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CASUALS LEGEND PROFILE
Nigel Jeyes
A former semi pro with Purfleet Town amongst others, Jeysey's introduction played a huge part in the Casuals' first ever league championship.
A big striker blessed with a great touch and close control he scored 16 goals in 15 games in his first season as the Casuals ran away with the 1998/1999 London Commercial League Div 3 championship.
But it wasn't all total football as the Casuals fortunes took a turn for the worse, and they marginally missed out on relegation the next two seasons running.
However Jeysey continued to score goals and his workrate and undoubted ability earned him the Player of the Year award in 99/00.
He captained the side in the 2000/01 season.
Casuals Appearances/Goals: 47 / 29
Number of Bridgend Tours: 0
Honours: 1998/99 London Commercial League Div 3 Championship
1999/2000 Player of the Year
Goalden Boot 99/00 (6 goals shared with Nigel Thorpe)
Goalden Boot 00/01 (7 goals)
Debut: 3 October 1998 v Barnet MO in London Commercial Lge Div 3. Casuals won 3-0 thanks to goals from Jeysey, Nigel Thorpe and Michael Rootes
Line Up: Ferris, Phillips, Smith, Shaikh, Mailcolm, Brailsford, Cates, Welch, Rootes, Thorpe, Jeyes.
Final game: 5 May 2001 v Maxsum in London Comm Lge Div 2. Casuals won 6-1 with goals coming from Paul Mewis (2), Jeysey, Danny Nelson, Steve Cates and Rob King.
Line Up: Wolsey, Richards, King, G Thomas, Davies (Clews), Cates, Flatt, Maughan, Nelson, Jeyes, Mewis.
Preferred Position: Up front - on me ead son
Nickname: The Mantis, Olive Oil (after Popeye's bird)
Birthplace/Date of Birth: 5/12/62 The Royal Village (Dagenham)
Resides: Hove
Occupation: Recruitment
Other Clubs: Every semi-pro club in Essex
How did you come to join the Casuals: Catesy threatened me
Did you play for any other teams in between your semi pro career and the Casuals?
No I'd given up the game. Disillusioned with old aged knees. Operated on by John King the specialist who did Gazzas knee. Hence my rapid descent into madness and alcoholism
Your first season coincided with the Casuals' first ever league title win. What do you remember about your teammates in that hugely successful season?
Catesy arguing, Pilch slicing, Rootesy crossing, me heading, team winning, Covent Garden boozing.
Your striking partnership with Nigel Thorpe was particularly prolific in the 98/99 season. What made Thorpey a good strike partner?
What wasn't he good at: There was nothing that lad couldn't do - when was the last time two Nigel's played up front for a football team. Can't happen that often. Surprised we didn't get beaten up every week
Sadly the next season the wheels fell off and the Casuals finished second from bottom in the league. Do you blame the management of Steve Cates?
Not really - it's a difficult job for the best of players - he wasn't one
Why did you leave the Casuals in 2001: Logistical differences - moved to the South Coast
Most Embarrassing Moment: Getting my chest out in the showers
Best Casuals manager you played under: Is that a trick question - Don't remember one
Worst player you played alongside: No comment
Most memorable Casuals goal you scored: Fish and chip paper - all our yesterdays. Too sad
Funniest thing you have seen on a Casuals night out: Never went out - preferred a good book
What did you really think of Phil Malcolm: Solid man, solid defender. Train spotter wasn't he?
Tell us something we don?t know about you: 2 daughters now - told you I wasn't gay
Best Advice Given: Don't elbow really hard people with tatoos
Biggest influence on football career: Peter Brabrook - google him
Are you still playing: No
How would you like to be remembered: Skinny
Best thing about being a Casual: The drive to Uxbridge picking up Pete downt' Boozer and hearing tales of Chris Evans
Message to the current team: Shoot
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