Jim Langley

Ernest James Langley (7 February 1929 – 9 December 2007) was an English footballer noted for his pacey, rampaging runs from the left full-back position and his long throw-ins.

Langley started his football career as an amateur playing for a number of non-league sides in the London area whilst still a teenager.

Langley's stay with the Bees did not last long however - his height of 5 feet 9 inches apparently counting against him with manager Harry Curtis - and the Londoner was soon looking for another club.

This move to Craven Cottage was arguably the making of Langley as he slotted well into Doug Livingstone's stylish side alongside the legendary midfielder Johnny Haynes.

After being released by QPR at the end of that season, Langley turned his attention to management, becoming player-boss of Hillingdon Borough of the Southern League on 26 September 1967.

He appears to have had one last sojourn in management for Dulwich Hamlet in the latter part of the 1976–77 season where he strived, ultimately fruitlessly, to prevent their relegation into the Second Division of the Isthmian League.

He was a popular person well known for his slightly wide legged gait caused by a lifetime of strenuous physical activity playing football and his characteristic friendly charm that he displayed to everybody that he met.

Lee is now a founder member and the Club President of Stoke & Torbay Police FC, whose annual charity matches are named 'The Gentleman Jim Cup' after Jimmy.