garcon Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 So there's a ready made statue we can pinch. Perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpo Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Yeah, for the effect he had on the club, George Hardwick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oafc88 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Herbert Bamlett for our greatest, most likely never to be topped, league finish. Ashworth too! Shez as he was and still is my favourite ever player that i've seen play for us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milnrow latics Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Ronnie Blair. Mr consistency. Two spells at the club. Great servant and reliable in whatever position he played Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfatjoe1 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Bamlett Billy Urmson Frankie bunn John Sheridan Willie Donachie Alan Hardy Bamlett really should be recognised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonesyOAFC Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Kieran Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Graham Bell for me put all the moaners in the "bell end " would be the right place for em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Bollocks. Missed that. How about Andy Goram. o How about :censored:ing right off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 o How about :censored:ing right off? Andy Gorton, then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Dowds Green Shirt Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Andy Gorton, then? That'll just fanning the flames Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Andy Gorton, then? Preferable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Andy Gorton, then? Preferable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handsy Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Meat pie Fred a true chaddy end legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyGermanLatic Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 (edited) Not-quite-sold-yet Micah Richards and he's-coming-next-season Paul Scholes for the suspense and meaninglessness threads they've given us over the years.On a more serious note, John Sheridan. Edited October 4, 2013 by GuyGermanLatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyt84 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Earl the pearl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamjonesyyoafc Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 David Ashworth, Ernie Cooksey or Frankie Bunn would be the top three for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyGortonsMatches Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Neil Redfearn, for giving me the most gut wrenching and then mind blowing moment that I will ever experience at a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 (edited) Feel that some names are more heroes, cult or otherwise, rather than legends. And, whilst Philiskirk is undoubtedly a superb and loyal asset to the club I wouldn't back legend status being given to anyone still active . Legend surely implies someone who has gone down in the annals of the club for past deeds. And our history is much more than the last 20 years ( or 40 or 50 or 60) Number 10 for me from these: Eric Gemmell - second highest goalscorer and still holds record for number of goals in one match George Hardwick - revitalised the club on the field, led us to a championship David Ashworth - if you've ever read any history about our early days then you'll appreciate the massive influence he had on establishing Latics in the League. He also seems to have been quite a character Edited October 4, 2013 by LaticsPete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Dowds Green Shirt Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Feel that some names are more heroes, cult or otherwise, rather than legends. And, whilst Philiskirk is undoubtedly a superb and loyal asset to the club I wouldn't back legend status being given to anyone still active . Legend surely implies someone who has gone down in the annals of the club for past deeds. And our history is much more than the last 20 years ( or 40 or 50 or 60) Number 10 for me from these: Eric Gemmell - second highest goalscorer and still holds record for number of goals in one match George Hardwick - revitalised the club on the field, led us to a championship David Ashworth - if you've ever read any history about our early days then you'll appreciate the massive influence he had on establishing Latics in the League. He also seems to have been quite a character Whilst I echo your sentiments Pete, the stand out name for me that isn't in the 1st nine is Alan Groves. For what the club will be looking at doing from a commercial point of view Gus has got to be in there. A left winger who entertained. For the younger generations think Eyers and Holden then think you still didn't see the best number 11 at this club. Gus would take a defender on and beat him time and again. I can't count the number of times that you would see the Lookers Paddock applauding Groves'y on his way back to the half way line after another assist. Pure class for me and the 1 that should complete the list. Sad that it ended tragically. Another flawed genius. I'd love us to cement his name in the new stand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Whilst I echo your sentiments Pete, the stand out name for me that isn't in the 1st nine is Alan Groves. For what the club will be looking at doing from a commercial point of view Gus has got to be in there. A left winger who entertained. For the younger generations think Eyers and Holden then think you still didn't see the best number 11 at this club. Gus would take a defender on and beat him time and again. I can't count the number of times that you would see the Lookers Paddock applauding Groves'y on his way back to the half way line after another assist. Pure class for me and the 1 that should complete the list. Sad that it ended tragically. Another flawed genius. I'd love us to cement his name in the new stand Don't disagree with your logic Harry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Feel that some names are more heroes, cult or otherwise, rather than legends. And, whilst Philiskirk is undoubtedly a superb and loyal asset to the club I wouldn't back legend status being given to anyone still active . Legend surely implies someone who has gone down in the annals of the club for past deeds. And our history is much more than the last 20 years ( or 40 or 50 or 60) Number 10 for me from these: Eric Gemmell - second highest goalscorer and still holds record for number of goals in one match George Hardwick - revitalised the club on the field, led us to a championship David Ashworth - if you've ever read any history about our early days then you'll appreciate the massive influence he had on establishing Latics in the League. He also seems to have been quite a character why have Eric Gemmell as No.10 when he's already named as number 6 on the list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 why have Eric Gemmell as No.10 when he's already named as number 6 on the list Because I didn't pay attention Mea culpa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolatic Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 o How about :censored:ing right off? I wish you wouldn't sugar coat things. Just say what you mean. Bastard. Because I didn't pay attention Mea culpa You and me both, Pete. It's our age, mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoytonLatics Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Feel that some names are more heroes, cult or otherwise, rather than legends. And, whilst Philiskirk is undoubtedly a superb and loyal asset to the club I wouldn't back legend status being given to anyone still active . Legend surely implies someone who has gone down in the annals of the club for past deeds. And our history is much more than the last 20 years ( or 40 or 50 or 60) Number 10 for me from these: Eric Gemmell - second highest goalscorer and still holds record for number of goals in one match George Hardwick - revitalised the club on the field, led us to a championship David Ashworth - if you've ever read any history about our early days then you'll appreciate the massive influence he had on establishing Latics in the League. He also seems to have been quite a character Am I right in thinking that David Ashworth used to watch the games stood on the roof of the stand that was present before the lookers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolatic Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Am I right in thinking that David Ashworth used to watch the games stood on the roof of the stand that was present before the lookers? He didn't just stand on the roof of the old Broadway stand, he ran up and down it keeping up with play without losing his "Billy Pot" hat. I'd love to have seen it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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