redlion Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Not a legend but a favourite at the time, how about Simon Stainrod ? Seem to remember him getting a few goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Ian Stott a club legend anyone? Heard he once helped out stranded supporters after a long distance away game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobledgersheart Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 10 hours ago, redlion said: And you wouldn't have been surprised to see him trotting out onto the pitch with a Capstan Full Strenght in his mouth. Surely more of a pipe man ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie Down Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 17 hours ago, Punce said: Great times but I would have him down as cult hero - if only he had been with us longer.... no doubt about his impact. Has anyone mentioned Andy Ritchie? I would argue that, despite his short time with us, his contribution and effect on the whole club make him one of our most significant players. Three figures stand out as very important within a very short time. John Lowe became chairman in late 1969 and set the tone at board level for a period. He, apparently reluctantly, appointed Jimmy Frizzell as manager and that set off a quarter of a century of success on the field. Frizzell's first signing was Fryatt. It represented a complete change in attitude. We went from the kid who was being buliied to having the cock of the school as best mate overnight. We got away from the bottom of the fourth division and got promoted in 70-1. Frizzell was astute enough to mould a team that fed Fryatt and Shaw and they scored nearly fifty goals between them in the promotion season. If David Shaw had been a good finisher he'd have had 40. The classic team from that season is worth noting: Dowd, Wood, Whittle, McNeill, Cranston, Bowie, Heath, Shaw, Fryatt , Bryceland, Bebbington. 88 goals, 1 promotion and a £75000 stand, with around 2,200 total appearances for the club. Tommy Bryceland remains at least the equal of any player I have seen for Latics A legendary team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAFCLongsuffeting Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 2 hours ago, BP1960 said: Ian Stott a club legend anyone? Heard he once helped out stranded supporters after a long distance away game. The story of him driving to Swindon and back to prove to Joe he didn’t need to book a hotel was a highlight of Mike Keenan’s book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Ken Bates picked up 2 of my mates from the bus stop and took them to BP in his chauffeur driven Roller. Definitely not a legend!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Dickie Down said: I would argue that, despite his short time with us, his contribution and effect on the whole club make him one of our most significant players. Three figures stand out as very important within a very short time. John Lowe became chairman in late 1969 and set the tone at board level for a period. He, apparently reluctantly, appointed Jimmy Frizzell as manager and that set off a quarter of a century of success on the field. Frizzell's first signing was Fryatt. It represented a complete change in attitude. We went from the kid who was being buliied to having the cock of the school as best mate overnight. We got away from the bottom of the fourth division and got promoted in 70-1. Frizzell was astute enough to mould a team that fed Fryatt and Shaw and they scored nearly fifty goals between them in the promotion season. If David Shaw had been a good finisher he'd have had 40. The classic team from that season is worth noting: Dowd, Wood, Whittle, McNeill, Cranston, Bowie, Heath, Shaw, Fryatt , Bryceland, Bebbington. 88 goals, 1 promotion and a £75000 stand, with around 2,200 total appearances for the club. Tommy Bryceland remains at least the equal of any player I have seen for Latics A legendary team. I remember that team as if it was yesterday, apart from Heath. Rings no bells at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Dave_Og said: I remember that team as if it was yesterday, apart from Heath. Rings no bells at all Heath is probably a legend at Swindon Town, a flying winger probably just past his best with us,but still good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightDN123 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Due to my age, and the absolute shite I’ve had to endure since being a conscious supporter. I think the only person that comes close to legend status in that time is Sheridan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfatjoe1 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Royle Frizzell Ritchie Stainrod Palmer Goram Bunn Holden Milligan and Henry (you can't treat them as one) Sheridan Marshall Jobson Barrett Eyres Halle Barlow Donachie Urmson Stott The Futchers Quinn Halom Blair Wood Dowie peado Groves for many on here, but I can't past his 'marriage.' All the good old boys who created the club and took us within a whisker of wining the league. Fucking Kaiser...typical. I'm sure I've forgotten someone.