London supporters branch?
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Neilstonger
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There are two London based RSCs. The London Branch was established in 1961 and has around 200 members. We currently have 4 season tickets for members and loads of social events. Our home pub is in Islington. Details about joining are on our Facebook or web page. PM me if you’d like more details. If you’re south of the river, the Surrey True Blues is a great shout. Based in Croydon they are a long standing RSC and very friendly bunch of Bears. Both RSCs are, in fact, full of great characters and I would recommend signing up to either if you want to follow the Bears in London.
gennaro
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Many thanks for the plug but the home of Surrey True Blues, the Dice Bar in Croydon, have restricted the numbers who can attend for the time being. As a result we are only allowing access to members until that changes.
Contact the club Facebook page for more info and if anyone wishes to join.
Contact the club Facebook page for more info and if anyone wishes to join.
Lorraines Growler
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is that the green man? I've been there many times after the closure of the white bear, i just thought it might be about time i officially joined a club rather than just went along
Oleg_McNoleg
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If you keep turning up, you’ll probably end up joining whether you want or not!
redstarrob
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As far as I know there’s a south London club based in the Stanley arms
alex wright
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We you one of the London Branch contingent who used to frequent the Clyde Inn with Peter @Neilstonger ?
Watched the game we gubbed the sheep in there last season, good bunch.
gersandproud
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I know London is a bit of a large area
There's no question centrally speaking the above posts have it well covered
But if you happen to be a bit out of center- either north or east - then I'd mention the Leighton Buzzard branch- 33 minutes from Euston - 22 minutes from Watford - great pub - The Golden Bell - really friendly bunch
If you're in the east - then the Southend on Sea branch can be a great day out
There's no question centrally speaking the above posts have it well covered
But if you happen to be a bit out of center- either north or east - then I'd mention the Leighton Buzzard branch- 33 minutes from Euston - 22 minutes from Watford - great pub - The Golden Bell - really friendly bunch
If you're in the east - then the Southend on Sea branch can be a great day out
Neilstonger
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You are absolute correct mate. Apologies to the Bermondsey Bears for my mistake.
Zwingli'sSausages
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Had many cracking days/nights in the different boozers used by the London RSC when I lived there.
Neilstonger
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Not me pal. I used to frequent the Killoch Bar in Neilston.
Neilstonger
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Too true. And in dear old Duncan’s day you’d have bought a raffle ticket, lottery ticket or scratch card as well. Once you’d parted with all your spare cash he’d have called you all the names under the sun for not spending more. They don’t make them like him any more.
Is the branch part to do with the association mate?
Oleg_McNoleg
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Yup. Hundreds spent and not a sausage back. Except grief for not spending more.
Neilstonger
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Yes mate. Our official title is Rangers Football Club Supporters Association London Branch.
Neilstonger
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He was a master at giving grief. I do t know if you were at his funeral but afterwards Malcolm Murray said a few words. He recounted the time when he was a big name in the City and was chatting to Duncan. Duncan’s first comment was “you’ve done alright for a wee kunt”. Classic.
Neilstonger
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That’s the one. Best £15 you’ll ever spend.
Once spent an afternoon with Duncan and he regaled me with his tales of when he had the pub in Fulham amongst other stories. Some character and sadly missed.
hellofollow
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Used to be in the London Branch when they were based in the Sol Arms(?)
Got a ticket in the ballot for the Aberdeen end for the game at Pitoddrie when we won the league in 87.
Got a ticket in the ballot for the Aberdeen end for the game at Pitoddrie when we won the league in 87.
Suttonger
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Already covered with the previous posts but any bears in south london i can say the Surrey true blues are a good lot
With working in retail I don't get to go down to as many games as I would like but any games I am able to make it's been a good crowd with a lively atmosphere with the various venues through the years from carshalton when I first starting going to the current venue in the dice bar in Croydon.
With working in retail I don't get to go down to as many games as I would like but any games I am able to make it's been a good crowd with a lively atmosphere with the various venues through the years from carshalton when I first starting going to the current venue in the dice bar in Croydon.
Neilstonger
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I’m sure he told me he gave Bob Marley one of his first gigs in London. I was very drunk at the time but knowing Duncan it’s probably true.
