I was most interested to read the article on new commemorative plaques (The Argus, February 3).

The historical figures nominated for future plaques are most worthy but I feel a case should also be made for a figure of immense importance to the community of Brighton and Hove.

John Jackson was the founder of the most popular sporting attraction in the history of the city - Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club. Originally arriving in the twin towns in 1898 as manager of the city's first professional side, Brighton United, he became landlord of the Farm Tavern in Farm Road, Hove, when that club collapsed in 1900. He went on to organise the meeting on June 24, 1901, at which the Albion was formed and became the new club's first manager - while remaining licencee of the Farm Tavern until 1905.

In its 105 years of existence, the Albion has enthralled (and often enraged) hundreds of thousands of residents of Brighton, Hove, Sussex and beyond.

The club is without doubt one of the greatest attractions the city has to offer and it would be most fitting to commemorate the man whose initiative led to its formation with a plaque at the Farm Tavern.

-Tim Carder, Chairman, Brighton & Hove Albion Collectors and Historians Society Surrenden Road, Brighton