Stagger Lee Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 As posted in other threads if the trust could organise a walk of legends, like the pictures below (from the St. George Dragons rugby league home ground in Sydney) 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. Of course the initial group can be added to in later years, maybe funded by a gala dinner to help pay for it and to celebrate the new inductees. We would also have to set some criteria for the choice otherwise their may be to much bias to our glory years. So please suggest some criteria or rules that would have to be applied. I would suggest the trust may want to run this but is there some other group that may deserve to be involved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Been done with the bricks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagger Lee Posted July 5, 2017 Author Share Posted July 5, 2017 (edited) Managers Jimmy Frizzell Joe Royle Players Ian Wood Roger Palmer Ronnie Blair Jim Bowie Eric Gemmell Andy Ritchie David Wilson Andy Goram Staff Billy Urmson Alan Hardy A donation to OWTB is on the way as a punishment for the spelling mistake - I am so ashamed Edited July 5, 2017 by Stagger Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 1 minute ago, Stagger Lee said: Managers Jimmy Frizzell Joe Royal... ROYLE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagger Lee Posted July 5, 2017 Author Share Posted July 5, 2017 I would like to see a rule that no body could be nominated unless they have retired for a period of time though if Shez ever gets us promoted we can make an exception! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythemostimportantkick Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 24 minutes ago, Stagger Lee said: Managers Jimmy Frizzell Joe Royle Players Ian Wood Roger Palmer Ronnie Blair Jim Bowie Eric Gemmell Andy Ritchie David Wilson Andy Goram Staff Billy Urmson Alan Hardy A donation to OWTB is on the way as a punishment for the spelling mistake - I am so ashamed Big Gordy ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagger Lee Posted July 5, 2017 Author Share Posted July 5, 2017 3 minutes ago, simplythemostimportantkick said: Big Gordy ? Why not - certainly contributed in such a huge way and often not for a wage by all accounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 1 hour ago, Stagger Lee said: Managers Jimmy Frizzell Joe Royle Players Ian Wood Roger Palmer Ronnie Blair Jim Bowie Eric Gemmell Andy Ritchie David Wilson Andy Goram Staff Billy Urmson Alan Hardy A donation to OWTB is on the way as a punishment for the spelling mistake - I am so ashamed You spelt Brian wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 (edited) I'll pass on Andy Goram thanks. Not far off with the rest Edited July 5, 2017 by leeslover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 No bobby Johnstone ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmer1 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 No Earl the Pearl!? Captain of the side that won promotion for the first time in 68 years as Champs! Scorer of our first goal in the top flight for 68 years at Anfield! Record transfer received - 1.7 million. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 14 minutes ago, palmer1 said: No Earl the Pearl!? Captain of the side that won promotion for the first time in 68 years as Champs! Scorer of our first goal in the top flight for 68 years at Anfield! Record transfer received - 1.7 million. And the only Latics player to win an England cap, isn't he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 (edited) Jack Hacking I think Three caps 28/9 Edited July 5, 2017 by LaticsPete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostofcecere Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Bobby Johnson Eric Gemmell Ian Wood Roger Palmer Andy Ritchie Earl Barrett John Sheridan Ernie Cooksey Alan Hardy Gordon Lawton Joe Royle Jimmy Frizzell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Can't have Shez until we're with the sacking\fucking off cycle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmer1 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 3 hours ago, ghostofcecere said: Bobby Johnson Eric Gemmell Ian Wood Roger Palmer Andy Ritchie Earl Barrett John Sheridan Ernie Cooksey Alan Hardy Gordon Lawton Joe Royle Jimmy Frizzell Ernie Cooksey was a average player with a big heart who played only 35 plus games for Oldham. His legend has grown due to horribly sad death at a young age. 100s of players have made far more impact on Latics. He shouldn't be in anybody's top 12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 1 hour ago, palmer1 said: Ernie Cooksey was a average player with a big heart who played only 35 plus games for Oldham. His legend has grown due to horribly sad death at a young age. 100s of players have made far more impact on Latics. He shouldn't be in anybody's top 12. It's a fair point but we will all interpret the word legend differentry and it doesn't always have to be defined by impact on the pitch or on the team for that matter. Let everyone make there own minds up, why do you feel the need to question someone else's choice is beyond me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 12 minutes ago, yarddog73 said: It's a fair point but we will all interpret the word legend differentry and it doesn't always have to be defined by impact on the pitch or on the team for that matter. Let everyone make there own minds up, why do you feel the need to question someone else's choice is beyond me. Eh? The whole point is to debate isn't it? How can you do that unless you question? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfluff1985 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 15 minutes ago, yarddog73 said: why do you feel the need to question someone else's choice is beyond me. In this instance I completely agree with you, however, you saying this did tickle me somewhat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L1onheartNew Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 9 hours ago, Stagger Lee said: As posted in other threads if the trust could organise a walk of legends, like the pictures below (from the St. George Dragons rugby league home ground in Sydney) 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. Of course the initial group can be added to in later years, maybe funded by a gala dinner to help pay for it and to celebrate the new inductees. We would also have to set some criteria for the choice otherwise their may be to much bias to our glory years. So please suggest some criteria or rules that would have to be applied. I would suggest the trust may want to run this but is there some other group that may deserve to be involved? I love this. The only thing wrong with it is the sooner they went up, the quicker they would be in someones back yard after a drunken Friday night. My missus lost count of the number of witches hats and roadworks signs that she found in the bedroom. We did keep the flashing amber light barrier for a while though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 20 minutes ago, Dave_Og said: Eh? The whole point is to debate isn't it? How can you do that unless you question? "He shouldn't be in anybodys top 12" is debate? As far as I'm aware he's the only one of our ex players who has a flag dedicated to him, that in itself is legendary status. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 3 minutes ago, yarddog73 said: "He shouldn't be in anybodys top 12" is debate? As far as I'm aware he's the only one of our ex players who has a flag dedicated to him, that in itself is legendary status. It's a point of view which is generally the starting point for a debate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmer1 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 (edited) 14 minutes ago, yarddog73 said: "He shouldn't be in anybodys top 12" is debate? As far as I'm aware he's the only one of our ex players who has a flag dedicated to him, that in itself is legendary status. if he hadn't passed away tragically at a young age he wouldn't have a flag. He would be remembered fondly by some, not at all by others. Maybe sounds harsh but its the unfortunate reality. How many would put Eyres ahead of Cooksey? I'd have neither in my 12 but many consider them legends. One for football... Edited July 5, 2017 by palmer1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Just now, palmer1 said: if he hadn't passed away tragically at a young age he wouldn't have a flag. He would be remembered fondly by some, not at all by others. How many would put Eyres ahead of Cooksey? I'd have neither in my 12 but many consider them legends. One for football... I'd have Eyres in my 12 but not Cooksey if I'm honest but I can understand why some would consider Ernie, its worth pointing out that many of our fans have actually seen precious little success so factors other than footballing ability are bound to come into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmer1 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 5 minutes ago, yarddog73 said: I'd have Eyres in my 12 but not Cooksey if I'm honest but I can understand why some would consider Ernie, its worth pointing out that many of our fans have actually seen precious little success so factors other than footballing ability are bound to come into it. Fair enough, I just think it's a nice sentiment but for the wrong reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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