Former players day (23 Viewers)

[Terry Gibson's perm]

I won’t call it legends as many aren’t.

Its so difficult to hear the former players names could we not have something on the screen or get somebody on the microphone that we can understand rather than the awful Billy Bell.

 

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[Brighton Sky Blue]

I won’t call it legends as many aren’t.

Its so difficult to hear the former players names could we not have something on the screen or get somebody on the microphone that we can understand rather than the awful Billy Bell.

Billy wasn't even the worst Bell on that pitch today tbf

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

Just need David Bell as well

 

[Tommo1993]

Agreed about Billy Bell, I just can’t stand him. Might avoid it next season.

 

[rob9872]

Bell the announcer
Bell the referee
Bellend in goal

 

[procdoc]

Since when has Kevin Thornton been a legend?

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Since when has Kevin Thornton been a legend?

Since he got a round in at the Aardvark in the summer of '09

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

Since when has Kevin Thornton been a legend?

There are some legends of the club but some real padding as well.

 

[Tommo1993]

Since he got a round in at the Aardvark in the summer of '09

Of drinks or powder?…

 

[fatso]

Since when has Kevin Thornton been a legend?

Proper legend mate!

Allegedly of course, no suggestion of his involvement in any illegal activity whatsoever.

 

[harvey098]

Harsh on Billy Bell, I think he’s great. The audio has improved but it’s still shocking. Every other ground we go to, you can hear their announcers perfectly, I don’t get why we can’t sort it out.

 

[Hobo]

I find it annoying people nitpicking over the term 'Legends'. They are ex players who still have a fond connection with the club. We all have our opinions and memories of players.

But let's just respect them as ex players. They pulled on the City shirt when most of us haven't got anywhere near it.

I applaud everyone one of them just for coming back and supporting the club.

As for the announcements we all know the PA is crap. But if you had bothered to support the club by buying a program you could follow it very easily.

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

Harsh on Billy Bell, I think he’s great. The audio has improved but it’s still shocking. Every other ground we go to, you can hear their announcers perfectly, I don’t get why we can’t sort it out.

I know him personally and can’t stand him.

 

[Adge]

Jordan Clark

 

[chiefdave]

I find it annoying people nitpicking over the term 'Legends'. They are ex players who still have a fond connection with the club. We all have our opinions and memories of players.

Not sure what people are expecting, they aren't going to announce someone with "he was shit but we didn't have anyone else to ask". If we only went for genuine legends the whole thing would be pointless as it would be the same handful of players every year.

 

[oscillatewildly]

Harsh on Billy Bell, I think he’s great. The audio has improved but it’s still shocking. Every other ground we go to, you can hear their announcers perfectly, I don’t get why we can’t sort it out.

Still calls Tommy Hutchison 'Tommy Hutchinson'.

 

[Sky Blue Wozza]

I think it’s a good thing to do and can’t understand people’s negativity towards it (aside from justified criticism of the PA)?

Let’s face it - we were hardly adorned with superstars from 2001-2019 and they’ve obviously asked players from those times so they can span the eras from the 60’s until now. So people can take the piss out of Jordan Clarke, for example, but he was a Coventry lad who played over 100 times for us in a period generally considered to be the darkest. The welcome for Dabo was great.

 

[oscillatewildly]

I think it’s a good thing to do and can’t understand people’s negativity towards it (aside from justified criticism of the PA)?

Let’s face it - we were hardly adorned with superstars from 2001-2019 and they’ve obviously asked players from those times so they can span the eras from the 60’s until now. So people can take the piss out of Jordan Clarke, for example, but he was a Coventry lad who played over 100 times for us in a period generally considered to be the darkest. The welcome for Dabo was great.

Well said

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

I think it’s a good thing to do and can’t understand people’s negativity towards it (aside from justified criticism of the PA)?

Let’s face it - we were hardly adorned with superstars from 2001-2019 and they’ve obviously asked players from those times so they can span the eras from the 60’s until now. So people can take the piss out of Jordan Clarke, for example, but he was a Coventry lad who played over 100 times for us in a period generally considered to be the darkest. The welcome for Dabo was great.

A player who I had forgotten about until today.

 

[itsabuzzard]

Still calls Tommy Hutchison 'Tommy Hutchinson'.

Nothing less than a lifetime ban will suffice. Genuine question - what is wrong with some people?

 

[Para1140]

When are we having Bellamy come back for Legends day

 

[torchomatic]

Since when has Kevin Thornton been a legend?

Or Bill Teds who is there every year. How many appearances did he make?

 

[Otis]

I know him personally and can’t stand him.

Ohhh, so you're the Terry he keeps talking about and calling a "Two-faced little shit"

 

[Kilclines curly mullet]

Nothing personally against Billy Bell but I just simply don’t find him funny as a comedian.

Puts a lot of effort in for the FPA so fair play to him for that.

 

[northstander]

Nothing personally against Billy Bell but I just simply don’t find him funny as a comedian.

Puts a lot of effort in for the FPA so fair play to him for that.

Some of his pre-game 'jokes' in the casino are pretty inappropriate. Clearly does a lot for the FPA, but it's probably time to hand the microphone over to someone else.

 

[peteCCFC]

Serious question.
If you're a member of The Former Players Association, can you only be a member of one club or can you dart around every Saturday showing up as a Legend for another sides too?

 

[MalcSB]

Serious question.
If you're a member of The Former Players Association, can you only be a member of one club or can you dart around every Saturday showing up as a Legend for another sides too?

With varying kick off times you could probably do 2 a day, or 3 at a push.

 

[Balli001]

Serious question.
If you're a member of The Former Players Association, can you only be a member of one club or can you dart around every Saturday showing up as a Legend for another sides too?

Well adebola did ours and crewes last season

 

[Nick]

Nothing personally against Billy Bell but I just simply don’t find him funny as a comedian.

Puts a lot of effort in for the FPA so fair play to him for that.

He's a comedian?

 

[torchomatic]

Serious question.
If you're a member of The Former Players Association, can you only be a member of one club or can you dart around every Saturday showing up as a Legend for another sides too?

Full time job for Leon Clarke. Has to have a separate wardrobe for his club ties.

 

[Deity]

If they changed the name it could include former managers too which I think would add to it.

 

[Wyken Sky Blue]

The reception for Dabo was fantastic!

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[shmmeee]

Nothing personally against Billy Bell but I just simply don’t find him funny as a comedian.

Puts a lot of effort in for the FPA so fair play to him for that.

Told a very iffy “joke” about Japanese people being short

 

[SBT]

The reception for Dabo was fantastic!

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I’m sure there are some clubs where players who make high-profile mistakes are turned into pantomime villains but I’m glad we don’t appear to be one of them.

 

[Broken Hearted Sky Blue]

When are we having Bellamy come back for Legends day

The meltdown in the stadium would be epic