him play.
    He was tiny.
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 39,807
    edited October 2023
    I remember him playing too. Appreciate that you will have seen these pictures and contributed to the article but a few dated pictures to help those who might recognise him now

    Valiant 1000 update and request for info on some past players Charlton Life
     

    2nd working down in left column and below Mike Flanagan

    Name the players Charlton Life



    At Hayes

    Hayes Yeading United FC The Official Website
  • robinofottershaw
    robinofottershaw Posts: 1,921
    seth plum said:
    All I can say isI remember seeing him play.
    He was tiny.
    Ditto.
  • Six-a-bag-of-nuts
    Six-a-bag-of-nuts Posts: 8,127
    I remember him coming up against Steve Foster, the gobby, egotistical headband wearing old Brighton centre half, getting flattened in the tackle and as they got up Foster patted him on the head like he was  a little boy.
    Foster owned him and I remember thinking right then he was way too small and skinny to make it
  • Todds_right_hook
    Todds_right_hook Posts: 10,885
    What is the other Danny Mills up to these days?
  • Big William
    Big William Posts: 3,842
    About 25 years ago someone told me he knew JH, and at the time he was working as  dustman in Hackney. The trail goes cold after that unfortunately.... 
  • Pedro45
    Pedro45 Posts: 5,824
    I saw him play.  One game was against Coventry, who had big Larry Lloyd at centre half. On the wing for some reason, little Johnny stuck the ball past him and ran through (!) his legs before he could turn. I have never seen that before or since! Everyone was laughing about it. he was a good player, but too small sadly...
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,233
    48 years on and still failing the CL height test
  • iaitch
    iaitch Posts: 10,230
    He had a very good night at the London Fiveasides one year.
  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,341
    iaitch said:
    He had a very good night at the London Fiveasides one year.
    30 April 1975 

    Charlton's squad was 
    Graham Tutt 
    John Harrison 
    Mike Flanagan 
    Richie Bowman 
    Keith Peacock 
    (Bob Curtis and David Young were named in the squad, but didn't take part) 

    Round one - bye 
    Rpound two - Arsenal 1-2 Charlton 
    Semi Final - QPR 5-6 Charlton 
    Final - Millwall 3-5 Charlton 
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  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 39,807
    Henry Irving said:
    48 years on and still failing the CL height test
    At one time we had Warman, Peacock, Dunphy, Bowman and Hunt all in the same side - half the outfield at about 5' 8'' or less. Just would not happen nowadays. 
  • thai malaysia addick
    thai malaysia addick Posts: 18,339
    I have a vague memory of him scoring a spectacular goal for the reserves which went in off the post. I think he flicked the ball over someone’s head and then hit it sweetly on the half volley. About 60% confident of my facts.
  • Chippycafc
    Chippycafc Posts: 14,150
    Remember him well a tricky little fellow who was so slim and small....not sure what happened to him after he left.
  • lolwray
    lolwray Posts: 4,902
    Chizz said:
    iaitch said:
    He had a very good night at the London Fiveasides one year.
    30 April 1975 

    Charlton's squad was 
    Graham Tutt 
    John Harrison 
    Mike Flanagan 
    Richie Bowman 
    Keith Peacock 
    (Bob Curtis and David Young were named in the squad, but didn't take part) 

    Round one - bye 
    Rpound two - Arsenal 1-2 Charlton 
    Semi Final - QPR 5-6 Charlton 
    Final - Millwall 3-5 Charlton 
    Was just going to mention above ..funnily enough often you come across players in training/5 a sides who look like world beaters but just can't translate that on the bigger pitch be it size, aggression, application, stamina etc 

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