Observer football memories

A REUNION of old football team mates brought back happy memories for ex- Observer staff.
John David Thorpe sent in these photographs when the former footballers and their wives gathered to reminisce about old times last month.
Mr Thorpe said: "The old football pictures came from Brian Westbrook.
Dick Hall, third from right, is the same man who acted as the Observer's goalkeeper in the late 1950s, early 1960s.
"We were all 1949 entrants to Uplands Technical, Archery Road, St Leonards, which came into being from The Bourne Technical College - long demolished. Uplands Technical, in that name, lasted only from 1945 to 1956 before it closed down.
"We were like a 'Dead Poets Society'. But the college survived attempts to demolish it as it came into the Burtons St Leonards preservation area.
"I have tried to find a photo of the college and failed, but I do have a single photo of a victorious football team 1946/47 taken at the Bourne.
"A lot of boys went to this college and many skilled people emerged as a result. "
If you have memories of the college or the football teams contact Richard Morris on 856784 or email richard.morris@trbeckett.co.uk and share your stories

Brian Westbrook, of St Helenswood Road, is till trying to trace a number of people and am hoping readers might remember some of them and be able to help.
"I am still looking for Chris Sayers, David Taylor, John Bond, Tony Payne, Ron Pearson, Peter Fitzsimmons, George Barnes, Wally Warren and Barry Bryant."
If anyone can help Mr Westbrook call him on 01424 753775.