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 21 minutes ago, bigfatjoe1 said: Royle Frizzell Ritchie Stainrod Palmer Goram Bunn Holden Milligan and Henry (you can't treat them as one) Sheridan Marshall Jobson Barrett Eyres Halle Barlow Donachie Urmson Stott The Futchers Quinn Halom Blair Wood Dowie peado Groves for many on here, but I can't past his 'marriage.' All the good old boys who created the club and took us within a whisker of wining the league. Fucking Kaiser...typical. I'm sure I've forgotten someone.... Gordon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Alan Hardy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobledgersheart Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 1 hour ago, BP1960 said: Heath is probably a legend at Swindon Town, a flying winger probably just past his best with us,but still good. Played it the same team as the brilliant Don Rogers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redlion Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 6 hours ago, Dickie Down said: I would argue that, despite his short time with us, his contribution and effect on the whole club make him one of our most significant players. Three figures stand out as very important within a very short time. John Lowe became chairman in late 1969 and set the tone at board level for a period. He, apparently reluctantly, appointed Jimmy Frizzell as manager and that set off a quarter of a century of success on the field. Frizzell's first signing was Fryatt. It represented a complete change in attitude. We went from the kid who was being buliied to having the cock of the school as best mate overnight. We got away from the bottom of the fourth division and got promoted in 70-1. Frizzell was astute enough to mould a team that fed Fryatt and Shaw and they scored nearly fifty goals between them in the promotion season. If David Shaw had been a good finisher he'd have had 40. The classic team from that season is worth noting: Dowd, Wood, Whittle, McNeill, Cranston, Bowie, Heath, Shaw, Fryatt , Bryceland, Bebbington. 88 goals, 1 promotion and a £75000 stand, with around 2,200 total appearances for the club. Tommy Bryceland remains at least the equal of any player I have seen for Latics A legendary team. Yes I can remember Bryceland bossing the midfield. Oh how I wish we had someone like that now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfluff1985 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Paul Gerrard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfatjoe1 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 There's a lot who could be classed under could've/might've/should've, but who left, got injured, just didn't quite push on: Andy Gorton Richard Graham Paul Atkinson. Carl Serrant John Ryan Carl Valentine Wayne Harrison (tragic) Darren McDonough Alan Young For other reasons... Andy Gorton Mark Ward Many, many others could be added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfatjoe1 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 3 hours ago, Dave_Og said: Alan Hardy It put me off him when he went nuts at something someone in the Chaddy said, and got a copper to kick him out. Can't remember the opposition, but it was a highly charged atmosphere. Then there was the great ticket scandal on the first ever Isle of Man Tour. He had a proper row with one the fans. However, in the great scheme of things, he certainly played his part in our history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfatjoe1 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 3 hours ago, disjointed said: Gordon? Yes, absolutely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlemoor Lad Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 4 hours ago, bigfatjoe1 said: Royle Frizzell Ritchie Stainrod Palmer Goram Bunn Holden Milligan and Henry (you can't treat them as one) Sheridan Marshall Jobson Barrett Eyres Halle Barlow Donachie Urmson Stott The Futchers Quinn Halom Blair Wood Dowie peado Groves for many on here, but I can't past his 'marriage.' All the good old boys who created the club and took us within a whisker of wining the league. Fucking Kaiser...typical. I'm sure I've forgotten someone.... Steve Taylor and Rodger Wylde would always make my own list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 24 minutes ago, bigfatjoe1 said: There's a lot who could be classed under could've/might've/should've, but who left, got injured, just didn't quite push on: Andy Gorton Richard Graham Paul Atkinson. Carl Serrant John Ryan Carl Valentine Wayne Harrison (tragic) Darren McDonough Alan Young For other reasons... Andy Gorton Mark Ward Many, many others could be added. Andy Gorton is a legend, the licensed trade was seriously indebted to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 7 hours ago, bigfatjoe1 said: Royle Frizzell Ritchie Stainrod Palmer Goram Bunn Holden Milligan and Henry (you can't treat them as one) Sheridan Marshall Jobson Barrett Eyres Halle Barlow Donachie Urmson Stott The Futchers Quinn Halom Blair Wood Dowie peado Groves for many on here, but I can't past his 'marriage.' All the good old boys who created the club and took us within a whisker of wining the league. Fucking Kaiser...typical. I'm sure I've forgotten someone.... Maurice Whittle for his goal at York City. Kenny Clements outstanding at centre back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyboy55555 Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Derrick Parker and Joe McBride. My dad always said they were useless. I quite liked McBride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyboy55555 Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 19 hours ago, bigfatjoe1 said: Royle Frizzell Ritchie Stainrod Palmer Goram Bunn Holden Milligan and Henry (you can't treat them as one) Sheridan Marshall Jobson Barrett Eyres Halle Barlow Donachie Urmson Stott The Futchers Quinn Halom Blair Wood Dowie peado Groves for many on here, but I can't past his 'marriage.' All the good old boys who created the club and took us within a whisker of wining the league. Fucking Kaiser...typical. I'm sure I've forgotten someone.... Irwin, Redfearn. I'd also go with Wright and Ward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worcester Owl Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 13 hours ago, BP1960 said: Maurice Whittle for his goal at York City. Kenny Clements outstanding at centre back. And his penalty against United. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 4 hours ago, dannyboy55555 said: Irwin, Redfearn. I'd also go with Wright and Ward. Craig Fleming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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