Simon Euan-Smith
simonoldtimers@googlemail.com EBA correspondent
A VERY happy Christmas to all EBA members, and ex-boxers generally. And my thanks to everyone who has contacted me during the year. I can’t stress enough that this is your column – if you give me your news, I’ll happily publish it.
Unfortunately, there are some for whom Christmas won’t be such a joyful time – for instance, those who have lost loved ones. And I’m sure my readers will join me in sending condolences to Croydon EBA Chairman Barry Penny on the loss of his long-term partner, Irene (“my rock”, as he described her). As most of you know, Barry has had health problems, both last year and this, and Irene was there all the time to help him through them. Sadly, nothing could be done when Irene fell ill. All our thoughts are with Barry, and his family.