Tonight, Bermuda’s sporting history takes center stage as "A Walk Down Memory Lane" returns to look back at the multifaceted career of one of the island’s most respected sports administrators and coaches.
At 7:30 pm, hosts Earl Basden and Dennis Brown will sit down with Norbert Simons, a man whose influence on Bermudian sport stretches from the Carifta track to the touchlines of the island’s most storied football club.
While many know Simons for his long-standing tenure as the Director of Youth and Sports, tonight’s show will delve into his roots as an elite athlete. A former Carifta Games competitor, Simons was part of a golden era of Bermudian track and field, and the show will explore how that competitive foundation paved the way for his transition into elite coaching and administration.
The headline of the evening, however, will be the reminiscing of Simons' time leading the Somerset Trojans. "Silver City" has a long history of hosting global icons, but few moments match the drama of facing the English giants.
Simons will discuss the high-profile clashes against Manchester United and Arsenal. Most notably:
The 1987 Man Utd Tour: A match famous for Sir Alex Ferguson actually making a playing appearance for the Red Devils against the Trojans.
The Arsenal Connection: Tales from the era when North London’s finest brought the "Double-winning" pedigree of the early 70s to Bermudian soil.
Whether you're a fan of track and field or a Somerset loyalist wanting to relive the glory days of the Trojans, tonight’s broadcast promises to be a masterclass in Bermudian sporting heritage.
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