Ramrod 258 Posted July 17, 2019 Back when Delia Smith was doing a recipe slot on local TV Lilly Kemp was arranging the only coach to most Norwich away games. In those days we took half the number of fans who watched the Germany training session and our small number often didn't warrant segregation. An East End girl with a Norfolk name the return pub trips were great especially the ones in Walthamstow or the West End. Great to see her looking so well. I have no idea how old she is but she must be 'getting on.' She should get her season ticket for free. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,844 Posted July 17, 2019 She did get her season ticket for free last season, she was actually given two because she won 'Fan of the Year'! She was 88 then, so must be 89 or 90 by now. What a legend. https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/lilian-kemp-fan-norwich-city-1-5476435 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobLoz3 492 Posted July 17, 2019 1 minute ago, Feedthewolf said: She did get her season ticket for free last season, she was actually given two because she won 'Fan of the Year'! She was 88 then, so must be 89 or 90 by now. What a legend. https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/lilian-kemp-fan-norwich-city-1-5476435 Yep, she said she's "90 next year" What an absolute love she appears to be. Great stuff! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ramrod 258 Posted July 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Feedthewolf said: She did get her season ticket for free last season, she was actually given two because she won 'Fan of the Year'! She was 88 then, so must be 89 or 90 by now. What a legend. https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/lilian-kemp-fan-norwich-city-1-5476435 I didn't know that. Brilliant and how sprightly is she? My association is the late 1970's - Reeves, Fashanu, Peters etc. Good on her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted July 17, 2019 First met Blackpool away in 71. We had travelled over night. She and others were waiting for the City coach to get comps. I remember her talking to Keelan and her having a voice like Peggy Mount. Always saw her at away games, big bar scarf festooned with enamel badges. Was the beneficiary of a lift back fom Orient in 78. Fell asleep on the B'pool coach and so missed the B'pool lights. Just hope someone sits her down to write a book about her times following City. That would need a volume or two. ☺️ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,448 Posted July 17, 2019 Perhaps the lads at along come nodge could do a piece on her Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,331 Posted July 17, 2019 Great old girl is Lil. Her stamina in following the team is incredible. Her only concession to advancing years is that she’s abandoned her famous scarf which to be fair must weigh a ton. It would be lovely if the club could become custodians one day as it’s truly unique and sums up Lil’s undying love for her Canaries. Always game for a laugh I remember her being at one particularly boisterous all-night party in London after an away game in the 70’s. One in a million.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splendidrush 698 Posted July 17, 2019 I first saw her, mid seventies, no idea who she was but as a kid going to all the London games she was always there with that huge scarf. Great to see her still out there following the Team long may it continue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB 1,017 Posted July 17, 2019 Absolute legend, she gave me and two mates a lift home on her coach from a 3-2 win at Spurs in 1981....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted July 17, 2019 I know many of you (who’ve not commented) have either met, or know, Lily, but I’d love to meet her one day. Who can sort this for me?! She’s a proper City fan to the highest degree 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rock The Boat 1,322 Posted July 18, 2019 It's about time she was honoured 'for services to football'. Someone like Ed Balls should have the right contacts. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lappinitup 629 Posted July 18, 2019 16 hours ago, Alex Moss said: I know many of you (who’ve not commented) have either met, or know, Lily, but I’d love to meet her one day. Who can sort this for me?! She’s a proper City fan to the highest degree 👍 She's often in the Nelson after the game. Let us know when you're about and I'll see if I can arrange it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Load of Squit 5,108 Posted July 18, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, Rock The Boat said: It's about time she was honoured 'for services to football'. Someone like Ed Balls should have the right contacts. Anyone can nominate someone for an award. https://www.gov.uk/honours Edited July 18, 2019 by A Load of Squit orfall tiepin 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted July 18, 2019 14 minutes ago, lappinitup said: She's often in the Nelson after the game. Let us know when you're about and I'll see if I can arrange it. Cheers Lapps, hopefully up for the Chelsea game - hope you are well pal 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lappinitup 629 Posted July 18, 2019 I'm good thanks. Hopefully I'll see her after the Newcastle game so I'll have a word. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splendidrush 698 Posted July 18, 2019 4 hours ago, A Load of Squit said: Anyone can nominate someone for an award. Let's keep it in house, Hall of Famer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathy 733 Posted July 19, 2019 On 17/07/2019 at 15:01, Ramrod said: Back when Delia Smith was doing a recipe slot on local TV Lilly Kemp was arranging the only coach to most Norwich away games. In those days we took half the number of fans who watched the Germany training session and our small number often didn't warrant segregation. An East End girl with a Norfolk name the return pub trips were great especially the ones in Walthamstow or the West End. Great to see her looking so well. I have no idea how old she is but she must be 'getting on.' She should get her season ticket for free. Mascot coaches! Those were the days. Left from Bell Avenue (now beneath the Castle Mall shopping centre) extremely early in the morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
