tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997493669162079040.post4780960802484270134..comments2024-03-24T20:20:16.447+00:00Comments on The Cold End: FORGOTTEN FOOTBALL - EDMONTON FCJangleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04956221584910784304noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997493669162079040.post-6039935021410713932020-04-26T17:36:03.978+01:002020-04-26T17:36:03.978+01:00I was there as an Enfield fan of 10 years of age a...I was there as an Enfield fan of 10 years of age and definitely attended the Brighton match too. I watch Enfield for many years but whilst I remember this match, and subsequently worked in Edmonton for 5 years and also married an Edmonton girl...still together and living in Suffolk I never really remember where the Barrass stadium was. That said I remember it was a pretty good ground but as a 10 year old it was a long journey from Enfield. Thanks for the memories.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18166119466643702369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997493669162079040.post-69804992483582506152018-11-14T16:22:44.008+00:002018-11-14T16:22:44.008+00:00Only just seen your comment on here. I'm certa...Only just seen your comment on here. I'm certain it is the same, how many other Jim Gates would there be with an assistant called Eddie. And I remember him telling me stories about his football trips into Europe. He was a big man, a cigar smoker. Thanks for your comment.Lawrence J Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002429011636154792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997493669162079040.post-13712217900862462222018-05-08T20:48:13.517+01:002018-05-08T20:48:13.517+01:00lawrence taylor i was at Edmonton FC as a youth an...lawrence taylor i was at Edmonton FC as a youth and was playing there when we joined with haringey Borough at White hart lane in the 70s. Jim Gates was our manager and his assistant who scouted me was Eddie Lionel I remember them taking us on a Football tour to Holland and Germany great times. I think either Jim Gates or Eddie Lionel used to work at a company called Acme signs in Ponders end Enfield.<br />I hope this helps <br />Dave Justice Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997493669162079040.post-41131862594712343852018-01-16T16:57:31.515+00:002018-01-16T16:57:31.515+00:00Just seen your comment on here about Jim Gates. As...Just seen your comment on here about Jim Gates. As I have said above, I am certain you are referring to my Uncle who lived in Tottenham and worked in grass roots football for very many years and know he worked with an eddie. Although he passed away some years ago I know he would be pleased that his hard work over many years was appreciated. Thanks for your commentLawrence J Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002429011636154792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997493669162079040.post-43261571644100588862018-01-16T16:52:59.388+00:002018-01-16T16:52:59.388+00:00Hi Keith,
Just seen your oomment on here & yo...Hi Keith,<br /><br />Just seen your oomment on here & your mention of Jim Gates. Reason for replying is that I am certain you are referring to my Uncle who lived in Tottenham and worked in grass roots football for very many years & I know he worked with an "Eddie" although his surname escapes me. He passed away some years ago but I know he would be pleased to have known his work in the game was noted & appreciated. Thanks for your comment.<br />Lawrence J Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002429011636154792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997493669162079040.post-10881018825868778732017-10-03T08:05:55.821+01:002017-10-03T08:05:55.821+01:00Stumbled on this article, I played for Edmonton Yo...Stumbled on this article, I played for Edmonton Youth team from 1962/64 We wore White shirts with 2 green hoops and Green shorts white socks with 2 green hoops .As mentioned above Jim Gates and assistant Eddie ran the Youth teams at that time. We played in the Forest and District League. Which included teams like West Ham/ Leyton Orient youth teams. I remember the 1st Team having an overseas tour to Italy, needing fare paying members, my mate Martyn Dowd and I made up the travelling party. (Although too young to take part) Also remember our Youth team playing a German side prior to 1st team playing the Show Biz 11 which included Tommy Steele Kenny Lynch etc Big crowd there that day which was exciting for everyone present. Show Bizi 11 spent time in club room afterwards raising funds for the Club. Two sets of brothers I remember from those days include<br />Eason's and Aylett's ....Les Eason being a star player from memory. Happy Days<br />Peter Gilkes from Adelaide South Australia ( Mackayfan ) OzSpurs <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04172115000512613106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997493669162079040.post-16286762625877694892014-01-26T12:19:26.998+00:002014-01-26T12:19:26.998+00:00Ah memories! Time plays tricks with the memory of ...Ah memories! Time plays tricks with the memory of course. I never saw the E's v E's game but was having a kick-around with some mates in Jubilee Park at the time. I remember cheers and distinctly heard 'Well done Enfield' as the final whistle sounded.<br />I followed Edmonton for a couple of seasons after that, seeing them defeat the likes of Aylesbury United 2-1 and Harlow Town 4-3 (big crowd for that one!) and bunked off school early to see them draw 0-0 with Aveley in a midweek 4pm kick-off. It was quite gloomy by the end and goal-line clearances were prevalent. That game still stands as the most exciting 0-0 that I have ever seen.<br />Now for the memory playing tricks bit; I recall that Edmonton played in an all amber kit, although I saw them play a pre-season friendly against Byng (Bing?) Road Old Boys and they played in white shirts with two green hoops and black shorts - away kit perhaps?<br />I wasn't a happy boy when they relocated to Coles Park and had to go and watch the snobs at Enfield instead. I still do, having just completed 12 years as Press Officer and then Secretary of Enfield Town FC. I still miss my Edmonton team though.Peter Coathnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997493669162079040.post-90590774874267759932010-05-28T14:38:25.001+01:002010-05-28T14:38:25.001+01:00As a youth team player at Edmonton FC I was at the...As a youth team player at Edmonton FC I was at the game against Enfield, I don't remember much about the game but I think Edmonton made a good show of themselves in the first half, my main memory was the amount of people in the ground.<br />When you start talking about Edmonton FC you must give a big mention to Jim Gates who with his sidekick Eddie ran all the youth teams so succesfully, and also to Joe Starkey the reserve team coach who should have been given a chance with the first team.<br />I was in the youth team that won the Middlesex Junior cup, then the reserve team for several seasons and then had a handful of games for the first team. Les Williamson was the first team coach at the time, he came to Edmonton with a good reputation, but he missed a great chance buy bringing in players with him instead of using players from the youth and reserve teams, many of whom left to play in higher division teams and cared about Edmonton FC.<br />I visited the ground last year and agree with Paul that it is a shame that a lower league side does not play there now.<br /><br />Keith GardnerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6997493669162079040.post-21403113683486895982010-04-05T01:35:07.602+01:002010-04-05T01:35:07.602+01:00I remember being at this FA Cup tie and Enfield, m...I remember being at this FA Cup tie and Enfield, mighty then, took a slender 1-0 win to the interval.<br />The reported 1400 crowd, surely Edmonton's record at the Barrass Stadium, was shocked to see an equlaiser in the first minute of the second half.<br /><br />Enfield were too strong and finished 4-1 winners.<br /><br />I do not rmember the green and white quarters, but do remember Edmonton playing in orange shirts and black short.<br />The Barrass Stadium is still much as pictured.<br />It was next to the Jubilee Park and a lovely open air lido which is now a centre for the mentally ill.<br /><br />I relocated to Dunstable and now follow the fortunes of Dunstable Town FC.<br />It os a pity that a town the size of Edmonton does not have a senior team..after all neighbours tottenham have one!Paul Harrisnoreply@blogger.com