A famous name in Non-League circles who helped nurture the likes of Alan Devonshire – an FA Cup winner with West Ham in 1980 – and Les Ferdinand, the west London club hit on hard times after departing their Western Road home in 1992.
One of the proudest men inside Wembley at next Saturday’s FA Vase final will be Tommy Sampson, who earned himself legendary status in the last showpiece to be played at the old stadium 13 years ago.