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Dear, Brian I used to babysit for your children when you and Jan were running The Sorceror in Wickford (now called The Downham Arms). My mum Pam used to work for you. I remember we sadly lost our family pet dog and you just arrived on the doorstep, didn’t really say anything and handed a puppy to us. Many fond memories. Hope you Jan and the family are okay. Julie
23-07-23 Julie
Dear, Brian Hi Brian, lovely to see you on TV prior to the West Ham game in Prague. I have a few items from your School boy playing days circa 1959 with East Ham boys. including team photo, match programmes and press clippings. My dad played in goal. I have no one to leave this memorabilia to and fear it will be lost forever. If you are interested in having it please contact me at the email address I have given.
Kind Regards
Jason Halsey
12-06-23 Jason Halsey
Dear, Brian Hi Brian where are you now ?
07-05-23 Trevor
Dear, Brian Back in the late 50s, before you were ‘really’ famous, you used to hang out at some of the pubs/dances around East Ham/Stratford. Even had a few dances with you. My dad had the Home Made sweet shop in Green Street and used to sell West Ham Rock. I remember you being rather shy and had a bit of a crush on you although I wasn’t into football. Growing up nr Green Street, it was all any of the boys
used to talk about! Happy days
06-06-22 Linda Foleros (Jordan)
Dear, Brian Hi Brian. I remember you coaching at Rokeby High School. Good days.
08-05-22 John Wren
Dear, Brian Hi Brian. Smiffy here. Hope you remember being invited to the 1953 street party in Montpelier Gardens to commemorate the crowning of the Queen. We had a 100 yds race which I just about won although you were pretty fast. Hope you’re keeping well. Brian Smith
23-02-22 Brian Smith
Dear, Brian Hi Brian. I hope you are well. John Cordery
19-09-21 john cordery
Dear, Brian Hi Brian I didnt realise I had such a famous friend. Bit of a footie fan at the moment and thought I would Google you. Give my love to Jan. COME ON YOU BLUES. lotsalove....SUE..XX
03-07-21 Susan Bond
Dear, Brian Do you remember Brian times drinking in Slaters Arms?
11-05-21 Anthony cochrane
Dear, Brian I remember I am sure playing against Brian as a schoolboy in the 1954/1955 Crisp Shield semi final against East Ham. I was playing for Greenwich and Deptford schools . We trailed 1-0 at half time but won 2-1 thanks tp a Brian Dear missed penalty. I think we played Dagenham at Catford Stadium in the final winning 3 - 1 possibly against Martin Peters and Terry Venables. Can any one remember any of this. We played every game away beating Southwark 6-1, Paddington 6-2, Romford 1-0, Tottenham 3-2 and then of course East Ham and Dagenham. The story I think that East Ham had a pitch relaid ready for the final. Any memories would be appreciated
ColinB
24-08-20 Colin Ball
Dear, Brian Hi Brian my name's Steve Smith you and Dennis Burnett used to pick me up in your white Corsair, on the Portway Park Road buy West Ham Park to take me to school where you too to both worked as football coaches first thing used to do Brian was Nick my fags and threaten me with the slipper haha would love to hear from you I did see you you at the West Ham Leicester game on the 28th of December 2019 brought back loads of memories just like to say hi you are my legend love you so much 1964 was the year tc
Steve Smith
16-08-20 Steve smith
Dear, Brian Brian Dear presented league winners medals playing at shad well park floodlight football. This was in the mid sixties... I can't remember our team's name but our manager was Mr Ramsey......anyway, thanks again for taking the time Mr Dear.
20-04-19 Andy Garrick
Dear, Brian Brian Dear was a proven goalscorer played at Wembley 1965 in European Cup Winners Cup Final. But come to Millwall after a spell at Fulham but it never worked out for him at the den
Dear, Brian hi brian i remember you running the bar at southend airport back in the late 70s about 78 or 79 you went on to take over the hope hotel on southend seafront are you still living in southend
Dear, Brian He was top goal scorer for West Ham in the 1964/5 European Cup winners Cup winning campaign. Ironically Geoff Hurst failed to score in that competition. At his best,Brian was a top striker but he fell out with manager Ron Greenwood after the infamous 'Blackpool night club incident' when five individuals including Bobby Moore had a late night out against club rules. Brian soon left the club,but he is fondly remembered as a true club legend by fans who witnessed the great days of the sixties.
