aliofashy Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 10 hours ago, Stagger Lee said: we would have to choose maybe 12 people that have contributed to the club over the years above and beyond the normal call of duty. There seems to be a lack of understanding of the initital point. How has Cooksey contributed over and above the normal call of duty? The likes Alan Hardy and Gordy are far more worthy of Latics legendary status in my opinion. Managers and players would probably take a majority of the twelve but would you not include the lady who retired a couple of years ago having spent many years working for Latics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythemostimportantkick Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 46 minutes ago, aliofashy said: There seems to be a lack of understanding of the initital point. How has Cooksey contributed over and above the normal call of duty? The likes Alan Hardy and Gordy are far more worthy of Latics legendary status in my opinion. Managers and players would probably take a majority of the twelve but would you not include the lady who retired a couple of years ago having spent many years working for Latics. Belter. The lady who retired ? That much of a legend you can't remember her name ? Ridiculous suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 48 minutes ago, aliofashy said: There seems to be a lack of understanding of the initital point. How has Cooksey contributed over and above the normal call of duty? The likes Alan Hardy and Gordy are far more worthy of Latics legendary status in my opinion. Managers and players would probably take a majority of the twelve but would you not include the lady who retired a couple of years ago having spent many years working for Latics. Betty Pascall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyPimp Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 29 minutes ago, Dave_Og said: Betty Pascall? Invented the calculator? Or something. Gets my vote coz I can't add up for shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nohairdontcare Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 3 hours ago, Dave_Og said: It's a point of view which is generally the starting point for a debate A debate about debates by supporters of a club that invented statements about statements and clarifications about clarifications. I love Latics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 At least nobody disagreed that Goram can fuck off, so we can consider that one carried Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagger Lee Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 27 minutes ago, leeslover said: At least nobody disagreed that Goram can fuck off, so we can consider that one carried There are only 2 Andy Gorams so which one do we keep and which do we fuck off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagger Lee Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 Does anybody think that Gunnar Halle should be given the honour? Over 200 games / 20 + goals and (quick google check) 25 caps for Norway while playing for us - our most capped player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythemostimportantkick Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Tricky Ricky gotta be in for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Jim Fryatt Bobby Johnstone Eric Gemmell Ian Marshall Andy Ritchie Roger Palmer Ricky Holden Gunnar Halle Joe Royle Jimmy Frizzell Alan Hardy Gordon Lawton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Any room for Alan Groves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 For me another in the vein of Gunnar Halle (longserving, committed, never let the side down) would be Gary Kelly. But if every loyal hardworking stalwart was included it would be a very long list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Lots of valid ideas but nearly all hung up on relatively recent people - and that's understandable . I know it makes it harder but shouldn't we consider obvious candidates from further back? In existence for over 120 years now / perhaps there's a case for acknowledging that what's really being considered is a post war set of legends . Further back - and I doubt any of us on here were around during their time - then even a cursory look at the club's history has to throw up names like ; David Ashworth David Wilson Jimmy Naylor Charlie Roberts Jack Hacking Tommy Davis Jimmy Fay Matt Gray All of whom seem to have met the criteria of the op. It's a debate that can go on for ever but I always fee uncomfortable in issues like this - or "greatest player" votes - that there is the inevitable subjectivity of personal connection rather than a more objective longer term view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 14 hours ago, simplythemostimportantkick said: Belter. The lady who retired ? That much of a legend you can't remember her name ? Ridiculous suggestion. Judith? Where do I collect my prize from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 11 hours ago, Stagger Lee said: There are only 2 Andy Gorams so which one do we keep and which do we fuck off? I quite liked the one who was my childhood hero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 If only Diego Cervero had played for the first team........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 1 hour ago, Diego_Sideburns said: If only Diego Cervero had played for the first team........ We'd have all witnessed how shit he was and he wouldn't now get a mention in a legends thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDHAM MUMPS Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Dennis Irwin should be on this list for all the trophys he went on to win. Has any other ex latics player won so many ? He is Ireland most successful player as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmer1 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 7 hours ago, OLDHAM MUMPS said: Dennis Irwin should be on this list for all the trophys he went on to win. Has any other ex latics player won so many ? He is Ireland most successful player as well. Put him on the Man Utd walk of fame then ffs! Roy Keane... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 5 hours ago, palmer1 said: Put him on the Man Utd walk of fame then ffs! Roy Keane... I nominate palmer1 to head up this legends committee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 These things generally morph into favourite players. Jim Fryatt? He played 76 games for us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 51 minutes ago, Dave_Og said: These things generally morph into favourite players. Jim Fryatt? He played 76 games for us! My first Latics football hero. He could head a ball with more power than some can shoot. 76 games is enough - definite legend in my eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Splitting it into the decades that I've watched us my legends would be. 80's Palmer 90's Ritchie 00's Eyres 10's ?????? Hopefully this decades legend will lead us to some success in the next year or two. Managers wise I'd only really but Royle in there of the managers I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 2 hours ago, TheBigDog said: My first Latics football hero. He could head a ball with more power than some can shoot. 76 games is enough - definite legend in my eyes. Mine too but not the status of being alongside the likes of Royle and Frizzell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 It seems odd to neglect the time when we were about the best club in the country before the Germans ruined everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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