Past Memories

This page is for individual contributions from members with their memories of their time and friends with the club. If anyone wishes to contribute any of their memories, please contact Nick Dance at nick.dance@grasshoppersrfc.com or any other of the Web Administrators.

The photo to the left is of The Dysart Arms, Richmond and was taken in May, 2020.  This was where Grasshoppers were based from 1960 until 1974 when we used to play in Richmond Park.  The roof of the garage, in which we changed and showered, can be seen to the right, amongst the bushes.




Roll of Honour.
The Grasshoppers Roll of Honour - in memory of Grasshoppers who have passed on. May they rest in peace. Please click on the link.

1982/83 Season Revisited by George Orishaguna.
Many thanks to George who wrote this review on one of our greatest seasons ever.
on its 25th anniversary at this link:-
Review 1982/3

Memories of the Royal Oak by Richard Perou.
We were delighted to hear again from Richard Perou who had played for the club in the 1950s long before we moved to the Dysart Arms,  Richard had previously sent us his memories and has now sent us a photograph and memories of the Royal Oak where Grasshoppers celebrated long before we moved to the Dysart Arms at this link:-
The Royal Oak

Easter Tour, 1972.
Find out what happened on the Grasshoppers Easter Tour in 1972, 50 years ago and how it scarred a young player for life!, available at this link:-
Easter Tour 1972

Ted Keohane's Tribute to Grasshopper Club Captains.
At the recent Captains' lunch on 31st July, Ted Keohane, probably our eldest Club Captain, offered this tribute to be read out by our President, Peter Baveystock, available at this link:-
Tribute to Club Captains

Memories by Peter Baveystock.
On the occasion of his 70th Birthday we were delighted to ask our President, Peter Baveystock for his thoughts after a life time at Grasshoppers, now available at this link:-
Baveys memories

Memories of the Early Days by Richard Perou.
We were delighted to hear from Richard Perou who played for the club from 1955 to 1960 and to read his memoirs of the days before we moved to the Dysart Arms, now available at this link:-
The Early Days

Tribute to Roy Hopkins.
Many thanks to Glyn Williams for his tribute to Roy at this link:-
Tribute to Roy Hopkins

Memories of the Dysart Arms by John Crotty.
Many thanks to John Crotty, Grasshoppers' First Chairman for his memories of the days when the club was based at the Dysart Arms in Richmond, and his subsequent tribute to Roy Hopkins available at this link:-
The Dysart Arms Days

Memories of the Dysart Arms by Malcolm Wallace.
Many thanks to  Wally for his memories of the days when the club was based at the Dysart Arms in Richmond
Wally's Memories of The Dysart Arms

Grasshoppers in the Swinging Sixties.
Glyn Williams, former Club Chairman and Captain originally wrote these notes for our 60th Anniversary program celebrating the days when the Club was based at the Dysart Arms. Now, 10 years later, he has updated his memories at this link:-
The Grasshoppers in the Swinging Sixties

Tribute to Fred Hallows.
Many thanks to Glyn Williams for his tribute to Fred at this link:-
Tribute to Fred Hallows

Diamond Geezers.
Many thanks to Ian Whittaker for this stirring epic saga about Grasshoppers legends written for our 60th anniversary. A sort of 'Beowulf Meets the Hoppers' or 'The Ianiad' to be found at this link:-
Diamond Geezers

The Legend of Big Doris.
How did he get his name and who dared suggest it? Read the truth in Ian Whittaker's version of the real story to be found at this link:-
Now they call him 'Doris'

Bavey's Finest Hour.
Forget 1940, see what happened when Grasshoppers played Richmond and how did the Grasshoppers' President launch his career? Ian Whittaker's version of the real story to be found at this link:-
Bavey's Finest Hour

Just Run of the Mill.
Ian Whittaker's tribute to arguably the best player ever to grace the Grasshoppers shirt, John Mill from New Zealand, to be found at this link:-
Just Run of the Mill

None Endowed like Blackpool Tower.
Read Ian Whittaker's account of one of the great Grasshopper tours to Blackpool in 1982 at this link:-
Blackpool Tower

Big Jim.
Nothing else to be said! Except for Ian Whittaker's tribute to one of the greatest Grasshopper players ever at this link:-
The Running Prop

Ode to the Dysart Days.
Many thanks to Wally for his tribute to those Grasshoppers who played during the time when the club was based at The Dysart Arms, Richmond. Please note that any one under the age of 70 may not understand some of the references!
The Ode to the Dysart Days