I am sad to report the passing of another of the ESCLA originals, Les Harrod. Les died on Friday last (Jan 30th) after a short illness. He was a close friend of Nick Brennan, current and long time ESCLA treasurer. Nick recalls it was 49 years ago this week that he met Les on the train with ESCLA to Villa away and they have been friends ever since. The photo of Les was taken before the Fulham away game last year, in a Fulham pub and Nick will be in the same pub this Saturday with other friends to remember him and have a few drinks. If you knew Les and would like to know which pub, e-mail me (peter@leachweb.co.uk).