Rob Strachan

Footballer ⚽️.

[Rob Strachan @robstrachan_]

Thank you Geordie, for everything not only you do for the club but also for me on a personal level!

Your standards and positivity really do show around the club and I know you’ll continue to push everyone involved to be the best people they know they are ❤️

[Paul Springett @paul_springett]

The phone call 📞 I knew I would get one day, we get enough phone calls every season. Quite simply the best person I’ve come across in football.

There aren’t enough words, I wear my heart on my sleeve and so does this guy @robstrachan_ thank you for just about everything ❤️🦌

[Rob Strachan @robstrachan_]

What a club !!🦌🦌

Didn’t think when I joined in 2022 I’d make such special memories and bonds with people I’d call friends for life! So grateful to everyone at the club for making my time on and off the pitch so enjoyable!

Once a dere, always a dere❤️

[Erith & Belvedere FC @EBTheDeres]

Chairman's Statement - Rob Strachan

My Captain, Our Captain – Strachs

This isn’t goodbye; it’s simply until next time.

There are no words that can truly express how grateful we are. Thank you for the performances, the conversations, the friendship, and for allowing us to get to know not only you, but your family as well.

You epitomise everything a footballer should be. It’s no surprise you represented your country. It’s no surprise you conquered a sub-four-hour marathon. And it’s certainly no surprise that you have written your name into the history books at The Deres.

In total, you made 153 appearances (+1 from the bench) and scored 9 goals — numbers that only scratch the surface of your impact. Because whilst those stats are solid, they will never fully capture your leadership, consistency, and the standards you set every single day.

Your talent speaks for itself. I’ve lost count of the number of people who have commented on how good you are after watching you play. We have been proud to watch you wear our colours, proud to have you lead us, and proud that your next challenge is such an exciting one.

I watched you walk through the door as a young man fresh out of professional football. Today, I watch you leave as a well-rounded, career-driven gentleman, and I’m proud that this club could play a small part in that journey.

Thank you, sincerely, for everything you have given this club. Thank you for the friendship you have given me in return. And thank you for the countless memories that we will keep forever.

Most of all, thank you for being you.

Once a Dere, always a Dere. 💙🤍

Thank you, Geordie

[Erith & Belvedere FC @EBTheDeres]

Good Luck to our captain @robstrachan_ who is running the Brighton Marathon today for @macmillancancer a great cause and if anyone would like to make a donation you can find the link here https://t.co/WEHR3sbDLz good luck Rob 🦌

[Erith & Belvedere FC @EBTheDeres]

A huge congratulations to our captain Rob Strachan who made his 150th appearance for the club yesterday, and to midfield general Freddie Cray who reached the fantastic milestone of 100 appearances.

Both players have been outstanding servants to the club and their commitment, leadership and performances continue to play a huge part in the team.

We would also like to congratulate our manager Gary Alexander on being inducted into the Millwall FC Hall of Fame a fantastic and well-deserved honour.

A proud day all round for everyone connected with the club. 👏🔵⚪

[Rob Strachan @robstrachan_]

Legend Paul! 150 for me and 100 for the boy @crayfreddie big achievements ⚽️❤️5 more games to go and let’s see where we end up 🦌

[Paul Springett @paul_springett]

I don’t have enough words to describe my captain @robstrachan_ who made his 150th appearance for the club @EBTheDeres today and Freddie Cray who made his 100th appearance - I’m so proud of you both - great football players and great people.

Thank You 🦌⚽️❤️

[Kent Schools FA @kentschools_fa]

Back in the day, an excellent county player for @kentschools_fa too @robstrachan_

[Rob Strachan @robstrachan_]

Massive thanks Geordie 👊 love being part of such a great club, filled with so many great people and players! Let’s finish the season strong. 2 more apps for 150 🦌❤️up the Deres!

[Paul Springett @paul_springett]

The skipper knows he is in good company @robstrachan_ 🤜 but in all seriousness the best person I’ve come across in football, there are not enough words for how much I think of him as a person and as a captain. 👏

[Rob Strachan @robstrachan_]

Massive thanks to you Geordie for all you’ve done for myself and the club these last few years. Ready to get my head down and see what we can achieve this year ❤️🦌

[Paul Springett @paul_springett]

So many words to describe Rob as a player but as a human he’s even better @robstrachan_ , and that is testament to @paulstrachan45 and @KathyStrachan when I started this journey I said I wanted good people around me. Now let’s go and compete again and continue to improve 🤝🦌❤️

[Rob Strachan @robstrachan_]

@finnomara @whitstabletown Top boy, congrats mate ❤️

[Rob Strachan @robstrachan_]

So proud making it to the 100 club for @EBTheDeres. Massive thanks to the players, management and supporters which make my time here so enjoyable and a huge shout out to you @paul_springett for everything you do for me and the club. Up the Deres 🦌❤️.

[Paul Springett @paul_springett]

A special mention to our captain @robstrachan_ who made his 100th appearance for @EBTheDeres today - a top player and top person who is well respected at the club. Welcome to the 100 club Rob - pleasure to have you leading this group 🦌⚽️

[Rob Strachan @robstrachan_]

@paul_springett @EBTheDeres Thanks Geordie ❤️

[Rob Strachan @robstrachan_]

@danny_lear10 My brother ❤️

[Rob Strachan @robstrachan_]

@paul_springett @EBTheDeres Thanks Paul, roll on the start of the season 🦌⚽️⚽️

[Erith & Belvedere FC @EBTheDeres]

STRACHS IS BACK!!

We are delighted to confirm our skipper Rob Strachan will be rejoining us for the 2024/25 season

#UptheDeres🦌

[Rob Strachan @robstrachan_]

@paul_springett @EBTheDeres Top man❤️

[Rob Strachan @robstrachan_]

Another season complete ✅ Great to finish on a win but not the season we wanted. Forever thankful for all the support, not only from the fans but all the people behind the scenes.

Time to reset, recharge and then do all again next year⚽️❤️

[Erith & Belvedere FC @EBTheDeres]

Our Supporters Player of the Season presented by two of the Deres Ultras

Our captain Rob Strachan

#UptheDeres🦌

[Paul Springett @paul_springett]

Fantastic programme cover design by young @hcross9292 featuring captain @robstrachan_ @EBTheDeres for this weeks final league fixture at The @AcclaimHandling Community Stadium vs @MersthamFC1892 🦌🙌

[Rob Strachan @robstrachan_]

Big thanks to Paul and everyone involved at the club. Feels like I made my first yesterday ❤️⚽️🦌

[Paul Springett @paul_springett]

Congratulations to @robstrachan_ who recently made his 75th appearance in a Deres shirt.

Ever present, always the gent and just a great professional attitude to his football and the way he conducts himself in life 🦌⚽️ @EBTheDeres

Our Captain ❤️

[Rob Strachan @robstrachan_]

@glebefootball @scott_jarvis7 @pittsthecoach Smashed it today brother 👏👏

[Rob Strachan @robstrachan_]

Class to be back. Roll on the start of the league next week🤩⚽️.

[Erith & Belvedere FC @EBTheDeres]

FULL-TIME: Littlehampton Town 0-6 Erith & Belvedere #IsthmianLeague https://t.co/s5ehMpjRi7