It is with sadness we bring you news of the passing of former Dulwich Player Eric Allinson.

Eric made 213 appearances for the club and co-managed the reserves team and later played for a DHFC veteran’s team alongside Dave Barker, Vic Heasman and Ray Purvis.

He also had spells with Bromley and Hendon He ws an active member of the Former Players Association and visited Champion Hill with the association on numerous occasions.

Eric’s son Paul told us “Dad played for Dulwich back in the day and he absolutely loved the club”

“Dad didn’t have much when he passed but what he did have was an extensive collection of football programmes (literally thousands) and football books. I currently have 20+ boxes of lever arch files in my house filled with football memorabilia!”

“We’re having a celebration of life for him at Westerham Golf Club in Kent on Sunday 29th September from 12-6pm to remember his life and allow people to tell stories and have beer etc. “ Dad loved this idea over a traditional funeral.