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    Name a legend

    in The opinions4u Terraces - Latics Forum

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    Why does it sound silly? I as a Latics fan of 18+ years have only seen a certain amount of players. Players just before that time (and who were just leaving the club at the time) were instilled into my brain by people talking about them and songs hanging on, Ritchie/Henry/Palmer/Halle/Holden/Wright. IMO thats what makes them 'legends' as fans were that fond of them that they are still to this day sung about on the terrace/plastic seats. Ive never heard anyone sing about Alan Groves, nor have I ever seen anything about his playing style. I couldn't even tell you what his position was. In my mind I couldnt care less about his contribution to this club, as his involvement has never had a direct effect on me. Thats my personal view, to me he isnt a hero or a legend. And I would hazard a guess that roughly 30-40% of Latics fans at the next home game will be similar to myself in that they think 'Alan who?'. When the stand gets built and we name these legends on the side, this figure will be even higher hopefully as more young fans will be there.

    What tosh. Just because you haven't heard anyone sing about them means nothing. If you apply your theory then club legends would only be people you've seen. Hence not 'club' legends by definition.

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