Duncan had great tales from the Greyhound which was a famous music pub. Best one I remember hearing was commenting that Bob Marley gig was ok but didn’t think he would make it big.
I was a punk back in the day and he had had most of the old bands in there. Funny thing was I moved to London in 82 and actually lived in Fulham on Parsons Green and wished I’d met him earlier.
Yes I was punk too back at home. Been living within walk of Greyhound in different directions since late 87 but it’s best days were past by then.
It’s been a few things since and currently been closed since last year
rangersno.1
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My choice would be the Surrey true blues what a cracking bunch of lads who made me and my old man feel very welcome when we visited infact one of the members Phil remains good friends with my old man and we meet him regularly when he is up for the football and in Belfast every year.
My local was the Duke of Cumberland on Parsons Green or we used to go up to the Wheatsheaf on the Kings road for the video juke box ! Also used to go to the Kings head on a Friday night to see John Ottway or whoever else was on. Don’t think you get many venues like that anymore sadly.
There was definitely a Bob Marley story told at Duncan's funeral. Sadly missed and absolute Legend.
This made me laugh out loud. I can hear him saying it.
I was at his funeral (at Mortlake) and remember that, what a character he was...
Oleg_McNoleg
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I wasn’t. Didn’t know him that well. Tried to keep my distance, tbh. But without much success.
to be fair i do remember signing some papers and giving someone a 10er in the white bear one day, who told me it was the supporters club and that i should expect an email, which i never received
i may have made a donation to the club without knowing, or maybe just added to some scammers pocket change. either way i know a few folk up in islington. im in streatham hill so croydon would be easier but ill just have to bide my time!!
Family bam
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Unfortunately now very much predominantly mentally challenged.
Had a few sessions in Clyde Inn with young Peter back in the day.
Best days traveling with London Branch were the old Friday overnight train up and Saturday overnight back.
For a big game like them Saturday 3pm used to fill more than one carriage
Duncan was a great character had some good sessions with him after meetings. Particularly when club met in a club on Kings Road. Often shared a cab back.
Some of the stories from Greyhound some might have thought over the top but got a couple of local mates that went regularly who knew Duncan to say hallo and told a lot of similar tales of the great man.
Sadly missed
pork chop
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Aiming to change this in time for the first league game
gennaro
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to be fair i do remember signing some papers and giving someone a 10er in the white bear one day, who told me it was the supporters club and that i should expect an email, which i never received
Ah right, I remember you asking about coming to the semifinal last season. As @pork chop says you should be good for the first league game now so if you're interested send him a message.
lovely jubbly. i will be keen to come down and check it out
Ayrgaza
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How are you doing mate.
John Otway & Wild Willie Barrett. Now that’s a blast from the past. They were friends with one of our lecturers when I was at Bletchley Park & they came up to do a concert at a hall just outside the park. Brilliant night. “Really Free”. I heard they are still on the go & were up in Glasgow in the last couple of years.
daveylondonbear
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Went there for a couple of pints to watch semi final against Hearts last year, started off sitting on my own in the corner, ended up staying for far longer than planned. Absolutely brilliant pub & they couldn’t have been more welcoming, be back once this season starts again.
bedsblue
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Neilstonger
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That’s not good to hear about the signing in fee. Things have definitely changed since then and our current membership secretary is absolutely scrupulous in ensuring everyone who pays is recorded and receives their membership pack. Whichever RSC you choose in or around London you’ll be assured of a warm welcome.to be fair i do remember signing some papers and giving someone a 10er in the white bear one day, who told me it was the supporters club and that i should expect an email, which i never received
Neilstonger
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That’s a shame. It used to be quite mixed back in the day but I’ve heard it reflects how the village is changing. Do you use Rumours now ?
London Tourguide
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Greig if you have Facebook join the London branch club there you can get info on what’s going on .They have meetings on Farringdon and have games on at the green man in Islington or other options are south London loyal at Stanley arms Bermondsey or west London supporters club at Isleworth bowling club.Theres the Surrey true blues at the dice bar Croydon .
You will meet loads of bears that go up every week at airports or train stations or the odd bus.
You will meet loads of bears that go up every week at airports or train stations or the odd bus.
All good thanks mate, yourself ?
Those gigs were great back then and amazed he’s still going considering his on stage antics !
Thanks for the info I’ll definitely look into it
