Legend (4 Viewers)

[Deleted member 5849]

Since Dublin, is there a player we can genuinely class as 'legend'?

I don't mean 'very good' or 'fantastic for half a season' but... is there anybody in the same vein as him, Peake, Ferguson...?

 

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[ccfcway]

no .

 

[Brylowes]

no .

Loads of Belends though

 

[bringbackrattles]

When you mention legend it usually ends up as a favourite or popular player doesn't it ? The likes of Curtis,Hudson,Hutchison,come to mind,but to be honest not one springs to mind since them.

 

[johnwillomagic]

No! unfortunately

 

[Grendel]

It depends if you define this over hyped term purely by ability or also include loyalty and longevity of service.

 

[Rodders1]

Not sure but Kevin Thornton just scored for Rugby Town v Daventry!

 

[johnwillomagic]

Careful going by his comment Grendel is going to throw Paul Telfer or Stephen Hughes into the mix....

 

[Deleted member 5849]

When you mention legend it usually ends up as a favourite or popular player doesn't it ? The likes of Curtis,Hudson,Hutchison,come to mind,but to be honest not one springs to mind since them.

To a degree.

But it's also someone who you can't help but admire for either their guts, or the way they drag a team up from nothing.

Dublin was never my favourite player but my God, you couldn't help but admire just how much extra he gave the team, how we always had a puncher's chance of a result with him there.

Killer wasn't a great player and, OK, he was helped by being in a cup winning side, but there was someone hard as nails who was there season after season, who brought character to the team and the club.

Struggling to think even of personalities. And those we have move on quick, before they get a chance to make a true name for themselves!

 

[steve82]

Since Dublin, is there a player we can genuinely class as 'legend'?

I don't mean 'very good' or 'fantastic for half a season' but... is there anybody in the same vein as him, Peake, Ferguson...?

When you mention legend it usually ends up as a favourite or popular player doesn't it ? The likes of Curtis,Hudson,Hutchison,come to mind,but to be honest not one springs to mind since them.

Reda is a cult figure when he's fit and having a impact on the pitch. There's a sense of belief at corners when he struts up.
Mo konjic. Was a bit of a warrior type, used to get the crowd going when he surged forward.

 

[Deleted member 5849]

It depends if you define this over hyped term purely by ability or also include loyalty and longevity of service.

Keane's the only one I'd even consider based on shortness of service, because he was *that* good.

But he wasn't even here for a full season, so it's hard to class him as legend really.

Same as McAllister. One good season does not a legend make.

 

[Deleted member 5849]

Reda is a cult figure when he's fit and having a impact on the pitch. There's a sense of belief at corners when he struts up.
Mo konjic. Was a bit of a warrior type, used to get the crowd going when he surged forward.

Konjic ain't a bad shout. A poor man's Killer.

 

[Grendel]

Konjic ain't a bad shout. A poor man's Killer.

He was crap so ability means nothing then?

 

[Deleted member 5849]

He was crap so ability means nothing then?

I said he wasn't a bad shout.
Wh
at Konjic did have was character, and the ability to drive the mood of a team and a club. Probably not around long enough to compensate for his ability or otherwise, but he was probably at the same level for the team he was in, as Kilcline was for his.

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

Marlon King.




Just kidding, don't lose your shit.

 

[Grendel]

I said he wasn't a bad shout.
Wh
at Konjic did have was character, and the ability to drive the mood of a team and a club. Probably not around long enough to compensate for his ability or otherwise, but he was probably at the same level for the team he was in, as Kilcline was for his.

Kilkline was a good defender

 

[Grendel]

Careful going by his comment Grendel is going to throw Paul Telfer or Stephen Hughes into the mix....

Richard Shaw actually

 

[steve82]

He was crap so ability means nothing then?

Richard Shaw actually

I'd say it was more what confidence konjic gave to the team and the way the west terrace used to roar him forward. Reda is a little similar in that way.
Richard shaw is a good call

 

[pusbccfc]

Could have been a few legends this season, but they have thrown it away and will be forever known as a bottle job.

 

[oscillatewildly]

Richard Shaw actually

One incredibly good season, couldn't defend for toffee otherwise, 10 out of 10 for loyal service. But yes, that's easily the best shout to the op's Q? so far.

 

[Deleted member 5849]

Richard Shaw actually

Again, it's not a bad shout actually.

 

[Houchens Head]

I guess Oggy would be classed as a legend for the club. Joined us in 1984, played over 500 games (even scored a goal!) and is still here 32 years later as goal keeping coach. Can't think of anyone else who has done that for the club?

 

[fernandopartridge]

Since Dublin, is there a player we can genuinely class as 'legend'?

I don't mean 'very good' or 'fantastic for half a season' but... is there anybody in the same vein as him, Peake, Ferguson...?

Nope

 

[steve82]

I think Sam Ricketts should be put under the title of captain leader legend!!

 

[bringbackrattles]

To a degree.

But it's also someone who you can't help but admire for either their guts, or the way they drag a team up from nothing.

Dublin was never my favourite player but my God, you couldn't help but admire just how much extra he gave the team, how we always had a puncher's chance of a result with him there.

Killer wasn't a great player and, OK, he was helped by being in a cup winning side, but there was someone hard as nails who was there season after season, who brought character to the team and the club.

Struggling to think even of personalities. And those we have move on quick, before they get a chance to make a true name for themselves!

You could use the word Cult instead of legend ? Speedie was a cult for us wasn't he ? Defenders and opposition players called him that,well it sounded like a cult !

 

[skybluelee]

In answer to the OP, no.

 

[skybluetony176]

Oggy. For sure.

 

[Wyken Sky Blue]

Richard Shaw is probably as close as it could get since Dublin.

Depends what you class as a legend. Is it loyalty? Is it ability? Both?

 

[WestEndAgro]

Anyone who had a testimonial? Can't think of many help me out here.

 

[stevefloyd]

Fuck me ...Richard Shaw................ Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

 

[pusbccfc]

I think Sam Ricketts should be put under the title of captain leader legend!!

Arguably the worst captain in the history of the club.

 

[CJ_covblaze]

Anyone who had a testimonial? Can't think of many help me out here.

Isn't McSheffrey technically due one?

 

[steve82]

Arguably the worst captain in the history of the club.

Seconded! Absolutely dire. Gives very little

 

[Covstu]

Nothing since dubs in my opinion. If your talking Keane you could easily put in other players that were here for one season I.e. Scott Dann etc

others that would be close if not there would be bugsy, Roland neilson and macca. Clearly the club gave adebola that status a few months back also!

 

[Huckerby]

We all dream of a team of Gary Breens

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