Bs4Red Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Interesting conversation last night between my dad and his mate. Now I'm not old enough to discuss but I'm sure some of you can.My dad was chatting about City legends and him and his mate agreed up until they were talking about Dariusz Dziekanowski. My dad says hands down a city legend, one of the best players he's ever seen and a luxury for city to have had someone like him.His mate said hed never made enough appearances to be a legend. Any thoughts on this and any opinions on players you class as City legends? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 There's John Atyeo... ... then there's the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixtyseconds Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Heard of a legend. There was a dark defensive Lord called Osman. No goals will be scored here proclaimed the dark defensive Lord. A mysterious chap called Dziekanowski disagreed with the dark Lord and tried magic tricks with the ball. "I'm not having that here, off you go" said the dark defensive Lord called Osman. When the peasants learned off this they took to booing the the dark defensive Lord called Osman. and he was sent to a stinking rotten terrible place across the river .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shtanley Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Appearances of course have something to do with it but I'm sure if you ask most Carlisle fans if they think Jimmy Glass is a legend I'm sure 100% will say yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Appearances of course have something to do with it but I'm sure if you ask most Carlisle fans if they think Jimmy Glass is a legend I'm sure 100% will say yes.I suppose there are legends and there are legendary moments and Glass would fall into the second category. Martyn Hirst wont be on any list of City Legends but I was there for his Eastville moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 I think the word Legend gets bounded about too frequently...there are 'Legends' and then there are 'Fans favourites'.John Atyeo was a Legend for Bristol City.... as an example, Gerry Gow a fans favourite.A legend... ''a symbolic representation of folk belief and collective experiences, and serving as a reaffirmation of commonly held values of the group to whose tradition it belongs."a collection of stories about an admirable person. I think John Atyeo is probably the only Legend we have had at Bristol City....as he holds value and respect to everyone that follows City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 To paraphrase Mike Skinner on the first Streets album, Jacki was "Cult Classic, not Best Ever". He ain't an Atyeo or even a Scotty Murray in terms of contribution to the club, but he has a place in the history of Bristol City FC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 I think a Legend must be a person who has imposed themselves on the culture of the club and connected with the fans . Someone to whom the club represented the most important part of their career.It's very subjective , in my time, Legend. Gerry Gow Tom RitchieGeoff Merrick Scott MurrayTerry CooperPaul CheeseleyLouis Carey Alan DicksFor example no one talks of the following as " Bristol City Legend ..."'Bob TaylorNorman HunterJohn Galley... even though they merit a mention. list non exhaustive , apologies to any legends i may have forgotten. I thank you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneroses Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Cult classic, not best seller* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 I think the word Legend gets bounded about too frequently...there are 'Legends' and then there are 'Fans favourites'.John Atyeo was a Legend for Bristol City.... as an example, Gerry Gow a fans favourite.A legend... ''a symbolic representation of folk belief and collective experiences, and serving as a reaffirmation of commonly held values of the group to whose tradition it belongs."a collection of stories about an admirable person. I think John Atyeo is probably the only Legend we have had at Bristol City....as he holds value and respect to everyone that follows City. Probably before most peoples time but I reckon Billy Wedlock can be classed as a City Legend as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Along with the four letter word probably the most over used and over rated word in use. Spudski amd Aizoon got it about right and of course the Oxford English Dictionary:-legend noun : a very old story or set of stories from ancient times, or the stories, not always true, that people tell about a famous event or person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calculus Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 I suppose there are legends and there are legendary moments and Glass would fall into the second category. Martyn Hirst wont be on any list of City Legends but I was there for his Eastville moment I'd put Christian Roberts in the legendary moments category twice for his exploits re Mansfield and Hartlepool.Real legends have obviously got a shelf life - no one has mentioned Billy Wedlock yet, who surely must be City's best ever player, with no disrespect to Big John. Difficult to nominate anyone from the last 30 years, IMO. Plenty of great moments though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall King Blox Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Probably before most peoples time but I reckon Billy Wedlock can be classed as a City Legend as wellAnd if you ask the evil post they will add Fred Wedlock to the list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 I am sure everyone has a differing view on this, but for me, I think there needs to be some element of longevity in a player's career to carry over from cult hero to club legend.Jacki is certainly in the former category, in recent years, players like Tinnion (playing career only), Murray and Carey spring to mind for the latter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Cult classic, not best seller*well played sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whooooossshhhh Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Buster Footman.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Cult classic, not best seller*if that was correcting my post, please look up the definition of the word 'paraphrase'. If it wasn't, I already did that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 I suppose there are legends and there are legendary moments and Glass would fall into the second category. Martyn Hirst wont be on any list of City Legends but I was there for his Eastville moment So was I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Soul_Trader Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 I think they should be called Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 We have the Wedlock and Atyeo stands....I can't think of one other player that has played for us, that would deserve a stand or statue named or built in their honour.A player has to epitomise and represent everything that is good and honourable about a club, and done with distinction and merit....not just honoured by those followers of a club, but respected by others as well. It's not just about appearances either. Without wishing to put a slight on the man, I'd never include Carey as a Legend or Murray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchay Red Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 As club legends go we also have the Dolman Stand, and, though some may disagree, I can see no reason why we shouldn't at some time have a Lansdown stand.He has done a tremendous amount for the club. Even though a lot of it hasn't brought the success he would have hoped for, he never seems to lose his enthusiasm to take the club forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 I think a legend is someone connected to the club who will never be forgotten for what they did for Bristol City.It could be a whole career, a one off event or a series of events.To me it's Atyeo, Riley, Cooper, Newman, Tinnion (amongst others) with people like Beryl Fudge also on the list... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Along with the four letter word probably the most over used and over rated word in use. Spudski amd Aizoon got it about right and of course the Oxford English Dictionary:-legend noun : a very old story or set of stories from ancient times, or the stories, not always true, that people tell about a famous event or person. Atyeo didn't exist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 And if you ask the evil post they will add Fred Wedlock to the list And very probably Jon Ateyo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Steve lansdown legend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 I think a Legend must be a person who has imposed themselves on the culture of the club and connected with the fans . Someone to whom the club represented the most important part of their career.It's very subjective , in my time, Legend. BigToneBigToneBigToneBigToneBigToneBigToneBigToneBigToneFor example no one talks of the following as " Bristol City Legend ..."'Bob TaylorNorman HunterJohn Galley... even though they merit a mention. list non exhaustive , apologies to any legends i may have forgotten. I thank you all.Agreed and no need to apologise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 To be a legend, the person must do something legendary. This could be sustained performance over a period of time - e g John Atyeo; or a one off action - e g Brian Tinion scoring at Anfield. Of course, some players are legendary for all the wrong reasons - e g Nicky Hunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 I suppose there are legends and there are legendary moments and Glass would fall into the second category. Martyn Hirst wont be on any list of City Legends but I was there for his Eastville moment One of my favourite away days ever,the Muller rd end went absolutely mental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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